James Alves, LMHC

James Alves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who offers a nonjudgmental space for people to bring forward the problems and challenges they are facing. He meets with a wide range of individuals - professionals, blue collar workers, parents, graduate students, agency administrators, seniors, and others - and helps them consider the past, engage the present, and plan for the future. His communication is plain and direct, and he uses a touch of lightness and humor when appropriate to make therapeutic work more approachable.

Alves entered counseling following a successful 32-year career as a private practice lawyer. That prior professional experience, together with his life experiences and compassion, informs his approach to helping people work through relationship concerns, toxic workplace issues, anger management, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, assertiveness training, and career decision-making. He also enjoys supporting caregivers for the elderly, disabled, or ill as they navigate the practical and emotional demands of caregiving.

He focuses on exploring alternatives, identifying practical steps, and tailoring interventions to each personâs situation so individuals can try new approaches and move toward meaningful change. His work emphasizes collaboration, clarity, and respectful guidance throughout the therapeutic process.