- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About James
James Gilligan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Florida. He has two decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. He works in a straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He begins by listening to what matters most to each person. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and problem-solving. He draws on approaches that match the situation, so therapy stays focused and useful for everyday life.
Background and approach
Early in his career he worked in Miami-Dade schools providing individual and group support. He later supported people with serious mental health needs, including bipolar disorder and major depression. That work gave him experience with a wide range of symptoms and problem-solving strategies.
Since 2007 he has worked with active duty military, addressing anxiety, PTSD, marital concerns, and domestic violence issues. He also has experience helping people who grew up in dysfunctional family systems cope with ongoing patterns that affect their adult lives. He uses methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, emotion regulation skills, attachment-focused work, and trauma-focused interventions.
The aim is to help people build practical skills, change unhelpful patterns, and find clearer ways to handle relationships and parental responsibilities.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else James helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches James lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches translate to online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships. Online sessions can use this work to help people notice interaction habits and practice new ways of relating in real time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers concrete tools for shifting unhelpful patterns. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and many everyday problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest a mix of methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what is helping and what feels manageable for the client.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and messaging allow shorter, frequent contact for quick support and coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family and work schedules and to continue care when travel or relocation occurs.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James help address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, anger, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He works in a direct and practical way, focusing on clear goals, skill practice, and problem-solving to help people make changes they want.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience, including school-based work, care for people with serious mental illness, and long-term work with active duty military.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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