My name is James Hunter MS, LPC, LCDC. I am 52 years old and I have 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. I have worked in various levels of care from intensive inpatient, supported residential treatment programs, and outpatient treating a wide range of mental health symptoms and behaviors. I Specialize in Cognitive and behavioral Psychotherapies, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Existential approaches, Substance Use Disorders/Addiction counseling, and other modalities modified to your needs. My graduate school work was in both clinical psychology and counseling. I have worked with and treated diverse populations and many people representing many cultures. I have experience working with and treating Mood Disorders such as Depression and anxiety type disorders with evidence-based treatment modalities.

I also have experience treating and addressing Behavioral Problems and Maladaptive Behaviors that arise due to unhealthy coping mechanisms and teaching clients healthier replacement behaviors and coping mechanisms. My approach can be very genuine, direct, and honest, and while I may not always tell you ” what you want to hear,”I will provide feedback based on what is best to hear to help improve your insight into your problems. My counseling/therapy style may not be for everyone. If you are ready to make changes and are seeking honesty, logic, and a solution-focused approach then I may be a good fit for you. A little about my personal life is that I practice a lifestyle of physical fitness as part of my overall wellness and self-care. I believe in a total wellness approach to treating mental health disorders and life issues that consider the larger picture of health: Mental, Emotional, Physical, Social, relationships, Spiritual, Environmental, and occupational or sense of purpose. I understand that adopting a new lifestyle & healthier habits can present challenges and often at times may seem difficult.