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FL Psychologist PY4990

Dr. James Kraut, FL Psychologist PY4990

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Depression
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About James

Dr. James Kraut is a licensed psychologist practicing in Florida with three decades of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, trauma, and many other life challenges.

Background and approach

He applies his long experience to support clients facing transitions, career and self-esteem issues, sleep and eating problems, and complex family dynamics. He works from a strength-oriented stance, emphasizing that clients are the experts on their own lives and bringing a collaborative, respectful attitude to each session.

Over his 30-year career he has guided people through coping with loss, managing mood disorders such as bipolar conditions, addressing substance-related problems, and finding practical ways to improve functioning and well-being. Dr.

Kraut communicates in English and accepts international clients, offering multiple remote session formats to fit varied schedules. He holds the Florida psychologist credential FL Psychologist PY4990 and frames therapy as a partnership aimed at clearer goals, increased coping skills, and renewed purpose.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Kraut uses established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address core symptoms and help clients build practical coping skills. One commonly used approach focuses on developing skills for managing anxiety and mood regulation, teaching strategies to reduce intense emotions and improve daily functioning. Another frequent focus is building problem-solving and relapse-prevention skills for people dealing with addictions and impulsive behaviors, which helps clients create concrete plans and healthier routines.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to identify priorities, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so treatment stays relevant and effective for each person’s changing needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make care more accessible regardless of geography. These options support people with busy schedules, varied time zones, or mobility constraints and allow ongoing contact between sessions when helpful for progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Kraut works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, ADHD, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, and many related life concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach or style?
He emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative approach that treats clients as experts on their own lives while offering guidance and tools to manage symptoms and life transitions.
What is his professional background and experience?
He brings 30 years of professional experience as a practicing psychologist, drawing on long-term clinical work to support people with mood, behavioral, and adjustment difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He is listed as FL Psychologist PY4990 and practices in Florida.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients according to the provided information.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What James can help with

Dr. James Kraut works with clients on stress and anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

James works with clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Experience and training

James is an FL Psychologist PY4990 practicing in Florida, with 30 years of clinical experience.