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Tavia James, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Tavia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Tavia. View 48 reviews
Great news, Tavia is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

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!

Reviewed September 2024

My counselor is understanding and compassionate. I look forward to my sessions where I know I can grow and have opportunities for self-discovery.

Reviewed December 2020

More about Tavia

  • 12 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

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.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression ADHD Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Grief Sleeping disorders Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Communication problems Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Prejudice and discrimination Self-love Smoking / vaping cessation Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • 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

Licenses

Tavia James's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225695190.

  • LPC · Texas · 76970 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Tavia James

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

48 reviews

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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!

Reviewed September 2024

My counselor is understanding and compassionate. I look forward to my sessions where I know I can grow and have opportunities for self-discovery.

Reviewed December 2020

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.

Reviewed December 2023

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.

Reviewed November 2023

Absolutely the best. Very supportive, will hold you accountable when needed and be supportive when needed.

Reviewed June 2023

Tavia is very professional. She is straight with her words and I believe she is a great support.

Reviewed March 2023

So patient and non judgemental and after 1 session she was able to pick up on my weaknesses.

Reviewed November 2022

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!

Reviewed November 2022

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!

Reviewed November 2022

Great listener and gives great tips and tasks on how to manage and improve your life.

Reviewed September 2022

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!

Reviewed August 2022

Tavia listens well and also guides well. And what I mean by guides is that offered an exercise and a technique that quickly proved helpful.

Reviewed June 2022

Tavia is an excellent listener. Beyond that, in a few short sessions, she has already shared thoughtful exercises, and challenged me in ways that have led to some real internal growth. I have left every session with new things to think about and fresh perspectives.

Reviewed June 2022

Outstanding therapist! She will hold accountable and comfort you as needed. A very kind soul and understanding when life gets in the way of therapy.

Reviewed June 2022

Tavia is a good listener, however we weren’t able to come up with useful solutions.

Reviewed April 2022

Tavia is absolutely wonderful! I feel so at ease with her and feel very comfortable to express myself. She’s honest and encouraging and calls me out when I need it, which I truly appreciate! Anyone would be so very lucky to have her as their therapist!

Reviewed April 2022

Tavia is a wonderful therapist that has changed my life!

Reviewed April 2022

I love having sessions with Tavia! She is an amazing listener who takes the time to understand and is patient. She gives amazing feedback and advice!

Reviewed April 2022

I’m new in therapy with Tavia but so far she has been great. She discussed everything I needed to know about how we will be working together toward my therapeutic goals. She has been responsive to all communication and I feel supported outside of the live session which is important to me.

Reviewed February 2022

The very best. I feel comfortable with her and she is good about calling me out when she thinks I am ready to hear it.

Reviewed January 2022

Tavia is an amazing counselor. She has helped me work through so many of my goals and I've had the opportunity to learn so much more about myself and my thought process. She has really helped me restructure my coping mechanisms and also helped me see where I need to grow.

Reviewed November 2021

She is awesome and very mindful and understanding of the issues I'm having

Reviewed November 2021

I have absolutely loved working with Tavia. She is flexible and makes sure to honor your needs. I feel comfortable with her and completely trust her expertise. I love how she gives goals, worksheets, and feedback while challenging me to change. I have seen tangible growth since working with her and I am so grateful for her services.

Reviewed November 2021

I was dragging my feet and skeptical of online therapy at first, now I wish I would have started sooner. Tavia tailors the therapy experience to your needs and includes a wide variety of outside resources, worksheets, and accessibility. Tavia is extremely compassionate and easy to talk to. I have already recommended BetterHelp and Tavia to multiple friends.

Reviewed September 2021

Tavia's counseling has provided me with the best avenues of how to help myself first to offer my best self to others! I love the way she patiently adapts her sessions to fit my needs. Thank you, Tavia, for all that you do!

Reviewed August 2021

My experience Tavia as my counselor has been everything that I could have hoped for. She makes you think on a different level and the conversation that you have with her really stays with you. Personally I am not much of a talker, but she makes it easy to open up and you can really tell that she wants you to achieve your goals. I look forward to my sessions, and couldn’t have asked for a better counselor.

Reviewed July 2021

I highly recommend Tavia James. I have been counseling with her for the past 4 months and have made major progress. She is patient with me and allows me to work through everything at my own pace. I am so happy that I made the decision to start talking with her!

