- Relationship support
- Practical coaching
- Money and finance
About James
Dr. James Florence is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas with decades of experience supporting people through relationship problems, anger, and big life changes. He also offers coaching for professionals and helps clients facing compassion fatigue and money and financial issues. He speaks English and draws on a long career to guide practical next steps.
He starts from a client-centered stance and treats each person as the expert on their own life. Conversations focus on strengths and real choices rather than labels. Sessions move at a pace that fits the person, with clear goals and practical skills to try between meetings.
Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to plan small changes that lead to different results. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change, by clarifying values and increasing readiness to act.
Dr. Florence’s style is straightforward and supportive. He helps people break down problems like control issues, guilt and shame, jealousy, or midlife concerns into manageable steps. He also works with caregiver stress and aging-related worries, using tools that can be applied day to day.
For those unsure how to begin, he guides the process with simple questions and a focus on what matters most to the client. His approach aims to make change realistic and sustainable, one step at a time.
Approaches that guide online work and decision making
Dr. Florence uses client-centered work to start, which means conversations focus on the person’s own goals and strengths. This approach helps people clarify what matters most and set priorities for change.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to build concrete behavior changes that reduce stress and improve relationships. Motivational interviewing is another tool he applies when someone feels unsure about change, helping them find reasons and confidence to move forward.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their needs, goals, and pace. That choice may shift over time as progress is made and new concerns come up.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and how to shape sessions to match day-to-day life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with relationship problems, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and money and financial issues, plus related topics like guilt, control issues, and isolation.
What is the therapeutic style like?
The approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on a person’s strengths and on concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Dr. Florence brings 31 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of personal and work-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.