Dr. George James: Relationship Expert
- Travels from: Philadelphia, PA
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Dr. George James, LMFT, counsels people on how to overcome everyday relational struggles so they can build successful connections in love, family and career.
With a practical approach to relationships and life, Dr. James helps bring success within reach of those he influences. He works extensively with professional athletes, entertainers, adult men and women, executives, couples and young adult men on various issues, including adulting, career, anxiety, work-life balance, love life, leadership, parenting, depression and communication.
Dr. James is the CEO of George Talks, LLC, a communication and consulting company, a licensed marriage & family therapist, and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. In addition, he is an assistant professor for the Couple and Family Therapy Program at Thomas Jefferson University.
He received his Masters of Family Therapy degree from Drexel University (where he also received awards in leadership and community service) and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Immaculata University. He is married to Candace, and they are parents to their creative & amazing children, Nalani and Alexander.
Dr. George James | Relationship Expert
Dr. James is a Staff Therapist & an AAMFT Approved supervisor at Council For Relationships. In addition, Dr. James is the Associate Program Director for the Couple & Family Therapy Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. James is president and CEO of George Talks, LLC, a communication and consulting company. Dr. James is a nationally recognized speaker, seminar presenter and lecturer on various topics. Dr. James has taught, presented, spoken and consulted with multiple businesses, organizations, universities and places of faith.
Dr. George James is a recognized media personality, speaker, workshop leader & lecturer on various topics. He has had over 400 speaking and media appearances in the past seven years. His breadth of expertise includes a special emphasis on topics geared towards couples, men, professional athletes, actors/entertainers, musicians, college students, family owned businesses and people of color.
Dr. James is devoted to working with people to help them improve their quality of life, to be involved in the healing of their wounds and enrichment of their relationships.
Dr. George James attended Villanova University as a Presidential Scholar, and majored in Psychology and concentrated in Africana Studies. He received his Masters of Family Therapy degree from Drexel University and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Immaculata University.
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