Therapist profile
James Coley, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 85042; LPC, Wisconsin / 11046-125
- NPI
- 1881366516
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Gottman tools
About James
James Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with four years of experience. He works with adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma, and codependency. He also supports people facing issues around intimacy, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.
In sessions he focuses on straightforward conversation and practical skills. He uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavioral strategies to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Conversations are direct and focused on what a person wants to change now.
James also integrates existential ideas about meaning and choice when people are wrestling with big life questions. For couples or relational concerns he draws on elements of the Gottman Method to look at interaction patterns and improve communication. He can address concerns related to gender, sexual orientation, adoption and foster care, and kink or alternative sexual cultures as they come up in therapy.
Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes that fit into everyday life. He works with people coping with compassion fatigue, ADHD, family of origin problems, and health-related stress such as cancer or HIV/AIDS. He keeps language plain and focuses on skills people can use between appointments.
People who prefer a clear, goal-focused approach and practical tools may find his style useful. To start, a brief intake gathers what matters most and sets short-term steps to test what helps next.
How sessions work
How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-centered work puts the person's concerns at the center of each session, focusing on listening and responding to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone copes with crises and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and how to use them together. That decision is based on needs, preferences, and what the client wants to accomplish in sessions.
The specifics of session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins that focus on skill practice. Some formats also use less bandwidth or allow audio-only check-ins for a quicker session. Expect practical exercises, homework when helpful, and a focus on applying tools in day-to-day life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, Wisconsin
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship problems, trauma, codependency, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered conversation with practical techniques from CBT and DBT, focusing on clear steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is based in Texas and holds the LPC credential, with licensure noted as WI LPC and TX LPC in his profile.
Can I see him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.