Licensed Professional Counselor
I’m James Robbins, a licensed professional counselor. My work with individuals and couples centers on helping people understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and approach difficult situations with greater clarity. I believe that you bring essential knowledge about your own life, and that therapy should help you recognize and use your strengths.
My clinical interests include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, trust and communication concerns, and addiction. I also work with career questions, personal motivation, and the challenges of running a business. These concerns often overlap, and I value understanding how different parts of a person’s life influence one another.
My approach to care
My style is warm and direct, with room for humor and honest conversation. I offer structure and practical feedback when they are useful, while leaving space to explore questions that do not have simple answers. My goal is to help people feel understood without avoiding the conversations that can support change.
I believe care should reflect each person’s background, personality, and goals. Sometimes the focus is on making a decision, setting a boundary, or changing a familiar pattern. At other times, it involves slowing down and understanding what is happening beneath the surface.
In work with couples, I pay attention to how partners communicate, respond to conflict, and experience trust and connection. I value an atmosphere in which difficult topics can be discussed with honesty and respect.
Online therapy throughout Texas
Through Texas Whole Life Counseling, our team provides online therapy throughout Texas. My approach to video sessions emphasizes the same attentive listening, openness, and collaboration that guide my work in person. Allowing time for questions and checking that the conversation feels useful are important parts of building a comfortable connection.
Education and experience
I earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from Amberton University and a master’s degree in writing from the University of Texas at Austin. Before becoming a licensed therapist, I worked as a professional musician and music teacher.
I am also the author of Build a Better Buddha, published in 2003, and have presented lectures and workshops on psychology and spirituality. My background in counseling, writing, and music reflects a longstanding interest in how people understand themselves, express what matters, and find meaning in their lives.
