James Liles, LPC

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years practicing as an LPC and 25 years in the emotional healing field overall. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, parenting challenges, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical conversation and steady support aimed at everyday progress.

James uses a flexible blend of methods instead of a single fixed style. He leans on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful habits.

His background includes graduate study at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and an undergraduate psychology degree from Louisiana Tech University. Earlier roles included special education teaching and secondary school counseling, which shaped his interest in behavior and learning. He has also worked with returning soldiers on combat trauma in private practice settings.

James has trained in equine-assisted therapy techniques using the EAGALA model and has recent experience in corporate wellness, resiliency coaching, and life coaching. These roles expanded his approach to practical coping strategies and workplace stress.

In session he aims to build a genuine, present relationship. Expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and adjustments to what is working or not. He balances therapeutic listening with concrete steps people can try between meetings.

How James applies approaches to online work

James often draws on client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people by remote means. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely, following what the person brings, and building trust so goals can emerge. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and everyday habits and offers simple exercises to test new behaviors and reduce unhelpful patterns.

He also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons for taking steps. That approach is useful for challenges like addiction, motivation at work, and sticking to new routines. James sees finding the right mix of approaches as a shared task. He works with each person to figure out goals, tries strategies, and adjusts plans based on what feels useful and realistic.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Over time the same methods used in person can be adapted to remote conversations, with practical exercises and follow-up tasks people can do between meetings.