- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About James
Dr. James Florence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 31 years of experience. He focuses on relationship concerns, anger, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues such as commitment worries, communication problems, control struggles, loneliness, money stress, and process addictions.
He works in a client-centered way, treating the person as the expert on their own life. Sessions are conversational and practical. He helps people name patterns, try small changes, and measure what works. Expect straightforward feedback and goals you can act on between meetings.
James uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. He also draws on motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most and to boost motivation for change. Those methods are used to support concrete steps around career stress, relationship tension, and emotional regulation.
He has decades of experience supporting adults through midlife shifts and career transitions. That background informs how he helps with caregiver stress, aging concerns, and the guilt and shame that can follow major life changes. He pays attention to how practical pressures like money affect mental health.
Clients who prefer a direct, action-focused approach may find his style fits well. He speaks English and works from Texas. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your schedule.
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps people feel understood and clarifies their own priorities so they can decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and changing daily habits. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to boost readiness for change by exploring ambivalence and building personal reasons for taking steps forward.Deciding on an approach is a collaborative part of the work. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that match those goals. If an approach isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the plan fits the client’s needs and pace.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins around work or study. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require a camera, which can help on days when a full video session is difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He focuses on relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include loneliness, guilt and shame, money problems, and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach with practical, action-oriented techniques. Expect conversational sessions that identify patterns and try small, measurable changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 31 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so they match your needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details when you review session options.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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