Dr. Richard James, PsyD, MI | Psychologist

About Dr. Richard James

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder

Behavioral Problems

Life Coaching

Anger Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Therapy

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Families

Individuals

Couples

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Richard James

Richard E. James, Ed.D., Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist with more than 25 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence‑based care across diverse clinical settings. He has worked extensively with geriatric populations, correctional facilities, and community mental health programs, offering psychological assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and behavioral programming. His expertise includes suicide risk assessment, neuropsychological evaluation, correctional psychology, and the treatment of complex mental health conditions. Richard has served as a lead psychologist in state institutions, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to program development and research initiatives. In addition to his clinical practice, Richard has taught at the university level and mentored psychology interns, reflecting his commitment to advancing the profession and supporting the next generation of clinicians. Known for his approachable style, strong communication skills, and dedication to patient advocacy, Richard strives to empower individuals to achieve emotional well‑being and resilience. His mission is to deliver holistic, patient‑centered care that addresses both immediate needs and long‑term mental health goals.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia

Anxiety disorders

Depression

Chronic Non-Alzheimer's dementia

Education and background

Practice names

Wellnite 2

Education and training

Argosy University, Salt Lake City, PhD in Psychology

NPI number

1750325262

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What practice does Dr. Richard James work with?

Dr. Richard James works with Wellnite 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard James?

Dr. Richard James frequently sees patients for Pain Management Consultation, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard James on their profile.