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James Malone

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James Malone

Florida

Men's wellbeing focused LMHC

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction support
  • Practical skills

About James

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and issues around intimacy and parenting. He uses straightforward conversation to help people feel more grounded and purposeful in their lives.

James trained at Troy University, earning a master’s degree in counseling and psychology in 2016. He has practiced as a mental health and addictions counselor since 2012 and brings 13 years of experience to his work. His experience includes supporting people with substance use, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, bipolar concerns, and coping with major life changes.

In sessions he favors a client-centered stance that listens first and follows what matters most to the client. He commonly draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to reshape unhelpful thinking and on solution-focused ideas to set clear, achievable steps. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear when they fit the client’s goals.

James describes his approach as eclectic and practical. He helps people identify small, meaningful changes they can practice between sessions. He also supports those who want to connect more deeply with their own spiritual values as part of recovery and growth.

People often come to him seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, help with substance use, or clearer direction after a major life shift. He aims to walk alongside clients as they build skills, notice strengths, and move toward the life they want.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

James often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. This approach can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors that lead to better outcomes. CBT is useful for stress, mood challenges, and impulsive or compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and what feels doable. Techniques can be adjusted over time as needs change.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help maintain continuity when schedules change. Many people find that remote sessions let them apply skills directly to daily situations and stay more consistent with care.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting and career questions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related issues like codependency and attachment problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered, conversational approach that follows the person's priorities. Sessions focus on practical steps, thinking patterns, and values that matter to the client.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has worked in mental health and addictions since 2012, bringing 13 years of clinical experience across a range of settings and presenting problems.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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