- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About James
James Pelzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with four years of post-licensure experience. He sees adults dealing with issues such as addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and feelings of guilt and shame. He also lists work with LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
James started in behavioral health as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 before completing his LMHC credential in 2017. That long span in different settings shaped how he works with people. He has experience in community mental health, private practice, groups, and individual sessions.
His practice leans on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy. In plain terms, that means conversations focus on the person’s experience, and on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress. He uses practical steps to try and change patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Sessions commonly include problem-focused work, skill building, and short-term planning. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas appear when clients want to change behaviors like substance use or process addictions. Mindfulness techniques are used to support emotion regulation and stress management.
James aims to help people set realistic, reachable goals for coping with life’s challenges. He emphasizes straightforward collaboration: talking through concerns, testing small changes, and tracking what helps and what doesn’t.
How his approaches translate to online work
James often uses client-centered therapy online, which focuses the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. That method supports exploring guilt, shame, relationship problems, and parenting strain by keeping the pace and topics driven by the client.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common approach he brings to remote sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes, which can fit well into weekly check-ins and homework between meetings. Mindfulness techniques may be used to build attention to emotions and reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which strategies to try based on goals and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the available profile, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into workdays or family life, require less travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include easier scheduling and the ability to continue work while testing therapeutic tools in everyday settings.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, grief, and guilt and shame among other issues.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to talk through thoughts and behaviors that keep guilt or shame active and to develop steps for change.
What is his professional background?
He began as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 and became an LMHC in 2017, with experience across community mental health, private practice, group work, and individual sessions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and maintains his practice in Florida.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.