Dr. James Florence, LPC

Dr. James Florence helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, anger, big life changes, burnout, and career coaching concerns. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with many years in practice. He speaks plain language and aims to make sessions straightforward for someone under stress.

His approach treats the person as the expert on their own life. He listens first, then works together with each client to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings, and on building skills that reduce overwhelming emotion and improve communication.

Dr. Florence uses tools from cognitive behavior work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize empathy and listening, and motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. These methods are used in simple, down-to-earth ways during sessions.

He has over 30 years of experience in counseling and coaching. That background includes supporting people through midlife shifts, caregiver stress, retirement questions, and issues like guilt, shame, isolation, or process addictions. He also helps with money worries and finding life purpose.

People who meet with him can expect steady, practical guidance and a focus on skills they can use right away. His work aims to help clients regain control, feel less stuck, and move toward clearer goals.

Using CBT and Collaborative Talk Online

Dr. Florence draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT work focuses on small experiments and skill practice to change how someone thinks and reacts over time.

He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and empathy, helping clients feel heard and understood as they set their goals. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to help people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum one step at a time.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. He will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made or new issues appear.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat allows quick check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and allow therapy to fit into a busy life.