Therapist profile
James Salas, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
About James
James Salas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. He speaks English and Spanish and has a long background supporting people with trauma, addictions, and grief.
Salas draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on each person's goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Mindfulness techniques are included to support sleep, stress, and attention difficulties.
His experience includes many years in military mental health settings and a career in the armed forces, which influences how he approaches issues like first responder or veteran concerns, trauma, and reintegration stress. That background informs practical strategies for managing anger, coping with life changes, and addressing compassion fatigue.
Sessions tend to be goal-focused and collaborative. James uses solution-focused methods and motivational interviewing to help people move toward clearer decisions and daily changes. For parenting and blended family issues he works with individual adults to sort roles, communication patterns, and boundary questions.
Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, follow the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
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Approaches used online and how they help
James commonly draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize what matters to the individual. This approach means the therapist listens closely and helps the person choose goals and pace. It is useful for relationship strain, parenting dilemmas, and general life stress.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to work on patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. CBT involves practical exercises and agreed steps to test new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness methods are added to help manage stress, improve focus, and support better sleep through short practices and attention training.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision is revisited as progress is made or needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, childcare, or busy days, and they may allow shorter check-ins or sessions without needing travel time.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of family concerns does he address?
He helps adults with parenting challenges, blended family issues, and communication problems within families.
How would he approach anxiety or depression?
He uses cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness to identify difficult thoughts and practice coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of clinical experience and a long career in the military mental health system, including work with first responder and veteran issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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