James Liles, LPC

Texas · 14 years in practice

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, addiction, and major life changes.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 63247 · expires March 2026
NPI: 1659537215 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About James

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, grief, addiction, and major life changes. He uses a direct, caring style and aims to build a practical working relationship with each person he sees.

He combines ideas from Jungian therapy, client-centered work, and cognitive behavioral tools to tailor sessions to each person. That means exploring life patterns and personal meaning alongside practical steps to manage thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

He also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches to support change and clarify goals. James has 14 years as an LPC and a longer background in related fields prior to licensure. His experience includes work with people facing trauma and substance use concerns, as well as roles in education and resilience-focused coaching.

This mix informs a flexible, experience-based approach in sessions. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals such as improving communication, coping with stress, managing addiction triggers, or rebuilding after loss. He emphasizes building a trusting rapport and being present in conversation so clients can try new ways of thinking and acting in daily life.

Outside of practice he values exercise, cooking, and time with his spouse. He frames therapy as collaborative work: people bring their life stories and James offers listening, perspective, and practical strategies to move forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Jungian therapy looks at personal stories, symbols, and life patterns to help people find meaning and direction; online sessions can support that reflective work through conversation and guided reflection. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and empathy, giving people space to speak while the therapist follows their lead; this fits well with video or phone sessions where rapport is built through careful attention. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, such as activity planning or thought records, which translate easily to digital formats for follow-up and practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then combine methods that match those needs. That collaborative process helps tailor remote sessions to suit practical concerns and personal style.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversation and reading nonverbal cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a mix of approaches - Jungian ideas about meaning, client-centered listening, and CBT techniques - to match the work to each person.

What is his clinical background?

He holds the LPC credential and has 14 years practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor along with prior work in education and resilience coaching.

Where is he located and licensed?

He practices in Texas and holds the TX LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He conducts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.

How are sessions paid for?

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