



Register now for the Griswald Breakfast Series Presentation: The Six Trauma Informed Principals in Practice presented by James Saxton, LCSW, LCDC, CCTP, CSTS, CEF.
Friday November 14th 08:30-09:30 Virtually
Register now for the Mentorship, Mix, and Mingle Presentation: “You, Me, We, Us – Using the Enneagram to Explore Our Relations” presented by James Saxton, LCSW, LCDC, CCTP, CSTS, CEF.
“Thinking Partners, Not Replacements: How Clinicians Can Use AI Tools Like NotebookLM to Learn, Grow, and Stay Grounded” by Christian Molina
Learn how technology can be a partner in your professional growth — not a replacement for it' presented by Christian Molina
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Saturday November 8th 9 AM - 12 PM
Meet The Therapist
James Saxton, LCSW, LCDC, CCTP, CSTS, CEF
Professional Background

My professional experience began in 2017 as a LCDC-I with Lifetime Recovery as a residential counselor. I received my full LCDC license in 2019 and continued to work at Lifetime Recovery progressing to lead counselor and clinical manager roles. I obtained my LMSW in 2022 and continued to expand my practice and scope by working at Laurel Ridge with the adolescents for a brief period of time. I obtained my full LCSW in December of 2024 and worked with Vitality Life Counseling of San Antonio while building my private practice. I fully opened my private practice in August of 2025.
Educational Background
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, 2001
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Grand Canyon University (GCU), Masters of Science Addiction Counseling, 2017
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Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), Masters of Social Work, 2022
License and Certifications


Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Texas, 15143
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas, 108153
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TLHT Licensed Clinical Social Worker (telehealth only), Florida, TPSW5412
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), PESI/ Evergreen Certifications​
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Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS), PESI/ Evergreen Certifications
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Certified Experiential Facilitator (CEF), Deep Waters Recovery Programs
Organizations and Affiliations

Psychology Today Verified

TPN.health

National Society for Leadership
and Success

PHI Alpha
Honor Society
for Social Workers
Personal Background
I am a native Texan who has lived in a variety of cities throughout Texas. In my years of life and experience, I have been formed by a multitude tide of experiences including trauma, loss, addiction, healing, reconstruction, connection, and freedom. I have come to appreciate and lean into mythopoetic work, mindfulness/meditation, and experiential work in my own life. I enjoy baseball, poetry, learning, and traveling. I am presently learning about the enneagram and its value in self-development. I could not do this work without the love and support of my wife, Monica, and our dog, Winnie.