- Money and financial issues
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
About James
James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate difficult life transitions and relationship struggles. He brings a calm, direct style and aims to build a practical, respectful relationship with each person he meets. His work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions, including drug and alcohol concerns.
He draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to fit the person in front of him rather than following a single method. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns and develop new coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the client's experience and priorities.
James trained at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and holds additional degrees including an undergraduate degree in psychology from Louisiana Tech University. He previously held a teaching license and worked as a special education teacher and secondary educational counselor, experience that informs his clear, patient teaching style in sessions.
His background includes work with soldiers returning from combat and training in EAGALA equine-assisted techniques, which have influenced his flexible approach to healing. He has also worked with teens, couples, and families on behavioral and relationship issues and has contributed to corporate wellness and life coaching projects.
Outside of counseling he enjoys cooking, exercising, and time with his spouse, and he emphasizes practicing self-care. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities, helping people feel heard and steering sessions by their goals. This approach is helpful for relationship worries, grief, and life transitions because sessions center on what matters most to the person.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related behaviors because it gives concrete skills to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest methods to try together and adjust them over time. That shared decision-making helps keep work relevant and focused on measurable progress.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and offering flexibility in scheduling. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work useful for short check-ins, weekday appointments, or ongoing weekly sessions that slot into work or family routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns can James help with?
He addresses a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and family issues, career stress, coping with life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, and parenting challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered approach and adapts methods to each person's needs, combining practical techniques with open conversation to help people make changes.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and over two decades working in the emotional healing field overall.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.