SA Counseling, PLLC

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Welcome to SA Counseling, PLLC

Welcome to SA Counseling, PLLCWelcome to SA Counseling, PLLCWelcome to SA Counseling, PLLC

Where Healing Begins



Welcome to SA Counseling, PLLC

Welcome to SA Counseling, PLLCWelcome to SA Counseling, PLLCWelcome to SA Counseling, PLLC

Where Healing Begins



Our suffering, pain and wounds serve as catalysts for authentic growth and transformation. Often when we accept them, learn from them and realize they are not an aberration, we heal and one day look back on them with gratitude. - James

About Us

Who We Treat

Services Offered

What We Treat

Adolescents

Adults

Couples

Elderly

What We Treat

Services Offered

What We Treat

Anxiety & Depression

Trauma 

Abuse 

Grief 

PTSD

Marital Problems

Adjustment Disorders and much more



Services Offered

Services Offered

Services Offered

 Traditional Psychotherapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repossessing)

Couples Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

Pastoral Counseling

Our Therapy

Depression & Anxiety

Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Through counseling and treatment, we are able to help you recover motivation, perspective, and joy that you once had in your life. 

 

Trauma & PTSD

Many individuals experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing. SA Counseling, PLLC offers EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repossessing) for a variety of issues, most notably for addressing trauma and PTSD.  

 

Relationships

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Couples counseling provides a safe place to discuss issues and solutions to better strengthen your relationship and a place to learn healthier ways to communicate.     

Pastoral Counseling

His unique experience in the the field of religious studies, theology, spirituality and biblical studies enables the owner of SA Counseling, PLLC, James Anderson, to provide the very best in pastoral counseling/spiritual direction to his clients if they desire. Many come to James for counseling precisely for this reason. James has counseled Catholics, Protestants, Conservative & Reform Jews, Sunni & Shiite Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, atheists and many from other religions. Whatever your faith, James works from your tradition, implementing spirituality into the therapeutic process to much benefit if desired.  

About James

Biography

James Anderson received a PhD in Biblical Studies/Hebrew Bible from the University of

Sheffield in England and a Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He has a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M-San Antonio and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. He is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies at several universities in the San Antonio area. He has studied in Israel and Germany, given papers in Ireland, Portugal and England and traveled widely in the Middle East, Europe and India. James also worked as a counselor at Sage Social Services and the Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling and Health, both in the San Antonio area. James works with those desiring to implement spirituality into the therapeutic process, with great benefit for those struggling with grief, trauma, anxiety and depression. He currently works with all ages on a variety of issues and he also enjoys couples counseling. Furthermore, James uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with some of his clients to much benefit. He takes seriously the belief that God is the ultimate source of healing and well-being as he seeks to work collaboratively with clients to foster autonomy, empowerment, well-being and healing. Regardless of the issues, James works from the perspective that our thoughts play a much larger role in our lives than most realize. He maintains change is always possible; it is never too late. He also responded to and worked with the victims of the Sutherland Springs church shooting in 2017. His research interests include the implementation of spirituality into the therapeutic process, the religions of Iron-Age Israel and Judah, monotheism and religious developments in Persian-period Yehud. His publications include several articles on ancient Israelite religion and a variety of other subjects as well. A few include “El, Yahweh and Elohim: The Evolution of God in Israel & its Theological Implications,” The Expository Times 128 (2017): 261-267, “From Baalism to Yahwism,” Sapientia Logos 10.1 & 2 (2018-19) 34-46 and his recent article entitled, “It all boils down to אהבה.” Shalom Tidings Jan/Feb 2019. His recent books include Monotheism and Yahweh’s Appropriation of Baal (New York: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2015), Manifesting Peace: 12 Principles for Cultivating Peace, Healing & Wellness Distilled from the World’s Spiritual Traditions and Psychology (Eugene: Wipf and Stock, 2019) and Extolling Yeshua (Eugene: Wipf and Stock, 2019). He also recently published a book relating to church history/apologetics and another on the Eucharist. 

Valley of Elah

This photograph of the Valley of Elah was taken by James during his travels of the Middle East. The site remembers the battle between David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. No matter the Valley of Elah or Goliath you face, James will walk with you through it.  


Books by James

Manifesting Peace: 12 Principles for Cultivating Peace, Healing & Wellness Distilled from the World’s Spiritual Traditions and Psychology (Eugene: Wipf and Stock, 2019)  

Extolling Yeshua (Eugene: Wipf and Stock, 2019) 

Monotheism and Yahweh’s Appropriation of Baal (New York: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2015) 

Payment

Counseling Sessions

All counseling sessions are 50-minutes in length. Payment is expected prior to each session. Insurance not accepted. Cash or check accepted.

Intake

$150

Please print out intake paperwork below and bring completed forms to first session. 

Follow-up Session

$150

Couples Session

$150

  

Intake Paperwork

SACounseling,PLLCIntakePacket (pdf)

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TeletherapyAgreementSACounseling (pdf)

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SACounselingPLLCAuthorizationforReleaseofInfo (pdf)

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SACounselingCOVID-19 Questionnaire (pdf)

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Contact Us

SA Counseling, PLLC

2621 North Main Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78212

For appointments or questions, please contact SA Counseling, PLLC at the following: james@sacounselingpllc.com (210) 239-2726

Hours

Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.





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• Your past, present, or future physical or mental health or condition;

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