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James Gilbert

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James Gilbert, LMHC

Florida

LMHC in Florida - Anger and Anxiety

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Key details

  • CredentialsLMHC
  • LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH16567
  • NPI1083053789
  • Experience13 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT methods
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused work

About James

James Gilbert is a Florida LMHC with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, bipolar concerns, and relationship difficulties.

James helps people talk through what is making them snap, shut down, or feel stuck. He asks practical questions about how anger shows up at work, at home, and inside relationships. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, learning clearer communication, and finding manageable ways to respond when feelings run high.

His approach blends concrete tools and short-term problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. Solution-Focused Therapy targets workable steps to change specific situations. Motivational Interviewing supports making changes that actually fit what a person wants.

James draws on a decade-plus of work with a wide range of concerns beyond anger. That includes trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and issues such as impulsivity, control problems, and isolation. He also has experience with autism spectrum issues and fatherhood-related stresses.

Practical work in sessions can include breaking down heated moments into smaller parts, rehearsing different responses, and setting achievable goals between meetings. People who want straightforward, skills-based help for temper and reactivity may find this approach useful. To start, confirm current session options before booking and use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How sessions work

Approach-focused online sessions

James commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in online work. CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps that produce quick improvements and clearer day-to-day strategies.

Motivational Interviewing is also part of his toolkit. It helps people clarify what change matters to them and what they are willing to try. That makes planning realistic next steps a collaborative process between therapist and client.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will help clients test approaches and adjust based on how well they address goals like reducing snap reactions, improving communication, or managing stress. This is a joint process that balances short-term skills and longer habit change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow quicker check-ins, and reduce travel time. They also let people work on real-life situations as they come up and practice new responses between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He works with adults who struggle with snapping, building resentment, or trouble managing frustration at work and at home.

What is his general approach to working with anger?

He uses practical, skills-based work such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to change reactions and set goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of professional experience providing mental health care.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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