Advantages
See what makes Dr. James stand out
Engaging
Dr. James masterfully translates complex academic ideas into practical takeaways.
Eloquent
He is known for his brilliant delivery method with lasting impact.
Experienced
Not only is he an experienced clinician, he has been speaking and presenting for much of his illustrious career.
Trusted
With clients such as the National Football League and ESSENCE Festival of Culture, you are in good company.
Speaking Engagements and Media
2021
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System/ Home Base Primary Care (HBPC). VHA Suicide Risk Screening and Evaluation Standards. Home Base Primary Care Practice Update 2020, January 2021
P3: Politics, Pop Culture and Potpourri Podcast, “Effects of COVID on children and adults”, March 2021, Invited guest
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
Veterans’ Health Administration Procurement Office, Stress Management series “Mindfulness”, 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
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
2023
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
Tulane School of Medicine, Psychiatry Department, Trainee Professional Development Series, “Work /Life Balance: A case for self-care, February 24, 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
WBOK Radio, Morning Show with Oliver Thomas and Dr. Torin Sanders, “Emotional Intelligence” May 4, 2023, Studio Guest
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) SUPERVISOR TOWN HALL-Supervisor 301, “Stress Management” February 23, 2023 Presenter
W.J. Keenan High School 45th Class reunion, Columbia, S.C. “Things Are Not Always what they Seem: Reunion and Recovery” May 27,2023 Banquet speaker
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
Covenant House, Behavioral Health Staff , RWJ Clinical Scholars project,
“Helping Helpers Help those who need Help with Trauma Resolution”, June 23, 2023 Presenter
Covenant House, Behavioral Health Staff , RWJ Clinical Scholars project,
“Helping Helpers Help those who need Help with Trauma Resolution”, June 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
2022
VISN 16, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice”. January, 2022, Presenter
BE NOLA, Collective School Leader Convening, “The Inner Workings of Financial Leadership/Impact of Early Learning and Relationship with Money”. January, 2022. Invited Guest
The Morning Show (WBOK1230) “The Behavioral and Emotional Impacts of COVID-19” January 2022. Invited Guest
Cornerstone Methodist Church/Together New Orleans. Sustainable Solutions to Violence in New Orleans East. “Generational Trauma” February 2022. Panelist
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System, Psychology Trainee In-Service Presentations, “ Self-Care: Work Life Balance”, February 2022 Presenter
Morehouse College Department of Psychology, The Eddie Gaffney Lecture Series, “Black Men and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic”, April 2022, Presenter
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
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
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Therapy
Dr. James runs a vibrant outpatient private practice based in New Orleans, LA, and is open to referrals from colleagues.
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