James Sturges received his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1994 from the University of Alabama with a specialization in clinical child psychology. Currently, he has 16 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters to his credit. Dr. Sturgis has given over 50 conference presentations, invited addresses, newsletter articles, on topics such as children’s disorders and health-related issues. He is a tenured Associate Professor at California State Polytechnic University in Pomona, California.

Dr. Sturgis offers caring individual and family therapy for emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. He has training and supervised experience working with a variety of clients with grief, chronic pain, families raising children with emotional, attitudinal, developmental, and learning difficulties, and couples with relationship issues or sexual dysfunction. He has successfully treated clients with depression, phobias, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and a variety of other conditions. Those who work with Dr. Sturges can expect to collaborate on solutions with a caring therapist, explore what is meaningful to them, and create a plan to move toward that vision.

Family issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Counseling
Childhood and Adolescent Counseling
Communication and Social Skills Counseling
Intimacy and Relationship Therapy: Couples Counseling

Specialty Treatment Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Counseling
Pain Management
Substance Abuse Counseling
Stress Management

Therapy Issues
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Counseling
Grief Counseling
Intimacy and Relationship Therapy: Couples Counseling
Individual Adult, Family, Couples and Group Psychotherapy
Parent Training and Support
Substance Abuse Counseling
Trauma Counseling