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James Malone

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James Malone, LMHC

Florida

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Family and parenting concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • CBT and ACT methods

About James

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems often felt at home, including stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and attachment.

He uses clear, practical methods in session. Conversations focus on what’s happening now, what the client wants to change, and small steps that can be tried between meetings. Sessions combine client-centered listening with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment approaches.

James trained in counseling and psychology at Troy University, completing his master’s degree in 2016. His background includes work in addiction and mental health settings and with people coping with trauma, PTSD, and mood concerns. That variety shapes how he picks techniques for each individual.

He describes his style as adaptable rather than fixed. That means he may use mindfulness exercises, ACT strategies for values-based action, or CBT techniques for thinking and behavior patterns, depending on what a person needs. Conversations may also include attention to spiritual concerns when that matters to the client.

In practice he focuses on helping people recover a sense of control and clarity. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on building skills and pacing change so it fits daily life. Clients are invited to try approaches and give feedback so the work stays useful and relevant.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. Online sessions using ACT might emphasize simple exercises and short behavioral experiments to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; online work often uses brief worksheets, behavior tracking, and targeted skill practice to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where feedback guides which tools are kept or changed.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around parenting, work, and other daily demands. They can also allow shorter check-ins, offer sessions that don’t require travel, and let people try mindfulness or behavioral tasks in their usual surroundings to see how they work in real life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting issues are supported?

He helps people work through family conflict, fatherhood issues, parenting strain, and family of origin problems.

How does he approach therapy day to day?

Sessions combine listening with practical tools from client-centered work, CBT, and ACT to set small, doable steps between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has worked in mental health and addictions settings since 2012, giving him 13 years of experience with a wide range of concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices from Florida.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any time zone or regional details when scheduling.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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