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James Wells

Therapist · Alabama

Calm, practical support for life changes

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James Wells
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama · LPC02948; LPC, Georgia · LPC006697
NPI
1396100350
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama
  • Work and career focus
  • Relationship challenges
  • Stress and anxiety

About James

James Wells is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction issues, and life transitions. He works with individuals who are trying to rebuild after loss, change patterns in relationships, or find steadier footing during hard times.

He aims for a calm and inclusive space where clients can talk honestly and set practical goals. Sessions focus on real moments people face - at work, at home, or in relationships - and on skills that can be tried between meetings. James uses straightforward language and keeps steps simple so they are easier to use day to day.

James combines several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person. He draws on approaches that look at thoughts and behaviors, at emotions and how people attach to others, and at values and actions that build meaning. This mix helps address problems such as depression, grief, codependency, ADHD, and trauma-related concerns.

He has three years of clinical experience and holds LPC credentials in Alabama and Georgia. That background shapes a practical focus on coping skills, communication, and decision-making during stressful life moments.

James welcomes people seeking help for issues like intimacy, parenting strain, career stress, or challenges tied to identity and relationships. He supports international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with stress, mood issues, and anxiety. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships affect emotion and connection, and it can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns and codependency.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they react to different methods. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust them as needed over time. This keeps therapy tailored and collaborative rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone work with a therapist while living in a different region. Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery options. The aim is to make meetings practical and useful so skills learned in sessions transfer into everyday routines.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does James address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, codependency, ADHD, and a range of other life challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and collaborative, using straightforward language and skill-building. The focus is on small, usable steps that clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with people on issues like addiction recovery, relationship patterns, and coping with life changes.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LPC credentials in Alabama and Georgia and practices from Alabama for clients in those states and beyond.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

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