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James Wells

Therapist · Alabama

James Wells

LPC

Thoughtful, practical counseling for life changes

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Values-focused work
  • Short-term goals

About James

James Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and career concerns. He works with individuals dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and challenges related to identity and trauma. His tone is straightforward and welcoming for someone looking for practical help.

James focuses on short, clear conversations that lead to useful steps. He listens for what matters most to each person and helps them set small goals they can try between sessions. He draws on approaches that emphasize present skills, values, and building stronger emotional habits.

In sessions he mixes conversational listening with hands-on tools. That may include exercises to notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of communicating, or skills for managing intense emotion. He also supports people dealing with addiction and compassion fatigue by helping them plan for relapse prevention and self-care routines.

James has three years of clinical experience and holds LPC credentials in Alabama and Georgia. He serves people across Alabama and offers services in English. International clients may be accepted, and session arrangements are made through the therapy platform’s scheduling system.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Fees vary by location and are handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

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 guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making clearer career or life choices.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and understanding how people connect or pull away from others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, whether that means learning emotion regulation skills, practicing communication, or setting career-related aims. This is decided together based on needs and preferences.

The practical upside of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Because specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm available options before booking to make sure they fit your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, career questions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and trauma-related problems.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Sessions are conversational and practical, mixing empathic listening with skill-building exercises. James emphasizes values-based work and short-term goals you can practice between visits.

What experience does he bring?

He has three years of clinical experience helping people manage strong emotions, addiction recovery, and life transitions while developing coping strategies and communication skills.

What credentials and region apply?

James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure listed for Alabama and Georgia, and his practice is based in Alabama.

In what language are sessions offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may be accepted for work with this therapist.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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