- Life purpose work
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma informed tools
About Tavia
Tavia James is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and communication problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and questions about life purpose and career direction.
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 focused on helping people with disabilities adjust to workforce demands, which shaped her practical approach to problem solving.
Her style blends practical tools with conversational reflection. Sessions aim to build specific strategies for day-to-day life, with short-term plans people can try between meetings. She offers techniques to manage upsetting thoughts, regulate strong emotions, and improve communication skills.
Tavia uses a mix of methods informed by cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance-based work, dialectical skills, and EMDR where appropriate. That combination is applied to mood concerns, impulsivity, isolation, and stress from life transitions. She also supports people working through smoking or vaping cessation and challenges linked to prejudice and multicultural stressors.
People who meet with her can expect clear goals, step-by-step coping options, and attention to practical next steps. The focus is on making daily routines and choices feel more manageable while exploring what matters most moving forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that reflect what matters. It is often used for people who feel directionless or stuck and want clearer priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity when that approach is appropriate.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss different methods with clients and decide together which fits best based on goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That collaborative process can include trying a few techniques and adjusting as needed.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, shorten a check-in when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. Therapists can also use screen-based tools for skill practice, breathing exercises, and worksheets that clients can use between sessions to apply what was discussed.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, grief, sleep issues, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and questions about life purpose and career.
How would she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses practical tools and short-term plans to try between sessions, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, acceptance-based strategies, and other skills to clarify values and improve daily functioning.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of experience and a master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in ethnic minorities. Early work focused on workforce adjustments for people with disabilities.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select 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, use the crisis numbers.