Hi, I'm James Harris & I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who lives in Laguna Niguel, CA (So Cal) and am working statewide via telehealth. Some areas of treatment I specialize in are stress, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, substance use disorder, codependency, alcohol use disorder, interpersonal and relational issues, marriage & family issues and couples counseling.
I've got a great sense of humor! I use a variety of therapy models that best fit the needs of my clients. One top model I use is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It deals with how we think & reframing faulty thinking into more positive thoughts. Changing your thoughts will change your feelings and change your life! Also I use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). DBT is designed to provide skills for managing intense emotions & negotiating social relationships.
I engage honestly with clients & instruct them on the things they need to know & learn. I use the Golden Rule always & treat people the way I want to be treated. That's with love, patience, respect & dignity. There's a saying in recovery that goes, "We're as sick as our secrets" ! or "Our secrets will keep us sick"! I know that's true from my own experience. The good news is "That you can be set free from that prison & learn to live a life worth living! I will be your biggest "Cheerleader"!