Reviewed June 2021

Tavia is amazing. I came into therapy a bit unsure of what the experience would be but I quickly became grateful I made this step through working with Tavia. She challenges things I thought were my truths and pushes me to relearn and unlearn things that may hinder my progress. Her homework and worksheets make me realize that therapy is more than a weekly session and is ongoing self work. I’m very grateful to have found a counselor such as her!

Reviewed June 2021

Tavia has helped me on so many levels and now I’m in a much better mindset than I was when I first started. I’m also practicing a lot of exercises she has recommended for what I’ve been going through and it’s only going up from here! She’s great and I couldn’t have imagined someone else as my counselor.

Reviewed June 2021

Tavia has given me the tools to ease my anxiety about certain situations happening in my life right now. I know so much more about mental health and anxiety than I ever have before

Reviewed May 2021

Tavia is willing to collaborate with me on my treatment plan and doesn’t shy away from the interpersonal challenges that arise between us. I value her knowledge and views on the goals I want to work towards. I am blessed to have her in my life!

Reviewed February 2021

Tavia does a great job of listening and helping me to sort out my thoughts. She is very encouraging and kind!

Reviewed December 2020

Tavia has helped me consistently, reliably, and whole-heartedly through my journey and time with her. I highly recommend her to anyone that needs help with life coping skills and CBT. She was always able to recognize my problems when I couldn't and provided numerous resources and guidance material each month. She's positively wonderful!

Reviewed November 2020

Tavia is a wonderful person to have as part of my support system. She leads insightful conversations, provides me things to work on offline, and is super responsive to chats. I enjoy working with her and would recommend her to anyone looking for a positive, professional, and compassionate counselor.

Reviewed November 2020

She is great! Always makes you feel proud about yourself.

Reviewed September 2020

Tavia is so helpful and is such a great person to work with. She is amazing and really has helped me a lot. Im excited to continue my journey with her guidance

Reviewed August 2020

Although I have only had 3 sessions with Tavia thus far, I am very confident and happy with her as a counselor, and look forward to continue working with her. The resources and work sheets she utilizes are one of my favorite parts of our sessions to keep me on track. Happy I was paired with her.

Reviewed August 2020

Tavia James is like the friend that will listen and then give you feedback from a counselors point of view. She helps you to dig deep to understanding certain problems. Helping you to set boundaries for your situation. She challenges you to actually speaking, I don’t know isn’t a answer she accepts and I’m appreciative of that, majority of the time I know, it’s just my coping mechanism. I’d refer her and BetterHelp to everybody.

Reviewed August 2020

Tavia has dramatically help guide my life in a better direction. She listens to what I’m saying and provides great feedback.

Reviewed August 2020

Tavia is the best! I finally have found an equally kind and goal-oriented counselor that is helping me tap into who I’m supposed to be.

Reviewed June 2020

She’s awesome and patient!

Reviewed June 2020

Although I’ve only met with Tavia a few times, I am confident in her knowledge and thankful for her sessions!

Reviewed May 2020

Tavia has been so easy to work with and has already helped me so much. She is easy to talk to and really makes me feel heard. Im so appreciative to have found a counselor like Tavia.

Reviewed April 2020

Tavia is very kind and understanding. She pushes you to be your best self, and her genuine nature is a breath of fresh air.

Reviewed April 2020

Tavia has been amazing and encouraging from the start! She’s nonjudgmental and always offers a safe place to share what ever you need to. She has helped me realize, set, and work towards all of my mental health goals. Not only does she help me recognize various faults and strong traits, but she also has a great memory for personal details and helps me progress through my multiple problems. I recommend her and this platform to anyone seeking mental health help.

Reviewed April 2020

She has been very responsive and understanding of my personal goals and issues.

Reviewed March 2020

Tavia you are always there to talk things through with me. Thank you for putting up with my thoughts

Reviewed February 2020

I was very skeptical going into this type of counseling but it has worked out very well so far. Tavia listens to me and I feel that she understands me. Getting me to open up has been hard but she is patient.

Reviewed February 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tavia James offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Tavia James works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Tavia James speak?

Tavia James speaks English.

How many years of experience does Tavia James have?

Tavia James has 12 years of experience.

Where is Tavia James licensed to practice?

Tavia James is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Tavia James accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Tavia James accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Tavia James offer?

Tavia James offers clients 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, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Tavia James?

Tavia James can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Tavia James?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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