Dr. James Guinee, AR Psychologist 97-02P

About James

Dr. James Guinee focuses on relationships, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also helps with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, career concerns, and depression.

He uses straightforward language and a calm presence so people can talk honestly about what matters most. James is licensed in Arkansas as AR Psychologist 97-02P and brings 28 years of professional experience. Much of his career was in university counseling centers.

Background and approach

More recently he has worked through contract roles with a local hospital and employee assistance programs, and with online services since 2020. In sessions he listens first and gives clear feedback. He aims for collaboration - helping clients name what matters, try small changes, and notice what works.

He describes himself as personable and relaxed, and he welcomes feedback about the process. He commonly addresses difficult feelings that get in the way of daily life, such as overthinking, low self-worth, and persistent worry. He also offers work on relationship patterns like communication problems, commitment concerns, and attachment difficulties.

When appropriate he uses brief, focused strategies to move a situation forward. James is direct about areas he does not treat, including addictions and sexual intimacy issues. He notes that couples work requires both partners to be willing to engage.

He responds often to messages during the day, which can help with timely communication about scheduling and brief check-ins. For someone looking for calm, practical help with emotional and relationship challenges, he aims to make sessions feel useful and respectful of time and money.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take small, values-driven steps. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress that comes from overthinking. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, concentrates on how emotions and attachment shape relationship patterns and helps couples or partners rebuild connection by naming and shifting those patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, needs, and preferences, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means approaches can be adjusted over time if something isn’t fitting well.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexible scheduling and easier access from different locations. These options make it possible to check in between sessions, try short focused exchanges, or have regular face-to-face conversations by video. For people with busy lives or limited travel options, the range of online choices can make consistent therapy more practical.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

He works with relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, family and parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, and men’s issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a relaxed, collaborative style and listens first before offering feedback. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on practical steps clients can try between meetings.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 28 years of professional work experience, much of it in university counseling centers, followed by contract work with a local hospital and employee assistance programs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is licensed as AR Psychologist 97-02P and is located in Arkansas.

Which languages are supported and can he work across borders?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 28 years
Licensed: Arkansas
Languages: English

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