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James Harris

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James Harris, LPC

Arkansas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Arkansas / P2212021
  • NPI1548627565
  • Experience5 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationArkansas

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Anger management
  • CBT and ACT methods

About James

James Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, and life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can use to manage difficult feelings and everyday pressures.

James approaches sessions with a straightforward, person-focused style. He treats the client as the expert on their life and helps identify strengths that can be used to move forward. Conversations tend to focus on patterns that cause trouble and small, repeatable strategies to change them.

In session he uses a mix of talk and exercises drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness-based methods. That means looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and practicing new ways of responding to triggers. He also draws on client-centered and existential ideas to help people reflect on their values and choices.

James often helps people set concrete goals for managing anger, reducing stress, and coping with cravings or low mood. He works on building skills that fit into a person's day, such as brief grounding techniques, behavioral experiments, and clearer communication habits. Sessions are practical and aimed at usable change rather than theory.

People who prefer direct feedback and clear action steps may find his approach useful. He asks questions, listens to what matters most to the client, and then shapes strategies around those priorities. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can help when anger or anxiety gets in the way of things that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to change behavior and mood. CBT is often used for stress, anger, and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those priorities. You and the therapist can adjust tools and techniques as you see what helps in real life.

Session formats are not detailed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals deliver therapy over the internet in ways that focus on useful skills, clearer communication, and habits you can practice between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

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 issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Listed in

Arkansas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment and communication problems.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are direct and practical, focusing on strengths, clear goals, and skills you can use day to day.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience as an LPC in Arkansas.

What credential and location does he hold?

He is an AR LPC and practices in Arkansas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.

How does the cost structure work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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