Therapist profile
James Farley, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and DBT methods
About James
James Farley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship strains, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. He also lists ADHD, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues among his areas of focus.
James uses practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people identify patterns and try new strategies. He also uses existential therapy to discuss meaning and values, and hypnotherapy where appropriate.
Sessions are paced so people can talk through what matters most to them. He emphasizes clear goals and small steps that can fit into a busy life. Conversations cover everyday problems like managing parenting stress, coping with a difficult relationship, sleep changes, or recovering from a painful loss.
His style is straightforward and goal-oriented. He helps people learn skills for emotion regulation, problem solving, and communication. He also supports people who need coaching around career choices or fatherhood issues.
James works in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit practical needs.
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How James uses therapy approaches online
James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger. DBT teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening communication during relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. James will discuss your goals, preferences, and the issues you bring to decide which methods to try first. That choice can change as you progress, and he encourages checking in about what feels useful.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, let you have shorter check-ins on a work break, or reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use video or phone meetings to focus on skill practice, problem solving, and planning next steps, but please verify which formats James offers when you schedule.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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Which family and parenting concerns does he address?
He lists parenting strain, fatherhood issues, family problems, and communication problems among his focus areas and can help people talk through those struggles.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside existential work and hypnotherapy, aiming for practical skills and clearer thinking.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience working with adults on issues such as trauma, grief, addiction, and stress.
Where is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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