Dr. James Abolarin
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.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
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.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My strongest strength is the ability to listen and guide clients through problem solving using the evidence-based strategy.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My populations are young adults and adults who want to live a better wholesome life.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
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.
1 rating with written reviews
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.