Mental Health Counselor | National Certified Counselor

Hello, I’m James Hoge, a counselor at New Directions Wexford who offers therapy services. I have ten years of experience working in clinical mental health settings. I have specialized in working with teens and adults on substance use disorders, mood disorders, emotion regulation, career counseling, and men’s specific issues. My role as your counselor is to be a co-pilot on your journey towards improvement. Using a blend of Person-Centered, Gestalt, and CBT, we will identify thoughts and behaviors that promote healthy ways of being while challenging those that do not. Together, we can set goals and encourage you to achieve more than you thought possible.

In our conversations, we will explore the meaning present in your experiences. During sessions, you will have the space to be heard and explore new ways of thinking. My approach relies on collaborating with you to set a goal to work on between sessions. Through achievement, I hope you will see tangible progression that positively affects your life.

No matter what you have faced in your life, I am proud of you for seeking counseling. It is not always easy to do so, but I believe that by taking this first step, you will soon find relief. I look forward to working with you to find new healthy ways of being.