- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Anger management
About James
Dr. James Guinee is an Arkansas psychologist (AR Psychologist 97-02P) with 28 years of professional experience. He focuses on problems people often face after big life changes, including relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, career questions, and issues around life purpose.
He works in a conversational, low-pressure way. Sessions involve listening, feedback, and practical steps to address thinking patterns, communication problems, anger, and low self-esteem. He often helps people who are worried about attachment, codependency, commitment issues, jealousy, or isolation.
Much of his background comes from long experience in university counseling centers and work with employee assistance programs and hospital contract settings. He has provided couples therapy and premarital counseling for about 25 years, and he will be clear about limits when a problem goes beyond his scope. He does not work with addictions, physical illness impacts, sexual identity questioning, sexual intimacy problems, or same-sex attraction when the client seeks non-affirming approaches.
In sessions he combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques. That means he helps people identify values, notice unhelpful thoughts, improve how they connect with others, and try small changes that move things forward.
He encourages collaboration and open feedback about the work. He checks messages throughout the day and aims to respond promptly. People who prefer a relaxed, straightforward therapist often find his style a good match.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life-purpose questions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on how people relate and respond emotionally in close relationships and can help with communication, attachment concerns, and couple-related conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something isn’t working.
The biography does not specify which session formats are available, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain continuity during life changes and makes scheduling around work or parenting simpler.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, parenting and questions around life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a low-pressure, conversational style with feedback and practical steps. Techniques draw on ACT, client-centered work, EFT, and solution-focused methods to address thinking and behavior.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 28 years of professional experience, much of it in university counseling centers and contract work with hospitals and employee assistance programs.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as AR Psychologist 97-02P and practices in Arkansas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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