What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.40
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. James Creighton
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. James Creighton
James Scott Creighton, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist, professional mediator, arbitrator, educator, administrator, speaker, and motivational coach. Throughout his career, he has developed significant wisdom, flexibility of thought, compassion, and keen insight into human behaviors across different social contexts. Dr. Creighton is dedicated to helping individuals who feel stuck, lack motivation, or struggle against social conventions come to feel
understood, supported, and ready to grow.
Dr. Creighton began his academic journey in a small Texas town, completing his undergraduate degree at Abilene Christian University. He then moved to Florida, earning a Doctorate (Psy.D.) and Master's (M.S.) in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. His postdoctoral Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology fellowship was completed at McLean Hospital, a teaching hospital for Harvard Medical School, from 1990 to 1992. He was appointed Psychology Instructor at Harvard Medical School (1990-1994).
Dr. Creighton’s academic contributions continued as adjunct faculty at Wheelock College and the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, where he taught general and abnormal psychology, child development, and psychological testing courses. Transitioning to private practice, he worked in Boston, MA, from 1994 to 2012, serving individuals, families, schools, and public figures. Concurrently, he held roles at the Institute for Child and Adolescent Development as a Staff Psychologist, Director of Training, and Clinical Director.
After relocating to Houston in 2015, Dr. Creighton expanded his expertise to include alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He obtained certificates in Basic Mediation, Advanced Family-Divorce-Child Custody Mediation, Adult/Elder Mediation, Arbitration, Parent Coordination/Facilitation, and Grief Counseling. He lectures on family dynamics and psychological variables in mediation and has mediated and arbitrated for the BBB in Greater Houston.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The relationship between a psychologist and a client is unique. It provides a context for the client to express a range of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a chance to clarify the struggles within and outside themself, and an opportunity to work with another person who encourages movement toward their goals with an understanding of the ways we get "off course" sometimes. Clients willing to learn, work toward flexibility of thought, and are consciously motivated to change themselves have more success with me.
With a rich tapestry of experience as a licensed psychologist, professional mediator, arbitrator, and former educator, I offer a dynamic understanding of conflicts - between others and within ourselves - that bridges the gaps between discouragement and hope, criticism, and compassion and blame and accountability; to develop practical insights toward change.
Those reluctant to seek therapy often benefit from meeting with me, and "one size fits all" is not true when deciding on a therapist. Trust, safety, and respect are essential in all relationships, but sometimes, working with someone who challenges our thinking and engages us directly can offer the most significant opportunity for change.
I use ideas/interventions from Humanistic (strengths/potential emphasizing self-awareness/growth), Cognitive Behavior (thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to identify negative thinking and develop better coping), Systemic (part of a more extensive system and behavior affects others), MI (motivation to change) and Psychodynamic (understand how past experiences affect current behaviors).
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Through a free initial fifteen-minute video consultation, the client and therapist can discuss the general reason for seeking psychotherapy, the preferred format for the meeting, and the payment structure to plan for an initial meeting or appropriate referral. Follow-up meetings proceed with a four-meeting contract to develop a treatment plan and review the interaction style to determine whether additional meetings will be scheduled to establish the following number of meetings for the therapy contract. It is essential that the client feel actively engaged in the treatment plan and progress, making sure things are moving in the best direction for the client. The psychotherapy contract can vary between short-term and longer-term, but the progress and intervention methods must be discussed throughout the working alliance between the client and psychologist.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $210 for 90 minutes
Ongoing session: $180 for 55 minutes
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Office location
Dr. James Creighton, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- Nova Southeastern University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
- Abilene Christian University (Bachelor's)
- McLean Hospital, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychology
Professional memberships
- Texas Psychological Association
NPI number
1962552455
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.40
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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good session very helpful
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December 2, 2024Lawrence W.Verified patientVideo visit
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Is Dr. James Creighton accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. James Creighton work with?
Dr. James Creighton works with James Scott Creighton, PsyD.
Where is Dr. James Creighton's office located?
Dr. James Creighton has 2 office locations in Houston, view full addresses on Dr. Creighton's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. James Creighton?
Dr. James Creighton frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Creighton on their profile.
What languages does Dr. James Creighton speak?
Dr. James Creighton speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. James Creighton in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Dr. James Creighton. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.4/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.