James Malone, LMHC

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults around stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, and challenges like anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. He focuses on helping people move from feeling stuck to acting in ways that fit their goals and values.

He uses a practical, person-focused style in sessions. That means listening first, then building steps that feel doable. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people name their values and take committed action.

James earned a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Troy University in 2016. He holds the LMHC credential in Florida and has worked in mental health and addictions since 2012. His background includes helping people with substance use and dual diagnosis, PTSD, obsessive thoughts, and a range of mood and stress concerns.

He describes his approach as eclectic and client-centered - tailoring methods to each person rather than using a single technique for everyone. He also brings openness to spiritual concerns when clients want that included in therapy.

Sessions aim to help clients heal, gain energy, and act more in line with their goals. James emphasizes a steady, supportive process and works with each person to set realistic steps toward change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that feed distress and practicing new, concrete skills to change those patterns. It can help with anxiety, mood struggles, addictions, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person’s goals guide each session and the therapist follows the client’s lead.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each client to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean blending ACT, CBT, and client-centered techniques over time, and adjusting based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from different locations. It can also let people choose shorter or longer sessions as needed and avoid the need to be on camera when that feels difficult. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients keep therapy consistent while they work toward their goals.