Dr. Michael James, PHD

I've worked with Dr. James for over five years, and he's been an incredible support. His thoughtful, compassionate guidance has helped me through serious illness recovery, family counseling, and substance abuse issues. He’s honest, knowledgeable, and truly cares. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking real, effective help.

I've been seeing Dr. James for three months and consider myself to be a good judge of character. The negative reviews left above do not come close to reflecting my experience. Therapists like everyone else are quirky and finding the right fit takes some time. I've had experience with two other therapists and Mr. James works for me perfectly. I try to live by balance in all areas of life: Personal, Professional, Physical, Financial, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual. I am perpetually auditing myself, to make sure I am not too overloaded or depleted in any given area. Dr. James fits perfectly in this regard, a guide in helping me further develop me whole Self.

My partner and I saw him for couples counseling. It’s kinda sad because he was helping us, after a few sessions we started noticing things. He has a bad temper, which he shows in a very calm way, and plays games. All I can say is that it’s kinda sad.

It was nothing short of a nightmare. He was cruel, arrogant, and mean-spirited. He kicked me (metaphorically) at my lowest point and hurled childish insults at me when I stood up for myself before proceeding to kick me out of his office. He later apologized profusely and offered me free sessions only to then renege on his promise and string me along for over a month, during which time I desperately needed to be in therapy. I would not recommend him to anyone. Best put, he is a miserable, arrogant curmudgeon and I wouldn’t wish him on anyone.

Dr. Michael James literally saved my my life and our family. One of our children had trouble with anxiety and addiction that started in college and continued approximately two years after. We sought help from other "addiction specialists" but it wasn't until we had the help of Dr. James that we had the courage and insight to do what was painfully necessary to help our child help himself. Especially me as the mother, I was so afraid of the very worst that I had a desperate stranglehold on him, afraid to let go, and holding them back. There is no sugar coating here, but his advice is delivered in an honest yet kind way that cuts through all of the noise and gets to the heart of our fears and helps us to trust and believe that recovery and healing is possible. Now almost 4 years later our family is healthy and thriving thank God. I cant even put into the proper words how much Dr. James will always mean to us. God Bless you Dr. James.

This guy did not work for me. Not all therapists are a good fit. I just don't feel he handled it well.

The most visceral, cerebial, empathetic human, loving experience in one's life time. A scholar with brilliant simplicity, sincerity & genuineness above non other. Simply put, Dr. James is a fellow human being that values your uniqueness & will teach you how to treasure your life's journey and to grow from which you came. A gift.

Dr James is simply the best! I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a compassionate and caring therapist with amazing skills and insight into the human condition. I feel genuinely lucky to have found him.