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James Price-Chandler, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Practical, grounded counseling for life changes

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James Price-Chandler

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • License listedLMHC, Florida (no. MH23905)
  • NPI number1902450562
  • Experience5 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression
  • Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Focus on addictions
  • Skills for emotion regulation
  • Direct and supportive

About James

James Price-Chandler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and depression. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. He encourages people to take the first step and recognizes that starting therapy can feel difficult.

In sessions he aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about honestly. James blends methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented work to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections and reactions.

He offers skills for regulating strong emotions and tools for coping with life changes and crises. Dialectical behavior ideas are used to teach practical ways to tolerate distress and improve emotional balance. Motivational interviewing techniques help people who are working through substance use or other behaviors they want to change.

James brings five years of professional experience to his practice in Florida and uses clear language rather than clinical jargon. He helps people set realistic goals and breaks big problems into manageable steps. If you want to explore whether his style fits your needs, the next step is a short matching process to arrange a first session.

He provides therapy in English and does not work with international clients at this time.

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and making changes like reducing substance use. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety and mood concerns and offers concrete skills for daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to see what feels most useful based on their goals and day-to-day needs. That might mean combining techniques from different approaches and adjusting as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and check in during a lunch break or between errands. It can also allow shorter check-ins by phone when video is not convenient. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps to determine which approach and session setup will best fit your life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works on related areas like attachment issues, codependency, guilt, and life purpose.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and straightforward, mixing talk with skills practice. He aims for an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can try different coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience offering counseling services in a clinical setting. That experience informs his use of several behavioral and relational approaches.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees should be confirmed during the matching process.

What do I do to begin working with him?

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

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