James Liles, LPC
Supportive counselor focused on healing and practical change
Details
| Name | James Liles |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About James
James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. He focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and stress. He uses a down-to-earth style and aims to build a trusting, steady working relationship with each person who reaches out.
He takes an eclectic approach, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other methods. Sessions are shaped around each person's story and current needs, with practical steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
Expect clear conversations and concrete tools alongside deeper reflection about meaning and patterns. James brings 14 years as an LPC and additional experience from earlier roles in education and counseling. That background contributes to a practical, strengths-based way of working that values both skills-building and personal insight.
He also has experience with equine-assisted techniques and corporate wellness work, which broaden his perspective on resilience. He works with common life challenges such as parenting stress, communication problems, trauma responses, substance use concerns, and career transitions. He pays attention to attachment, abandonment, and issues that can show up as emptiness, guilt, or impulsivity.
Conversations are collaborative and paced to match what each person needs. Outside of professional life he enjoys cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse. He describes his role as a helper who stays present and committed to supporting people through change and recovery.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things James works with, alongside the areas below.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask James directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking James directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches translate to online work
James often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. This approach looks at how past events and relationships shape current patterns and helps people consider alternative meanings and possibilities.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening, empathy, and a respectful working relationship. That method is helpful for building trust and making steady progress on issues like grief, attachment, and feelings of emptiness.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when concrete skill-building is needed. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new ways of coping, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and aid recovery from addictive patterns.
Picking the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, values, and daily life. Sessions can mix approaches over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and messaging is useful for ongoing support between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and varying routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, and career or life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to match practical skills with personal meaning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and additional background in education, equine-assisted techniques, and corporate wellness work.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas as a TX LPC.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
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