Therapist profile
James "Rick" McCommon, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and coping
- Parenting support
About James
James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with ten years of practice since completing a master's degree in counseling and psychology in 2012. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, anger, self-esteem struggles, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and parenting strains. He also addresses trauma and abuse, intimacy-related struggles, sleep and eating problems, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
In sessions he keeps language direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that get in the way. He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients try new responses to difficult thoughts and feelings. He draws on client-centered principles to follow the person's pace rather than forcing a structure.
Rick also brings perspectives from existential and Jungian approaches when clients want to look at meaning, identity, and deeper patterns. That can be useful for work on body image, codependency, or issues tied to culture and prejudice. He frames those conversations in straightforward terms and links them to everyday problems like parenting stress or workplace strain.
He has experience supporting people with addiction concerns including substance and process addictions, and with first responder, veteran, and hospice-related issues. Conversations often include practical coping skills plus reflection on values and next steps.
Rick asks people to take things at a practical pace. New clients complete a short intake so sessions can focus on clear goals from the start. He offers a direct, no-frills style aimed at helping people manage current pressures and make concrete changes.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, mood, sleep, and some addiction-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own pace and goals rather than imposing a fixed agenda.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines. They can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and make it simpler to turn a break at work or a quiet hour at home into an appointment. Licensed professionals use these formats to support people who need practical tools and reflection without rearranging large parts of their day.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, trauma and related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical. He listens first, then uses tools from CBT and ACT alongside client-centered listening to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience since completing a master's degree in counseling and psychology in 2012.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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