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Online therapist

James Pelzer

Focused, practical support for families

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About James

James Pelzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges. He draws on direct experience with addiction, anger, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues to help people take the next step.

James keeps sessions practical and straightforward so parents can fit therapy into busy lives. He emphasizes clear goals and steady progress rather than long, abstract treatments.

Background and approach

James began in the field as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 and later earned his LMHC credential. Over the years he has worked in community mental health, independent practice, and both group and family settings. That variety has shaped his ability to work with different personalities and life situations.

His work leans on client-centered practices and cognitive behavioral therapy, which means conversations focus on what matters to the person and on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing when they fit a client’s needs. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused.

Parents often mention communication, discipline, and stress as priorities, and James brings practical strategies for those areas. He also supports people navigating trauma, addiction, identity-related concerns, and life transitions. The emphasis is on realistic steps that can be used at home.

James has four years of post-licensure experience and practices in Florida. Sessions are offered in English and he provides several online formats to match different schedules and preferences.

Approach and online therapy that fits your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s priorities. The therapist follows the client’s lead, helps set meaningful goals, and adapts sessions to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest methods that seem most helpful. The process is collaborative - goals and tools are chosen together and adjusted as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to revisit tools between meetings. They also allow steady contact when in-person meetings are difficult, while keeping the focus on practical steps and real-life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?
James works with a broad range of issues including addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and grief.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a practical, client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and occasional mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals and actionable steps.
What is his background in mental health?
James started as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 and has worked in community mental health, independent practice, and group and family settings since then.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Florida LMHC MH14950, and he practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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