I am licensed in Arkansas with 30 years of professional work experience. I have spent most of my career in university counseling centers, but for the last few years have added providing consultation and therapy to nursing staff at a local hospital, providing therapy to hospital staff through their EAP, and most recently through Better Help.
I especially help clients with depression and anxiety (from irrational beliefs and over-thinking), relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, religious conflict, nightmares and dream interpretation, anger management, & low self-esteem.
For the past 25 years or so I have provided couples therapy as well as premarital counseling. I specialize in relationship issues, and can work with people individually or as a couple. I will work very hard to help you improve your relationship, but I will also be very direct with you so that we can reduce the size of your blind spot.
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 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.”
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy
AR Psychologist 97-02P
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.
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