Dr. James Florence
Practical, strengths-based therapy for life transitions
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 31 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Anger, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About James
Dr. James Florence brings over three decades of clinical experience to his work with people navigating relationship strain, anger, life transitions, professional coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Licensed as an LPC in Texas, he centers the therapeutic process on each person's strengths and lived experience, helping clients identify practical steps toward greater satisfaction and functioning. He frames change as a courageous choice and offers steady support while clients pursue clearer goals and healthier patterns.
His practice emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented work using evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and motivational interviewing techniques. Dr.
Florence also addresses a wide range of related concerns including communication and commitment difficulties, caregiver stress, feelings of isolation or emptiness, midlife and men's issues, financial stress, and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography and exercise. Sessions aim to translate insight into actionable strategies that fit each client's circumstances and priorities.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more constructive alternatives; it is often used for managing anger, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with relationships and daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore personal goals and values. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that helps increase motivation for change by resolving ambivalence and drawing out the client's own reasons for moving forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Florence works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they may combine elements from different approaches to create a personalized plan that fits the client's circumstances.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access therapy from home or while balancing busy schedules. These formats can make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals and to use therapeutic tools in real-life contexts, with options that fit different communication preferences and daily routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English