- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About James
James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on practical help for parents and adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, addiction, depression, and parenting strains. He takes a calm, down-to-earth approach and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful for everyday life.
He brings 14 years as an LPC and broader experience from earlier roles in education and counseling. That background shaped his focus on communication, coping with change, and fatherhood concerns.
Background and approach
James aims to meet people where they are and tailor work to the problem at hand. In sessions, he mixes familiar counseling methods rather than following a single technique. That allows him to use cognitive behavioral tools for unhelpful thinking, client-centered listening to clarify goals, and motivational interviewing to support change.
He also draws on existential ideas about meaning when people face big life transitions. Parents often ask for help with sleep, eating, managing stress, and repairing communication. James addresses these matters with concrete strategies, short-term goals, and regular check-ins so progress can be tracked and adjusted.
Outside the office he enjoys cooking, exercising, and family time. He frames therapy as teamwork, where the client’s priorities guide each session and small, steady changes add up over time.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- 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 James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach to therapy online and by phone
James blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people solve concrete problems and change unhelpful thinking. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and shaping goals from what matters most to the person, which helps with relationship or parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or change compulsive habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He treats therapy as a collaboration and will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what is helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to prioritize and when to try something different.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can fit a short break or low bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework follow-ups, or steady support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting schedules, work, and other life demands.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with concerns such as addictions, relationship conflict, family and parenting stress, career issues, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include communication problems, attachment and fatherhood issues.
What is the general therapeutic style and approach?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered style that combines listening with practical tools. Techniques include cognitive behavioral work, motivational interviewing, and narrative or existential perspectives when relevant.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has 14 years as a Licensed Professional Counselor and earlier experience in education and counseling roles. That mix informs work with behavioral and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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