Meet Arnold H. James, MPH, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. James is a licensed clinical psychologist with over thirty years worth of clinical experience, academic appointments, educational activities, and speaking appearances. See below to learn more about his education, professional roles, and other activities.
About Dr. James
Education
Postdoctoral Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Fellow | New Orleans Psychoanalytic Institute (New Orleans, LA) | 2008-2010
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Clinical Psychology | University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) | 1991
Clinical Psychology Internship, Department of Psychiatry and Neurology | Tulane University Medical Center (New Orleans, LA) | 1989
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Public Health Education | University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) | 1985
Bachelor of Science, Psychology | University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) | 1982 | National Dean’s List
Professional Licenses
Louisiana Board of Examiners for Psychologists | License Number 710 | Nov 1994 – Present
Certificate of Professional Qualifications in Psychology (CPQ) | Certificate Number 4267 | Mar 2012 – Present
Professional Experience
Psychologist, Private Practice (New Orleans, LA) | Present
Psychologist, Home Base Primary Care | Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (New Orleans, LA) | Additional activities including supervising psychology interns and residents | Nov 2012 – Present
Psychologist, Adult Acute Care Unit | Southeast Louisiana Hospital (Mandeville, LA) | Tulane University Medical School (Affiliate) | Additional activities including supervising psychology interns and residents | Aug 2008 – Oct 2012
Director, Psychotherapist | New Orleans Center for Wellness | Nov 2007 – Jul 2008
Training Consultant | Metropolitan Human Services District (New Orleans, LA) | Apr 2006 – Mar 2008
Director, Training and Special Populations | Metropolitan Human Services District (New Orleans, LA) | Dec 2006 – Mar 2007
Director, Behavioral Health Division | Metropolitan Human Services District (New Orleans, LA) | May 2006 – Dec 2006
Consultant, Day Treatment | Louisiana Office of Mental Health, Region One, LA Department of Mental Health (New Orleans, LA) | Oct 2003 – Apr 2006
Staff Psychologist, Psychotherapist | New Orleans Mental Health Center, LA Department of Mental Health (New Orleans, LA) | Oct 2003 – Apr 2006
Director, Partial Hospitalization Program | Charity Hospital (New Orleans, LA) | Jan 2000 – Oct 2003
Staff Psychologist, Acute Unit | Charity Hospital (New Orleans, LA) | Aug 1991 – Dec 2005
Staff Psychologist, Psychotherapist | Tulane University Medical Center, Hutchinson Adult Clinic (New Orleans, LA) | Aug 1991 – Dec 2005
Academic Experience
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Section of Psychology) at Tulane School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for over 20 years (Aug 1991 – Oct 2012)
Additional activities including supervising psychology interns and residents
Guidry, J (PI) & James, A. H. (co-PI). Collateral damage: Mental health of children with incarcerated parents Leonard Ponder Endowed Chair for Research, Texas A & M University, $2000.
Pena J. M. (PI), Franklin, R. R.(investigator), Rice, J. C.(investigator), Foulks, E. F.(investigator), Bland, I. J.(investigator), Shervington, D.(investigator), & James A. H. (investigator), (1997). Psychotherapy with cocaine abusers. SAMSHA, $200,000.
Faulkenberry, J. R., Vincent, M D., James, A. H., & Johnson, W. I. (1987). Coital behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge of students who experience early coitus. Adolescence, 22, 321-332.
Pena, J. M., Franklin, R. R., Rice, J. C., Foulks, E. F., Bland, I. J., Shervington, D., & James A. H. (1999). A Two-Rate Hypothesis for patterns of retention in psychosocial treatments for cocaine dependence: Findings from a study of American-American men and a review of the published data. The American Journal on Addiction, 8, 319-331.
