About

I am a Counseling Psychologist with over 10 years experience providing therapy services. I have worked extensively with clients on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and the impact of growing up in an unsafe environment, family conflict, and a host of other problems. I have a penchant for working with young adults as most of my work has taken place on college campuses, but I have also conducted therapy in substance abuse treatment facilities and in domestic violence centers. I have also worked and lived abroad, and have an understanding of acculturation concerns and culture shock.

I practice therapy from a collaborative standpoint, where my responsibility is to create a atmosphere of trust and acceptance whereby you can feel comfortable talking about the good, the bad, and the ugly. I strive to truly understand each person's unique circumstances, including how they got there and where they want to go, I enjoy the metaphor that, for therapy, the client drives the car while I sit in the passenger seat. You direct the session and I navigate where I think we can go to find a better way.

I respect all my client's and their decision to open up to me or anyone else. If we work together, I hope I am able to help, and if not, point you in the right direction.

Cheers,

James

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Male

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Years in Practice

7 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 103TC1900X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Psychologist
  • Specialization: Counseling

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Licenses

Name License Number State
Psychologist 3780 Verify TN

Practice Locations

3108 Chantilly Dr

Knoxville, TN 37917-3513

Phone Number: (901) 216-7141

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