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My name is Dr. James Abolarin, and I am a professor at Grand Canyon University training aspiring master-level counselors. I'm a licensed therapist. I specialize in working with individuals aged 18 to 75, using cognitive therapy to help my clients think about their challenges. I approach mental health concerns from a therapeutic viewpoint. I realize how difficult it can be to navigate life at times, especially during big life upheavals. These things can have a significant impact on our well-being, particularly if we do not have the necessary tools to deal with them. It may appear impossible to deal with these life challenges and escape the intense emotions that accompany them. I can assist you in navigating your mental health journey, and together we can learn how to deal with the problems that life throws at you. I primarily work with people who have depression, eating problems, or PTSD. Furthermore, I worked for various mental health agencies in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States. I have worked with clients suffering from PTSD, eating disorders, addictions, marital troubles, bipolar disorders, and various other conditions. By changing your way of thinking, you might gain the confidence to make significant changes in your life. I will constantly strive to build a trustworthy relationship in which you feel heard. Together, we can overcome the apparently insurmountable challenges in your life. By changing your way of thinking, you might get the confidence to make significant changes in your life. I will constantly strive to build a trustworthy relationship in which you feel heard. Together, we can overcome the apparently insurmountable challenges in your life.
The first session is about intakes to know more about the client's presenting problems. I collaborate with my clients to identify the underlying issues and provide effective diagnoses. We jointly establish objectives that steer our therapeutic sessions, and we encourage clients to be transparent and truthful about their issues. I utilize coping skills to help the clients to be self-empowered and satisfied that their needs are addressed.
My strongest strength is the ability to listen and guide clients through problem solving using the evidence-based strategy.
My populations are young adults and adults who want to live a better wholesome life.
Top specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Eating Disorders
Family Conflict
Self Esteem
I identify as
Black / African American
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Georgia
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
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Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
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Cash - $100 per session
Centivo
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Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
The Cognitive Behavior Therapy is an effective evidence-based therapy that works well with anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar 1 & 2, autism, anger management, couples and individual counseling, and many more.
Christian Counseling
As a Pastor therapist, compassion is prioritized with love and nonjudgmental approach, creating a conducive environment that promotes healing for all clients.
Couples Counseling
My definition of couples means a man and a woman who are seeking to promote understanding, love, and happiness in their marriage. I am here to help bridge the gap and make connections possible.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Gradual Exposure Therapy enables my clients to overcome agoraphobia, fear of driving on the highway or overhead bridges, and fear of adventures.
Attachment-based
Many clients are having an attachment problems from childhood. They need to develop the attachment skills and a healthy bonds. The trust that has been broken can be healed.
2 ratings with written reviews
September 16, 2025
The counseling often felt very cookie-cutter in response to specific concerns my partner and I would bring up. We didn’t find this provider very helpful.
July 10, 2025
My partner and I had an initial session with Dr. James Abolarin. While we appreciated his calm presence and professional demeanor, we found it difficult to fully connect during the session due to his thick accent, which made it challenging for us to understand parts of the conversation. We only had one session, so we can't speak to the full scope of his work. However, he seemed knowledgeable and genuinely invested in supporting us.