Avia James, LMHC, LPC

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Compassionate counselor helping people rewrite their stories

Details

Name	Avia James
Credentials	LMHC, LPC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Pennsylvania, Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English, Hebrew
Years in practice	10

About Avia

Avia James is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and mood concerns. She uses straightforward, compassionate work to help people feel more steady and in charge of their next steps. Avia speaks English and Hebrew and brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice in Florida.

She draws on Narrative Therapy to help people tell and rethink the stories they live by. That often pairs with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques to help clients notice what matters and take small, useful steps toward it.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and rooted in the client’s real life, not jargon. Avia trained at the master’s level and holds the LMHC and LPC credentials. Her background includes work in inpatient, outpatient and corrections settings, which shaped how she supports people dealing with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

She aims to meet each person where they are and build on their existing strengths. People commonly bring concerns such as depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, body image and eating concerns, or struggles with sleep and parenting. She also addresses career questions, immigration issues, multicultural concerns and issues related to identity and self-love.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Avia uses a collaborative style that focuses on practical tools, clearer personal stories, and small changes that add up over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger management among the things Avia works with, alongside the areas below.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Anger management
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Attachment issues
Body image
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Immigration issues
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Avia among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Avia directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Avia directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and acceptance approaches work online

Avia often combines Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider different, more helpful ways to frame experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and taking small, values-guided actions toward what matters.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your needs. If something doesn’t feel helpful, she will adjust the approach so the work stays practical and meaningful for you.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, which offer different practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free check-in is preferred. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, processing between longer sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger and depression as well as trauma, grief and intimacy-related issues. Avia also supports people with body image, sleep, parenting, career and multicultural concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach like?

The approach blends Narrative Therapy with ACT and client-centered methods. This means talking through personal stories, clarifying values, and using practical steps to make change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience working across inpatient, outpatient and corrections settings. That background informs how she supports people with co-occurring mental health and substance use issues.

Where is she licensed and located?

She practices in Florida and holds the LMHC and LPC credentials with prior licensure in Pennsylvania noted in her background.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Hebrew.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's listed availability.

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