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01About James
Dr. James Florence helps people facing relationship strain, anger, major life changes, career coaching, and compassion fatigue. He practices in Texas and brings many years of experience to those looking for practical support.
He speaks English and works with adults who want clearer goals and steadier day-to-day coping. He frames work around the client's own strengths and story. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that lead to change.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward conversation to clarify problems and identify usable strategies. James leans on Client-Centered approaches to make space for a person's perspective. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and unsure about next steps. His background includes three decades of professional practice, and he holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas. That experience informs goal-setting, coaching skills, and helping people manage guilt, shame, or isolation.
Common topics addressed include caregiving stress, aging and geriatric concerns, commitment and communication problems, control and money worries, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. Work might include role practice, thought restructuring, and planning practical behavior changes. James aims for clear, achievable plans and steady progress.
He supports people who want to repair relationships, reduce anger, find direction in midlife, or manage professional stress.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 14876 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1851437883 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods James names
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04Online support
How his approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective and goals. In sessions the therapist listens closely and helps people name what matters, which can be useful for relationship and life-purpose concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice new behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or problematic habits.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to boost motivation for change. It helps when someone feels uncertain about making changes, such as breaking a process addiction or shifting career direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That plan can shift over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and role practice, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and text messaging supports short updates or reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep progress steady.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Dr. Florence address?
He supports people with relationship problems, anger, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as caregiver stress, loneliness, commitment concerns, and process addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and strengths-focused, encouraging clients to use their own experience while trying practical steps and clearer communication.
How long has he worked in this field?
He brings 31 years of professional experience to his practice, using that background to guide goal-setting and problem solving.
What credentials and location are associated with his practice?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin work with him?
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