New Beginnings Counseling Team is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages reach their personal goals and achieve their fullest potential. With over 20 years of experience, they have successfully guided a diverse array of clients along their therapeutic journeys. Their specializations include anxiety, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship challenges, making them a compassionate ally for preteens, children, teens, adults, and elders alike. Throughout their practice, New Beginnings Counseling Team has developed programs particularly focused on children and adolescents since the early 2000s, creating a nurturing environment for growth and healing. They also offer invaluable supervision for LPC-interns, contributing to the development of reputable counselors within the community. Having previously served as the Executive Director of Samaritan Counseling Center, they now manage an Outpatient Behavioral Health program at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas. New Beginnings Counseling Team is well-equipped to facilitate positive change through an array of therapy modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).

Barbara James is a compassionate and experienced clinical social worker and therapist, holding a LCSW certification. A graduate of the University of Houston in 2003, she has dedicated herself to providing therapeutic support across a variety of age groups, including preteens, children, teens, adults, and elders. With expertise in play therapy, family and marital therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), she skillfully addresses the unique needs of each client. Barbara's eclectic approach and her focus on family systems ensure a holistic understanding of individual experiences while promoting strong connections within families. Her dedication to her clients shines through in every session, as she fosters a safe environment for healing and growth.