Dr. James Guinee, AR Psychologist 97-02P
Arkansas · 28 years in practice
Dr. James Guinee helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life changes.
License and registration
- Psychologist, Arkansas
- 97-02P · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1528766169 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About James
Dr. James Guinee helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life changes. He also supports people dealing with parenting questions, career stress, and family concerns.
Dr. Guinee practices in Arkansas and brings 28 years of professional experience to his work. He holds the credential AR Psychologist 97-02P.
He often uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how people connect and respond to one another. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people notice what matters and build clearer choices.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to be conversational and straightforward, with a focus on real-life changes rather than jargon. Dr. Guinee spent much of his career in university counseling centers and later provided contract services for a hospital and employee assistance programs.
More recently he has worked in online and contract settings. That background influences a practical style, aimed at helping people manage anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. In sessions he listens, gives feedback, and encourages honest conversation.
He prefers a collaborative approach where goals are set together. He is described as personable and relaxed, and he welcomes feedback about the pace and focus of work. People who choose him can expect timely responses to messages and a focus on making therapy worth their time and money.
He does not work with addictions, certain sexual identity and intimacy issues, or physical illness-related mental health concerns.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches James names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on how people connect and respond emotionally in relationships. Online sessions use EFT to help clients notice interaction patterns and try new ways of reaching out or responding in real time.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values. In virtual meetings ACT techniques are used to practice noticing difficult thoughts and committing to actions that align with life goals.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist offers empathic listening and reflective feedback so clients feel heard and can try out new perspectives during sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, homework, or between-session contacts. These options offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and travel.
We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people dealing with relationship issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, depression, parenting concerns, career strain, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is conversational and collaborative. He listens, offers feedback, and works with clients to set clear, practical goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of professional experience, including work in university counseling centers and contract roles with hospitals and employee assistance programs.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as AR Psychologist 97-02P and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
More therapists in Arkansas
See allWendi Makus
LPC
Compassionate, emotionally focused counseling
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship
- Trauma and abuse
Oksana Shiell
LMFT
Practical, emotion-focused support for life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting
- Anger
Jamie Daugherty
LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on emotional healing
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family
- Self esteem
Eileen Cauley
LCSW-C, LCSW
Experienced social worker who adapts to your needs
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
Is this your profile?
Ask us to correct details or take the page down.
Contact us