Therapist profile
James Wells, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Parenting concerns
About James
James Wells is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience based in Alabama. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship and family strains, parenting pressures, grief, and related life changes. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, intimacy questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He conducts sessions in English and accepts international clients.
James uses straightforward methods to help people sort through current problems and set practical goals. He draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and shift unhelpful thinking, and acceptance-based work to build tolerance for difficult feelings. He also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how past relationships shape present patterns.
In a typical session he listens to what is most pressing, helps clarify what a client wants to change, and practices small skills or experiments to try between meetings. He will often focus on communication patterns, boundaries, and coping tools that fit everyday life. He frames work as collaborative and practical rather than theoretical.
Background work emphasizes evidence-based approaches without jargon. James has worked with people facing addiction recovery, parenting strain, blended family questions, and trauma-related stress. He also supports adults navigating caregiving responsibilities, cancer-related stress, and difficult life transitions.
To begin he asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. He uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time and adjusts logistics depending on the client’s location.
How sessions work
How James applies specific approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing uncomfortable thoughts and feelings and deciding what matters most. In practice this can help when parenting stress, anxiety, or feelings about identity get overwhelming by clarifying values and small committed actions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Using this lens, sessions may focus on communication habits, expectations, and ways to build steadier responses to relationship triggers.Finding the best approach is treated as a shared task. James will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. The process is collaborative and open to adjustment as work continues.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, make it easier to keep regular check-ins, and allow shorter sessions when needed. Practical benefits include scheduling that matches family routines, less travel time, and the ability to continue therapy while managing caregiving or work demands.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he help with?
He works with adults facing parenting strain, blended family questions, and family conflict as individual concerns rather than running family or couples sessions.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented sessions that combine cognitive behavioral ideas, acceptance-based techniques, and attachment-informed perspective in a collaborative manner.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as an LPC working with adults on issues like addiction recovery, anxiety, and life transitions.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds LPC credentials in Alabama and Georgia and is based in Alabama.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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