James Alves - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

9 years experience

About James Alves

Thank you for visiting my profile. I offer a safe and judgment-free opportunity for people to discuss problems or challenges they are facing. I work with a diverse combination of professionals, blue collar workers, parents, graduate students, agency administrators, seniors, and others. I enjoy helping clients explore alternatives for understanding the past, experiencing the present, and moving into the future. My approach involves talking in plain language and, as appropriate, with a bit of lightness and humor.

I transitioned to counseling after a successful 32-year career as a private practice lawyer. My life experiences, previous professional history, and compassion help me help clients. I work with clients on relationship issues, toxic workplace concerns, anger management, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, assertiveness training, career choices, and other concerns. I enjoy working with caregivers for the elderly, disabled, or ill.

Licenses

LMHC

MH16516

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

4 Reviews

“James has been of exceptional help and I am really enjoying working with him. He provides very practical advice and good anecdotal examples that has helped me contextualize my challenges and define some clear disciplines and actions to put in place.”

“He is very compasionate ,attentive and intuitive. Great therapist”

“James is an excellent therapist. He has great insight and knowledge. He gives you total attention, great feedback, and invites you to look at things a different way.”

“James is a very good listener. He has helped me make changes and manage my negative thoughts. Learning a lot from him. He is compassionate and truly cares.”

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