- Stress and anxiety
- Career and life changes
- CBT and EMDR methods
About Tavia
Tavia James is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, anger, mood concerns, trauma and abuse, and career or life changes.
She uses straightforward, skills-based work in sessions. Clients can expect practical tools for day-to-day coping, help with communication and impulsivity, and focused strategies for work-life balance. Her background includes a master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in ethnic minorities, and membership in the Chi Sigma Iota honor society.
Early in her career she supported people with physical and mental disabilities who were adjusting to workplace demands. That experience shaped her interest in vocational issues and practical supports for living well while managing health or disability concerns. She later added clinical psychotherapy training to expand that work to adults and adolescents from diverse backgrounds.
Therapeutic sessions emphasize insight plus realistic techniques. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral methods and EMDR to address distressing thoughts and traumatic memories. She also uses acceptance-based strategies and client-centered methods to focus on values, decision-making, and self-direction.
Expect conversations that move from identifying immediate coping steps to building a longer-term plan. The aim is to leave sessions with actionable ideas for the next days and weeks. If you want concrete tools for stress, mood, focus, or career questions, she offers that practical orientation.
How core methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for young adults facing career choices, loneliness, or feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building new routines and skills. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing urges or impulsivity.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Changes in approach can be made as you learn what helps and what does not fit.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a student or work schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when days are busy, and options like audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Discuss practical arrangements before the first meeting so sessions fit your routine and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns, career questions, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, skills-focused approach with insight and realistic tools to manage thoughts, emotions, and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in counseling and psychotherapy settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (TX LPC) and practices in Texas.
Can I meet with her if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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