- Family of origin issues
- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
About James
Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, motivation, and problems with focus and concentration. He also helps people dealing with relationship strain, family concerns, parenting stress, grief, addiction, mood disorders, and issues tied to gender and sexual identity.
His work is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding which patterns from the family someone grew up in still affect their choices today, and on practical steps to change them. He uses clear techniques drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral strategies to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress.
Dr. Young also draws on emotionally-focused approaches when relationships or closeness are part of the problem. Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are used to support attention, reduce reactivity, and build momentum for change. He will explain these methods and help decide what fits the person's goals.
People who come because family history shapes their mood, relationships, or parenting will find work focused on recognizing patterns, trying small changes, and tracking what helps. Sessions are conversational with exercises and homework when useful. He speaks English and practices in Florida as an LMHC.
If someone is thinking about starting, the next step is to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial session. That process gathers basic information to match needs and preferences before a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy lets the therapist follow the client's concerns and priorities. In practice this means sessions begin with listening to what matters most now and using that as the basis for planning work together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small, concrete changes between sessions. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress related to family patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name emotional reactions that show up in relationships and clarify what is wanted from closeness and connection.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. Sessions can shift as progress is made and priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep regular appointments and apply skills learned in sessions to everyday situations.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD-related focus issues, addictions, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, and LGBTQ-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, EFT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience as a mental health counselor.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and provides services based in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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