James Malone, LMHC

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. He focuses on addictions and a broad range of mental health concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, and substance use. He works with adults to help them move past harmful patterns and regain control over daily life.

He approaches therapy in a straightforward way. Sessions center on the person's goals and practical steps they can try between meetings. He draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, and acceptance-based strategies to tailor each plan to the person in front of him.

James earned a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Troy University in 2016 and has worked in varied treatment settings since 2012. That background includes helping people with trauma, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, grief, family problems, and dual diagnosis related to substance use.

In sessions he helps clients name the patterns that are causing pain and test small changes to see what shifts. He also supports people who want to explore faith or deepen a spiritual life as part of their recovery. The focus is on practical change, clearer thinking, and rebuilding daily routines that support well-being.

He invites people to think of therapy as teamwork. He listens for strengths, offers straightforward feedback, and adjusts methods as needs change. This helps people move from feeling stuck to acting in ways that match their values and goals.

How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and addiction where avoidance keeps problems going. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with mood, anxiety, and impulse control. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead to build confidence and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made, so the process stays collaborative and responsive.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It can also let someone continue care during life transitions or while living farther from in-person services. Licensed professionals and therapists can use ACT and CBT techniques effectively in online meetings, and the focus will be on practical steps you can try between sessions.