Very personable and compassionate person. He listens very well and provides meaningful feedback. I'm very impressed!
Dr. James Guinee, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with James. View 19 reviews
- Great news, James is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Arkansas
Recent reviews
He’s great!
More about James
- 30 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
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.”
Specialties
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
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
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. James Guinee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528766169.
- Psychologist · Arkansas · 97-02P · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. James Guinee
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Very personable and compassionate person. He listens very well and provides meaningful feedback. I'm very impressed!
He’s great!
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!
Really greatful for Dr. Guinee. He listens intently and asks great questions. He was able to offer great advice.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Guinee has been there for me through a lot of hard issues. Definitely wouldn’t be in the headspace I’m in, if it wasn’t for him. Thank you. And thank you for always cracking jokes here and there.
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.
He is a great therapist. Listens and explains things clearly!
He was helpful and got me to understand different pov and to explain my feelings better.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Dr. Guinee is compassionate and genuinely cares about helping me become my best self. I've never experienced therapy that has helped with my schedule of having such a busy life. I am a wife, mom, dog mom, and I have an amazing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Words cannot express how thankful I am for Dr. G and how far I have come within my short time of working with him. Thank you, Dr. G! You are truly making a difference in my journey called life!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. James Guinee offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. James Guinee works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. James Guinee speak?
Dr. James Guinee speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. James Guinee have?
Dr. James Guinee has 30 years of experience.
Where is Dr. James Guinee licensed to practice?
Dr. James Guinee is licensed to practice in Arkansas.
Does Dr. James Guinee accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. James Guinee accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. James Guinee offer?
Dr. James Guinee offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. James Guinee?
Dr. James Guinee can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. James Guinee?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.