James Malone, LMHC

Florida · 13 years in practice

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH16907 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1669037388 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 13
Languages: English

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About James

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He has 13 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges. He offers straightforward, practical support and a calm presence during difficult moments.

He draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction when life feels hollow or overwhelming. James also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to address unhelpful thoughts and build small, meaningful changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and goal-focused rather than purely academic. His approach is rooted in client-centered care. That means the person in the room sets the priorities and James shapes the sessions around what matters most to them.

He blends mindfulness practices and motivational techniques when they fit a person’s goals. The focus is on practical steps people can take between sessions. James has worked in a variety of clinical settings since 2012, seeing people with addiction, dual diagnosis, obsessive-compulsive concerns, PTSD, grief, anger, and parenting and family issues.

He emphasizes building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of agency. He also respects clients’ spiritual perspectives when those are important to them. People who choose James can expect clear explanations, collaborative goal-setting, and steady support as they navigate change.

He aims to help clients notice what matters, make values-driven choices, and take workable steps toward a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches James names

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Online support

How James blends approach and online care

James commonly uses Existential Therapy to help people explore meaning, purpose, and a sense of direction when life feels empty or confusing. This approach invites questions about values, choice, and what matters most, and can help with feelings of emptiness, grief, and life transitions.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match one’s values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns like avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another tool he uses to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new behaviors that reduce symptoms over time.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist work together to choose techniques that fit personality, needs, and daily life.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a shorter break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, reflective notes, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and travel.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does James work with?

He supports adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family difficulties, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and related issues such as shame, impulsivity, and codependency.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with a practical focus on values, meaning, and small behavior changes that fit daily life.

What is his clinical background and experience?

James has worked in mental health and addictions since 2012 and brings 13 years of experience across varied clinical settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LMHC and practices from Florida.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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