
James
Culhane
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Level 3 IFS Therapist
Areas of Expertise
- Acute Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- PTSD
- Couples Therapy
Treatment Approach
- Internal Family Systems (I.F.S.)
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (A.R.T.)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (E.M.D.R.)
- Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO)
I’m a licensed mental health counselor and a former member of the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force. My
journey into this work has been shaped by both my personal and professional experiences — including my time in service, and my years supporting people through some of their most vulnerable and transformative moments. I work with individuals and couples who are navigating the effects of trauma, emotional pain, and disconnection. Whether you’re facing challenges rooted in the past or difficulties in your current relationships, I’m here to support you with care, presence, and proven therapeutic tools.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients across a wide range of settings — including private practice,
community mental health, and intensive outpatient programs. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how mental health is shaped not just by personal history, but by environment, community, and life circumstances.
As a veteran and a clinician, I bring a grounded, steady presence to therapy — one that is informed by both discipline and deep empathy. My clients often say they feel truly seen, heard, and accepted in our work together.
Anxiety, addiction, depression and overeating are all symptoms of a deeper problem, often associated with trauma in both its complex and simple forms. Working with both individuals and couples, I specialize in treating adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse, those with PTSD, anxiety, depression and addiction. As there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health, I strive to provide the highest level of care through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, breathing techniques and other treatment methods.
I am committed to serving individuals from the perspective of their values, beliefs, and culture. While my treatments are evidenced-based and non-religious, I encourage patients to incorporate their own value-systems into their therapy. My treatment methods are accepting, accommodating and non-judgmental toward any lifestyle or way of being. I believe there is more than one path in life, and it is my responsibility to respect those of my patients while supporting their recovery.
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) – State of Florida
- Level 3 Trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist – IFS Institute
- Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
- Trained in Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) for couples therapy
My Approach
At the heart of my work is Internal Family Systems (IFS) — a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to therapy that helps people understand and heal the parts of themselves that carry pain, fear, or protection. I am a Level 3 trained IFS therapist, the highest level of clinical training available through the IFS Institute. I also integrate other trauma-informed methods when appropriate, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). These approaches can be especially effective for clients working through deep emotional wounds or post-traumatic stress.
In my work with couples, I use Intimacy From the Inside Out (IFIO) — an IFS-based model for helping partners understand and transform the inner dynamics that impact their relationship. IFIO brings depth, clarity, and compassion to couples work by helping each person better understand not only their partner, but themselves.
I approach therapy from a secular, non-religious perspective, grounded in psychological principles and evidence-based
practices. At the same time, I welcome clients to bring their own spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic space if they choose. Your values, worldview, and inner experiences are important parts of your healing process — and I honor them without imposing my own. Whether your background includes organized religion, personal spirituality, or a more humanistic view of the world, our work together will be guided by your beliefs, not mine.
Contact Info
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Winter Garden Office
13360 West Colonial Drive, Suite #470B
Winter Garden, FL 34787 - james.zealtherapy@gmail.com
- Call / Text 407-906-1903