James Sturgeon
About JAMES STURGEON (he/him), MA, LPC-ASSOCIATE
SUPERVISED BY JENNIE FINCHER, PHD, LPC-S
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My journey began when I experienced the life changing impact of a counselor who expressed unconditional positive regard. At a very young age, I identified that I had the ability to empathize with others and began a love of communicating. I received my B.S. of Psychology at John Brown University, my teaching certification at Louisiana College, and my M.A. of School Counseling at University of Texas at Tyler. I am currently serving the Fort Worth, NRH, Colleyville, Keller, and Mid-Cities areas.
After graduating from John Brown University in 1997, I became a Substance Abuse Counselor-in-Training, working at a correctional facility and later at a 28-day treatment facility. In that capacity, I worked with adults in groups and individual sessions who had experience a wide variety of psychological challenges including trauma, self-image, self-esteem, family systems, depression, and anxiety. Then, I entered the field of public education and later I work in the oil and gas industry. After the collapse of the oil and gas industry, I returned to education and then to counseling. My personal experiences are wide and diverse, providing me with insights in many areas of humanity such as adoption, trauma, multiculturalism, poverty, career change, alcoholism/addiction, co-parenting after divorce, child/adolescent development, and grief. In the field of education, I served as a classroom teacher for grades 6, 7, and 9-12, and taught every subject of social studies. Although this career was rewarding, my passion was still with mental health. Thus, my current capacity in education is as a School Counselor for children in 3rd through 5th grades. |
Specialties and Issues:
*He has a self-pay rate of $65/session - James is NOT accepting new clients - Ages 12+ |
Treatment Styles:
In my education and life experiences, I have had the pleasure of immersion in Native American, Latin American, Asian, African, and European cultures, mentoring troubled teens, providing career counseling to young adults, and aiding those afflicted with the disease of addiction.
Some of the therapeutic techniques I have studied, learned and practiced are:
B.S. in Psychology from John Brown University, 1997
M.A. in School Counseling from University of Texas at Tyler, 2019
License and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate
Certified School Counselor
Professional Activities & Memberships:
American School Counselor Association
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Lone Star State School Counselor Association
https://www.lonestarstateschoolcounselor.org/
In my education and life experiences, I have had the pleasure of immersion in Native American, Latin American, Asian, African, and European cultures, mentoring troubled teens, providing career counseling to young adults, and aiding those afflicted with the disease of addiction.
Some of the therapeutic techniques I have studied, learned and practiced are:
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Humanistic Therapy
- Person Centered Therapy
- Trauma Informed Therapy
B.S. in Psychology from John Brown University, 1997
M.A. in School Counseling from University of Texas at Tyler, 2019
License and Certifications:
Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate
Certified School Counselor
Professional Activities & Memberships:
American School Counselor Association
https://www.schoolcounselor.org/
Lone Star State School Counselor Association
https://www.lonestarstateschoolcounselor.org/
James as a child
"No personal calamity is so crushing that something true and great can't be made of it."
- Bill W.
- Bill W.