Talk show host, newspaper columnist and public lecturer, Dr. James E. Walton, Ph.D. holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a master's degree in Family Therapy and an MBA in International Management. He's a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and an affiliate composer/writer of Broadcast Music, Inc (BMI).
In his private practice in Los Angeles, he treats individuals and couples using family counseling, psychotherapy and clinical hypnosis.
Dr. Walton hosts on-air video presentations for WebiHealth.com’s mental health series where he speaks about current mental health topics.
Dr. Walton is a popular guest expert who regularly makes appearances on national television having been on MSNBC’s 2007 Oscar Night of the Stars, VH-1's show Deconstruction and Discovery Health Channel's Berman and Berman Show. Dr. James Walton is also a frequent guest expert on the Greg Mantel Show, which is aired throughout the United States on local cable stations.
He has recently been interviewed by Cosmopolitan Magazine, Fox News Entertainment, Bergen Health and Life Magazine, iVillage.com, The Alvin Jones Show on XM, and The Aware Show with Lisa Gar.
He's the writer/producer of the successful "Dr. Walton Series" self-help albums, which are available through Amazon.com, iTunes and many other on-line outlets. The titles of the series include: Ultimate Weight Loss (JPF Best Album of the Year 2009), After Breaking UP: Healing the Heart & Finding Happiness, Tension Relief, Stress Relief & Deep Sleep, Anger Management, Surviving the Wedding, Stopping Smoking and A Journey Within.
Dr. Walton hosted KCSN 88.5's popular weekly psychology radio talk show, "Shrink Rap” where he answered questions on relationships and other topics on mental health along with interviewing famous weekly guests such as Harville Hendrix, John Gottman and Albert Ellis.
He contributed a monthly column in "Thatz Entertainment" devoted to answering questions on topics of interest on mental health and relationships helping listeners cope better, mentally and emotionally, with this ever changing world.
Dr. Walton joined Shirley MacLaine's staff in Beverly Hills helping to organize her national Higher-Self Seminar Tour promoting meditation and self-awareness.