
The Praxis Approach: Understanding Patterns. Practicing Change.
Meet The Therapist
James Saxton,
LCSW, LCDC, CCTP, CSTS, CEF, SAP
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
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


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.