About
James Burnham, EdD, LPC
I'm James C. Burnham, EdD, LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma. I specialize in helping adults work through trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, burnout, and the emotional effects of difficult or harmful relationships. My goal is to provide a warm, steady, and practical therapeutic space where you can move at your own pace while developing real tools for relief, healing, and lasting change.
Therapeutic Approach
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and evidence-based. Depending on your needs and goals, our work may draw from the approaches below. I believe therapy works best when you remain in the driver's seat: I help you understand what is happening, process what has been painful, and build a clearer path forward.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- EMDR
- Internal Family Systems
- Pain Reprocessing Therapy
- CBT-I for insomnia
- Mindfulness-based strategies
- Ketamine-assisted therapy when clinically appropriate
Background & Education
Before becoming a counselor, I spent two decades as a high school English teacher and also worked in school psychology. That background shapes the way I practice. I listen carefully, explain clearly, and help clients make sense of their experiences without reducing them to symptoms.
- Doctorate in Educational Psychology/Leadership in School Psychology
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Oklahoma
- Adjunct professor, University of Oklahoma
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Oklahoma
Professional Profiles & Verification
I maintain several public professional profiles that provide additional information about my counseling practice, credentials, and professional affiliations. These links can be used to verify my profile, learn more about my services, or access the appropriate client portal.
Psychology Today
Verified public counseling profile and primary inquiry page for prospective clients.
View profileSimplePractice Client Portal
Secure portal for current counseling clients to access scheduling, forms, billing, and account information.
Open portalOpen Path Collective
Professional profile for reduced-fee counseling access when available.
View profileTherapyFinder
Additional professional directory listing for my counseling practice.
View listingUniversity of Oklahoma
Academic affiliation and faculty listing through the University of Oklahoma.
View faculty pageWorking Together
If you are feeling overwhelmed by trauma, depression, anxiety, insomnia, or the sense that you have tried everything and still feel stuck, you do not have to face it alone. My work is grounded in compassion, clinical skill, and respect for your pace. Together, we will focus on helping you feel more stable, more hopeful, and more like yourself again.