About James
James Eller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who turned personal adversity into a long career helping others. He brings 11 years of counseling experience and a background as a school counselor and coach to his work. James focuses on clear, practical steps and meets people where they are.
He often helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and life changes. ADHD and compassion fatigue are also listed among his focus areas.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with career strain, relationship tensions, and family-related concerns while addressing seasonal mood shifts and smoking or vaping cessation. James emphasizes a person-centered style. He listens first, then shapes sessions to the individual and the problem at hand.
That might mean working through emotions, setting small goals, or practicing mindfulness skills to manage daily stress. Grief work is a particular emphasis. He has attended multiple trainings and workshops on grieving and draws on his own life experience to help others navigate loss.
Sessions often include straightforward strategies for coping and steps to rebuild routine and meaning after loss. His background in schools means he is used to clear, direct guidance and practical plans. He views therapy as a team effort and coaches clients toward manageable changes over time.
James works in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person and their goals at the center of sessions, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting what matters most. This approach is helpful for people wanting a calm, steady space to talk through feelings and decisions.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. It can be useful for anxiety, mood swings, and everyday overwhelm, including challenges related to ADHD.
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping someone find their own reasons for change through guided conversation and small goal-setting. It is often used for addictions, quitting smoking or vaping, and making work or lifestyle changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video can mirror an in-person conversation, phone calls may suit those with limited bandwidth, live chat works for short check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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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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