"Reaching for New Heights"

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow.

About James Morrison

James is a clinically licensed marriage and family therapist (LCMFT) who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families. With over 16 years of experience in the mental health field—including more than a decade in private practice—James brings depth, perspective, and steady guidance to his work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

James is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, overcome adversity, and recognize their strengths. He believes healing begins with hope and works collaboratively with clients to create meaningful change and a renewed vision for their future.

James earned his bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Emporia State University, where he was a four-year student-athlete playing baseball for the Hornets. He later completed his master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Friends University. James is Gottman-trained and SYMBIS certified, as well as certified in PREPARE/ENRICH premarital education, allowing him to support couples in building strong, healthy, and lasting relationships.

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My boyfriend and I love meeting with James. We decided to seek premarital counseling prior to engagement and found James has helped us feel confident and excited in choosing to take the next step. He has helped us strengthen and deepen our relationship, and provided us with the skills to navigate all kind's of conversations. He introduced healthy habits to incorporate in our routine, both as a couple and individually, to be better people/partners for each other. We are so happy we found Ascend Marriage Therapy, and we would highly recommend it if you are considering.

Josie

I can’t recommend James highly enough. He’s not the kind of therapist who just nods along and tells you what you want to hear—he tells you what you need to hear. That takes real character and skill, and not every therapist is willing to do it. Most will tiptoe around tough truths because they don’t want to rub people the wrong way, but James understands that real growth requires honesty, even when it’s uncomfortable. There were times when I didn’t like what he was telling me, but looking back, those were the moments that mattered the most. He challenged me, pushed me to see things from different angles, and ultimately helped me become a better version of myself. If you’re just looking for someone to validate you no matter what, he might not be the right fit. But if you truly want to grow, to face reality, and to make real progress, James is the therapist you want in your corner. Therapy isn’t always easy, but with James, it’s always worth it.

Jeremy

James was exactly what I needed when I needed him. He showed true empathy for my situation and helped me find my way through a tough situation. Highly recommended.

Larry

100% recommend. James is the first therapist that both my husband (veteran & LEO) and I have felt comfortable with. After 25 years of marriage, stresses of business ownership, homeschooling 3 daughters, and nearing an empty nest, our relationship was in need of a fresh start. Every session with James felt productive and like we knew what direction we needed to go in. James is able to gain understanding quickly and provide non-bias feedback, never giving us a feeling that there was fault blame placed on either of us. James has been a huge part of the massive improvements we’ve made in our marriage. It feels like day one again.

Shannon