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Meet The Therapist

James Saxton,
LCSW, LCDC, CCTP, CSTS, CEF, SAP

Professional Background

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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

Grand Canyon University (GCU), Masters of Science Addiction Counseling, 2017

Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), Masters of Social Work, 2022

License and Certifications 

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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), Texas, 15143

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Texas, 108153

TLHT Licensed Clinical Social Worker (telehealth only), Florida, TPSW5412

Substance Abuse Provider (SAP) - U.S. Department of Transportation

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), PESI/ Evergreen Certifications

Certified Shame-Informed Treatment Specialist (CSTS), PESI/ Evergreen Certifications 

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. 

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