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diana@starlightpathcounseling.com
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Meet Diana
Whether this is your first time seeking a therapist or 4th time...
I wish for you, the client, to feel safe and comfortable in a therapeutic experience that will filter out the everyday hustle and bustle, allowing you to reconnect with your deeper self and explore how your concerns may be disrupting your mainstream world; work, family-life, and connection with your own person.
I believe, deep down, you know exactly what change you need in order to live authentically but sometimes it can be muffled by the pressures or hurts from life experiences. Therapy is simply a process to bring it to the surface so that you can make sense of your world. You get a chance to be different, feel different, embrace your true self, and surface the peace that was there all along.
My approach to therapy is focused on autonomy, connecting with your inner abilities to unlock strengths that will help lead you out of therapy. That is right, my job is to help you find the skills to become the best version of you, so that I can work myself out of your life. I use Solution-Focused and Narrative techniques to explore what it would feel like to live differently and from there we will begin to build your future on a path created by you. You will regain trust in yourself, bring back confidence between you and your loved ones, and surround yourself with the kind of life you desire.
Now that you are here the question remains, am I a good fit for you? I think the best way to answer this question is by telling you a little bit about myself and you can decide from there.
What I would like for you to know is I am a Mother, a Wife, an Educator, a Lover of all Humans, an Advocate for Social Justice, and a Christian.
Does this relate to your therapeutic experience? Maybe. Let's see if we can relate on one or a few topics.
First off, I am a proud Mother and a Wife. I have two beautiful boys that challenge me to be better every single day. I had my 3 year old right before the pandemic and I had my infant while I was an educator during the pandemic.
I am also in a biracial marriage with my Husband who is Hispanic while I am white. Does this really matter? Well, I think it matters deeply. Depending on the purpose you have and work you feel you need for seeking therapy, you may be able to connect in this aspect. The struggles and adventures that motherhood brings me and the love and support of my marriage continues to influence all aspects of who I am.
Secondly, I am a Certified Teacher in the State of Texas. I worked as a Teacher starting in 2020 teaching 4th & 5th grade. What a great time to become an Educator, right?! I loved all my students and my experiences with them helped me grow professionally in ways that I couldn't have elsewhere. Like many Teachers, I will always have a big heart for my students. But, I also faced many challenges behind the scenes like most Educators do. I believe Educators have the ability to conquer all tasks at hand but the work feels endless. Together we can find subtle moments to part from some of that responsibility so you can be a whole person again. This is commonly known as "silent quitting". Get equipped with boundary setting strategies and learn how coping with stress can look differently for you each and every day.
Thirdly, I view life through the lens of Christianity, however, I honor and respect any person who has different spiritual views of the physical world. I would love to explore what higher power beliefs are important to you and how it brings value to your life. Additionally, I have love for all human beings in my life. In accordance with this belief , everyone should be free to express themselves in a way that brings positivity, love, enjoyment , and peace within their relationships and in themselves. I am LGBTQIA++ allied and it is my hope for everyone to know that you are safe being who you are authentically and without judgment.
Fourthly, I am an Advocate for Social Justice. How does this relate to you, the client? Well it could relate to your situation. If you are someone who has been afflicted, ignored, made to feel less in society due to your race, gender, or sexual orientation than this applies to you. I stand with helping you, the client, unpack all of these issues that affect humans at the core. I also understand that some hurts and pains can come from issues that are outside of these influences but yet still affect humans at the core.
Outside of the work I do, here are a few pastimes that show you a fun side of myself. I love to read books, go fishing and camping, go on walks and hikes, ride bicycles, cooking, painting, decorating/shopping, and spending time with the boys at the aquarium or museums.
In addition to my Master in Counseling degree, I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Texas Wesleyan University. I have previously worked in residential and crisis units to combat addiction, homelessness, and unemployment through crisis intervention strategies in an agency setting. I have experience working with both men and women, age 10 or higher. I have worked in the school setting as an educator for 4th and 5th grade. I am so excited to continue working with individuals, families, and educators on a journey to a more connected life full of joy, happiness, and healthfulness.
If you connect with me on any of these topics, great! If not, that is okay too! It's possible that we might be able to connect differently than what is mentioned on this page. I hope to positively impact those who are ready to take this next step to a more enjoyable authentic way of living!
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Diana James, MA, LPC-Associate
Supervised by
Shawna Munson, MA, LPC-S, LMFT-Associate
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