About James
James Eller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience. He chose counseling after facing personal adversity and now helps people navigate common life struggles. He is direct and practical in sessions and focuses on what will help each person move forward.
He works with issues such as anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addictions, anger, career concerns, and ADHD. Grief is a primary focus; he has attended many trainings and continues to develop his skills in that area.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with relationship tension, family issues, trauma and abuse, and seasonal mood changes. James adapts his approach to the individual rather than using a fixed formula. He leans on client-centered methods to meet people where they are, and he uses goal-focused techniques when clients want practical steps.
He values collaboration and treats the counseling process as a team effort. Sessions are conversational and solution-minded. James combines listening with concrete tools and short-term strategies when helpful.
For people wanting help to stop smoking or vaping, he incorporates focused methods to support change. He practices in Pennsylvania and conducts work in English. People can expect straightforward guidance, a focus on real problems, and support designed around their goals.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and uses questions to clarify what matters most. It is useful when someone needs a space to talk through feelings and make sense of their situation.Mindfulness therapy helps people notice thoughts and body sensations without judgment. Online sessions can include short guided breathing or grounding exercises and teach skills to reduce anxiety or manage mood shifts. This approach suits people who want practical ways to handle stress and emotional ups and downs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they decide whether to focus on listening and understanding, build mindfulness skills, or use short-term goal strategies to tackle a specific problem.
Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send updates or ask questions between appointments and can fit into busy schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and practice new skills in everyday life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
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