About me

As a couples counselor, I have specific therapy rules that I follow when working with couples. Here's a breakdown of my approach:

a. Taking sides: My primary policy in couples and family conflicts is "Neutrality." Most of the time, I avoid acting as the "Tie Breaker" during conflicts. However, there may be exceptions when I notice that a conflict has been going on in a destructive, long-term deadlock that is harmful to the marriage or family. While taking sides will not be common, I may do so when there is a clear and identifiable benefit.

b. Keeping Secrets: When it comes to secret-keeping, I apply a "Clinical Judgment" policy. This means that I rely on my best clinical judgment based on the specific dynamics of the ongoing therapeutic relationship at the time the secret is revealed. In couples or marriage counseling, I am not obligated to keep individual secrets. Instead, I may decide whether to keep secrets, not keep them, set a time limit for keeping them, or even change my perspective and course of action as more details come to light.

My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for couples to work through their conflicts and challenges, always considering what will best serve their relationship's well-being.

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Career difficulties
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Depression , Abandonment , Attachment issues , Caregiver issues and stress , Co-morbidity , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy

Years of Experience: 14

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 63247

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for James Liles. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

We are very satisfied with James and wish to continue counseling with him.

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