Dr. James Norris, PhD

Author, Educator, Mental Health Counselor, and Creator of the H3 Framework

Dr. James Norris, PhD is a licensed mental health counselor, educator, and creator of the H3 Framework. With over 20 years of experience working with at-risk populations, Dr. Norris brings a culturally grounded approach to conversations around mental health, identity, healing, and hope.

His book, From Hopelessness to Hopefulness Through Hip Hop: The M.I.C. Framework, introduces a practical framework designed to help individuals and communities move from hopelessness to hopefulness through culture, lived experience, and the power of Hip Hop.