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6917 Arlington Road Suite 216
Bethesda, MD 20814
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6917 Arlington Road Suite 216
Bethesda, MD 20814
Day, Evening and Weekend Appointments Available
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Sometimes life comes at you harder than you expect. And when it does it’s helpful to turn to someone who can help you navigate the road you find yourself on.
Maybe it's the same fight on repeat. Maybe it's the silence. Maybe life just got so big — kids, work, money, stress — that you forgot how to be a couple.
Affairs turn your world upside down. Everything feels uncertain, everything's in question. But with the right help, this doesn't have to be the end.
In helping hundreds of clients overcome their anger management problem I’ve learned that stuffing anger or pretending problems don’t exist are dead end approaches.
I’m Dr. Joe James, a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples in Bethesda, MD and throughout the Washington DC area.
I’ve published numerous articles in professional journals and have been interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Good Housekeeping, CBS MarketWatch, The Daily Record and many other national publications. I’ve also appeared on local news programs across the country.
You’ll find me to be not just a good listener, but also an active participant in your work. My approach is positive and affirming and I strive to bring new perspectives and solutions to your problems. I’ll ask you hard questions. I’ll provide you with feedback and support. I’ll tell you the occasional bad joke because sometimes we all get a little too serious and lose perspective.
Whether you’re coming in for couples counseling or individual psychotherapy, I’ll help you find new ways of thinking, feeling, and being so that you once again feel like you have a sense of direction and are back in charge of your life.
Virtual and in-person appointments available.
Ready to take the first step? Call 240-485-6053 for a free 20-minute consultation.
A psychologist holds a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) and has completed several additional years of supervised training beyond a master’s level therapist. This means deeper expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
If you’ve been struggling with something — a relationship, a pattern you can’t break, anxiety, or just a general sense that something isn’t right — and you haven’t been able to resolve it on your own, that’s usually a good sign therapy can help. Most people wait longer than they should. The truth is, the sooner you reach out, the sooner things can start to change.
Some sessions are emotionally intense, some feel more like a strategy session, and some may feel like maintenance — all three are part of the process. My goal is for you to leave each session with a clearer sense of where you are, where you’re going, and what’s actually changing for you.
I really enjoy working with men. Many come in skeptical — they’ve been told therapy is just talking about feelings and they’re not sure that’s for them. If that sounds familiar, you’re in good company. My aim is to strike a balance between helping you understand yourself better and using that understanding to take concrete action.
Yes — I offer secure video sessions and am licensed to see clients virtually in 43 states through PsyPact. Whether you’re at home, traveling for work, or simply prefer the convenience of online sessions, virtual therapy is a fully effective option.
Yes, many times. Affair recovery is one of the most complex and painful things a couple can navigate. I’ve helped couples not only survive infidelity but come out the other side with a stronger, more honest relationship than they had before. It’s hard work — but it’s possible.
I don’t participate within network with any insurance company, but most of my clients are covered through seeing me as an out-of-network provider.
My cancellation policy is 48 hours notice. I understand that life gets in the way sometimes — kids get sick, meetings run over, things happen and cancelling with short notice can’t be avoided. In those cases I’m happy to reschedule within the next 7 days, with the cancellation fee applied to that make-up session.
After over 30 years of practice I’m convinced that the hardest part of therapy is reaching out with that first phone call or first email to inquire about an appointment.
In all likelihood you came to this page because you’ve been struggling or suffering for quite awhile and you don’t seem to be able to find the answers on your own.
Chances are that if there were an answer you could find on your own you would have discovered it by now. Every day you wait makes it a little worse.
You don’t have to struggle on your own; give a call (240-485-6053) or drop a line (DrJoe@DrJoeJames.com) for a free 20-minute consultation where we can talk and figure out what the best course of action may be for you.
In this free report you’ll learn:
What causes relationships to go into a spiral and how to pull out of it
Which of 3 patterns your disagreements follow and why it matters
4 empirically validated signs that indicate with 95% certainty whether your relationship is going to succeed or fail within 5 years
Why conflicts go unresolved…and how to resolve them in ways that will not only help you to feel more understood and connected
And so much more!