James Liles

Grounded, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About James

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate addiction, relationship and family difficulties, career transitions, stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related challenges.

Background and approach

He brings 14 years of licensed counseling experience and draws on a broad clinical background to adapt therapy to each person's needs. His work addresses concerns such as eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, depression, and a range of attachment and communication difficulties.

James uses an integrative, client-centered approach that weaves together cognitive behavioral techniques, existential reflection, Jungian perspectives, and motivational interviewing to create a tailored plan for healing and growth. He emphasizes building a genuine therapeutic relationship and staying present in sessions while collaborating with clients to identify practical strategies and deeper meaning.

Outside the office he values cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse, practices self-care himself, and brings that balanced perspective into his clinical work.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and behavioral concerns. Client-Centered Therapy is another cornerstone of his work, emphasizing a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client's experience guides the pace and direction of change. Existential Therapy offers space to explore meaning, values, and personal responsibility when facing life transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process. He partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then blends techniques collaboratively so the work feels relevant and effective for the individual. This collaborative attitude helps tailor interventions over time as concerns evolve.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy schedules or life changes, allow for different modes of communication to suit comfort levels, and support ongoing work from wherever clients are located within Texas. Licensed professionals can adapt the chosen approaches effectively to these remote formats while keeping the focus on progress and practical coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does James commonly address in therapy?

He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and family problems, career and life changes, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and difficulties with sleep and eating.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are client-centered and eclectic, combining practical cognitive behavioral techniques with existential and narrative influences to match the client's goals and preferences.

What is his clinical experience?

He has 14 years of experience as a licensed counselor and a broader history working in related roles and settings that inform his approach to treatment.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds the LPC credential with license number TX LPC 63247 and practices in Texas.

Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and needs.

How are fees and payment arranged?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English