James Coley, LPC

James Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with four years of clinical experience. He has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges related to identity and intimacy. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, which indicates formal training and state licensure to provide counseling services.

His work is grounded in respect and empathy, emphasizing a collaborative, client-centered stance. He draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused approaches, internal family systems, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based practices. He also integrates relational methods such as the Gottman Method when addressing couples and family dynamics.

James has experience working with diverse concerns such as stress, LGBT and gender-related issues, substance use, codependency, adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, and coping with life changes including serious illness. He also addresses areas like anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. His practice includes attention to alternative sexual cultures and kink when relevant, and he works with matters connected to HIV/AIDS and related health challenges.

In sessions he emphasizes strengths, personal meaning, and practical skills to help people navigate change and build more fulfilling relationships and daily routines. He approaches each person as unique, exploring their history, values, and goals to co-create a therapeutic path that fits their circumstances and priorities.