Dr. James Young, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Practical, nonjudgmental support for life challenges
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLMHC
- License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH22350)
- NPI number1225549231
- Experience9 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, ADHD
- Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Focus on actionable steps
- Support for addiction concerns
- LGBTQIA-affirming care
About James
Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports clients who struggle with attention, memory, and focus across age ranges. He creates an approachable space where people can speak openly without judgment.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He draws on straightforward talk, goal-setting, and skills practice to build lasting routines. For those facing substance use or addictive behaviors he addresses triggers, coping choices, and motivation to change.
Dr. Young has particular experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQIA and helps them navigate identity, relationships, and family matters with respect. He also works with grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and life transitions. His background includes work with first responders, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
His approach combines client-centered conversations with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions typically emphasize clear steps and collaborative planning. He encourages small, practical changes that add up over time.
People who want direct feedback, practical homework, and a steady, nonjudgmental partner in problem solving may find his style helpful. Prospective clients in Florida who read this are invited to review session options and sign up to begin the matching process.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He draws on straightforward talk, goal-setting, and skills practice to build lasting routines. For those facing substance use or addictive behaviors he addresses triggers, coping choices, and motivation to change.
Dr. Young has particular experience supporting people who identify as LGBTQIA and helps them navigate identity, relationships, and family matters with respect. He also works with grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, and life transitions. His background includes work with first responders, caregiver stress, and issues related to adoption and foster care.
His approach combines client-centered conversations with evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions typically emphasize clear steps and collaborative planning. He encourages small, practical changes that add up over time.
People who want direct feedback, practical homework, and a steady, nonjudgmental partner in problem solving may find his style helpful. Prospective clients in Florida who read this are invited to review session options and sign up to begin the matching process.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Dr. Young commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to guide sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person's own reasons for change and helps build readiness and confidence to alter addictive behaviors.He also integrates client-centered methods that prioritize the person sitting across from him. That means listening first, honoring each person's goals, and shaping treatment together. He will work collaboratively to choose which approaches fit a person's goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress is made.
Confirm available session formats before you book so you know how he currently meets with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a schedule. Many people find that meeting remotely helps maintain momentum between in-person commitments, supports consistent follow-through on homework, and makes it simpler to involve coping strategies in everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, ADHD, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style with clear steps, goal-setting, and skills practice to help people make small changes that add up.
What background and experience does he have?
He holds nine years of professional experience supporting people with attention problems, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem among other concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available for meeting with him.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.