Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
How A. works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans helps people facing anger, stress, and life changes find clearer ways forward. He is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC with 28 years of experience.
Jim speaks plainly and uses humor and directness to keep sessions grounded and practical. Jim focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship. He encourages people to do less and be more so they can notice what matters.
In sessions he listens, points out patterns, and works with each person to set achievable steps toward change.
Background and approach
He uses trauma-informed methods and tailors his work to individual needs. That means paying attention to past hurts while aiming for realistic, day-to-day improvements. He helps people increase confidence in their ability to make choices and handle difficult relationships.
Jim has long experience in mental health and substance use work, and he has taught at the masters level for over 20 years. He draws on a mix of practical approaches to fit what each person brings into the room. Clients can expect a direct but compassionate style that values honesty and real-world results.
The work often involves identifying barriers, trying new ways of relating, and practicing small steps that add up. Jim supports people through grief, addiction concerns, career shifts, and ongoing mood or anxiety struggles.
What A. works with
Everything A. lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in A.'s practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches A. lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist reflects feelings, validates experience, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and decision-making.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks concerns into manageable steps and uses exercises to change thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and anger management.
Finding the right blend of methods is part of the process. Jim will work collaboratively to choose approaches that match goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Online sessions offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people meet face-to-face without travel, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be useful for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing, brief contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or treatment schedules while keeping the focus on meaningful change.
Questions people ask about A.
What concerns does Jim commonly help with?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, trauma, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Jim uses a straightforward, supportive style with humor and honesty. He builds a nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 28 years of counseling experience, including mental health and substance use work and more than two decades teaching at the masters level.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC based in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
In what session formats can someone meet with him?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.