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James Beller, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - anxiety and trauma support
See online therapy options- CBT for thought patterns
- Client-centered listening
- Hypnotherapy for trauma
About James
James Beller is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 22 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, addictions, and work or career worries.
He works in a practical, reasoned way. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect, and he uses hypnotherapy when it may help process past trauma.
James trained at the University of Central Florida where he earned a master’s degree in Counselor Education. He has worked in private practice, agencies, and public schools. That mix of settings informs how he helps people solve everyday problems and cope with life changes.
In sessions he aims to be straightforward and collaborative. He describes counseling as a shared effort where clients do much of the active work. Practical skills, conversational reflection, and occasional hypnotherapy are combined based on what a person needs.
Outside of work he is married and has three children and a grandson. He keeps a focus on concrete steps people can try between sessions, and on building routines that support steady progress over time.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
James uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors through simple, structured exercises and homework. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday patterns that cause distress. Client-Centered Therapy involves listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify what matters to them; it guides how sessions are paced and how goals are set. Hypnotherapy is used more selectively to address persistent trauma responses and to support focused work on memories or ingrained reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy itself. He will work with each person to decide whether CBT, client-centered techniques, hypnotherapy, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or a meeting that avoids travel time. Some people prefer sessions where they are on camera, while others use audio for a lower-bandwidth option. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps match the format to scheduling and day-to-day needs.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, addictions, grief, self-esteem and career concerns among other areas.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He focuses on noticing thoughts and habits, then testing new responses together.
What is his background and experience?
He has a master’s degree in Counselor Education from the University of Central Florida and 22 years of counseling experience across private practice, agencies, and public schools.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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