Therapist profile
James McCann, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC011891
- NPI1922498054
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered work
About James
James McCann is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, depression, anger, and major life changes. He also supports people dealing with career questions and ADHD-related concerns.
He uses a client-centered stance alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. In sessions he talks through how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. That often means noticing unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and building simple skills to manage strong emotions like anger.
James has a background that includes a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. He also holds national and state recognitions relevant to addiction work. He draws on that experience when addressing drug and alcohol problems or patterns of impulsivity and codependency.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. He focuses on defining clear goals and tracking small changes. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, skill practice, and check-ins on what’s shifting between meetings.
People contact him for a range of concerns that often overlap - for example anxiety with anger, or depression with problems concentrating. He helps people break issues into manageable steps and develop tools they can use outside sessions. To start, readers are invited to use the site’s matching tools and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
Approaches used for online sessions and what they look like
James uses client-centered work to keep the focus on what matters to the individual. That approach means the therapist listens without directing, clarifies what you want to change, and supports your choices while you set goals. It helps when someone needs a clear, respectful place to sort priorities and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to map the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and practice new behaviors. This approach often helps with anger by identifying triggers and rehearsing calmer responses.
Mindfulness therapy is offered to build awareness of bodily cues and emotional patterns. Mindfulness practice can make it easier to notice rising frustration early and choose a different response rather than react automatically.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approach fits their goals and preferences. That means planning concrete steps together and adjusting methods as progress is tracked.
The original biography did not list specific remote formats, so confirm available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or a work break rather than traveling to an office. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in virtual appointments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he address related to anger?
He works with adults on anger along with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, and life changes.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises to identify triggers and practice different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of counseling experience working with adults on issues including addiction, impulsivity, and communication problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and holds related national recognitions tied to addiction work.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.