- Addictions
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
About James
James Pelzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with four years of post-licensure experience. He works with adults facing issues such as addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting questions, and family of origin concerns. James also addresses trauma-related issues, grief, intimacy problems, and stress tied to life changes.
He began in behavioral health as a Naval drug and alcohol counselor in 2000 and later became an LMHC in 2017. That background includes work in community mental health, private practice, group settings, and individual sessions. He brings practical experience with substance use and anger management from both military and civilian roles.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as primary approaches. He also draws on mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they fit a client's goals. James favors clear, achievable goals and measurable steps to cope with recurring patterns that started in childhood or family life.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about how old family roles and expectations continue to affect current behavior. He talks through patterns, offers exercises to change unhelpful thinking, and helps build skills for communication and emotion regulation. His work often focuses on concrete changes people can practice between appointments.
James conducts therapy in English and sees adults in Florida. He does not accept international clients. For people interested in starting, he uses a subscription-based scheduling system that can be canceled at any time and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling the first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and building goals together. Online sessions let the therapist listen and reflect, helping a client identify patterns that started in their family and that affect today’s life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. Delivered over virtual sessions, CBT can include thought records, behavior experiments, and homework to practice new skills between meetings.
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness. These techniques can be taught in a session and practiced at home in short daily exercises.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That process includes exploring how family of origin patterns show up and which tools best change them.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Ask which session types are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family of origin issues, parenting concerns, grief, trauma-related problems, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach alongside cognitive behavioral therapy. Mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques are used when they fit the client's goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience as an LMHC since licensure in 2017 and two decades of earlier work beginning as a Naval drug and alcohol counselor in 2000.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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