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James Coley, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman-informed work
About James
James Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with four years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, and related concerns. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused.
James uses practical, evidence-informed methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. He also uses client-centered techniques to listen and build workable steps that fit day-to-day life.
In sessions he breaks problems into manageable pieces. He helps identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests small changes. This can include changing daily habits, practicing different ways of responding, and learning coping skills for strong emotions.
He pays attention to relationship and intimacy issues, and supports people dealing with trauma, family-of-origin concerns, adoption and foster care experiences, and challenges linked to gender or sexual identity. He also works with people facing burnout and compassion fatigue and with those navigating recovery from substance use.
James aims for clear, practical sessions rather than long theory talks. He invites clients to set concrete goals, try short experiments between sessions, and track what helps. For people who want straightforward, action-oriented support, his approach focuses on what can change now.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also applies Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can set practical goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements are used to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with intense emotions and patterns that feel stuck.Finding the right method is collaborative. He will work with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than assuming one method from the start.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online care can make it easier to keep brief check-ins during a busy week or to use video tools for coaching around real-life situations. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered and how they match your needs.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and related concerns as listed in his profile.
How does he typically approach therapy?
He uses practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered listening and DBT skills to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and has worked with a range of presenting concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LPC credentials in Wisconsin and Texas and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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