James Salas, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About James Salas

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Insomnia

Self-Harm / Injury

Depression

Men's Mental Health Issues

Stress Management

Divorce Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Family Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, Indigenous American or Alaska Native

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know James Salas

Welcome—I’m a Board-Certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 14 years of experience in mental health and 24 years of military service. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges using evidence-based approaches like CBT, CPT, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. I offer a supportive, results-focused space for healing and growth—especially for those navigating high-stress or service-related experiences. My approach My approach is structured, compassionate, and goal-oriented—I use evidence-based therapies like CBT, CPT, and Prolonged Exposure to help clients make meaningful progress. I tailor each session to your individual needs, offering practical tools in a supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. My focus I specialize in working with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I have a strong focus on supporting veterans, active-duty military, and first responders, as well as professionals navigating high-stress careers, burnout, or identity shifts. Many of my clients are looking for structure, clarity, and practical tools to manage overwhelm and move forward with confidence. Whether you're coping with past trauma, adjusting to a major life change, or simply feeling stuck, I tailor therapy to your pace — offering support that’s both compassionate and results-driven. My communication style My communication style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard and supported, but I’ll also gently challenge patterns that may be keeping you stuck. I believe in being honest and direct — always with kindness, respect, and your goals in mind. Clients often describe me as encouraging and easy to talk to. I bring a calm, steady presence to our work together, and I focus on helping you build insight, resilience, and real momentum — one step at a time.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Internet Addiction

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Florida

Education and training

Florida State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1831405497

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What practice does James Salas work with?

James Salas works with Rula Health - Florida.

What are common reasons for patients to see James Salas?

James Salas frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for James Salas on their profile.