Arnold H. James, MPH, Ph.D.
"It may not be therapy, but it can be therapeutic."
As a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience helping adults and adolescents with mental health needs, Dr. James is an expert in his field.
From inpatient behavioral health and crisis management to outpatient therapy and community education, Dr. James is bringing his expertise to individuals, organizations, and on the public stage.
Translating the complex clinical world into wisdom for everyday wellbeing.
Whether working with individuals or organizations, Dr. James’ poignant and nuanced insights help make psychology accessible to all.
He is bringing a fresh perspective to traditional psychological principles so that everyone can benefit from his expertise.
What he does
Therapy
Dr. James runs a vibrant outpatient private practice based in New Orleans, LA. Here, he works with individuals to diagnose and treat various mental health concerns, helping people heal from their pasts and learn the skills to create a new future.
Executive Coaching
While therapy is about healing, life coaching is about achieving goals. Whether you are looking to accelerate your career, break out of your comfort zone, or seek guidance at a crossroads in your life, one-on-one coaching may be for you.
Consulting
Organizations can benefit tremendously from the expertise of a certified mental health professional. Whether evaluating company culture, enhancing diversity and inclusion efforts, or providing specialized training to executives or staff at large, Dr. James can help your organization soar to new heights.
Public Speaking
Dr. James is a dynamic, engaging, and poignant public speaker with an infectious passion for mental health and well-being. Consider inviting him to your keynote, lecture series, or other engagements to leave your audience buzzing with new ideas.
Areas of Expertise
Trauma
& Grief
Every day, people learn to cope with traumatic events and profound losses. Dr. James has dedicated his career to helping these individuals live full and vibrant lives. He also helps educate the general public about grief and trauma, helping communities become more resilient.
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
PFA can best be thought of as crisis intervention for mental health. In the aftermath of a traumatic event, effective response from professionals and loved ones can help enhance long-term recovery. Dr. James provides PFA and trains others in how to offer crisis recovery responses.
Cultural Competency
As a Black professional in New Orleans, Dr. James couples his lived experience with his academic training to bring actionable insights about diversity, inclusion, and respect across cultures and backgrounds.
Parenting
There are fewer jobs more difficult or more important than raising children to the best of our abilities. Having a tailored, nuanced perspective from someone following best evidence with profound respect for the power of children is invaluable.
“Dr. Arnold H. James is an invaluable partner in BE NOLA’s Black is Brilliant Institute, where he facilitates powerful sessions that help our educator fellows explore their values and strengthen their sense of purpose.
Dr. James has a remarkable ability to foster an atmosphere of trust, openness, and mutual support… His contributions to the Institute have been instrumental in helping our fellows develop the self-awareness, resilience, and grounding in purpose that they need to thrive as change agents in their classrooms and schools. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with Dr. James.”
Adrina Kelly
Executive director, black education of new Orleans (be nola)
“It takes deep skill, profound insight and solid clinical experience to impact lives and communities. Dr. James uses all of those attributes in a way that emphasizes personal accountability and emotional growth. He is as effective with those at the beginning of their journey toward “better” as he is with those that have been working toward “better” successfully for some time. In addition he is transformative not only for individual clients but for organizations and associations looking to optimize their group and its impact. Dr. Arnold James is the gold standard for individual psychotherapy, career coaching and team building.”
maurice G. Sholas, mD, Ph.D.
Physician & Medical Entrepreneur Sholas Medical Consulting, LLC
“Finally, the world is waking up to the need for assistance with Mental Illness. As a television talk show host with a large viewership on PBS, it’s not easy locating a specialist who can discuss the topic and viewers can understand what’s being said. As the host of “Conversations with Ed Marshall,”” I have the good fortune of clinical psychologist Arnold James as my regular guest who speaks on mental health issues in a way residents in the Greater New Orleans area understand. I’ve received follow up emails from viewers who have taken Dr James’ advice and their lives are more manageable.
Hat’s off to Dr James and the work he does in our community.”
Ed Marshall
Host, conversations with ed marshall on wlae-tv
senior executive partner at ed marshall & associates public relations/ speakers bureau
Testimonials
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