About James
James Gilbert is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, mood disorders, relationship strain, and past trauma. He speaks English and offers sessions to people in Florida and to international clients. He aims to make starting therapy straightforward and supportive for someone taking that first step.
James uses clear, practical methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns, set goals, and try small changes.
How James works
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented so progress feels concrete. Over 13 years of practice, James has worked with people dealing with depression, bipolar disorder, and disruptive mood challenges. He also helps those coping with family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
Communication problems, control issues, and commitment worries are also within his focus. People in therapy can expect straightforward tools and steps to try between meetings. James emphasizes collaboration - clients and therapist choose what to focus on together.
He supports people to test new ways of thinking and acting, then reviews what helps. Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Costs vary by location and availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting; this approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. Motivational Interviewing is a gentle, goal-focused method that supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on small, practical steps and on what is already working, which can quickly create a sense of progress for specific problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. James will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those aims. The plan can change over time based on what the person finds helpful, making the process collaborative and flexible.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people see facial cues and have longer, interactive work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, shorter planning conversations, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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