James Liles

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years as an LPC and more than two decades in the emotional healing field. He works with people facing addictions, relationship and family concerns, career uncertainty, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating or sleeping problems, parenting challenges, and depression. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and impulsivity.

He uses a blend of approaches rather than a single method. That means sessions can include client-centered listening, cognitive strategies to address unhelpful thoughts, existential conversation about meaning and choices, and elements of Jungian and narrative work when they fit the situation. Motivational interviewing shows up when someone needs help finding reasons to change.

James trained at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for two master’s degrees and completed undergraduate work in psychology at Louisiana Tech University. Earlier in his career he held a teaching credential and a special education license for EC-12, and he worked as a secondary educational counselor.

His clinical background includes private practice work in Killeen, Texas, where he supported service members with combat trauma. He has experience with teens, couples, and family behavioral issues, and has trained in EAGALA equine-assisted therapy techniques. More recently he has undertaken corporate wellness, resiliency work, and life coaching.

In sessions he emphasizes relationship and presence. Conversations tend to be practical and focused on what the client wants to change or understand. Outside work he enjoys cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the person’s lead, helping them talk through concerns and clarify what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings or make decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, responsibility, and choice. It can be useful when someone feels empty, wonders about purpose, or faces major life transitions that call for new direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant and practical.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care after a move or when responsibilities limit time for in-person visits.