James Berger

PsyD
Psychologist
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Pronouns:
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CAPS providers support any student with any concern. Our providers also complete continuing education and specialized trainings. Learn more about this provider below.

Demographics

  • Cis Main
  • Straight/Heterosexual
  • White
  • Multiracial
  • Southeast Asian
  • Atheist

Education & License

James earned his Bachelor's degree at Argosy University, Phoenix and his Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Arizona School of Professional Psychology. He has a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) through Northern Arizona University.

CAPS Services Teams

  • Counseling

Role at CAPS

James provides individual counseling, group therapy, clinical assessments, crisis response, and psychoeducational workshops. He also provides outreach, workshop, counseling, and community-based services on campus.

Specialty Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict/Family of Origin
  • Non-Suicidal Self-Injury/Self-Harm
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD

Treatment Approach

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational-cultural
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strength-Based

Professional Interests

James primarily works from a relational-cultural and humanistic approach. His clinical areas of interest are working with neurodivergent individuals and geek therapy. He also has professional interests in clinical training and leadership.

Personal Interests

James enjoys all types of games (video games, board games, cultural games, etc.) and ludology (the academic study of games). James loves spending time with his family and friends.