Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Pelzer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people dealing with anger and related concerns. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
He began working in behavioral health as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 and later earned his LMHC credential in 2017.
Background and approach
Over the years he has worked in community mental health, independent practice, group settings, family work, and individual therapy. That variety informs a flexible way of working with people. Sessions tend to focus on straightforward goals.
He uses client-centered methods to follow the client's priorities and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used when people want concrete steps to change habits like substance use or anger responses.
James has supported people facing addictions, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and issues around identity and parenting. He also addresses concerns such as communication problems, process addictions, fatherhood issues, and guilt and shame. He works in English and practices from Florida.
With four years of post-licensure experience, he emphasizes practical coping skills, clearer communication, and steady progress toward achievable goals. He invites people to begin by sharing what they most want to change.
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.
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's goals first and shapes sessions around what the person most wants to work on; it helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental listener and a partner in problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and habit change because it gives concrete exercises and skills to practice between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative stance means techniques can shift over time to match changing goals.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexible ways to stay consistent with care. Video calls let people use visual cues and a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions can use less data and fit into a lunch break or commute. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins or step-by-step coaching possible between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy active around work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, anger, self esteem, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, relationship and parenting issues, and related topics listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable goals and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is his background in mental health?
He began as a Naval Drug and Alcohol Counselor in 2000 and became a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2017, with experience in community mental health and independent practice settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.