James "Rick" McCommon, LPC

James "Rick" McCommon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, trauma, and related concerns. He also addresses issues like intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, career changes, and ADHD. Rick's plain, direct approach aims to make starting therapy easier for people who feel stuck or uncertain.

Rick creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. He listens first, then helps people set small, practical goals. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and on tools they can try between meetings.

His background includes a master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology completed in 2012 and about 10 years of professional experience. That work has included helping people recover from addiction, cope with loss, manage anger, and handle the stresses of work and life transitions.

Rick draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses acceptance and commitment strategies, client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and reflective ideas from existential and Jungian perspectives. These are offered in straightforward, practical ways rather than abstract theory.

People who reach out will be guided through a simple process to begin therapy. He speaks English and works with adults on a range of life challenges, including issues many veterans and first responders face. If you want to begin, you can complete the site’s short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that align with a person’s values. It can help with anxiety, stress, addiction, and moral or vocational questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits, useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening relationship where the person guides the pace and topics, which helps build confidence and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will choose or blend methods that fit. That process is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone keep a consistent schedule during job or family transitions. Ask about session length, frequency, and whether phone or video is offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.