I can definitely appreciate the comfort and closure of speaking with my therapist, from being the first time ever going to therapy to making it something to look forward too with high ambtion id say it's probably the most healthiest decision ive made in years

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of James

Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

In Person & Online in North Little Rock, AR

26 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

James accepts 31 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care | Commercial

Ambetter from Arkansas Health and Wellness

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | BCBS

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program (FEP)

Carelon

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medicare AR

Multi Plan PHCS

Municipal Health Benefit Program

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Qualchoice

Quest Behavioral Health

Railroad Medicare

Tricare West

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About James

James is a Licensed Psychological Examiner (LPE-I) in the state of Arkansas. He primarily works with teenagers (14+) and adults and has worked with clients with various issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, grief, and more.

James has over 26 years of experience with individuals, groups, couples, and families. He has worked in a variety of settings from outpatient to inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient. He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arkansas and his Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology from Kent State University. His style is relaxed and empathetic, yet direct when called for.

"As a therapist, I find that people often underestimate their strength. I strive to help my clients rediscover their strength and find their way to health and happiness."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I appreciate the friendliness of my therapist.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of James

My provider has been very gentle working with me. He has allowed me the time to get comfortable. The paid off in the most recent session where we went deep in why I behave like I d....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of James

I can definitely appreciate the comfort and closure of speaking with my therapist, from being the first time ever going to therapy to making it something to look forward too with h....

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of James

It was a great first session. Feel like he was able to understand why I wanted to start therapy.

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of James

Get to know James

What types of clients do you work with best?

Unhappy ones. It's at that moment of unhappiness that we are most likely to finally make a change.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

Many people I work with do not recognize their own strengths and talents.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

People often come to therapy with a sense of defeat. But they also come to therapy because there is a flame of hope alive in them. I want my clients to feel and grow this flame.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I spend time with my dog, I love to cook, and I dabble in sculpting.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesRelationships, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Grief, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Relational, Attachment-Based, Existential Therapy, Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy