About James
James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career matters, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He keeps sessions practical and straightforward.
He listens closely and helps people name what matters most. He uses simple, evidence-informed strategies so clients can try new ways of thinking and acting between sessions.
How James works
James draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Existential ideas, and Mindfulness practices. He adapts his approach to the person in front of him rather than following one set method. That lets him focus on skills that actually fit each person’s situation.
With 13 years of clinical experience, he has worked with many people facing addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and family conflict. He also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and fatherhood issues. His goal is to help people heal, build strength, and move toward the life they want.
Sessions are offered in English and James accepts international clients. He combines practical skill-building with space for reflection, and he encourages small, steady steps toward change.
James lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
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
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- 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
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that reflect their values. This can help with anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions by shifting focus toward meaningful behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and homework. It is useful for anxiety, mood problems, anger, and many everyday difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center and emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration to build confidence and self-understanding.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps find the strategies that feel most helpful for each individual.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone is a good option when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports brief ongoing contact. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy lives and allow people to keep continuity of care across locations.
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