Aspire Counseling and Consultation is a private counseling and consultation center located in Greenville, NC. Our primary goal is to help people improve the quality of their lives. This means we are committed to helping people thrive in life, not just survive. Through years of professional study and application James has assimilated some of the most effective strategies for impacting positive change in the lives of those individuals whom he has the honor to serve.
Services provided are based in a core belief that people want to feel good and enjoy life and our natural state is one of well-being and balance. There are many things that draw us away from this ideal. We understand that it can be difficult to reach out for assistance. If you are unsure of how to get started or where to begin, please call, we are here to help. And we are happy to schedule a phone consultation to help you take that first step.
Our commitment: To provide our best care to each client every session. The relationship between the client and therapist is the critical foundation on which we will begin; our relationship will begin with warmth, trust, compassion, respect, and dignity.
Years In Practice22
Primary Specialty
Counselor
GenderMale
EducationM.S. Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling
ServicesJames A. Barbour is the founder and president of Aspire Counseling and Consultation. James completed a Master's of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Master's of Science in Substance Abuse and Clinical Counseling. In helping clients make the positive changes they desire, James utilizes an array of respected and scientifically validated treatments. James's practice focuses on adolescents and adults, specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, addiction/habit control, depression, anxiety, career issues, and relationship problems.
Counseling Approach
James's approach is grounded in cognitive and behavioral therapies and Redecision Therapy. These counseling approaches have an established evidence-base, with demonstrated effectiveness in helping clients face their struggles and move towards a valued life. In addition to his two Master's degrees in Counseling, James has completed post-graduate education in Transactional Analysis, Redecision Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - all which heavily influence his work. James has also been trained and certified as a Hypnotherapist which can be used to help alleviate self-limiting beliefs and behavior patterns.Additional ServicesStrategic Coaching; Hypnosis