Business Details
46 Years
experience
Open 24/7
always available
Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Ventura, CA
As a clinical psychologist with over four decades of experience, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals and families through emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. My practice, established in Ventura County since 1980, integrates evidence-based therapies with a compassionate approach to foster personal growth, resilience, and healthier relationships. Specializing in child and family psychology, family law, and forensic services, I provide tailored interventions for anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress-related disorders. My background includes founding the Parenting Center in Camarillo and developing innovative programs for stroke survivors and substance abuse patients.I am committed to creating a safe, confidential space where clients can explore their goals, harness their strengths, and achieve meaningful, lasting change. My work as a custody evaluator, family mediator, and Imago relationship therapist underscores my dedication to resolving conflicts and enhancing familial bonds. With a philosophy rooted in Maslows holistic vision of psychology, I prioritize well-being, connection, and self-compassion in every therapeutic interaction.
Services
Family Mediation
Custody Evaluation
Forensic Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in clinical psychology and family law.
- Our team specializes in Imago relationship therapy and forensic evaluations.
- We provide evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and addiction.
- Our founder developed Ventura County's first stroke survivor support program.
- We prioritize client-centered care with a focus on holistic well-being.
Services
Family Mediation
Specialized family mediation services help resolve custody disputes, divorce settlements, and parenting plan negotiations. Our approach prioritizes collaborative solutions that protect children's well-being while reducing adversarial tensions. With expertise in Collaborative Family Law, we facilitate productive dialogues to achieve fair, sustainable agreements.
Custody Evaluation
Comprehensive custody evaluations assess parental capabilities and child welfare considerations for court proceedings. Utilizing standardized psychological testing and observational methods, we provide impartial assessments that inform judicial decisions about children's best interests in high-conflict family situations.
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy for adults, teens, and elderly clients addresses anxiety, depression, phobias, and stress-related disorders. Evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy and hypnotherapy help clients develop coping strategies, improve self-esteem, and achieve emotional stability through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
Couples Therapy
Imago relationship therapy helps couples enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild intimacy. This structured approach addresses patterns of interaction that create relationship distress, fostering deeper understanding and connection through guided dialogue and experiential exercises.
Forensic Services
Forensic psychological services include court-appointed evaluations, expert witness testimony, and special master appointments. Our work bridges mental health expertise with legal proceedings, providing objective assessments and professional insights for family law cases and judicial decision-making processes.
People
James P. Cole
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Cole is a licensed clinical psychologist with 40+ years of experience in child and family psychology. He founded Ventura County's Parenting Center and Stroke Support Group, specializing in family law, custody evaluations, and Imago therapy.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including cognitive-behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and Imago relationship therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Do you offer family law services?
Yes, we provide custody evaluations, mediation, and forensic services for family law cases since 1980.
What populations do you serve?
We work with children, teens, adults, and elderly clients across individual, couples, and family therapy contexts.
Are evening or weekend sessions available?
Appointment availability is discussed directly with our office staff to accommodate client schedules.
