Dr. Nolan is the best!! He is a great person to speak to and has a lot of really helpful insight! 10/10
Dr. James Nolan, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with James. View 21 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Mexico
Recent reviews
Thankyou Dr. Nolan. I can't express my appreciation for him. He addresses all that you tell him, and in a timely matter too. I love how I can communicate with him whenever I need to and he reply's with positive perspective and sincerely too. He adds a little humor and talks to you as a real person and not just a professional telling you there thoughts. I never use to be a believer of counseling until I had Dr. James as my counselor for the past month. Highly Recommend!!!
More about James
- 35 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
NOTE: At this time, I am only working by texting, or using the audio feature to leave voice texts, which I find MUCH easier than typing, and often much more personal, and connecting.....I prefer to not do video or audio sessions. I find that texting and voice texting helps the counseling process span the whole week rather than being a random one hour session which may or may not end up being the time you most need to talk. .Thanks for understanding. I know some people prefer that, but I am not offering that at this time.
We all experience challenges, uncertainties, relationship issues, career and work issues, mood stuff, family stuff, or anxiety. It's part of being human during these really chaotic times. It is really smart to look for support when going through these kinds of things. Good for you...
I am supportive, non-judgmental, have good advice when advice is appropriate. I have traveled a lot, and it helps me understand where many people are coming from. My clients are from all over the world.
I have a good sense of humor, and I am not afraid to use it in our work.
I'm very approachable and authentic. I want connect with my clients, which is even more important, working online like this. If you look at my web site, you will get more of a flavor for who I am. That's drjamesmichaelnolan.com
I tend to focus on the positive, toward possibilities, toward resources and strengths. I do not spend too much time hanging out in negativity, if possible. That doesn't mean we can't talk about hard stuff--I just don't want us to hang out there for a long time before moving toward something more positive in your life.
My last full-time job was as a President of a graduate school that trained Counselors. I did that for almost 13 years.
I am an INFP on the Myers-Briggs,
Let's get together and see what we can do to make your life feel better. I am here, waiting to hear from you...
Warmly,
Jim
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Infidelity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. James Nolan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154792919.
- Psychologist · New Mexico · 1382 · Expires July 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. James Nolan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Nolan is the best!! He is a great person to speak to and has a lot of really helpful insight! 10/10
Thankyou Dr. Nolan. I can't express my appreciation for him. He addresses all that you tell him, and in a timely matter too. I love how I can communicate with him whenever I need to and he reply's with positive perspective and sincerely too. He adds a little humor and talks to you as a real person and not just a professional telling you there thoughts. I never use to be a believer of counseling until I had Dr. James as my counselor for the past month. Highly Recommend!!!
In the short time I've spent talking with Dr. Nolan I feel I gained a true confidant and a solid listener. It is not often that an individual can make you feel heard, understood and encouraged all at the same time yet, he does! I value his honesty and his direct responses as much as the ability he has to relate to me as another human being. I feel like I gained a great amount of insight and wisdom from our conversations, things I will continue to think on and utilize.
Dr. Nolan is down to earth, open minded and really listens to what I have to say. I can tell he reflects on it before responding. I have enjoyed my sessions with him and have really seen a change within myself since speaking with him.
I love Jim! The fact I can call him Jim and leave little voice messages throughout the day is nice. And later I usually have a message from him that validates all my feeling and sometimes makes me think in a direction I might not have. I'll be keeping Jim around for a while.
He’s supportive, insightful and so very helpful! I strongly recommend Dr. Nolan!
Dr. Nolan is awesome. He is not just my therapist, but also my life coach lately. He has helped me process through several frustrating issues that came up with family and career during all this COVID-19 nonsense. I highly recommend him.
I was having issues with anger and irritability towards the people who love me, and Dr. Nolan helped me greatly. He gave me some tips to work on. He made me feel heard and understood. Replied in a timely manner. Very positive experience.
Great Dr !! So happy to have you !
Very timely in his responses. This counselor is professional but at the same time he is human. He makes jokes and has very good insight. Very respectful and helps me with my problems in an effective way. No drawn out talks, just efficient and always a good time chatting with him.
I appreciate his thoughtfulness and humor. He pays attention to the issues I bring up and makes me think about what he has to say.
Dr. Nolan is an amazingly compassionate and supportive counselor. He is good at discerning what I want or need to discuss and offering specific support.
Awesome Counselor really knows how to help people, understanding kind and smart . Easy to talk to
I have only had Dr. Nolan for one session, but he is excellent and pays intense attention to what your are saying.
Dr. Nolan has offered me a comfortable place to look at some of the unanswered questions I have both personally and professionally. He has listened and understood where I am coming from and offered wise counsel as to what I might next explore. No pressure no judgment and that's a rare find in this world! I highly recommend Dr. Nolan!
Jim offers positive ways to look at life and is nice.
What a smart, funny, supportive, and affirming person. Dr. Nolan is a rare and gifted person. I am very happy with him.
Supportive, understanding, and gives great advice. Positive and uses different ways to get his message across! Thank you, Dr. Jim!
Helped a lot
I am glad to speak with someone knowledgeable of different perspectives and lives a life himself of different perspectives. I don’t feel so alone during the times when I do feel alone .
Dr. Nolan is a responsive, open minded, supportive and amazing professional.! I feel lucky to have found him here. I had tried with a therapist here, but I didn’t feel a connection, so I decided to give BetterHelp one more try and I now I know It was a great decision. This is my first time undergoing online therapy and now I beleive in it thanks to him.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. James Nolan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. James Nolan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. James Nolan speak?
Dr. James Nolan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. James Nolan have?
Dr. James Nolan has 35 years of experience.
Where is Dr. James Nolan licensed to practice?
Dr. James Nolan is licensed to practice in New Mexico.
Does Dr. James Nolan accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. James Nolan accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. James Nolan offer?
Dr. James Nolan offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. James Nolan?
Dr. James Nolan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. James Nolan?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.