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James Hoy

James Hoy, LPC

Florida

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Addictions and Relationships

  • Addictions
  • Relationship work
  • Career and coaching

About James

James Hoy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 10 years of clinical experience in the United States. He practices in Florida and lists work in areas such as addictions, relationship concerns, career matters, coping with life changes, and coaching. James also notes additional focus on blended family issues and other family and life transitions.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address substance use and relationship stressors. Sessions include direct conversation about patterns, practical strategies to manage cravings or conflict, and help clarifying career or life direction. He also supports people facing aging, bereavement, or end-of-life concerns with straightforward guidance.

James describes combining mental and spiritual perspectives when appropriate for a client. That can mean discussing values and meaningful priorities alongside concrete steps for change. He aims to match tools to what a person says works for them rather than prescribing a single method.

His background includes work with addiction and alcohol issues and clinical roles that involved hospice and caregiver stress. With a focus on men's issues, fatherhood concerns, and multicultural matters, he brings a range of practical experience to sessions. He offers a direct, conversational style and focuses on real-world solutions.

For people in a stephousehold, he can address the strain of blended family issues, co-parenting stress, and loyalty conflicts while exploring personal boundaries and communication skills. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and booking details before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

James lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis of his work. One common approach focuses on practical skills training for addiction and relapse prevention, which includes identifying triggers, building routines, and practicing coping strategies. That approach is useful for people managing substance use and habits that affect daily life.

A second approach emphasizes problem-focused counseling for relationship and career issues. This involves clarifying goals, improving communication habits, and setting step-by-step plans for change. It helps people who need clear action plans for work stress, relationship strain, or the challenges that come with blended households.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to select methods that match a person's goals, preferences, and everyday constraints. Sessions can shift over time from skills practice to values conversations or coaching as needs change.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are provided. Before booking, confirm the current online options so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessation

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida, Oregon, Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with addictions, relationship difficulties, career challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, bereavement, and men's issues.

What is his therapeutic approach like?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and mixes practical strategies with discussion of values and meaning. Sessions emphasize clear steps and conversational problem solving.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 10 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical roles.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Florida.

Does he see people who speak other languages or international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not list session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are phone, video, or another format.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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