A Place to Think, Be Supported, and Move Forward

About Dr. James

I’m Dr. Kimberly James—a licensed psychologist and leadership coach with more than 25 years of experience helping professionals navigate the personal and professional demands of life.

I work with people who are often the ones others depend on. You may be a leader, professional, caregiver, partner, parent, or the person everyone turns to when something needs to be handled. You’ve learned how to show up, solve problems, and keep moving forward. But being the person others rely on doesn’t mean you always have the space—or the support—to process what you’re carrying.

That’s where I come in.

My approach brings together psychology, leadership coaching, and a deep understanding of human behavior to help you step back, gain perspective, and make thoughtful decisions about what comes next. Whether you’re working through anxiety, burnout, grief, a difficult transition, or relationship concerns, or you’re thinking about your next professional move, I provide a space where you can slow down, think clearly, and focus on what matters to you.

How I Work

I believe meaningful change begins with understanding what is happening beneath the surface—and recognizing that you have options.

Our work may help you:

  • Understand what you’re carrying and how it may be affecting your emotional well-being, relationships, work, or decisions.

  • Recognize your strengths and patterns so you can use them more intentionally.

  • Clarify your options when you’re facing a transition, difficult decision, or uncertain next step.

  • Strengthen how you show up in your work, relationships, and leadership.

  • Move forward with greater intention rather than simply continuing to do what everyone else needs from you.

I’m not here to tell you what your next move should be. I’m here to help you understand your options, deepen your insight, and make decisions that are right for you.

My Professional Background

My career has included more than two decades in higher education, psychology, leadership development, and coaching. I have worked with professionals across fields including healthcare, business, law, finance, engineering, education, and the arts.

I previously served as an Assistant Dean at Stanford University and have worked in university settings at Stanford, the University of Houston System, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Today, through The James Consultancy Group, I provide therapy and leadership coaching to professionals seeking meaningful support, greater clarity, and forward movement.

Leadership Coaching

I completed leadership coaching education through the Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business in the CoachRICE Doerr Institute for New Leaders program, an International Coaching Federation-accredited program, and hold the Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential through the International Coaching Federation.

My additional leadership development includes the Stanford University Administrative Leadership Program and the University of Pennsylvania Wharton-San Francisco Master Class on Total Leadership.

Psychology

I am a Texas-licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. My psychological training and experience inform the way I understand people, relationships, behavior, transitions, and the environments in which people work and live.

This combination of psychology and leadership coaching allows me to meet clients where they are—whether they need a place to work through what they’re carrying or focused support for where they want to go next.

Education & Credentials

Ph.D., Counseling Psychology
University at Buffalo, SUNY

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
International Coaching Federation

Leadership Coaching
Rice University Jones Graduate School of Business, CoachRICE Doerr Institute for New Leaders

Master Class on Total Leadership
University of Pennsylvania Wharton-San Francisco

Administrative Leadership Program
Stanford University

Promoting Effective Workplace Dynamics: Leadership Management
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Licensed Psychologist
Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

Licensed for Telepsychology / Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

A Confidential Space for You

I work remotely through secure video conferencing, making it possible to work together even when your location, schedule, or responsibilities make traditional in-office appointments difficult.

Privacy and discretion matter, particularly for professionals whose work or public roles require a high degree of confidentiality.

More importantly, I want this to be a place where you don’t have to be the one holding everything together.

You can bring the questions you haven’t had time to answer, the decisions you’ve been carrying alone, and the parts of your life that may not make sense yet.

If you’re ready to make space for yourself, I’d be glad to talk with you.