- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About James
Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with nine years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Parents reading this will find clear, direct help for parenting concerns alongside issues such as addiction, ADHD, grief, and relationship strain. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building simple steps to reduce overwhelm.
Background and approach
He uses straightforward tools to improve focus, lift motivation, and rebuild confidence. Dr. Young works with people who are managing trauma and abuse histories and with those navigating identity and LGBTQ concerns.
He also addresses longer-term struggles like bipolar disorder, disruptive mood patterns, and substance use with practical coping strategies and planning. For parents, he offers help sorting routines, communication, and the pressures that come with caregiving and blended family situations. He draws on approaches that teach clear skills and strengthen emotional connection so day-to-day life feels more manageable.
Clients can expect goal-oriented sessions that blend talking, skill practice, and small homework when useful. He keeps language plain and focuses on changes that fit each person’s life and schedule. Dr.
Young practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and life support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions; it is useful when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete techniques to reduce anxiety, change unhelpful thinking, and improve routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift emotional patterns that get in the way of connection, which can be helpful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Dr. Young will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. He treats this as a collaborative process, adjusting strategies as progress is made or challenges change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people read facial cues and practice conversations in real time. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging can fit into busy days and help keep momentum between longer appointments. These options aim to make it easier to get steady, practical support that fits family and work schedules.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and parenting challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a direct, listening-first approach that mixes supportive talk with practical skill building and short exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician supporting a range of concerns and populations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does the cost and getting started process work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies by location and therapist availability; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
More therapists for parents in Florida
All in Florida
Paula Schneider
LCSW
Florida 20 years in practice
Practical, respectful therapy for parenting and relationships
- Addictions
- Relationship
- Family
Deana Duckenfield
LMHC, LPC
Florida 6 years in practice
Practical, goal-focused support for parents
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
Arielle Simpson
LMHC
Florida 12 years in practice
Supportive LMHC for parenting stress
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief