James Cote, LMHC

James Cote, LMHC

Psychotherapist
FL
4.81
“James has been excellent and truly helped me throughout my journey navigating anxiety. I highly recommend him for anyone who is nervous about going to therapy for the first time and wants to try it out.”
JW
Highly recommended
95% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
95% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.81

Average wait time

4.81

Bedside manner

4.81
“James has been excellent and truly helped me throughout my journey navigating anxiety. I highly recommend him for anyone who is nervous about going to therapy for the first time and wants to try it out.”
JWLess than 1 year ago
“James is the best therapist i’ve ever got the pleasure of having. Since the beginning he’s created a safe and welcoming environment that made it super easy to open up with him. His thoughtful approach and active listening skills helped me feel understood and validated. His ability to ask the right questions has led to significant breakthroughs in my personal growth. I appreciate his genuine care and dedication to my progress. Super grateful to have found James!”
SFMore than 1 year ago

About James Cote

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Low Self Esteem
Relationship Counseling
Anxiety
Personal Development Counseling
Worry
Family Issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Trauma Focused
Relational
Strength-Based
Person-Centered
Somatic
Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know James Cote

Hello! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in the State of Florida with over 6 years of professional experience supporting and empowering adults and couples facing a wide array of mental health challenges such as anxiety, trauma, inner conflict, and many others (see Specialties). As we mindfully move toward the heart of the matter, the true nature of your difficulties will be illuminated, leading to transformational change—change that lasts. Throughout this process, I will maintain an open and safe space for you to explore your innermost thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment, all at your own pace.

What should a new client know about working with you?

We will work from an experiential framework, weaving in Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Coherence Therapy to bring you into conscious contact with hidden emotional learnings that have kept parts of you stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you. In short, we won't simply "talk" about your problems.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Here is what to expect: Safe, supportive environment to explore and heal core emotions. Self-compassion development through connecting with and understanding all parts of yourself. Uncover and transform patterns rooted in unconscious emotional learnings. Reduce emotional triggers by addressing and releasing past wounds. Build resilience and confidence to navigate challenges with clarity. Experience lasting change by addressing root causes, not just symptoms.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $125-150 for 55 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

Popular visit reasons

Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Young Adult Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Pediatric Tics / Tourette Syndrome
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

NPI number

1629756291

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.81
Bedside manner
4.81
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James is very knowledgeable, his approach on connecting with the self is very on point on working out our issues.
James has been excellent and truly helped me throughout my journey navigating anxiety. I highly recommend him for anyone who is nervous about going to therapy for the first time and wants to try it out.
James is the best therapist i’ve ever got the pleasure of having. Since the beginning he’s created a safe and welcoming environment that made it super easy to open up with him. His thoughtful approach and active listening skills helped me feel understood and validated. His ability to ask the right questions has led to significant breakthroughs in my personal growth. I appreciate his genuine care and dedication to my progress. Super grateful to have found James!
He is a good listener and has a positive outlook
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James truly helped me change my entire life. His approach is extremely welcoming and supportive. James works at your pace and offers a calming and inviting space each session. His use of “parts” work has been the most helpful in my entire therapy journey. James is very encouraging and I never felt like I was just another client he had. He makes each session personal and you can tell he loves what he does. I’m forever grateful for the work James helped me do!! If/when one day I need to return to therapy I won’t hesitate to return with James. Thank you, thank you thank you!
My visits with James are great. He has been so helpful in my journey of reconnecting with my Self. He consistently guides me through the noise of daily stressors and triggers, patiently helping me find answers to questions that have been left dormant and unaddressed for far too long. He is always considerate and challenges me in ways that have helped me both heal and grow. I feel it is an impossibility to express in these 1000 characters the sense of inner peace and self discovery I have found during and after my sessions with James. The difference in how I felt before and how I feel now is all the validation I could hope for. I would encourage anyone to bravely go forward and know there is help if you choose to accept it. James has helped me in so many ways and I will be forever grateful. “Move with intention and the universe moves with you”
James is a warm, empathetic ear who always encourages me to look within and be in touch with or reintroduce myself to the parts of me that I've lost along the way. I'm not just another patient to James, either. He remembers things and suggest different ways of looking at a problem when it's somewhat difficult to see them for yourself.
James is incredible to work with for IFS therapy and therapy in general. He is very kind and a very good listener. He had a knack for getting to the hear of where feelings come from and work on that insta of just treating symptoms. I would recommend James to anyone in a heartbeat!
I felt the very first session I give a lot of data upfront. I felt he might be overwhelmed, but took the info and truly helped. Even gave me beneficial next steps to work on to show improvement.
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I've had the pleasure of seeing James Cote, LMHC, for a couple of months now, and my experience has been nothing short of fantastic. James is not only extremely professional but also has an innate ability to understand how my mind works, something I haven't found in many other therapists. He actively listens, takes notes, and provides clear guidance, making me feel valued and understood. One of the most significant impacts he's had on me is helping me reframe my anxiety and self-worth issues, turning them from burdens into manageable aspects of my life. The environment during our sessions is always comfortable, making it feel like I'm conversing with an equal rather than a counselor. I would highly recommend James to anyone seeking guidance and support. My only wish is that I could see him more often, a testament to the incredible value he brings to each session.
James is an amazing listener and really helped me analyze my issues from different perspectives. He also gave me techniques that helped me in my day-to-day. I’ve been able to live a lot more comfortably after having sessions with James for a few months and I’d recommend him to anyone struggling with OCD/Anxiety/or just life in general.
New to the whole therapy thing but James made it so comfortable. It wasn’t easy at all but he made me feel safe and heard. Utilizing different techniques i felt every session was an… adventure… for lack of a better term. I can’t build him up enough honestly, upmost professionalism while still guiding me as a friend.
James mainly helped me with the process of grieving the loss of my godfather, working on healthy boundaries, and dealing with stress. I can definitely say after a few sessions I started noticing progress in myself and noticed an Upswing in my mood as well. He does a really great job going at your own pace and analyzing your situation. I also enjoyed his weekly messages on Sundays where he would send over additional resources related to our sessions and a quote. This gave me a chance to apply what I learned from James and implement it in my life. Different activities I took place in would consist of journaling, meditation, or different videos based on different topics we discussed. These are now daily or weekly activities I use in my life. Overall, I’m writing this because I think more people need James’ help and skills because he’s really good at what he does. You won’t be disappointed if you choose him as your therapist.
I reached out to James during my divorce. Based on my prior experiences with another provider, I wasnt a fan of therapy, but I needed something and James was actually helpful. He's very kind, easy to talk to, and will do more than just listen to you complain for an hour. He not only helped me to get back on my feet, but challenged me to grow further. I appreciate what this man has done for my life.
James creates a great environment inside of the sessions. It is extremely easy to speak about anything with him because of this environment he creates. And the person that he is with the compassion and the genuineness he exudes.
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What are common reasons for patients to see James Cote?

James Cote frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for James Cote on their profile.

What languages does James Cote speak?

James Cote speaks English.

How do patients rate James Cote in reviews?

21 patients have reviewed James Cote. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.81/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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