James Alves
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
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About James
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.
What James helps with
- 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
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- 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
How James works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “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.”
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- “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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