James Harris, LPC
Arkansas · 5 years in practice
James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas.
License and registration
- LPC, Arkansas
- P2212021 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1548627565 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About James
James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas. He has five years of clinical experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, or depression. He approaches therapy with respect for each person's story and strengths.
James speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He starts by listening to what matters most to the individual. Sessions aim to clarify values, identify small changes, and build skills for handling painful emotions and cravings.
Background and approach
James draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning and choice, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach tools that reduce distress. James describes the therapeutic relationship as collaborative. He encourages people to set goals that fit their life and moves at a pace they can manage.
Many sessions include skill practice, mindfulness exercises, and straightforward behavioral planning. People come to him for help with life changes such as separation or caregiver stress, for chronic pain or illness concerns, and for complex problems like attachment or codependency. He also supports those coping with anger, communication problems, and commitment worries.
Sessions are conducted with clear, direct conversation and practical takeaways. James helps people break problems into manageable steps and track progress. He aims to create a space where people can make choices that match their values and move toward a more livable life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online counseling
Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility. It helps people who feel stuck or unsure about life direction by clarifying values and the consequences of different choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches acceptance of difficult feelings while helping people commit to actions that reflect their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the person to lead the conversation and find their own answers.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and will use these conversations to decide whether existential ideas, ACT exercises, or client-centered listening - or a mix of them - fits best. This is a collaborative process where the person and therapist adjust methods over time based on what helps.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between scheduled meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep consistent progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does James address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like attachment challenges, codependency, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and direct, combining discussion about meaning with practical skills like mindfulness and behavioral planning to reduce distress.
What is his professional background?
James has five years of professional work experience in counseling and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Arkansas and his listed credential is LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with him and what does it cost?
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