My name is James "Bryan" Arnold, Ph.D. I am a licensed psychologist in Virginia and Washington, DC. I use a treatment approach that is prescriptive to the client; I tailor treatment to the specific client using the person's concept of their own identity and self-image, their history/background, and symptomology among other factors.
I believe in the power of circumstance and meaning-making; I believe circumstance and meaning-making contribute crucial emotional content and also influence the development of coping methods.
I have been a psychologist for the past 12 years. My work with clients has focused upon using refined counseling dialogue for emotional well being. I have worked with a variety of clients from across multiple treatment settings such as a community mental health, general hospital, crisis intervention, skilled nursing, and psychosocial/psychiatric rehabilitation.
I graduated with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2011, and before then with a Master's in Social Work in 2006.
I can help clients work through issues, resolve problems, and head off worsened symptoms. I am versed in Client Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC Psychologist PSY1000778
VA Psychologist 0810007047
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I feel valued and listened to. I appreciate the feedback and questions. I feel and know I am being listened to when he asks questions. The weekly work is revived around ways to create a better week.
Written on Aug 17, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd