Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Alves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses straightforward conversation to help people facing strong emotions and life changes. He speaks plainly, often adding a bit of lightness, so people can talk about hard things without extra jargon. He focuses on anger, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictive behaviors.
He also supports people dealing with career decisions, stress, self-esteem concerns, parenting challenges, and caregiving strain. James draws on nine years of counseling experience to guide conversations toward practical next steps.
Background and approach
Before counseling, he spent 32 years working as a independent practice lawyer. That background shapes how he listens and asks questions. It also helps him relate to clients from different work and life situations.
In sessions he uses proven approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques. That mix helps with emotion regulation, changing unhelpful thinking, and spotting small workable changes for daily life. People who come to him can expect clear explanations, gentle challenge, and collaborative planning.
He works to identify small, achievable goals people can use between sessions. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build skills that fit each person’s routine.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without fighting them and pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and decisions about career or relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It works well for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing anger by practicing new responses in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments made if an approach does not feel helpful.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when more depth is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when video bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are practical for brief check-ins, homework support, or fitting therapy into a busy day.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
Common concerns include anger, relationships, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, stress, self-esteem, career choices, and parenting strains. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions are plainspoken and practical, with an emphasis on problem solving and real-life skills. Techniques draw on CBT, ACT, mindfulness, existential ideas, and solution-focused work.
What background informs this work?
James spent 32 years as a independent practice lawyer before shifting to counseling and has nine years of clinical experience. That mix shapes a direct, organized approach to therapy conversations.
Where is this clinician licensed and located?
The therapist holds the credential FL LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this therapist from outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for people located where the therapist is licensed.
What are the session formats and how do they work?
James offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These formats let people choose shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what fits their day.
How are fees handled and how do I get started?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.