Therapist profile
Dr. James Young, LMHC
LMHC in Florida - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- ADHD and focus
- Mindfulness and CBT
About James
Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of professional experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, bipolar and depression among the areas he addresses. He also notes work related to coaching and coping with life changes.
In sessions he focuses on straightforward conversation and practical strategies. He uses approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, emotionally-focused work, and motivational interviewing. He helps people talk through difficult memories, manage anxiety symptoms, and improve focus and motivation.
Dr. Young notes experience supporting people who identify as LGBT and people affected by adoption and foster care. He also lists additional focus areas that include caregiver stress, attachment concerns, substance-related problems, and aging-related issues. He mentions first responder and disaster-related stress among his interests.
He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what they are feeling and try new ways of responding. Practical steps often include setting small goals, tracking how thoughts affect mood, and practicing short mindfulness exercises between meetings.
People considering work with him are asked to follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and are not open to international clients at this time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Young combines cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and take small, concrete steps. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions to test what works. Client-centered work focuses on listening and helping the person lead the pace of change. He also uses elements of mindfulness to teach short attention and breathing exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices are often used for anxiety, stress, and attention difficulties because they can be repeated in daily life. Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will talk with each person about their goals, try an approach, and adjust as needed based on what helps. The aim is to find a method that fits the person’s needs and their life routine. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let people practice skills in real time and bring recent situations into the conversation for immediate feedback.Areas of focus
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He lists family and parenting among his areas of focus and supports individuals with parenting strain, family problems, and family of origin issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT, mindfulness, EFT, and motivational interviewing to help people set goals and try practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience as a licensed mental health counselor.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are payments and costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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