- Practical coping skills
- Focus and attention help
- LGBTQIA support
About James
Dr. James Young is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, addiction, and challenges with concentration and focus. He also supports people dealing with grief, life transitions, and issues around identity and intimacy. He is experienced working with the LGBTQIA community and offers straightforward, nonjudgmental care.
He creates a calm, open space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps to make daily life feel more manageable. He uses clear language and short-term tools when clients want skills they can use right away.
Dr. Young draws on client-centered methods that prioritize what matters to each person. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Motivational Interviewing is used to build readiness when change feels difficult.
Expect a collaborative approach that sets goals together and adjusts as progress is made. He aims to balance emotional exploration with concrete strategies for coping, focus, and mood regulation. This keeps sessions focused and practical for busy lives.
People seeking help with parenting stress, family origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, first responder stress, or aging-related worries will find these topics familiar in his work. He works in English and practices across issues including ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and substance-related concerns.
To begin, a short intake helps match priorities and plan next steps. Dr. Young emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and supports clients as they try new ways of coping.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means the therapist follows your lead, reflects what you say, and helps you find your own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of daily functioning; sessions often include homework and simple exercises to try between meetings. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels difficult by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal reasons to move forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust those choices as progress is made, keeping the plan practical and realistic.
Confirm current remote session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, or avoid travel time. It can also let people use audio-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Ask about available formats when you schedule so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening, setting shared goals, and using practical strategies from CBT and motivational interviewing.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of professional experience helping people with mood, focus, motivation, and identity-related challenges.
What credentials and location are on file?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with the credential LMHC and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking, as format details are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.