Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Eller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience. He became a counselor after facing his own challenges and now helps people navigate difficult moments in life. He brings a calm, practical style to sessions and focuses on each person's individual needs.
He works with many concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and relationship issues. He also supports people facing career changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and seasonal mood shifts like SAD.
Background and approach
Smoking and vaping cessation are among his additional areas of focus. Grief work is a central part of his practice. He has attended multiple trainings and workshops on grief and continues to broaden his knowledge through ongoing learning.
He pairs personal experience with professional insight to guide people through bereavement and loss. His approach adapts to the person in front of him. He draws on client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, mindfulness to help manage strong emotions, and solution-focused strategies to set small, practical steps forward.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants change but feels stuck. James practices in Pennsylvania and offers sessions in English. He values teamwork in therapy and works collaboratively with clients to set goals and track progress.
If someone wants a steady, empathetic counselor who combines real-world experience with structured approaches, he may be a good match.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches James lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online sessions and practical benefits
James uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters to the person sitting across from him. That means he listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps clients set goals that fit their values and life. Mindfulness therapy is used to teach simple breathing and grounding tools that reduce reactivity and help manage intense emotions like anger and anxiety.Finding the right approach is a joint process. He will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, try different techniques, and decide together which methods feel most helpful. The plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when schedules allow, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship strain, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a client-centered style that listens first, then adds mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people find practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience providing counseling and school-based support, combining professional training with personal experience navigating adversity.
Where is he based and what licence does he hold?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.