James "Rick" McCommon

James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and related concerns. He aims to make starting therapy easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk about what’s weighing on you.

He brings about 10 years of counseling experience since completing his master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012. That background includes work with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleeping or eating struggles, and major life changes. He also addresses concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood challenges, and career stress.

In sessions he focuses on listening first and helping clients name what matters most to them. He uses practical approaches that encourage present-moment noticing, clear thinking, and finding values to guide choices. Conversations cover both immediate coping strategies and longer term goals.

Rick also supports clients dealing with specialty challenges like body image, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions, and issues tied to first responder or veteran experiences. He addresses identity-related matters such as LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns, and discusses multicultural pressures and experiences of prejudice.

People working through grief, including hospice and end-of-life questions, will find a steady presence for talking through emotions and decisions. He strives to collaborate on next steps and practical coping tools tailored to each person’s situation.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for anxiety, grief, and addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and build new habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, trying practical techniques and adjusting based on what helps most. Sessions combine coping skills with conversations about what matters to the client.

Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing people to meet without travel, use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or choose a format that reduces the need for video. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and exercises so therapeutic work fits into everyday routines.