James "Rick" McCommon helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges.
01About James
James "Rick" McCommon helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges. He also supports those facing relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping struggles, and career or life transitions. Rick is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and he aims to make the first step feel manageable for people seeking help.
Rick keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients name patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
He uses clear, goal-focused conversations so people can try new ways of coping between meetings. The tone in his work is accepting and nonjudgmental while still encouraging honest change. Over a decade of work in counseling informs his approach.
He draws on methods like acceptance and commitment strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, and client-centered listening. He tailors those ideas to the person in front of him rather than sticking to a single script.
Rick has experience with a wide range of concerns beyond the ones above, including body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, first responder issues, gender dysphoria, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural stressors. He also addresses process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography use. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through multiple remote formats.
He practices in Alabama and brings a calm, steady manner to conversations about grief, anger, forgiveness, and navigating change. If someone is unsure where to begin, he helps them break the first step into small, doable actions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC04101 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1851779284 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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)
Methods James names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-based action so clients can move toward a life they care about even when uncomfortable emotions are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and improve mood and daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress and needs change. That means sessions may include listening, skills practice, values clarification, or thought work depending on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make therapy more adaptable to busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist support?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career transitions, bipolar concerns, and ADHD, among others.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He emphasizes open listening and practical steps. Sessions blend acceptance-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients try new coping strategies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has about 10 years of professional counseling experience since completing his master's degree in counseling and psychology in 2012.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in Alabama and practices there.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered for remote work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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