- Relationship clarity
- Anger management
- Career coaching
About James
Dr. James Florence helps people facing relationship strain, anger, midlife transitions, and men's wellbeing concerns. He works with those coping with life changes, professional stress, and compassion fatigue. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, control issues, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use.
Dr. Florence is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas with 31 years of clinical experience. He approaches work with the assumption that each person knows their story best. He looks for strengths clients can use to move forward and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress.
In sessions he listens first and follows the client's lead. He mixes client-centered methods with clear, goal-focused strategies when needed. That can mean learning new ways to manage anger, testing different behaviors to improve communication, or finding better routines around work and money.
He brings a coaching mindset for professionals who want clearer direction or stronger boundaries. He also helps caregivers and people facing aging-related issues navigate stress and role changes. The tone is supportive, direct, and solution-minded.
People who want a therapist who values collaboration and real-world results may find his style useful. He encourages small, practical changes that stack over time. To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete the site matching steps and schedule a time to talk.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and following the client's lead to help them tell their story and decide what matters most. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings or make sense of life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions. It teaches practical exercises and experiments to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anger, anxiety, and habit-related problems.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people strengthen their own motivation to change. It is often used when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step toward a goal.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative conversation guides whether sessions lean more toward listening, skill practice, or coaching-style planning.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also suit people who prefer conversational or worksheet-style work without changing their daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, anger, coping with life changes, and men's wellbeing concerns, along with topics like loneliness, control struggles, and process addictions.
How would he describe his way of working?
He listens closely and follows the person's lead, then adds practical, goal-focused strategies when helpful to address communication, anger, or daily routines.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Dr. Florence has 31 years of professional experience working with people across a range of concerns and settings.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I see him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English to people within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.