Dr. Joseph James received his master’s and doctorate degrees from the Forrest Institute of Professional Psychology in Springfield Missouri. While completing his education, Dr. James worked for psychiatric treatment facility for children and adolescents where he gained experience managing and treating complex emotional and behavioral disturbances in children and adolescents. 

Dr. James completed his Clinical Psychological Internship at the Meier Clinic in Wheaton, Illinois during which he worked under the supervision of several respected Clinical Psychologists including Dr. Paul Sather and Dr. Brad Khale. While at the Meier Clinic Dr. James also worked with providers from several other mental health disciplines including psychiatrists, licensed professional counselors and social workers.

In 2012 Dr. James secured Postdoctoral Supervision working under Dr. Timothy Doty at Christian Family Institute and Oklahoma Psychological Evaluations. 

Mid-2018 marks the beginning of Green Country Psychology and a new professional practice for Dr. James.