- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About James
James Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who focuses on practical support for parents and individuals facing everyday pressures. He writes plainly and listens closely to help people sort through stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, and parenting challenges.
He draws on 14 years of experience working in mental health settings to guide conversations toward clear goals. Sessions tend to focus on skills that can be used at home, at work, and in relationships.
Background and approach
He also addresses issues such as sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem concerns, and coping with big life changes. James has a background in military mental health and many years supporting people affected by trauma and family disruption. That experience informs how he approaches safety, trust, and steps toward recovery.
He supports people dealing with infidelity, divorce and separation, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns. His work emphasizes collaboration. He uses approaches like client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to fit each person’s needs.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, with room for emotion and story. James offers services in English and Spanish and provides video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging formats. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online therapy for parents and individuals
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person and their goals. The therapist listens with curiosity and helps people name what matters most, which can be useful for parenting stress, relationship problems, or low self-esteem.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect feelings. It teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new actions.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice emotions and bodily sensations without getting swept away. These practices can help with stress, anger, and managing strong reactions during parenting challenges.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress is made.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging are good for short check-ins, homework, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy family schedules and daily life.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing to build skills and clarify goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 14 years of experience in mental health, including long-term work in military mental health settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida.
In which languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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