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James Wells

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James Wells

Alabama

Practical support for men's wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction recovery
  • Values-based change

About James

James Wells is an LPC who helps men and other adults manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, and life transitions. He aims to make therapy practical and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps people can use between appointments.

He creates a warm, inclusive setting where clients can talk through relationship struggles, grief, identity questions, and challenges at work. James emphasizes building resilience and improving everyday functioning rather than jargon or labels. His style is direct but compassionate, with attention to each person's values and priorities.

James draws on several evidence-based approaches to tailor care to what each person needs. He uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and strengthen important relationships. Practical skills for coping with intense emotions and managing cravings are part of this work when relevant.

Over three years as a licensed professional counselor, he has supported people facing mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, and complicated life changes. He works with topics such as parenting stress, career strain, caregiving burden, and issues related to intimacy and sexual expression. James also helps clients grieving loss or navigating blended family dynamics.

Sessions are offered in English and James accepts international clients. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, so people can adjust care as their needs change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and making lasting behavior changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns and testing new responses to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress or needs change.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy day, since sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving, avoid travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions also make it possible to continue care if someone moves or is traveling internationally. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to remote sessions through guided exercises, behavioral assignments, and focused conversation that support everyday changes.

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 concerns does James commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career strain among other topics.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His approach is warm and practical, focusing on clear goals, skills you can use between sessions, and helping you align actions with your values.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, communication struggles, caregiving stress, and recovery from addictive behavior.

What credentials and location details are on file?

He holds the LPC credential and works with clients across Alabama; the profile also notes licensing in Georgia.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current session options when you schedule to learn whether online or in-person appointments are available.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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