James Houck

he/him

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Dr. Jim provided excellent concrete way for me to take make positive strides in my mental health. He is the man!

Everli, verified patient of James

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Grief, Trauma / PTSD, Men’s Issues, Military / Veteran

Individual Counseling

Online in Pennsylvania

12 years in practice

Ages served: 11-65+

James accepts 42 insurers

Aetna

Anthem

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ambetter Health | Commercial

AmeriHealth Administrators

AmeriHealth Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth Pennsylvania

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO

Carelon

Carelon | Medicare Advantage

Clover Health Medicare Advantage

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Geisinger Health Plan

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | Exchange

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicare Advantage

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO - HMO

Independence Administrators

Independence Blue Cross | BCBS

Independence Blue Exchange

JP Farley Corporation

Keystone 65 Medicare Advantage

Keystone Health Plan East HMO (CHIP)

Keystone Health Plan East HMO | POS

Martins Point (US Family Health Plans)

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Personal Choice 65 Medicare

Personal Choice PPO | EPO

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Wellcare by Allwell | Pennsylvania Health and Wellness

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$180

subsequent sessions

Jim Houck is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been involved in the clinical mental health field since 1996. He is also a retired pastor and university professor who has trained others pursuing their counseling degree at various levels of professionalism. Jim has experience counseling people who have had near-death experiences and helps them integrate their spirituality with their mental health issues. He believes that all people have the answers within themselves. Jim’s experiences with Native American, European, and Hindi cultures have given him a keen sense of the intergenerational among these populations.

Jim completed his Masters of Science in Counseling and his Ph.D. in Counseling, Education, and Supervision at Loyola University.

Jim's empathy and compassion are a culmination of personal and professional experiences, advanced knowledge, and love for others. Jim is confident that he can walk with you on your journey so that you may find the healing you are searching for. If you are ready to start or continue your journey, schedule an appointment with him today!

"I am a seasoned clinician who uses a variety of therapeutic techniques tailored to meet your specific mental health needs."

Very early to tell, but so far things have been friendly and acceptable

Kavita, verified patient of James

Jim is great. :)

Paisleigh, verified patient of James

Dr. Jim provided excellent concrete way for me to take make positive strides in my mental health. He is the man!

Everli, verified patient of James

Testimonials are from real patients who completed a post-session satisfaction survey and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

SpecialitiesGrief, Trauma / PTSD, Men’s Issues, Military / Veteran, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Coping Skills

ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic / Rogerian, Existential Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Christian Counseling, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)