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James Pelzer

James Pelzer

LMHC

Florida

Practical, goal-focused counseling with clear steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH14950
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Client-centered approach
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Practical goal setting

    About James

    James Pelzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who focuses on helping people find practical ways forward. He offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling stuck by mood problems, relationship strain, substance concerns, or major life changes. James writes in plain language and aims to make each session feel manageable and focused on what matters most to the individual.

    James earned his LMHC after beginning work as a Naval drug and alcohol counselor in 2000 and later became a licensed clinician in 2017. He has four years of experience in his current role and has worked across community mental health, private practice, groups, and individual settings over many years. That range shaped how he approaches treatment and talking through hard issues.

    His methods emphasize the person’s goals and practical steps. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to build momentum for change. Mindfulness and solution-focused tools appear when helpful to manage stress or clarify next steps.

    Sessions typically focus on clear, achievable goals like reducing substance use, managing anger, improving mood, or repairing communication. James aims to help people break big problems into smaller actions they can try between meetings.

    He works from Florida and provides services in English. People who want to begin are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.

  2. Approaches you might use in online sessions

    James commonly works with Motivational Interviewing to help people build motivation and decide what changes they want to try. This approach uses short, collaborative conversations to strengthen commitment and plan next steps. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to his work and focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's priorities to shape each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears in many sessions to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior or thought experiments that reduce distress.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaboration. James will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels realistic, then adjust methods as progress or obstacles emerge. That shared process helps tailor sessions so the work fits the person's life and values.

    Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and keep check-ins focused. Some people find conversations by voice only take less bandwidth, while others prefer video to read facial cues. The therapist will discuss which arrangement best supports the agreed goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    4+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does James address?

    He helps with addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strains, trauma and related concerns listed on his profile.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He uses a client-centered approach with clear, practical steps. Sessions blend motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to support change.

    What background does he bring to sessions?

    James began work as a Naval drug and alcohol counselor in 2000 and became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017, with experience in community mental health, private practice, group, and individual settings.

    Where is he located and what credential does he hold?

    He practices in Florida and holds the FL LMHC credential as listed in his profile.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the service terms.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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