At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Texas / 14876
- NPI
- 1851437883
- Experience
- 31 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Strengths based
- Goal focused
- Practical tools
About James
Dr. James Florence is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people with relationships, anger, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue. He emphasizes the client’s strengths and respects each person's experience. He offers a steady, supportive presence while people take steps toward change.
He uses straightforward conversation to help people clarify goals and make workable plans. Sessions focus on what matters now - improving communication, managing intense feelings, and finding direction after big transitions. He encourages people to name what they want to change and to build on small successes.
Over three decades of work have included support for caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and midlife questions. He also addresses issues such as commitment worries, money and financial stress, isolation, and problems related to process addictions like gambling or exercise. Practical problem solving is mixed with listening to what each person brings.
His approach draws on Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means conversations aim to increase motivation, center the person’s goals, and challenge unhelpful thinking when needed. Dr. Florence frames therapy as a collaboration where the client sets goals and he helps find ways forward.
He works in Texas and conducts sessions in English. People interested in starting choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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How these methods work in online therapy
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find and strengthen their own reasons to change. It uses guided questions and reflective listening to boost motivation for steps the person wants to take. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s perspective and values, giving space for someone to tell their story while the therapist follows their lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, offering concrete techniques to test and change unhelpful habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, struggles, and preferences, and together they will try methods that make the most sense. That collaborative decision helps tailor sessions to what actually helps the person move forward.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and allowing conversations from different locations. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can let people check in during a lunch break, reduce travel time, or choose not to be on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients maintain momentum between sessions and pursue steady progress. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingExperience
31+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He helps people with relationship struggles, anger, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses caregiver stress, midlife concerns, money issues, isolation, and process addictions.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. Conversations focus on goals, motivation, and practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does this clinician have?
He brings 31 years of professional experience working with a range of life and relationship concerns. That background informs a practical, calm approach.
What credentials and region should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers