James Newman

Hello! My name is James Newman. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. I earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and have worked across different levels of care, including community mental health and crisis intervention. I am forever grateful that modern technology allows me to practice counseling remotely via telehealth, because it allows me the opportunity to provide counseling to people in a convenient way, including to some who may otherwise never be able to access counseling services.

Currently I provide counseling via telehealth, and it is my aspiration to be able to provide in-person counseling in the Grayson County area by 2027.

I believe therapy should fit your needs. Some people want longer-term work. Others just need a place to sort things out and get back on track. We will figure out what works for you and not stretch the process out longer than it needs to be.

My approach to therapy is practical, honest, and focused on what actually helps. I am not here to lecture you or complicate things. We will look at what is going on in your life, figure out what is working and what is not, and try to make meaningful adjustments that you can realistically carry into your life outside of the therapy session.

The first session is straightforward and low pressure. We will talk about what brought you in, what has been going on, and what you want to be different.

You can expect a real conversation. I will ask questions to understand the situation, but there is no need to have everything figured out before you show up.

By the end of the session, my goal for you is to feel heard, have a clearer sense of what is going on, and walk away with at least a few practical steps or ways of thinking about the situation.

You will get a feel for how I work so you can decide if it is a good fit. Therapy works best when it feels like you can actually sit down, talk things through, and make progress without feeling judged.