James Liles, LPC

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 14 years working as an LPC. He focuses on helping people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family stress, addictions, grief, trauma and life changes. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients name problems and try new ways of coping. He draws on several counseling styles to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often shows up in sessions to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered approaches guide the pace and tone, while existential and Jungian ideas are used when people want to explore meaning, identity, and deeper life questions. Before clinical practice he completed degrees at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Louisiana Tech University, and has a background in education including work as a special education teacher and secondary school counselor. That mix of teaching and counseling informs his clear, practical style. His experience includes private practice work in Killeen, Texas, and supporting soldiers returning with combat trauma. He has also used equine-assisted therapy techniques and has done corporate wellness, resiliency coaching, and life coaching work. In sessions clients can expect an adaptable approach that focuses on building a real working relationship. He values being present and helping people develop skills they can use outside of counseling. Outside work he enjoys cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse.

Approaches that guide online sessions

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many day-to-day challenges because it gives clear skills to practice between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's lead. This style helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through emotions, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaboration. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that fit the issue, and adjust as progress is tracked. That flexible, team-based process helps shape a plan that feels useful and realistic for the person's life.

Online therapy offers several practical formats to make regular work easier. Video calls let people keep face-to-face interaction when that matters. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, faster follow-up, or a different way to process thoughts between longer sessions. These options aim to make it easier to get consistent help around work, family, and other commitments.