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James Ochoa

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S

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Austin, TX 78704
My ideal clients are adults, 25 and up, who've spent years carrying the emotional weight of ADHD causing shame, burnout, and exhaustion of wondering what's wrong with them. What brings them to The Life Empowerment Center is usually exhaustion — from self-blame, anxiety, or relationships strained by forgetfulness and disorganization. Some are newly diagnosed; others have known for decades but never found an approach that fit. We help clients move forward with individual counseling, clinical assessment, and structured group programs like Lessons in Living, so each client has more than one path to progress.
I specialize in the emotional side of ADHD — what I call the Emotional Distress Syndrome: the shame, self-blame, and burnout that outlast the diagnosis. I offer individual counseling and EMDR, plus support for the anxiety, depression, and life transitions that often come with it.
If you're tired of feeling like you're always catching up, you're not broken — your brain just needs a different playbook. I'd like to help you find it. I use an educational, directive & action oriented approach so you will leave with new direction immediately. Happy to find a time to discuss what's most challenging and customizing new strategies to act on.
Call or James Ochoa now for a free 15 minute consultation - (737) 387-3927

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78704

(737) 387-3927
My website
Accepting new clients for telehealth sessions across Texas. Free 20-minute consult available.
I specialize in ADHD and Trauma and PTSD 
$475 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (737) 387-3927
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78704

(737) 387-3927
My website
Accepting new clients for telehealth sessions across Texas. Free 20-minute consult available.
I specialize in ADHD and Trauma and PTSD 
$475 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $475
  • Couple Sessions $525

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I'm a private-pay, out-of-network provider — I don't bill insurance directly, including Medicaid/Medicare. Individual sessions are $475. I accept all major credit/debit and HSA/FSA cards, and provide superbills so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927
"
I'm a private-pay, out-of-network provider — I don't bill insurance directly, including Medicaid/Medicare. Individual sessions are $475. I accept all major credit/debit and HSA/FSA cards, and provide superbills so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 13231 James Ochoa
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 32 years
  • Attended Texas State University, M.Ed., Counseling and Guidance, Graduated 1994
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Level II EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • Degree/Diploma from The University of Texas at Austin B.A., Psychology / 1983
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I'm also a published author and frequent podcast guest/speaker on adult ADHD (ADDitude Magazine, ADHD reWired, Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, and others), and I speak regularly at conferences and community organizations on ADHD, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927
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I'm also a published author and frequent podcast guest/speaker on adult ADHD (ADDitude Magazine, ADHD reWired, Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast, and others), and I speak regularly at conferences and community organizations on ADHD, emotional regulation, and executive functioning.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
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ADHD sits at the center of my work — specifically the shame, self-blame, and burnout that often outlast the diagnosis. Sessions are practical and collaborative: we'll map how your brain works, build strategies that stick, and address any anxiety, depression, or relationship strain layered on top.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927
"
ADHD sits at the center of my work — specifically the shame, self-blame, and burnout that often outlast the diagnosis. Sessions are practical and collaborative: we'll map how your brain works, build strategies that stick, and address any anxiety, depression, or relationship strain layered on top.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927


Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • EMDR
  • Energy Psychology
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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My clinical work blends individual counseling with EMDR for trauma or stuck patterns. For ADHD, I also draw on executive and life coaching, and run Life Empowerment Groups (LEGs) that pair education with individual support. Sessions are currently telehealth-only.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927
"
My clinical work blends individual counseling with EMDR for trauma or stuck patterns. For ADHD, I also draw on executive and life coaching, and run Life Empowerment Groups (LEGs) that pair education with individual support. Sessions are currently telehealth-only.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (737) 387-3927

Location

Primary Location

Austin, TX 78704

(737) 387-3927

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Cities

Counties

Zips

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Accepting new clients for telehealth sessions across Texas. Free 20-minute consult available.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 387-3927
"
Accepting new clients for telehealth sessions across Texas. Free 20-minute consult available.
Photo of James Ochoa, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
James Ochoa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Call for a free consultation now - (737) 387-3927