- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Couples and premarital counseling
About James
Dr. James Guinee is an Arkansas psychologist (AR Psychologist 97-02P) with 28 years of professional experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also focuses on parenting concerns, career questions, and stress management.
He spent much of his career in university counseling centers, then expanded into contract work with a hospital and employee assistance programs. He emphasizes straightforward, collaborative sessions where he listens, gives feedback, and encourages honest conversation. He aims to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and find clearer ways forward.
Dr. Guinee uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice he talks through relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and emotional reactions that are hard to name. He also addresses avoidant and dependent personality patterns, codependency, commitment worries, and communication problems.
He notes limits to his practice and does not work with addictions, sexual intimacy problems, physical illness impacts on mental health, same-sex attraction where affirmation is not desired, or sexual identity questioning. He has provided couples therapy and premarital counseling for about 25 years, though he states limited success with infidelity and not having training for physical intimacy issues.
Dr. Guinee responds to messages during the day and aims to provide timely replies. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the online matching process and schedule an initial session to see how the work proceeds.
How EFT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming strong emotions and the interaction patterns they create in relationships. It can help people and couples notice attachment needs and how emotional reactions keep problems cycling. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and clarifying values to guide actions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress where rigid thinking gets in the way.Dr. Guinee treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust methods as the work progresses. The aim is to combine listening and practical feedback so clients can try new ways of relating and coping within sessions and in everyday life.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists can also suggest quieter surroundings or phone check-ins when video is difficult, helping sessions fit into a normal day without promising particular services.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, low self-esteem, stress, and life transitions. He also focuses on parenting, career questions, and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a collaborative, straightforward style where he listens, gives feedback, and encourages honest conversation. Sessions emphasize identifying unhelpful thinking and practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional work experience, including long service in university counseling centers and later contract work with hospitals and employee assistance programs.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as AR Psychologist 97-02P and practices from Arkansas.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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