Mr. Jim Harper, LCSW, LMFTs

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

With many years of experience as a psychotherapist, Jim has established himself as a skilled clinician and a compassionate listener, helping his clients work through depression, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, recent or past traumas, gender issues, and PTSD. He also specializes in personal growth and adjustment to life’s transitions, helping people navigate through changes, grief and loss, and in finding meaning and balance in their lives. Jim combines his natural ability to connect with people with his knowledge and use of psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, and effective evidence-based treatment modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and EMDR.

Education & Experience

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Graduate School of Social Work - MSW Clinical, 1979 Hendrix College, Conway, AR - BA Psychology, 1974

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol/Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Moral Injury
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Expats
  • Families
  • First Responders
  • Group
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield

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