Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. He helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also supports clients facing relationship and family tensions, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and identity.
Rick keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through painful feelings and develop practical ways to manage them.
Background and approach
He uses everyday language and focuses on steps people can use between sessions. Over a decade of work in counseling informs his approach. He draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to tailor work to each person.
Jungian and existential ideas also inform deeper exploration when helpful. Sessions often center on identifying unhelpful patterns, learning new coping skills, and clarifying values and goals. For people dealing with addiction, process issues, or anger, he combines behavioral strategies with attention to meaning and identity.
He also supports those navigating grief, career changes, or caregiver fatigue. Rick's experience includes work with veterans, first responders, and people facing multicultural stressors. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with his practice style.
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
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. This approach can aid with anxiety, anger, and addictions by shifting focus to meaningful choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve sleep, mood, or coping with cravings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel heard while they decide what changes to make.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, past experiences, and preferences, then try methods that fit best. Treatment is collaborative, with regular check-ins to see what helps and what should change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people read facial cues and hold longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or hands-free time is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when someone prefers typing. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules shift.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, trauma, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions conversational and direct, focusing on clear steps and everyday language to help people manage feelings and behavior.
What is his background in counseling?
He has about 10 years of professional experience and completed a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not take international clients at this time.
In what session formats can people meet him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.