James Coley, LPC
Compassionate counselor focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | James Coley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Wisconsin |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 4 |
About James
James Coley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and trauma. He writes in straightforward terms and focuses on a respectful, compassionate partnership with each person he meets. He emphasizes practical steps and steady support rather than quick fixes.
In sessions he listens first, then works with clients to find patterns in their stories and daily habits.
Background and approach
He often draws on Narrative ideas to help people separate themselves from troubling problems and rewrite parts of their lives. He also uses client-centered methods to keep conversations grounded in each person’s priorities. James brings four years of counseling experience to the work.
He has supported people navigating identity and intimacy concerns, family-of-origin woundings, coping with medical issues like cancer or HIV, and challenges tied to adoption or fostering. He also addresses issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, and problems connected to kink or alternative sex culture.
Sessions tend to focus on concrete changes: learning new ways to handle strong emotions, shifting unhelpful thinking, and rebuilding trust in relationships. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when they match a person’s goals. He encourages small experiments between sessions so clients can test new ways of coping.
James aims to work collaboratively. He helps people set clear, manageable goals and checks in on progress regularly. People who want straightforward conversation, practical tools, and an emphasis on personal stories may find his style helpful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things James works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask James directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking James directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based work adapts to online therapy
James blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people untangle painful stories and try new behaviors. Narrative Therapy involves looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding ways to separate problems from identity, which can be useful for issues like anxiety, grief, or identity concerns. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities so sessions stay relevant and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust strategies as progress is reviewed. Clients are invited to offer feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, brief coping consultations, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help clients maintain continuity and make therapy fit around work, caregiving, or travel.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, HIV/AIDS, gender dysphoria, and concerns related to kink and alternative sex culture.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a respectful, compassionate approach and partners with clients rather than directing them. Conversations emphasize each person’s story and practical steps to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of clinical experience working on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LPC credentials in Wisconsin and Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English only. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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