- CBT
- Client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
About James
James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years as an LPC and more than two decades working in emotional healing. He works with adults on issues such as addictions, relationships, family strain, career changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, and depression. He also focuses on concerns like abandonment, attachment problems, caregiver stress, communication difficulties, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
James uses an eclectic approach and draws from several therapeutic traditions to fit what each person needs. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational. He aims to build a straightforward working relationship and stay present in sessions so people can talk through what is weighing on them.
His background includes two masters degrees from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Louisiana Tech University, with a minor in military science from Grambling State. Before counseling he held a teaching degree and was licensed as a special education teacher and as a secondary educational counselor.
He has experience working with soldiers returning with combat trauma while in private practice in Killeen, Texas, and has trained in EAGALA equine-assisted therapy techniques. More recently he has worked in corporate wellness, resiliency, and life coaching, which informs how he supports clients facing career and life transitions.
Outside of practice he enjoys cooking, exercise, and spending time with his spouse. He describes his professional role as a helper and healer who combines different theories and counseling styles to support personal work on issues such as guilt and shame.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and reflecting what a person says so they feel understood and can sort out their own next steps. This approach is useful for relationship strain, caregiver stress, and general emotional overwhelm.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, eating and sleeping problems, and some aspects of guilt and shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will review what feels most helpful based on a client's concerns, goals, and preferences and adapt methods as needed in a collaborative way.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for people balancing work, parenting, or caregiving. Therapists and licensed professionals can also use online work to continue practical CBT exercises, reflective conversations, and motivational interviewing between in-person meetings when that fits a person's life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on addictions, relationship and family problems, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, parenting, and depression. He also lists focus areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach that mixes several theories to suit each person. Expect conversational sessions that aim to address practical problems and emotional patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over 20 years working in the emotional healing field prior to his LPC years.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.