Texans: You can

grow forward from health challenges

We all face difficulties related to our or our loved one’s health. The trick is making sure you manage,  overcome, and grow from those difficulties.  Grow Forward Counseling, PLLC is here to help Texans grow forward from health-related challenges.


As a medical family therapist and health & wellness coach, I work with patients/clients to assist them and their loved ones in effectively managing their pain or other health issues, collaborating with them, their family, and their healthcare providers to improve outcomes, relationships, and quality of life.

Schedule online 24/7

Available time slots can be viewed and scheduled at your convenience via Pain in the Rear View's Client Portal

Medical Family Therapy

Are you or your family members struggling with your health issues? Let's help with your emotional and relational challenges in a way that collaborates with the work of your health care providers.

A Coaching Approach

Empowerment: You are more than your health issues. With a therapeutic and coaching approach, I'll work to help you "live in such a way" that your health challenges are not in charge -- you are.

About Grow Forward Counseling, PLLC

James D "Jim" Murphy

Life can get hard sometimes.  Having someone to talk through the health-related difficulties, strategize solutions, and help find resources, can make all the difference.  

As a Medical Family Therapist (with Pain in the Rear View, LLC), I’m here to explore various health challenges or growth areas:  relationship struggles, grief, depression, anxiety, life goals, important decisions.  All of these can be tackled in a respectful, professional, and empowering way.

Experienced counselor/coach

30+ years of counseling experience, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, two-time cancer survivor, supported chronic pain suffering spouse 20+ years.

Easy access

Online (Texas) or in-person (College Station) appointments.

Secure client portal/messaging

“Having someone in your corner, listening to your health challenges, and helping you navigate the journey forward, can make all the difference.”

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Services for you

Your Health-related Growth is My Goal

Whether it’s getting unstuck, resolving differences, dealing with disturbing news, or pursuing new opportunities, there’s growth to be accomplished.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one counseling to overcome health-related challenges

Couples Therapy

Get some help before the challenges get out of hand

I understand

Did your doctor give bad news? Need to eat better, move more, relieve pain?
- been there -

Family Counseling

A member has health issues? Let's help you support one another.

Support Groups

Helping one another overcome challenges

Faith-honoring Care

If you have no faith, I will not push mine on you. However, if you wish to invite God into our work together, I will welcome that.

How do I get started?

You have questions, challenges, and concerns.  Let’s get started with an initial intake appointment. Click the button below to view available time slots.

Are you ready to grow?

Here's more info

Are you local to the College Station, Texas area or live anywhere in the great state of Texas?  Let’s explore how we can help.

Phone

979-429-3076

Address

Pain in the Rear View office:
547 William D. Fitch Pkwy, Suite 104

College Station, TX 77845

Email

info@GrowForwardCounseling.com

Our Partners

In Collaboration With

Grow Forward Counseling, PLLC works closely with Pain in the Rear View, LLC, a clinic offering coaching and counseling for health-related issues.  I am a contract Medical Family Therapist (counselor/coach) with Pain in the Rear View and use their case management tool for scheduling, secure client communications, and hosting of virtual sessions.  Whether your challenges are health related, relational, or personal, I’m available to help.

I share office space with Wells Counseling Services,  a Christian-based counseling center in College Station, Texas.

On Thursdays, I serve clients with the A&M Christian Counseling Center in Bryan, Texas.

Grow Forward Blog

Blog & Articles

Discover more about things I am learning, accomplishing, and dreaming for the future.  Let’s grow forward together.