Therapist profile
Aaron James, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 81039
- NPI1285236513
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
About Aaron
Aaron James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Sessions are conducted in English.
Aaron writes plainly in session and keeps conversations practical. He helps people identify current coping patterns and points out strengths they may not notice. He also talks through how emotions like anger and resentment show up day to day, and looks at what gets in the way of calmer responses.
His background includes a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, earned in May 2018, and several years working in helping professions. That experience included work with adults in community and institutional settings, giving him familiarity with a range of life circumstances people bring to therapy.
Aaron draws from methods that focus on present problems and personal meaning. He uses client-centered conversation to follow what matters most to the person in front of him. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and narrative techniques to reframe difficult stories people carry.
In practical terms he helps people develop concrete skills for anger, impulsivity, and mood difficulties. He also supports work around attachment, family of origin issues, body image, shame and guilt, and navigating identity and intimacy. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Aaron uses practical approaches in online sessions
Aaron often blends client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral methods. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person, which can help someone feel understood and clarify priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes, useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.He also draws on existential ideas to help people consider meaning and life direction when those questions come up. That approach looks at values and choices, and it can be helpful for people struggling with emptiness, identity, and purpose. Together these approaches give both concrete skills and space to reflect on bigger questions. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Aaron will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on their goals and preferences. He checks in over the first sessions and adjusts the balance of skills practice and deeper conversation as needed.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to match a person's needs, and Aaron will discuss what will work practically when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and related areas such as attachment and shame.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style grounded in client-centered work and problem-focused techniques.
What is his clinical experience?
He has five years of experience and completed a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May 2018.
What credentials and location does he have?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
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