James A. McGuire Working with adults, my focus is assisting individuals and families to overcome life challenges and improve their quality of life. Treatment begins with a person centered, strength based and solution focused approach to treatment. Meeting individuals where they are, I develop a strong therapeutic alliance built on mutual trust and respect. Engagement and collaboration are utilized in the creation of a personalized treatment plan that empowers individuals to realize their fullest potential. I specialize in the treatment of alcohol & substance abuse, complex trauma, personality, and mood disorders. I utilize evidenced based practices including but not limited to CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, harm reduction and stages of change models of treatment. My therapeutic orientation is solution focused Reality Therapy.