Dr. James O. Henman PH.D.

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706 13th St Modesto CA, 95354 Show map

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Dr. James Henman is a psychologist practicing in Modesto, CA. Dr. Henman specializes in the treatment of mental health problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Henman evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Henman because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.

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Dr. James O. Henman PH.D.

Dr. James O. Henman PH.D.'s Expert Contributions

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How do I get over the loss of my father?
I have found over the years working as a psychologist, that often an important key to any challenge we face is in our definitions of the situation/challenge we experience. When it comes to the loss of a parent, there are several different paths that people often go. If the relationship with the parent is complex, with a history of painful interactions, we can respect and learn from those past scenes, nurturing the wounded parts of ourselves in these scenes, and express whatever we are holding onto toward our parent in the scene. The effect is allowing ourselves to help heal these wounds and release the resentment stored in the scene. If the relationship with the parent is deep and close, we can savor and re-experience positive scenes with that parent, enjoying the moments and realizing these can be present the rest of our lives, like money in the bank, to draw on when needed. At the same time we can continue drawing on these nuggets in the present. Deep relationships are timeless, and the kinds of responses we would receive from our parents can be experienced in our current circumstance. I have "lost" several dear people in my life, and gain real comfort knowing I can draw from my bank of experience with them in a present challenge. It may sound strange, but many people have found this to be helpful and meaningful. READ MORE
Does the treatment for depression have to be continuous?
There are several different types of depression, and varying degrees of impact. Healing is a lifetime process of learning and growing healthy tools to deal with the challenging elements of life, that are a natural part of being human, but can feed symptoms of depression. Using your vacation to practice what you have been learning in your sessions can advance that learning, and build your own inner coach as a growing resource in your life. James O. Henman, Ph.D. READ MORE

Professional Society Memberships

American Psychological Association, California Psychological Association

Articles and Publications

2 books, Whose Really Driving Your Bus?, 2003; Changing Attitudes on Recovery- Building Esteem, 1990

Dr. James O. Henman PH.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 706 13th St

706 13th St -
Modesto, CA 95354

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New patients: 209-577-1667

Fax: 209-577-3805

Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

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Get to know Psychologist Dr. James O. Henman, who serves patients in Modesto, California.

Dr. Henman is a psychologist who, over the past 30 years, has had the opportunity to help countless individuals learn to successfully deal with problems that have robbed them of quality living. At his private practice - Psychological Associates - in Modesto, California, he counsels and educates in the areas of self-esteem, addiction, dysfunctional relationship, depression, and anxiety. He provides a safe environment for learning and growing, thereby helping clients develop their own inner coach to help approach the challenges of daily life in a way that maximizes their healthy power for change.

He began his professional career working in Head Start and Migrant Education preschool programs in central California in 1968. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the California School of Professional Psychology - Fresno campus in 1978, after which he went on to receive his California license in Psychology in 1980.

In 1985, Dr. Henman developed cognitive/perceptual reconstruction as an integrated coaching approach to the treatment of adult children of dysfunction. With the help of a steering committee of recovering individuals, he wrote “Changing Attitudes in Recovery - A Handbook on Esteem” in 1990 and founded free C.A.I.R. Self-Help groups that same year to support the growth of healthy esteem.

Years later, in 1997 and in conjunction with Urban Care Ministries, he helped to form CAIRing Grace Groups, which are Christ-centered support groups that combine scripture and cognitive/perceptual reconstruction tools from the “C.A.I.R. Handbook” to form a safe place to experience God’s Grace in recovery.

Among his many achievements, he published a second book - “Who’s Really Driving Your Bus?” in 2003. He is also a member of the American Psychological Association and the California Psychological Association.

Psychology is the science of behavior and mind. It includes the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, as well as feeling and thought. Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat the psychological problems and behavioral dysfunctions resulting from, or related to physical and mental health. In addition, they play a major role in the promotion of healthy behavior, preventing diseases and improving patients’ quality of life.