Rene James, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, LSC

Assistant Director for Training

What do I do at CAPS? 

I am blessed to get to work with individual clients and groups at CAPS.  In addition to seeing clients, I help coordinate programming and oversee our team of practicum and internship students each semester.  I am also trained in and honored to join students on their journey to better understand how their autism, ADHD, and auDHD may show up differently on such a large campus. Many students may have never considered their own possible neuro-divergence until arriving here and that can be quite daunting…come see me and we can be curious about your new experiences together! I love a journey toward growth and understanding for all of us and believe we are all stronger when we walk together.

What is it like to work with me?

I love meeting and hearing the stories and experiences of others.  If you are working with me at CAPS, my hope is that you will find me to be warm and encouraging. While you take the lead, we will work together to craft a vision for what you would like to be different from what you are experiencing now. I may offer a fresh perspective, thought-provoking questions or new opportunities that you may have not yet considered. I also can be downright goofy when it comes to celebrating each step of progress and growth you make toward your goals. (I love to celebrate!) I’d truly love to meet you!

What do I do outside of CAPS?

When I’m not at CAPS, my family keeps me very busy! I also enjoy camping in my tiny little camper, reading in my hammock, riding my bicycle, traveling and exploring, and growing in my understanding of the Lord and His love, grace and calling on our lives. Each day is a gift, and I try not to take any of it for granted.