- Values-focused work
- Evidence-based methods
- Inclusive approach
About James
James Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and major life changes. He works with adults on issues like relationships, self-esteem, parenting concerns, and identity questions. His approach aims to make therapy feel direct and understandable for people juggling busy lives.
He creates a warm, inclusive space and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors affect daily life. He also helps people repair attachment wounds and build stronger emotional connections where possible.
James draws from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. He uses techniques that help people tolerate difficult feelings, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and set values-based goals. These methods are applied in straightforward ways to address problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, and coping with chronic health or life transitions.
With three years of clinical experience, James has worked with a broad range of concerns, including caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and mood disorders. He supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related struggles, and career stress in realistic, step-by-step work.
James is based in Alabama and is licensed as an LPC in Alabama and Georgia. He offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients when logistics allow. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
He creates a warm, inclusive space and focuses on clear, practical steps. Sessions often look at how thoughts and behaviors affect daily life. He also helps people repair attachment wounds and build stronger emotional connections where possible.
James draws from evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. He uses techniques that help people tolerate difficult feelings, reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, and set values-based goals. These methods are applied in straightforward ways to address problems like anxiety, depression, addiction, and coping with chronic health or life transitions.
With three years of clinical experience, James has worked with a broad range of concerns, including caregiver stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and mood disorders. He supports people dealing with grief, intimacy-related struggles, and career stress in realistic, step-by-step work.
James is based in Alabama and is licensed as an LPC in Alabama and Georgia. He offers therapy in English and is open to working with international clients when logistics allow. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability.
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
How specific approaches inform online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It supports setting values-based goals so daily choices align with what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns from early relationships and how they affect current bonds and communication, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which formats are available before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Remote sessions can also support steady work on skills between meetings and help people continue treatment during life transitions or relocation. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and techniques so therapy fits daily life and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does James address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and career strain, among other challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
James uses a warm, inclusive style that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. He blends talking through problems with skill-building exercises.
What background and experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with a range of issues, including trauma, caregiver stress, ADHD, and mood disorders.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and Georgia and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and James is open to working with international clients when logistics allow.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.