Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama, Georgia
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Wells is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. He works with a wide range of concerns like addiction, grief, self-esteem, and relationship struggles. He sees clients across Alabama and also holds licensure in Georgia.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is going on now and steps a person can try between meetings. James uses plain language and gentle questioning so people can speak honestly about hard experiences.
Background and approach
His approach blends several evidence-based methods to match each person's needs. Techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to change unhelpful thoughts and strengthen values-based action. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to improve relationships and emotional safety in the therapy room.
With three years of clinical experience, he supports people working through trauma, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, and career pressures. He also helps those navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions can include practical skill-building, emotion regulation practice, and planning for real-world situations.
James offers online options such as video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible access. International clients who speak English may connect as well. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- 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 translate to online care
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking action toward those values even when difficult feelings are present. It can help when anger, anxiety, or life transitions block meaningful activity. CBT targets the patterns of thought and behavior that keep someone stuck and teaches practical exercises to change those routines over time.Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and then try methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process means approaches may be blended and adjusted as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video sessions are useful when you want face-to-face interaction and visual cues. Phone calls can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or you need a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging let people message between sessions or use written check-ins when that format fits their life. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about James
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
James works with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting strain, and related challenges listed in his specialties.
What is the general style or approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on immediate concerns and skills people can use between meetings. He adapts techniques to the person's goals and preferences.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working as a licensed counselor, supporting people through a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama and Georgia, and is based in Alabama for regional practice.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and James accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are available for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy here?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.