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Dr. James Young, LMHC

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About James

Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with nine years of professional practice.

Background and approach

He combines a warm, client-centered stance with evidence-informed tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and challenges with focus and motivation. His practice emphasizes practical ways to build confidence, improve daily functioning, and address compulsive or addictive patterns.

He has experience supporting people coping with relationship difficulties, grief, identity-related concerns including LGBT matters, and a wide range of mood and neurodevelopmental issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, and ADHD. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and nonjudgmental, encouraging clients to explore thoughts and feelings while developing concrete skills for change.

Dr. Young frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater wellbeing and offers steady, sincere guidance across life transitions and complex personal histories.

Working from Florida as an LMHC, he blends talk-based methods with mindfulness and motivational strategies to tailor treatment to each client’s needs and goals. His approach aims to help clients gain clarity, set realistic goals, and build sustainable coping strategies for everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care

Dr. Young commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related focus issues, and addictive behaviors. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore emotions and priorities at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He treats selection of techniques as a collaborative process, adjusting methods based on the client’s goals, preferences, and response to interventions so therapy remains aligned with what feels most useful and respectful to the individual.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to access ongoing support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care while accommodating busy or changing routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT matters.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental dialogue while incorporating structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with people on emotional, behavioral, and focus-related concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH22350.
What language options are available?
Services are provided in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers several remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English