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Dr. James Young, LMHC
Florida
Dr. James Young LMHC - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT based work
- Mindfulness practices
- LGBTQIA support
About James
Dr. James Young is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and related concerns such as motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He also assists clients with concentration and focus issues linked to ADHD for both adults and school-aged people.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thinking, testing different responses, and building small practical skills to make daily life easier. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness in clear, useful ways.
Dr. Young has experience supporting people from the LGBTQIA community and works with issues that often intersect with identity, relationships, and family of origin. He also addresses grief, substance use, parenting strain, and changes tied to aging or caregiving. His practice includes work on traumatic stress and recovery from abuse.
People can expect a direct but respectful style that emphasizes collaboration. He helps set concrete goals, tracks progress, and adjusts plans as needed. Sessions mix discussion with short exercises directed at specific problems.
Dr. Young offers help for both practical life problems and deeper emotional struggles. He asks clients to pick priorities and then focuses on steps that fit daily routines. To begin, users complete the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Young commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and experiments that people can try between meetings to reduce anxiety or improve focus. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and responding to what each person brings, helping identify goals and immediate steps to address them.Emotionally-Focused Therapy appears in his toolkit for work with relationship and attachment issues, which looks at patterns of interaction and helps people try new ways of responding to each other. Together, these approaches aim to provide both short-term coping tools and clearer understanding of recurring patterns. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative; he works with clients to match methods to goals and preferences rather than applying a single technique.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, accommodate shorter check-ins, and avoid travel time. It also allows therapy to include practical home-based experiments and homework that reflect the client’s everyday setting.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD-related focus problems, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship or family issues.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new ways of responding, and practice small, targeted skills between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of professional experience and has worked with trauma, motivation, concentration issues, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.