James Malone, LMHC
About me
Hello there, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have been working as a Mental Health/Addictions Counselor since 2012. I specialize in Addictions and Mental Health issues, and working with adults. I graduated from Troy University with a masters in counseling and psychology in 2016. As well as being a fully licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida, I also hold certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor and as a Certified Master's Level Addictions Professional.
For the years that I have been working as a therapist, I have developed a theoretical approach that is predominantly based on client-centered, solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. Although I tend to lean to these approaches, I do consider myself to be eclectic, meaning that I will draw from different therapeutic approaches as needed for each individual. I have an extensive amount of experience providing therapy in different environments to individuals with a wide range of personal issues, including substance abuse/dual diagnosis, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-esteem, grief, and family problems.
My focus as a therapist is to help individuals heal, energize, and get to the place where they can feel, think and act in the ways that they are searching for. I am also a spiritual individual that relishes helping clients develop a deeper spiritual connection, a more confident sense of themselves and their strengths.
I look forward to working with you, and I promise to be there for you every step of your journey.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
FL LMHC MH16907
Reviews
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Very helpful
Written on Apr 30, 2022 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Where do I begin. I still have a long way to go but I came a long way. I am pursuing opportunities I would have been very anxious to ever try. I have been misdiagnosed so many times and in my very first phone call with James, I felt hope. He made me feel understood, safe and normal. I thought I was just anxious, vigilant and depressed, and manic.. . I thought that was livable enough.. I have accepted that was my fate, after a series of abuse. I have no doubt in my mind that I will be better. I have every hope and faith...from hopeless to hopeful. Thank you to BetterHelp. Thank you to James Malone.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with James for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
I cannot recommend James highly enough. He helped me so much with the severe bouts of anxiety I was suffering from and my sessions with him allowed me to change up the way I was thinking/handling the obsessive thoughts I was having. After working with him for a few months I can genuinely say I feel substantially better equipped to handle my anxiety, whenever it gets to me again. I learned a lot about myself and feel that I understand my mental health and how to keep it in check more than I ever have.
James is a genuinely kind, understanding and non-judgemental person - and his sense of humour can really help to brighten your situation and put a smile on your face. Thank you for everything, James!
Written on May 27, 2021 after therapy with James for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
It's been great working with James. I am excited to see where this process continues to go.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with James for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
James is amazing....he uses real world experiences to explain and empower me to problem solve myself. He has the true heart of A teacher and it shows in his patience and kindness.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks
Only had one session, but it corresponds to what I expected. James is engaging and a good listener, offering advice but also getting me to share. So far a good experience.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with James for 2 weeks