James Malone, LMHC

James Malone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida who combines years of experience with a practical, person-focused approach. He holds a master’s degree in counseling and psychology from Troy University (2016) and maintains credentials as a Nationally Certified Counselor and as a Certified Master’s Level Addictions Professional, indicating national counseling certification and specialized training in addiction treatment.

With more than a decade working in mental health and addictions care, James has provided therapy across a variety of settings for adults facing substance use concerns, dual diagnosis, trauma and post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, depression, stress and anger issues, grief, and family-related problems. He also works with challenges related to relationships, parenting, intimacy, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and other life changes where people seek practical strategies and lasting improvement.

His clinical style is grounded in client-centered listening and solution-focused planning, with strong use of cognitive behavioral techniques. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, trauma-focused methods, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic inquiry, existential perspectives, and brief solution-focused strategies when they fit a person’s needs. That eclectic stance allows him to tailor interventions to the goals and preferences of each individual rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.

James emphasizes helping people recover emotional energy, strengthen self-understanding, and build the skills to think and act in ways that align with their values. He approaches therapy with an openness to clients’ spiritual perspectives when relevant, and focuses on fostering greater self-confidence, healthier relationships, and practical coping tools that support long-term change.