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.”
Professional experience
30yrs 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, 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
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.
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
Excellent job. Makes me feel totally comfortable.
Written on Jan 20, 2025 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Very personable and compassionate person. He listens very well and provides meaningful feedback. I'm very impressed!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, 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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