- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma and EMDR
About James
James Herrington is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. He also addresses issues like addiction, grief, intimacy challenges, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
Herrington uses a practical, person-focused style in sessions. He listens without rushing and helps people name what they are feeling. Together he and the client look at how difficult feelings show up in daily life and in relationships.
He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and pace. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. For people affected by traumatic events, he incorporates trauma-focused methods and EMDR when appropriate.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and task-oriented when that fits the person. Herrington helps people practice small changes between meetings and checks what is and isn't working. He explains options clearly so people can choose the path that feels manageable.
People often come for help with guilt and shame tied to family, faith, or relationships. Herrington names those feelings and works with clients to understand their origins and how they influence choices now. He encourages realistic steps rather than quick fixes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspectives and feelings, letting conversations set the pace and direction. This approach helps when people need space to talk through guilt or shame without being rushed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting. That can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust based on what helps. The therapist and client make those decisions collaboratively rather than following a preset script.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around life obligations, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It also makes consistent weekly work more practical for people juggling school, work, or parenting. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational check-ins and structured CBT exercises or trauma-focused interventions adapted for remote sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem and related mood disorders.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He helps clients name guilt and shame, trace where those feelings come from, and examine how they affect behavior and relationships in practical ways.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LPC credential and has five years of professional counseling experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and provides services based in that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm any regional licensing or practical details during intake.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.