James Liter
Jungian ecotherapy and depth psychology coach in Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $200 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Spiritual coach |
| Based in | Michigan, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Ph.D. in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute; Certificate in Ecopsychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute |
| Experience | 25 years coaching |
James Liter is a Jungian ecotherapy and depth psychology coach. He helps people improve their relationship to their inner life and to the natural world. He has worked as an ecotherapist and Jungian coach for 25 years and has clients around the world. He holds a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology. He built his own coaching process called Hilltending. He meets clients online and at the Hilltending Campus in western Michigan.
What James helps with
James works on how clients relate to their inner selves, other people and the natural world. He also helps with life decisions and energy levels.
- Building a better relationship with the unconscious mind
- Making more authentic life decisions
- Feeling a stronger sense of belonging with the Earth
- Finding more energy for the demands of modern life
- Working with archetypes, complexes and projections
How James works
James coaches with a process he calls Hilltending. It comes in two forms, Jungian ecotherapy and depth psychology coaching. The first two phases are Assessing the Terrain and Mapping the Topography. In these early sessions, he and the client get to know each other and listen to what the psyche is saying. After that, the work is not linear. Phases can overlap, and each session unfolds in its own way for each person.
Background and qualifications
James has worked as a practicing ecotherapist and Jungian coach for 25 years. He earned a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology and a Certificate in Ecopsychology, both from Pacifica Graduate Institute. His work draws on Jungian methods for engaging the unconscious, including archetypes, complexes and projections. He has helped people in many parts of the world. He offers remote sessions and local sessions at the Hilltending Campus in western Michigan.
James Liter pricing
Programs and services
- Remote coaching sessions
- In-person sessions at the Hilltending Campus
- Free 30 minute consultation
James Liter reviews
The CoachVouch take
He created Hilltending, a coaching process that combines Jungian ecotherapy with depth psychology and ties inner work to the natural world.
Best for people who want Jungian, nature-connected inner work and a flexible process instead of a fixed step-by-step plan.
Common questions
How much does James Liter charge?
Coaching with James runs $100 to $200 an hour. Message James from this page for an exact quote.
What does James Liter help with?
James Liter helps with building a better relationship with the unconscious mind, making more authentic life decisions, feeling a stronger sense of belonging with the Earth and finding more energy for the demands of modern life.
Does James Liter coach online?
James is based in Michigan, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is James Liter certified?
James Liter lists: Ph.D. in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute; Certificate in Ecopsychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute.
What is Hilltending?
Hilltending is James's coaching process. It offers Jungian ecotherapy and depth psychology coaching, and it starts with two phases called Assessing the Terrain and Mapping the Topography.
How do I contact James Liter?
Send James a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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