James Liles , LPC

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 14 years of experience as a licensed counselor. He combines formal education, clinical training, and diverse practice settings to guide people through addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and transitions in life. He earned two master degrees from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, holds an undergraduate degree in psychology from Louisiana Tech University, and completed a minor in military science at Grambling State. Earlier in his career he held a teaching degree and was licensed as a special education teacher EC-12 and as a secondary educational counselor.

His clinical background includes work with service members returning with combat trauma while in private practice in Killeen, Texas, training in EAGALA equine-assisted therapy techniques, and experience supporting teens, couples, and families with behavioral and relational issues. More recently he has participated in corporate wellness resiliency work and life coaching, broadening the scope of his practice and perspectives.

James describes his approach as eclectic, drawing from multiple theories and styles to tailor treatment to each individual. Building genuine relationships and being fully present in sessions are central to his method. He frames his professional role as a healer, a helper, and a servant, and brings personal practices such as cooking, exercise, and time with his spouse into his understanding of balanced, sustainable self-care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with James Liles

James Liles often integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the person leads the pace of exploration, which can help with relationship issues, grief, and identity concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes understanding and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many forms of coping with life changes. Motivational interviewing is also employed when relevant - it is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often helpful for addictions and readiness for treatment.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. He collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to match progress and life circumstances. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, reduce travel time, and provide multiple ways to communicate so therapy can fit different comfort levels and day-to-day demands.