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Tavia James

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Tavia James, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Mood

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 76970
  • NPI1225695190
  • Experience12 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Anger management skills
  • CBT strategies
  • EMDR-informed work

About Tavia

Tavia James is a Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 12 years of practice. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and career questions. Her background and approaches aim to give practical tools rather than abstract talk.

James trained with a master's degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, with an emphasis in ethnic minorities, and was inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota honor society. Early in her career she supported people with physical and mental disabilities on workforce adjustments, then added clinical psychotherapy training for adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds.

Her approach mixes straightforward skill teaching with moment-to-moment problem solving. She uses methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR alongside client-centered listening and acceptance-based work. Sessions often focus on concrete strategies you can try between meetings.

In practical terms she aims to build a blueprint that fits daily life. That can mean identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger or anxiety, practicing new ways to respond, and working on communication skills. She also brings attention to cultural and multicultural issues when relevant.

People who prefer clear steps and realistic tools tend to find this style useful. The work is collaborative: she and the client set goals and check progress over time. Those interested in coaching-style support as well as psychotherapeutic work will find both addressed in sessions.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. Online ACT work might involve short exercises to clarify values and small behavioral experiments to try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns. In remote sessions, CBT can involve guided thought records, homework exercises, and role plays adapted for a video or phone meeting. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used to address trauma-related memories; when EMDR-informed methods are used remotely, the therapist guides paced attention and processing while checking in on reactions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the different methods, consider your goals and preferences, and suggest a plan to try. You and the therapist review what works and adjust methods as needed rather than committing to one path from the start.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use a phone call when lower bandwidth is needed. The focus remains on practical tools you can use between meetings, with plans shaped around your schedule and needs.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, career issues, and related concerns.

How would she approach anger or temper issues?

She uses practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral work to spot thought patterns, DBT skills for emotional regulation, and communication tools to reduce conflict.

What is her professional background?

She has 12 years of experience, a masters degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and early experience working on workforce adjustments for people with disabilities.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Texas LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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