James "Rick" McCommon, LPC
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
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About me
I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with professional work experience since achieving my Masters degree in Counseling and Psychology in 2012. I have experience in helping clients in coping with and recovering from stress and anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, and anger management/release. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Professional experience
10yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: 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, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Paranoia, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
License information
AL LPC 4101
Reviews
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Rick's been amazing.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with James "Rick" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
James "Rick" McCommon has been a great therapist. I really feel that he geniunely cares and he offers great advice. I have been working with him on relationship issues and things that are overwhelming to me for a short time but have gained valuable advice from him. I recommend him!
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with James "Rick" for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Thank you
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with James "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Rick is a very good listener he lets me get my frustration and concerns off my chest then he summarizes very well the situation or the person I'm describing and and sees her are modus operandi
Written on Dec 03, 2022 after therapy with James "Rick" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and sleeping disorders
Rick is great for anyone in recovery from addiction and trauma. He is also lgbtq friendly and is honest, open, and willing to hear anything going on in your life. Highly recommend.
Written on Nov 11, 2022 after therapy with James "Rick" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Rick was a great communicator who takes great interest in connecting with you on a personal level, which makes the conversations free-flowing and an overall comforting experience.
Written on Nov 09, 2022 after therapy with James "Rick" for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem