James Liles, LPC

Texas · 14 years in practice

James Liles is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, 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 who helps people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He writes and speaks plainly, and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed. He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.

Sessions often focus on understanding patterns, naming what feels empty or shameful, and building small habits that ease stress and improve sleep and mood.

Background and approach

He places emphasis on the counseling relationship and being present in conversation. James has 14 years as an LPC and a longer career in education and emotional health prior to licensure. His background includes degrees from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Louisiana Tech University, plus experience working with people affected by combat trauma while practicing in Killeen, Texas.

He also brings perspectives from Jungian ideas, existential themes about meaning and choice, and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. That variety helps him tailor work for concerns like addiction, parenting stress, attachment wounds, and coping after loss or trauma. Outside of counseling he enjoys cooking, exercising, and time with his spouse.

He combines that steady, everyday approach with clinical experience to help people make clear next steps and cope with difficult feelings.

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 work online

James draws on existential therapy to help people examine meaning, choice, and feelings of emptiness or guilt; this approach can be useful when life changes, grief, or a sense of purposelessness are central concerns. Client-centered therapy is another cornerstone, emphasizing careful listening and building a trusting conversation so the person feels heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside these, offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to address anxiety, sleep issues, and mood problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust plans together as progress or new needs emerge. The focus stays on practical steps and honest conversation rather than one fixed method.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let the therapist and client interact face to face and work through material in depth. Phone calls can be easier if bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat or text exchanges can support brief updates, coaching-style prompts, or ongoing processing between sessions, offering flexibility for people juggling work, parenting, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he address?

James works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and stress-related issues.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a blend of client-centered listening, existential reflection, and practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral approaches to help people make tangible changes.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 14 years practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor after many earlier years in education and emotional health work.

Where is he based and licensed?

He is located in Texas and holds the LPC credential listed as TX LPC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

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