About James

James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and ADHD. He speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and focused. Rick encourages clients to take small, useful steps toward better daily functioning.

Rick works to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s most pressing. He listens for patterns that cause distress and helps clients try practical strategies to change them.

Background and approach

Expect a conversational tone that centers the client’s goals. He draws on approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and take values-based action. Client-centered methods guide sessions so the person leads the pace and focus.

Jungian and existential ideas may be used to look at personal meaning when it feels relevant. Rick trained in counseling and psychology and has been practicing for about 10 years. He holds an AL LPC credential, which is used in his work across topics like relationships, trauma, and career stress.

His background includes helping people with substance use and process addictions. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. He works with adults on issues such as body image, shame, first responder stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and multicultural challenges.

Rick emphasizes collaboration so people can build skills that suit their lives.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with depression, anxiety, and addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and creating a respectful space where the client leads the pace and topics discussed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT-style tools, then adding ACT ideas or more exploratory, meaning-focused conversations as needed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for full sessions with visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera, live chat allows for real-time interaction without audio, and text messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still working on coping skills and goals.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Rick address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related issues such as body image and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and client-led, with a focus on practical steps and noticing patterns that keep problems going.
What is his clinical experience background?
He has about 10 years of professional experience after completing a masters degree in counseling and psychology in 2012.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds an AL LPC credential and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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