Works with
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Gilligan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who helps people manage anger, anxiety, stress, and addiction. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes. He keeps sessions direct and practical.
James listens first, then helps clients identify patterns that keep causing pain. He uses clear tools people can try between sessions to build new habits and feel more in control.
Background and approach
James trained at Florida International University and has practiced social work since the late 1990s. He has about 20 years of clinical experience across school settings, community mental health, and work with military populations. That background shaped his approach to trauma, addiction, and relationship strain.
In therapy he blends approaches to match what each person needs. Techniques may include understanding attachment and relationship patterns, building skills from cognitive behavioral therapy, and using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing for trauma when appropriate. He aims to create a straightforward plan with measurable steps.
People who come to James often want help with recurring anger, coping skills for anxiety or depression, or recovery from past abuse. He focuses on practical change and steady progress, working at a pace each person can manage.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches James lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior today. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, practice new ways of relating, and rebuild trust in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with specific exercises and homework. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and habits that cause trouble in daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories through structured processing and guided techniques.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then collaborate to choose methods that fit. He tailors the plan over time so techniques match what actually helps the client make progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different routines. Video calls allow for face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging can support brief updates, homework check-ins, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using approaches that help with anger, trauma, and coping skills.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, career stress, bipolar and depression, and compassion fatigue.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and practical, focused on identifying unhelpful patterns and building skills to change them. He balances listening with clear, usable strategies clients can practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has about 20 years of clinical experience working in schools, community settings, and with military populations since the late 1990s.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida.
Which languages are offered and does he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.