- Grief support
- Anger concerns
- Motivational interviewing
About James
James Eller is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 11 years of experience. He began his career after facing and overcoming personal adversity, and he later worked as a school counselor and coach. He helps people facing depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, relationship strain, anger, and related problems.
James describes grief as a particular focus. He has attended many trainings and workshops on grief and continues to build his knowledge through professional learning. Personal experience also shaped how he approaches loss, and he uses that background when supporting someone through bereavement and complicated grief reactions.
In sessions he adapts his approach to the person and the problem. He draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect, motivational interviewing to support change, and solution-focused techniques to identify manageable steps. Mindfulness tools are used when helpful to reduce tension and improve attention.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversations about what’s causing stress, resentment, or repeated angry reactions. He asks about practical habits, relationship patterns, and coping that affect daily life. Together they set small goals to test what changes make things easier.
He has experience with work and career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, seasonal affective disorder, and smoking or vaping cessation. His background in schools informs how he talks about peer and family tensions and how those dynamics show up over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify what matters to them and identify practical next steps when feeling angry, overwhelmed, or stuck. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and notice triggers before they escalate. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change behaviors such as smoking or heavy drinking and builds momentum for small steps.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works together with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That collaborative planning includes trying techniques and adjusting what doesn’t help.
Session options are not specified in his biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Many people choose online work to fit counseling around work and family commitments, to use shorter check-ins during a break, or to avoid commuting. Online sessions can make it easier to practice mindfulness between meetings and to bring real-life situations into conversation without rearranging a whole day.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship problems, and related life changes.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered conversation, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to address problems in practical ways.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience, including time as a school counselor and coach.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.