Meet Our Providers

James Baughman

James Baughman, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-founder of East Texas Psychiatry and Counseling, bringing more than 35 years of experience across the medical and mental health continuum. His career reflects a deep-rooted commitment to service, clinical excellence, and patient-centered psychiatric care.

James began his medical career in 1987 serving in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman, where he developed a strong foundation in disciplined, mission-driven healthcare delivery. Following his honorable discharge, he transitioned into civilian nursing, working in high-acuity critical care environments that further refined his clinical judgment, adaptability, and ability to perform under pressure.

His path into psychiatry was driven by a pivotal experience assisting a fellow service member through a mental health crisis, igniting a lifelong passion for mental health advocacy and veteran-focused care. This commitment ultimately led him to advanced practice psychiatry, where he has worked to address complex psychiatric needs with compassion, precision, and respect.

Since becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner in 2021, James has provided comprehensive psychiatric care to adolescents and adults, delivering evidence-based evaluations and medication management across a wide range of mental health conditions. He is known for his steady leadership, thoughtful clinical approach, and ability to build trust with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Antonio Brigham

Antonio Brigham, MSN-Ed, APRN, PMHNP-BC, PMHNP-C, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and co-founder of East Texas Psychiatry and Counseling, bringing more than 15 years of progressive experience in the mental health field. His career reflects a rare blend of clinical excellence, systems-level insight, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Antonio's professional journey began on the front lines as a group home direct-care worker, where he supported individuals with severe behavioral and emotional challenges. His natural leadership, clinical intuition, and advocacy for vulnerable populations quickly propelled him into the role of group home manager, providing him with deep, firsthand knowledge of mental health systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the realities patients and families face outside traditional clinical settings.

Driven to expand his impact, Antonio pursued nursing and advanced practice, culminating in his role as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. He now delivers comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care while maintaining a holistic lens that recognizes the intersection of mental health, medical comorbidities, trauma, environment, and social determinants of health.

In private practice, Antonio is known for his thoughtful clinical judgment, collaborative approach, and ability to create a grounded, respectful therapeutic environment where patients feel heard, valued, and empowered. His work reflects both intellectual rigor and human connection, ensuring that care is not only effective, but meaningful.