Community Engagement
For a complete list of community engagement, please contact Dr. James.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program, Cohort 5 (2020 – 2023). “emPOWER NOLA: Training Community Leadership of Naturally Occurring Social Networks to Improve Access of Children Suffering from Trauma to Mental Health Services,” Fellow
New Hope Baptist Church, New Orleans, “Coping Strategies for dealing with a diagnosis of cancer and COVID-19”, November 2021 Presenter
Alpha Phi Alpha, Brotherhood Development Series, “Tackling Life’s Challenges While Coping and Dealing with Stress”, November 2021, Presenter/Panelist
Cornerstone Methodist Church/Together New Orleans. Sustainable Solutions to Violence in New Orleans East. “Generational Trauma” February 2022. Panelist
Morehouse College Department of Psychology, The Eddie Gaffney Lecture Series, “Black Men and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, April 2022, Presenter
Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Holistic Health Ministry, Community Health Forum, “You and Your Mental Health”, July 23, 2022, Panelist
Urban League of Louisiana/ Ochsner Hospital, The Big Health event, “Ask the Expert- Maternal Health, mental Health, Body Positivity”, September 17, 2022, Panelist
WBOK Radio, Morning Show with Oliver Thomas and Dr. Torin Sanders, “Emotional Intelligence” May 4, 2023, Studio Guest
Speaking Engagements
For a complete list of speaking engagements, please contact Dr. James.
Veterans Health Administration Procurement Office, Stress Management series “Self-Care”, April, 2021, Presenter
National Health Start, Male involvement, “Engaging Clients Through Goal Oriented Communication”, March 2021, Presenter
National Football League, “Healthy Relationships”, June 2021, Presenter
National Medical Association, “PTSD and Men’s Health”, June 2021, Panel Member
Association of VA Psychology Leadership, “Diversity and Career Advancement: Perspectives from Across the Leadership Pipeline” June 2021, Panel Member
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, 2nd Annual Advance practice Nurses Symposium, “Self-Care from a Trauma Perspective”, November 2021, Presenter
VISN 16, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice”. January, 2022, Presenter
The Morning Show (WBOK1230) “The Behavioral and Emotional Impacts of COVID-19” January 2022. Invited Guest
ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Health Hub, “Mental Health for Young Men” July, 2022, Presenter
ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Wellness House, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse” July, 2 2022, Panelist
BENOLA Wellness Summit-St. Vincent Hotel “Trauma Resolution and Self-Care” January 7, 2023, Presenter
WBOK Radio, Morning Show with Oliver Thomas and Dr. Torin Sanders, “Dealing with grief in a city of violence” January 9,2023, Studio Guest
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) SUPERVISOR TOWN HALL-Supervisor 301, “Trauma Resolution and Self-Care” January 26, 2023, Presenter
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) SUPERVISOR TOWN HALL-Supervisor 301, “Grief and Mourning 101” February 23, 2023, Presenter
St. Augustine High School, Career Counselors, RWJ Clinical Scholars project, “Helping Helpers Help those who need Help with Trauma Resolution”, April 20, 2023, Presenter
Covenant House, Behavioral Health Staff , RWJ Clinical Scholars project, “Helping Helpers Help those who need Help with Trauma Resolution”, June 9, 23 & 30, 2023, Presenter
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Clinical Scholars, “Big Idea Talk: How do we help the helpers that help people in need?,” August 29, 2023, Presenter
References
Available upon request.
Culturally Competent
Whether working one on one, in groups, or with a large audience, you can feel confident that Dr. James honors and uplifts diverse experiences, opinions, and backgrounds. You can learn more about cultural competency here.
Trauma-Informed
As a professional who has dedicated his life’s work to helping those who have experienced traumatic events thrive, Dr. James enters every space prioritizing safety, transparency, and empowerment. For more information on what it means to be trauma-informed, click here.
Evidence Based
Dr. James is constantly learning and updating his practices to align with the latest advances in peer-reviewed scientific research. The value of working with a professional who integrates the best available research with significant clinical expertise cannot be overstated. Learn more about Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) here.
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