About James
James Herrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who centers his work on building a respectful, person-focused therapy relationship. He offers straightforward support for common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction. His tone is calm and practical, aimed at people who want clear steps forward.
Herrington creates an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Sessions focus on the client’s goals and on small, useful changes that make daily life more manageable.
Background and approach
He draws on tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people reframe unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. For trauma and difficult memories, Herrington uses trauma-focused approaches and EMDR to reduce the hold painful events have on current functioning. He combines these methods with listening and validation so people feel understood while working through upsetting material.
He also addresses relationship and family concerns by helping clients improve communication, set boundaries, and navigate separation or divorce when relevant. Practical topics such as parenting stress, money worries, and work-life balance are included in conversation and planning. With five years of professional experience, Herrington aims to support steady progress rather than quick fixes.
He works with each person to find what fits their life and pace. Many clients appreciate a direct but empathetic approach that focuses on real-world changes.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps prioritize goals so sessions feel relevant and personal.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses homework, brief exercises, and structured discussions to shift unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in daily life.
EMDR and trauma-focused methods work with difficult memories and reactions. In a remote format these approaches can include guided processing and pacing to help lower distress and improve coping over time.
Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, discuss goals, and try approaches that match the client's needs and preferences. Sessions may combine listening, skills coaching, and targeted trauma work depending on progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat or text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, daily support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English