- Thoughts and habits
- Practical coping
- Warm and inclusive
About James
James Wells is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and life changes. He works with individuals who want clearer thinking, better coping habits, and more satisfying relationships. His tone is straightforward and calm, and he aims to make therapy usable for everyday life.
He creates a warm, inclusive space where people can talk through hard moments. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between appointments. The goal is often clearer priorities, calmer reactions, and improved day-to-day habits around thinking and behavior.
James draws on several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-focused strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and routines. He also uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns. Work in sessions can include noticing thought patterns, experimenting with new responses, and practicing skills that fit daily life.
With three years of experience and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, he serves people across Alabama and Georgia. He supports concerns ranging from depression and bipolar mood challenges to grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like ADHD, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.
James welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with him and schedule sessions. He emphasizes collaboration, helping each person choose approaches that match their goals and routines.
He creates a warm, inclusive space where people can talk through hard moments. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between appointments. The goal is often clearer priorities, calmer reactions, and improved day-to-day habits around thinking and behavior.
James draws on several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-focused strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and routines. He also uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand relationship patterns. Work in sessions can include noticing thought patterns, experimenting with new responses, and practicing skills that fit daily life.
With three years of experience and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor, he serves people across Alabama and Georgia. He supports concerns ranging from depression and bipolar mood challenges to grief, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like ADHD, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns.
James welcomes international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, clients follow the site process to match with him and schedule sessions. He emphasizes collaboration, helping each person choose approaches that match their goals and routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Georgia
Languages
English
Approaches That Shape Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values rather than trying to force them away. It helps people accept difficult feelings and take small value-driven steps in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and habits. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns show up now and helps people build healthier ways of relating to others.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying one method for a while, then adjusting based on what proves helpful.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand. They also let people practice skills in the settings where they live and work, which can make everyday habit changes more immediate and practical.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James support?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, straightforward approach focused on practical steps. Sessions look at thoughts and everyday habits and include skill practice to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with Alabama and Georgia LPC credentials and practices across Alabama and Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.