At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Arkansas / P2212021
- NPI
- 1548627565
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths focused
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative sessions
About James
James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, anger, depression, and life transitions. He approaches work with respect for each person's story and strengths. That first step toward change is often the hardest, and he aims to provide steady support along the way.
He emphasizes a collaborative approach that centers the client's goals. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with practical steps to manage symptoms and build coping skills. He draws on methods that help people notice patterns, make purposeful changes, and strengthen everyday strategies for emotional regulation.
James uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. His work is informed by Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which prioritize listening and understanding the person's perspective.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, codependency, and challenges after separation or divorce. He also supports clients facing complex presentations such as co-morbidity and dissociation.
In sessions, the emphasis is on small, achievable steps. He encourages clients to try strategies in their daily life and review what works. The tone is practical, respectful, and focused on real-world progress.
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How therapeutic approaches shape online work
James uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings and find internal reasons to change. That approach focuses on gentle, guided conversations that build a person’s own motivation to try new behaviors.
He also draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people identify values and take committed action even with unpleasant thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors and to develop clear, practical strategies for change.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods to emphasize. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance when sessions are scheduled around your routine. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
5+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does James Harris help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and separation or divorce.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is collaborative and respectful. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience providing counseling in Arkansas.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He holds the LPC credential, listed as AR LPC, and practices in Arkansas.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session format details are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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