After four successful
years Jim found himself yearning to help people on a deeper level. He began thinking and
reflecting about why he had not continued his journey to graduate school to become an LPC after
his undergraduate studies. His answer was life. Life happens and sometimes we lose track of our
dreams, and desires. Life happens and sometimes dreams get clouded or cast aside, but Jim
realized that was the path he longed to be on, so he went back to school. Within two years of his
enrollment at Amberton, Jim negotiated the sale of his business, graduated with his master’s
degree in professional counseling, completed the National Counseling Examination and received
his Professional Counseling License. Jim completed his intern hours at an Intensive Outpatient
Program (IOP) where he later became the Clinical Director before leaving to open his private
practice. Jim brings to the Faith Behavioral Health Group a wealth of knowledge; unique insight
and past experiences that help him counsel individual adults and adolescents. Jim has had
experience with, and a keen interest in, Anxiety disorders, Grief, Anger, Addiction, Marriage
Problems, ADHD, Male and Female Gender Specific Problems, and End of Life and Caretaker
Issues. Some people are looking to overcome their struggles so that they may grow into the
person they strive to be while others may just need to be able to come to terms with who they are
or the hardships they have endured. Either way Jim is confident he can help you on your journey
to reach your goals whatever they may be. The hardest part is taking that first step and asking for
the help that you deserve. Jim finds peace in the great outdoors and in his yoga practice; is an
avid bass angler, enjoys playing golf, softball, and shooting sporting clays. He and his wife
reside in Frisco with their two sons.
