- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About James
James Wells is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with three years of counseling experience in Alabama. He works with young adults and others who are managing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction concerns, and life transitions. He also addresses issues such as depression, ADHD, grief, and questions about identity and intimacy.
James focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions look at what feels most urgent and which changes would make daily life easier. He uses several evidence-based methods to help people learn new coping skills and to practice different ways of responding to difficult feelings.
He often combines cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance-based ideas to help clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and choose more effective actions. Attachment-based work is used when relationship patterns and early bonds come up as part of the problem. Dialectical skills are brought in for managing intense emotions and improving regulation.
James aims to help people who feel stuck after big life changes, like leaving home, starting a new job, or finishing school. He talks through communication problems, career-related stress, and intimacy concerns in straightforward terms. He also supports those navigating identity questions and LGBT-related stressors.
Sessions include goal-setting and homework when helpful, and he checks in about what is and isn't working. He accepts clients in Alabama and Georgia as an AL LPC and GA LPC and works in English. International clients are also accepted, and fees vary with location and use a cancellable subscription model.
Approaches used in remote sessions
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in sessions. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try out methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to pick techniques that fit the person's life and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skills practice between meetings, which can slot into study or work breaks. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so the work continues between appointments.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family issues, depression, ADHD, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT skills, attachment work, and client-centered techniques to address daily problems and emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience as a practicing counselor.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC and holds licensure as an AL LPC and GA LPC, and practices in Alabama.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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