Dr. James Wadley

 

Travels From: PA

Fee Range: $2,500 - $5,000

Dr. James Wadley is an associate professor and Director of the Master of Human Services program at Lincoln University. He is a licensed professional counselor in the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Dr. Wadley has quickly emerged as one of the region's best sexuality therapists with a focus on intimacy building in relationships, addiction, and values clarification.

His research interests include sexual decision making among young adults, masculinity development, and conceptions of fatherhood. He published the book "Would you marry you?" (Authorhouse), and has received local, national, and international recognition. "I wrote the book to get people to think critically about themselves and whether or not they would be willing to form a lifetime commitment to themselves. People are quick to blame their partners or their families about the dysfunction in their relationships but they are hesitant to look at themselves. This book is an introspective tool for people to evaluate what they think, how they feel, and what they do."

Dr. Wadley was recently interviewed by Chris Costello and Mary Collier for the 4BC Breakfast Program in Melbourne , Australia to talk about his visionary concept of marrying oneself. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs as a relationship consultant including AOL.com/Dr. Boyce Watkins Black Voices show, Audrey Chapman Show (WHUR 96.3 in Washington D.C.), Charles Ellison Show on XM satellite radio, Relationship Wednesdays on W.U.R.D in Philadelphia, and is a source expert for WGN television in Chicago. Dr. Wadley recently interviewed with Ebony Magazine (October, 2009) to discuss his thoughts about intimacy enhancement during troubled economic times.

He has presented at some of America's most prestigious higher education institutions including the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, University of Indiana, James Madison University, and others. Gifted and seasoned, his workshops and lectures cover a wide array of topics that address intimacy enhancement, communication strategies, relationship building and maintenance, reproductive health, responsible decision-making, and values clarification. His research interests include HIV/AIDS prevention and sexual decision making, behavioral and affective experiences of non-custodial fathers, and masculinity development.

Dr. Wadley received his Doctorate of Philosophy degree in Education from the University of Pennsylvania with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Human Sexuality Education. He has a Masters in Education degree in School Psychology from the University of Kentucky. He holds a clinical postgraduate certificate from the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia . Currently, he works for a number of different agencies across the Delaware Valley as a marriage, family, and sexuality therapist as well as educational consultant.