James "Rick" McCommon, LPC

Alabama · 10 years in practice

James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Alabama: LPC04101 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1851779284 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English

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About James

James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem struggles. He also supports concerns around LGBT identity, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting strain, and major life changes.

Rick aims for a straightforward, nonjudgmental approach in sessions. He creates space for people to name what feels hard and to make small, practical changes.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on thinking patterns, values, and everyday choices rather than jargon or long lectures. In therapy he uses a mix of methods, including existential perspectives, acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements from Jungian work. That variety lets him tailor sessions to the person and the problem at hand.

He often blends short skills practice with deeper reflection about meaning and values. Rick draws on a decade of work since earning a master's degree in counseling and psychology in 2012. He draws on that experience when helping people recover from addiction, manage anger, or face grief.

Sessions tend to be practical, honest, and aimed at gradual improvement. He offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and are conducted in English for people located in the United States, with practice based in Alabama.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Body image
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Approaches James names

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Online support

How different approaches work online

Existential therapy looks at big questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility. In a few short conversations it can help people name what matters to them and face life changes with clearer purpose. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and taking action that aligns with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and coping with strong emotions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy from the therapist so a person feels heard and understood, which often helps with self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That may mean trying skills-based strategies one week and a more reflective, meaning-focused conversation the next.

Online therapy lets these approaches happen in flexible ways. Video calls support fuller conversation and nonverbal connection. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain steady progress over time.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, career changes, bipolar challenges, and other listed focus areas.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are direct and nonjudgmental. He blends practical skills with deeper talks about meaning and values to help people make changes that fit their life.

What is his clinical experience?

He has ten years of professional experience and has worked in counseling since earning a master’s degree in counseling and psychology in 2012.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a practice based in Alabama.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

International clients are not accepted; sessions are provided to people located within the United States.

What session formats are available?

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

How are costs handled and how do I begin?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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