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James Baughman, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a co-founder of East Texas Psychiatry and Counseling and a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with 35+ years in care. A U.S. Navy veteran, he specializes in PTSD, trauma, veteran and first-responder mental health, and treatment-resistant depression.
Key Takeaways
- Co-founder and board-certified PMHNP-BC with 35+ years across medical and mental-health care.
- U.S. Navy veteran focused on veteran psychiatry in East Texas and first-responder mental health.
- SPRAVATO® REMS-certified for treatment-resistant depression; also provides addiction psychiatry.
- Sees patients in Tyler and by secure video across Texas, with same-week access for new patients.
01Who is James Baughman?
James Baughman is a co-founder of East Texas Psychiatry and Counseling and a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with more than 35 years of experience across medical and mental-health care. A U.S. Navy veteran, James brings immediate cultural credibility — and hard-earned clinical depth — to his work with veterans, first responders, and people living with trauma.
02Background & Experience
James began his career as a U.S. Navy hospital corpsman in 1987, followed by years in critical care and emergency-medicine nursing before transitioning into psychiatric practice. That trajectory — from the front lines of acute medicine to advanced psychiatric care — informs a steady, plainspoken style that resonates especially with those who are skeptical of providers who “don't get it.”
03Veteran psychiatry and PTSD care in East Texas
James's clinical focus includes:
- PTSD & trauma
- Veteran & first-responder mental health
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Addiction psychiatry
He is SPRAVATO® REMS certified and provides SPRAVATO® (esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression, along with addiction psychiatry and substance use treatment. Veterans can also find trusted information through the VA National Center for PTSD.
04Approach to Care
James treats people the way he'd want to be treated: directly, respectfully, and without clichés. He believes trust is earned through competence and consistency, and that the right plan blends evidence-based medication management with the support a person actually needs. You can verify his advanced-practice licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing.
05How to get started with James Baughman
Reach out
Call (430) 288-5800 or use our contact page. New patients are typically offered a same-week appointment.
Complete your evaluation
Your first visit is a comprehensive, roughly 90-minute psychiatric evaluation, so James understands your full history before any treatment plan is set.
Continue care your way
You'll see James each visit for integrated medication management and therapy coordination — in Tyler or by secure video anywhere in Texas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does James Baughman work with veterans?
Yes. James is a U.S. Navy veteran and focuses much of his practice on veteran and first-responder mental health, including PTSD and trauma. Many veterans value his shared background and plainspoken, no-clichés approach.
Does he provide SPRAVATO® treatment?
Yes. James is SPRAVATO® REMS certified and provides SPRAVATO® (esketamine) therapy for treatment-resistant depression as part of a comprehensive, monitored treatment plan.
Can I see James by telehealth?
Yes. James offers secure video visits for patients located in Texas, with in-person appointments available in Tyler. Some treatments, such as SPRAVATO®, require in-person visits.
How do I schedule an appointment with James Baughman?
Call (430) 288-5800 or request an appointment through our contact page. New patients are usually offered a same-week visit, and the first appointment is a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation in Tyler or by secure video across Texas.
About this profile
This profile of James Baughman, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, was prepared by East Texas Psychiatry and Counseling and reviewed for accuracy by the practice. Credentials and licensure can be independently verified through the Texas Board of Nursing. We follow Google's E-E-A-T principles: experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness.
References
- VA National Center for PTSD. https://www.ptsd.va.gov/
- Texas Board of Nursing. https://www.bon.texas.gov/
- NIMH — Help for Mental Illnesses. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help
