Tavia James

Practical strategies for lasting emotional growth

LPC Texas

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tavia

Tavia James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She earned a master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in Ethnic Minorities from Southern University and A&M College and was inducted into Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society.

Early work supporting people with physical and mental disabilities informed her attention to practical adjustments for work and life, and she later pursued additional clinical training to expand her work with diverse adult populations.

Her approach blends practical skill-building with insight-oriented work, offering tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, relationship struggles, and career or life-purpose questions. She uses evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and EMDR alongside acceptance-based and client-centered techniques to create tailored strategies.

Sessions focus on realistic, stepwise plans that support day-to-day functioning and longer-term goals. Tavia describes therapy as a collaborative process in which she helps clients translate motivation into concrete change and sustainable wellness.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Online work with Tavia commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), described in clear, practical terms. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption while providing concrete skills for managing daily challenges. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses structured processing to help decrease the intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions, which can support recovery from trauma and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Tavia emphasizes collaboration when deciding what methods to use. She works with clients to clarify goals, assess needs, and adapt techniques so therapy matches personal preferences and life circumstances rather than applying a single method rigidly.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from home or other locations that fit their schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions and to use strategies in real-world settings, supporting consistent progress while accommodating work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Tavia supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood disorders, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, relationship and career concerns, and coaching for life changes.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her style is collaborative and solution-focused, combining insight with practical tools. She draws from CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, and client-centered techniques to tailor work to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience, with early work in vocational rehabilitation and later clinical training to support adults with a range of emotional and functional concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential TX LPC 76970 and practices in Texas.

What languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

What should I do to start therapy with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsImpulsivity Isolation / 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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English