Therapists in Bullard, TX

Everyone has a unique and individual story. Sometimes this story has deep and dark moments or complex traumas affecting the course of an individual's life. If you have moments in your story triggering PTSD, anxiety or depression, I would love to assist you through this and help change the areas no longer deserving of so much power in your life. I enjoy helping to empower individuals work past areas in their mind causing them to feel stuck. I hope to be able to work with you to feel empowered and brave enough to implement changes in your life.

Have you experienced something traumatic, stressful, and/or life-altering? Maybe it happened yesterday or 20 years ago. Maybe you've had a lifetime of challenges to overcome. You may have intrusive thoughts, your emotions may be all over the place, things that used to be enjoyable aren't anymore, and your body seems to respond as if it has a mind of its own. Life's too short to settle for an unfulfilling existence. We can work collaboratively and holistically to help you take your power back using simple techniques and tools. You're not alone, and together we can work towards improving your quality of life.

I enjoy working with the full life span, beginning at 2-years-old, through a wide variety of concerns. I consider it a deep honor to be entrusted on my clients’ paths to wellness and enjoy when clients are able to pursue wholeness, even when they have no words. Using art, play, music, breath work, mindfulness, animal-assisted therapy, EMDR, developmental theories, and other evidence-based treatments, I seek to approach clients with cultural humility and believe in utilizing my clients’ strengths in the journey toward healing.

The mission of my professional life is to change and improve the quality of people's lives so that they will get more satisfaction from their personal, family and work relationships. My education and years of experience help me to form a therapeutic alliance with clients, find solutions and build strengths to maintain the personal growth they achieve. I believe that treating anxiety, depression and trauma is a collaborative process that is achieved by a variety of best practice techniques based on both science and common sense.

Throughout 32 years of counseling, I believe in the formation of a working relationship between myself and my client - represents a cornerstone of treatment, both in the service of engaging my client to mobilize their energies and to help foster a sense of optimism about treatment. I strive to see each client as an individual with sensitivity to each person's background and therapeutic needs.

I am deeply committed to establishing a strong and therapeutic connection with each of my clients, and this commitment is born from my experiences working with individuals facing various challenges. Whether it's during moments of crisis or periods of relative calm, having a dedicated advocate by your side is invaluable. I firmly believe that counseling offers a safe space for equipping individuals with the tools they need to engage with life in a more positive and constructive manner. Anyone seeking counseling can become better prepared to navigate life's complexities.

Today, we all have times of struggle, and need a trusting helper in our lives. I believe in forming a trusting relationship where you get to become a partner in achieving total wellness. Together we will cultivate and create a plan to move forward to your best self. Every story is different, every person unique, and in my practice we honor and value you, all the pieces to your story, and can't wait to help in your journey. I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of each unique client. My years of experience and passion for helping others creates an open and inviting environment for you and your loved ones.

Deciding to begin therapy can be a vulnerable time in life. I am here to help you, as your therapist, identify your goals, find your strengths, and implement healthy coping skills. I work with children, adults, and families to focus on healing. I enjoy working with all ages, and specialize in working with children (and their caregivers) and individuals with an abuse history. In therapy, we will utilize your strengths and interests, such as art or play for children, to individualize treatment!

As a therapist, I enjoy making sincere connections with my clients and I hope to create a compassionate space where each person knows that they are heard and understood. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am passionate about helping clients address trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, self-worth, parenting, and spirituality. I use a Person-Centered approach, REBT, somatic awareness and neurobiology to help clients get unstuck and create new, more helpful patterns.

If you’re like me, you know what the right thing is. After all, you’re the expert on you. But that’s just the problem, isn’t it? You know the right thing, you know what’s true, and yet still you struggle with self-criticism and doubt. You know you can’t be perfect, and yet you feel shame for not being enough. And you don’t know how to reconcile what you know with what you feel. Truthfully, this is a common problem. But just because it’s common, doesn’t mean you have to go along with it.

Update as of 11/20/2023: For my existing clients-starting December 4th, my schedule is opening up, and I will be seeing people for tela-video sessions. You can start scheduling the intake appointment now. My schedule is similar to how it was at TCAC (for now): Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays and 8:00 am to 5:00 PM Wednesdays and Thursdays. I will be blocking out my schedule in an hourly fashion.

You don't have to continue feeling overwhelmed and drowning. Don't give up, give yourself permission to seek help. Taking the first step can feel daunting, but know that it's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength and courage.

Is your child struggling with his/her relationships? Does he/she exhibit negative behaviors in school and/or home? Is your child experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and personality changes? Do you hear your child complaining of feeling overwhelmed? Has your child experienced trauma? I work with children/adolescents/teenagers/young adults every day and my goal is to utilize strong relationships centered on nurture and trust between the child and family to help the child reach their highest potential.

Trauma can make it feel like there’s a constant rain cloud following you around, impacting your relationships, sleep, work, and outlook on life. You might feel like you're on a never ending roller coaster and it can be scary to take that first step in meeting someone new to help you find sunnier days and a way off that never ending roller coaster - there is hope. I believe in teamwork and genuine human connection as an essential part of counseling. I hope you’ll take a moment to connect by giving me a call or sending me an email to see how we can work together to find sunnier days.

James has over 30 years’ experience working with individuals during and after exceedingly difficult and often tragic situations, as a police officer, elected Sheriff, business owner, and pastor. He has special insight into working with those who serve as ‘First Responders’ and Veterans. He understands the joys experienced in marriage and family, along with the difficulties that need healing. He is well versed with those experiencing substance abuse problems and anyone who has experienced loss and grief. As a counselor, he has also worked extensively with individuals who experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.