I am licensed in Arkansas with nearly 30 years of professional work experience. I have spent the majority of my career in university counseling centers, but since 2020 I have branched out into the world of contract work, through a local hospital, employee assistance programs, and most recently Better Help.
Working through Better Help means I get to primarily focus on the types of problems I have the most success with: depression and anxiety (especially due to irrational beliefs and over-thinking), relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, religious conflict, nightmares and dream interpretation, anger management, & low self-esteem.
Issues that I do not work with include
-addictions (particularly drug addiction and porn addiction)
-physical illnesses and their impact on mental health
-same sex attraction (including individuals who do not wish to have
their same sex attraction affirmed)
-sexual identity questioning
-sexual intimacy problems
For the past 25 years I have also provided couples therapy as well as premarital counseling. I really like working with couples, but naturally both of you have to be committed to the process. I have limited success with couples who are dealing with infidelity, and do not have the training or experience to help couples with physical intimacy issues.
I believe that the best therapy comes from collaborating together, where I listen and give feedback, and where I provide a place where people can feel safe and be absolutely honest.
I am personable, very chill, and do not push people. I have a high rate of success and I love what I do. I am very open to feedback. I don't fish for compliments, I want to make sure you are getting what you need from working with me. Your time and your money should be well spent.
I check messages throughout the day, so I am particularly good at getting back to people in a very short amount of time.
Reach out to me and I we’ll take a first step and see how it goes.
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Professional experience
28 yrs in practice
RelationshipsGriefAnger managementSelf esteem, MotivationCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Self-love, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. James Guinee. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Best therapist ever. He has really helped with my relationship issues
Written on Dec 29, 2025 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr Guinea is highly intelligent, understands the complexity of my issues
Written on Nov 07, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Jim is the most stellar and charismatic therapist i have ever met and we only meet by phone. I dont know where I would be without him. He is a godsend. -Paul Juarez
Written on Sep 20, 2025 after therapy with James for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing therapist helped me get through some bad times definitely recommend
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with James for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I have enjoyed my time and really want to thank Dr. Guinee for bringing to my attention symptoms that I was exhibiting where "PTSD like" which lead me down a path of self-discovery that has ultimately lead me to understand most of my life and the type and level of abuse that I survived. I am nowhere near recovered, but at least I now have a name for my torment and have been able to understand and begin to process thoughts and feelings from the past and how it all still haunts me today.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Very knowledgeable and great at asking questions and interested in understanding me.
Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great
Written on Jun 12, 2025 after therapy with James for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He is absolutely amazing! He listens and give excellent in-site
Written on Jan 21, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
He’s great!
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with James for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I've greatly enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Guinee. In just three sessions, I feel that I've learned valuable insights regarding my mental health as well as resources and tools that I should implement to further help me improve myself!
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Really greatful for Dr. Guinee. He listens intently and asks great questions. He was able to offer great advice.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
I’ve been working with Dr. guinee for almost a year now, and he has helped me through some hard times. Can honestly say if it wasn’t for his help, I wouldn’t be where I am today!
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with James for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
So far, Dr. Guinee has been great to work with. He listens very well and is easy to open up to. I am someone who has a hard time being vulnerable and he is helping me with that.
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
I have worked with Dr. Guinee in the past. I returned to better help to continue to have services with him as he is professional, understanding, and truly cares about his clients.
Written on Feb 13, 2024 after therapy with James for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Guinee is really good at giving confort and leading you to see God in every circumstance. He is very friendly and good listener. He is great! You can easily see God through him.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 months
Jim is the sweetest therapist. He is focused on solving your issue while also being very relaxed and always making you feel comfortable. I would absolutely recommend him for any type of personality. I'm already feeling stronger and feel very lucky to have him.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
He is a great therapist. Listens and explains things clearly!
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He was helpful and got me to understand different pov and to explain my feelings better.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
In 3 sessions he has superseded my expectations! He is attentive and patient. I have had therapists before and already been able to open up more than I thought I would be able too. As a therapist myself, I have a hard time finding someone that I can be happy with. He’s insightful and knowledgeable. I appreciate how he has pushed me to places of my mind I thought I’d never revisit.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr Guinee is very experience and skilful at guiding conversation in a natural way to unearth issues and focus conversation on these items in a safe way.
Written on Jun 14, 2023 after therapy with James for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr. Guinee helped me work through my divorce and dismissal from my previous position. He has a vast knowledge and doesn't flinch when my temper flames up. I hope to incorporate some of his teachings into my everyday life.
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Highly recommend. He listens and he asks questions to get you to open up more in detail. I don’t feel judged and that always makes a huge difference!
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
I love my therapy with Dr. Guinee! He is an amazing person and therapist! We have like views. He is a great listener. He asks all the right questions. He validates my feelings. He makes you not feel alone! I definitely recommend to everyone! Thanks for all you do!
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Guinee was extremely kind and supportive throughout our sessions. This was my first time through the terapy process, and his welcoming and humble attitude was by itself most suiting for healing and warm conversations throughout.
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
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