- Practical guidance
- Goal oriented
- Direct support
About James
James Wells is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on men's wellbeing among a wide range of concerns. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, life changes, and questions about purpose. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at making therapy simple to use in daily life.
He frames sessions as a collaborative look at where someone is now and where they want to go. James describes the work as sitting across a table together, reviewing a person's map of life and figuring out the next steps. He positions himself as a guide and advisor who offers therapeutic coaching to reach personal goals.
With 10 years of clinical experience as an LMHC, James draws on several established approaches to tailor sessions. He commonly uses client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns that feed anxiety and depression.
Mindfulness and solution-focused tools are part of his toolbox for building coping skills and setting small, achievable goals. He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when people need help managing strong emotions or impulsive behaviors. These approaches are applied in clear, practical steps during sessions.
People choose James when they want plain language, direct guidance, and a plan they can try between meetings. He works in English and practices in Florida. Prospective clients can start by completing the platform questionnaire and scheduling a session.
How his approaches translate to online work
James commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following each person's priorities, helping people feel heard and deciding goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or impulsive actions are a concern. DBT teaches skills for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can be useful for anger, self-control, and relationship problems. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the process and is decided together based on needs and goals.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or outside typical work hours. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or opt for audio-only meetings when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking so you know which formats are offered.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
James works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing relationship issues, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear steps and collaborative planning. Sessions aim to identify goals and build workable strategies to reach them.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and prior experience in the mental health field that informs his work.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.