- Men's wellbeing focus
- Practical problem solving
- Plain spoken guidance
About James
James Alves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He focuses on clear, direct conversations and practical steps that help people move forward. He has nine years of counseling experience and draws on a long prior career as a lawyer to bring perspective to sessions.
He helps people name what matters and figure out small, doable changes. Common topics include relationship strain, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He also supports those facing career decisions, caregiver stress, midlife concerns, and issues tied to aging.
James uses everyday language in sessions and sometimes a bit of lightness to keep things manageable. He blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness tools to match each person’s needs. Sessions aim to clarify goals and build steady routines that fit into daily life.
His background includes a 32-year career as a private practice lawyer before moving into counseling. That experience informs his focus on practical choices and problem solving. He works with a wide range of people, including professionals, blue collar workers, parents, and seniors.
People looking for help with men's wellbeing concerns will find that James lists men's issues among his focus areas. To begin, he asks people to identify priorities, set modest steps, and review progress over time.
Approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action toward what matters. It helps people struggling with anxiety, depression, or life transitions by teaching skills for staying present and acting in line with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by using practical exercises and homework to change how you respond to stress and mood problems. Existential Therapy addresses big life questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help people facing midlife shifts, career crossroads, or grief.Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will choose methods and adjust them as needed so sessions feel useful and focused on real-life steps.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and provide continuity when work or caregiving makes in-person visits difficult. Some approaches lend themselves to short skill-building exercises and worksheets that work well over remote sessions, while conversations about meaning or values can be supported by steady weekly check-ins. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to each person’s needs so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, parenting challenges, and men's issues among others.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses plain language and a straightforward style, often mixing practical exercises with a light touch of humor when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a counselor and previously spent 32 years working as a private practice lawyer.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.