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James Gilbert

James Gilbert, LMHC

LMHC - Anxiety and mood concerns

Florida

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Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH16567
NPI
1083053789
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT methods
  • Short-term goals

About James

James Gilbert is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 13 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, relationships, and trauma and abuse. He also works with people concerned about autism and Asperger Syndrome, avoidant personality traits, and issues like isolation and life purpose.

He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. James helps people name the thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He uses practical tools to manage strong feelings and reduce unhelpful patterns. Meetings tend to focus on small, manageable steps rather than large promises.

James draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thinking that fuels anxiety and low mood. He also uses Motivational Interviewing when people are unsure about change, helping them weigh options and find reasons to move forward. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear short-term goals and notice what’s already working.

He aims to be clear about what happens in a session and what people can expect to try between meetings. Many sessions involve talking through recent situations, practicing new responses, and setting simple homework. Progress is tracked in concrete ways so people can see what’s changing.

James works in English and accepts international clients. He practices from Florida under the LMHC credential. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical techniques to change those patterns. CBT helps with anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful reactions by breaking problems into small, manageable parts.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people who feel unsure about change. This approach focuses on exploring personal reasons for change and building motivation in a collaborative way. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set small, concrete goals and notice existing strengths that can be built on quickly.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. James will discuss methods during the first meetings and decide together which techniques fit the client’s needs and goals. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs shift.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or make it simpler to meet when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can still use the same CBT, motivational, and solution-focused exercises in remote sessions, keeping the focus on practical steps and measurable progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and trauma related concerns. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger Syndrome and feelings of isolation or emptiness.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on patterns in thinking and behavior. Expect clear steps, short-term goals, and exercises to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience working in mental health settings and private practice.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

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

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.

James GilbertLMHC

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