James Salas

Experienced LCSW using CBT and client-centered care

LCSW Florida

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About James

James Salas brings a client-centered approach informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

Background and approach

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 14 years of professional experience, and he combines practical skills with an emphasis on emotional understanding to support clearer thinking and healthier coping.

James provides care in both English and Spanish and has worked extensively with issues that include depression, addictions, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting, anger, and self-esteem. His practice also addresses a broad range of additional focus areas such as blended family challenges, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, immigration-related stress, and multicultural concerns.

James uses a mix of evidence-informed techniques including mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing alongside CBT to tailor sessions to individual goals. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and the subscription model allows clients to cancel at any time.

To begin, prospective clients can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches applied to online care

James integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive space where clients lead the pace of work to explore concerns like relationship or family issues.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with clients to determine which combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what is helpful, adjust strategies over time, and set concrete goals that reflect the client's priorities and circumstances.

Online therapy options include scheduled video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, or geographic constraints. These formats allow clients to engage in evidence-informed techniques such as CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing without needing to travel, while maintaining continuity of care across changing life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

James works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and career or life changes.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

The practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and mindfulness techniques, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help clients set goals and develop practical skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has 14 years of professional experience as a clinician and maintains a background that includes work in military mental health settings.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they located?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with license FL LCSW SW10770 and practices in Florida.

In which languages are sessions available?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered for online therapy?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English, Spanish