- Acceptance and ACT
- CBT focus
- Client-centered care
About James
James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports those dealing with codependency, body image struggles, and process or substance-related addictions. He works with people on issues related to identity, including LGBT and gender dysphoria, and on life transitions such as hospice, veteran issues, and career change.
Rick keeps the room simple and direct. He aims to make it easy to talk about hard things. He creates space for people to say what they think and feel without judgment. He encourages small, practical steps that fit into daily life.
His approach blends several ways of working. He often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without being pushed around by them. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Elements of Client-Centered and Jungian ideas shape how he listens and explores personal meaning.
Rick has practiced since earning a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012 and holds an Alabama LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor. He brings about ten years of clinical experience to sessions and draws on that background when helping people make concrete changes.
People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, clear goals, and a focus on actions that matter. He invites anyone thinking about therapy to take the first step and complete the initial matching process to see if his style fits their needs.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports living according to personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, codependency, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to change them; it often helps with anxiety, anger, sleep, and addiction-related patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathic listening and a nonjudgmental stance, giving people space to find their own solutions and meaning.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how an approach fits the problem at hand. Together they will try methods and adjust what isn’t working until the client finds a good fit.
Confirm session formats before booking, since current options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. They also let people work with licensed professionals from their own schedules and reduce barriers like commuting. Ask about current session options when starting so practical arrangements match daily life and goals.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, codependency, and related issues like body image and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, listening without judgment and focusing on small steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about ten years of professional experience since completing a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012.
What credentials and location are on file?
He holds an AL LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Alabama.
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 fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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