- Anger management techniques
- Addiction support
- Values based work
About James
James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and related concerns. He also supports those dealing with self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, sleep and eating problems, and job or life transitions.
He keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep reactions going. He uses concrete exercises and short-term strategies to reduce overwhelm and manage strong feelings. Work often includes learning new ways to respond when anger or anxiety flares.
Rick draws on a mix of approaches that fit different needs. That can mean using mindfulness and values-based skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, hands-on skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or a client-centered pace for people who need to talk things out. He may also include existential or Jungian ideas when they help a person make sense of life changes.
He aims to teach tools people can use outside sessions. Examples include breathing and grounding practices, thought-challenging exercises, and steps to change risky behaviors. He can also discuss addiction, process-driven behaviors, and issues tied to identity and discrimination.
Sessions are practical and goal-focused while remaining conversational. To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription-based payment varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
How his methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values-based action. It helps when anger or avoidance gets in the way of things that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and a steady pace, letting a person lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and clarifies.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and reviewing what helps most over time.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises so you can practice skills between sessions and apply them in daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship issues. That includes learning ways to notice triggers and respond differently.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style that focuses on skills and real-world practice. Sessions mix listening with exercises you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience since completing a master's degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012. He practices in Alabama as an LPC.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. His credential is listed as AL LPC.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.