Tavia James
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
About Tavia
Hi my name is Tavia. I’m a Texas State Board Licensed Professional Counselor. I hold a Master’s Degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with an emphasis in Ethnic Minorities from Southern University and A&M College. During my academic work, I was inducted in Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society. I began my professional counseling journey, working with individuals with disabilities both physical and mental specifically targeting workforce adjustments. Later in my career, I received additional education to provide clinical psychotherapy to adolescents, adults, and families with diverse backgrounds and ranges of concern. In addition, I have formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
My specialties includes creating strategies and support building to address disability issues, trauma, work/life balance, depression, and anxiety provoking thoughts. I believe in a holistic and solution-focused approach to treatment- partnering with individuals to exceed their life goals and feel better about themselves and the future ahead. My therapeutic style involves providing insight, strategies, and realistic tools whenever possible to help you have a workable blueprint for the following days, months, and years to come. If this aligns with your plan, then I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I’m thrilled you took the initial step to seek support for a more purposefully and happier life! I’m a firm believer that change happens we match desire with our conscious imagination. If you are ready to take that step I am here to walk along side while supporting and empowering you.
Total wellness and restoration,
Tavia J.
What Tavia helps with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Communication problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Young adult issues
How Tavia works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Tavia is the perfect therapist for me. She’s straight up with me, but is very understanding and a great listener. She takes care in helping provide me practical support and talking me through my issues.”
- “Tavia is a great therapist. She does not sugar coat things which I personally needed. She helped me think outside my own perspective and actually made me think WHY am I feeling this way rather than feeling the way I felt without knowing why.”
- “Tavia is a great therapist. She doesn’t just give you all the answers. She makes you search for them yourself so that you can truly understand the root of the problems you are facing. She’s been so helpful in my journey so far and I would recommend her to anyone!”
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- “I love how honest she is, but still very calm in her delivery and does a great job of listening and explaining what she means by things and breaking things down. I’ve definitely gained some new perspective and thinking on things that I previously wouldn’t have even thought of. Tavia has been great!”
- “It's early in my journey and Tavia James has been great so far! She is knowledgeable, responsive and genuinely cares. Highly recommended!”
- “Tavia is a God send. I am so thankful for her kind and guiding spirit. She challenges me in ways I did not think I needed. Tavia is very educated and always drops gems/nuggets in our sessions, and I must write it all down!”
- “Tavia is an amazing therapist. I am so thankful I found her. I am a therapist myself and needed to be challenged as I challenge my clients. She's an active listener and offers sound solid suggestions and open ended questions to me so that I can move forward.”
- “I've had a transformative experience with my therapist, Tavia. Her straightforward approach is refreshing; she doesn't sugarcoat, yet she always maintains a respectful and insightful tone. Her ability to strike a balance between realism and empathy is remarkable. Tavia has equipped me with a plethora of resources to manage my anxiety and navigate complex emotions. Thanks to her guidance, I've made significant strides in setting boundaries and processing my feelings. She's played a pivotal role in my journey towards better mental health. Highly recommend for anyone seeking honest, effective therapy.”
- “Absolutely the best. Very supportive, will hold you accountable when needed and be supportive when needed.”
- “Tavia is very professional. She is straight with her words and I believe she is a great support.”
- “So patient and non judgemental and after 1 session she was able to pick up on my weaknesses.”
- “Tavia has been so wonderful! She’s supportive and encouraging, especially with things I’d consider “small”. She is so great with helping me appreciate even those “small” things! She’s straight up which I love because I don’t need a “yes” man. She’s just fantastic and I love having her as my therapist!”
- “Tavia is the absolute best. Not only does she give me suggestions or tips to better handle my anxiety and stress, she challenges me in many ways. I love it!”
- “Great listener and gives great tips and tasks on how to manage and improve your life.”
- “I am so thankful to have been connected with Tavia James! I feel that she unlocks a part of me that is an essential asset in my journey towards bettering my mental health. Rather than one-sided sessions, Tavia involves me by asking thought-provoking questions that easily get me to open up - which was especially helpful in the beginning of this therapy journey when I was quieter and unsure of how to talk about what I was experiencing. Tavia has been an amazing guide on this journey! I very much recommend her!”
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