- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About James
James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years as an LPC and over two decades working in emotional healing. He lists anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns among the issues he supports. He writes simply and directly about practical problems people bring to sessions.
James draws on a range of counseling approaches rather than one fixed method. He uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other models to address patterns of thought, behavior, and feeling. Sessions focus on clear goals and on steps people can try between meetings.
His background includes graduate study at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and an undergraduate degree in psychology from Louisiana Tech University. Earlier work as a special education teacher and secondary educational counselor shaped his experience with behavioral issues and instruction style. He has clinical experience working with returning soldiers and in private practice in Killeen, Texas.
James also brings experience from corporate wellness, resiliency coaching, and life coaching, which he applies when clients are managing career stress or major life changes. He mentions training in equine-assisted techniques as part of his wider experience but uses whichever methods fit the person in front of him.
Outside of counseling he enjoys cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse. He describes his role as a helper who shows up and works with people on realistic, usable steps toward their goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own direction; in practice this means sessions center on what matters most to the client and on building a working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact; it often includes specific exercises and coping strategies people can try between sessions to reduce avoidance and manage anxious reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and agree on what to try based on the client’s goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. When online sessions are offered, practical benefits commonly include fitting appointments into a busy day, having shorter check-ins when needed, and using a format that reduces travel time. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in everyday contexts and to follow up with brief progress discussions without needing to come into an office.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He lists a wide range of concerns including anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, depression, and sleep and eating problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses an eclectic approach with Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other methods, focusing on clear goals and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He has 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over 20 years overall working in emotional healing and related areas.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.