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James Salas, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About James

James Salas is an LCSW who draws on client-centered methods to support people navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

With 14 years of professional experience and a long history working in military mental health settings, he blends practical skills-building with an emphasis on each person's goals and strengths. His approach often incorporates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to address symptoms like difficulty concentrating, panic, sleep disruption, and low self-esteem.

Salas has worked across a range of concerns including addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting struggles, and coping with life changes, alongside focused attention to communication problems, blended family issues, and multicultural considerations. He practices in Florida as an LCSW (FL LCSW SW10770) and offers services in both English and Spanish.

Prospective clients can expect collaborative, goal-oriented work that adapts therapeutic tools to fit everyday routines and real-world demands.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on meeting each person where they are, creating space for individuals to set priorities and guide the pace of work. This approach supports exploration of personal goals and strengthens self-directed problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develops concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and attention challenges, making it useful for practical symptom relief. Mindfulness therapy trains attention and acceptance skills to reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and improve focus in daily life.

Choosing the right method is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to determine which combination of client-centered work, CBT, or mindfulness techniques best matches their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access consistent care without rearranging major parts of their schedule. These formats can make it easier to practice skills in the moments they arise and to maintain continuity of support across busy routines and life transitions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting and sleep issues, along with grief and career-related stress.
What is the general therapeutic style?
The approach centers on client-centered principles with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to help build coping skills and clearer patterns of thinking.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
The clinician has 14 years of professional experience and many additional years working in military mental health outpatient settings, bringing a mix of clinical and real-world practice to sessions.
What credentials and location are listed?
This professional is an LCSW licensed in Florida with licence FL LCSW SW10770 and maintains a practice based in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish

What James can help with

James Salas works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

James works with adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety, ADHD, concentration, communication, depression, domestic violence, panic attacks, parenting, and self-esteem.

How James approaches therapy

James's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida.