- Client-centered approach
- Practical tools
- Adoption and foster care focus
About James
Dr. James Young is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. He supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. He also helps with attention and focus concerns, addictions, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
James aims to make sessions feel straightforward and nonjudgmental. He creates space for people to say what is on their mind and to work toward clearer goals. He emphasizes honest conversation and practical next steps rather than clinical jargon.
In his work he commonly uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s needs and priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Emotion-focused ideas are used to understand relationship patterns and emotional connection.
People who reach out often want help managing life transitions, grief, parenting stress, or complications related to adoption and foster care. He also offers support around LGBT concerns, caregiver strain, and first responder stress. Sessions include coaching-style guidance when clients want direct tools to try between meetings.
Dr. Young encourages a collaborative approach. He helps people set clear goals and checks progress together. For anyone considering counseling, he suggests a short introductory conversation to see if the working style fits.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist helps people set goals and responds to their priorities in session, which works well when someone needs space to talk things through and plan next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It gives concrete exercises to try between sessions for issues like anxiety, mood concerns, and attention challenges.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotion and attachment affect relationships and closeness. It can help people who want to change interaction patterns and improve emotional connection.
Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches in session, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients shape the plan through regular check-ins and feedback.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and exercises that fit well into remote sessions, helping people practice new skills between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, ADHD-related focus issues, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related worries.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused, combining open conversation with practical steps and coaching to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has nine years of professional work experience and practices as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Florida as an LMHC and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.