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James Wells

James Wells, LPC

Therapist in Alabama

Compassionate, practical support for life’s hard moments

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About James

James Wells, LPC, works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about their next steps. He helps those dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and questions around identity. He offers a welcoming, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through what matters most to them.

He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients notice patterns that cause pain and try different ways of coping. Sessions focus on building resilience, improving communication, and developing clearer personal goals. James aims to make therapy down-to-earth and doable between busy days.

James draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He blends these approaches to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.

With three years of experience and a Licensed Professional Counselor credential, he serves people in Alabama and also accepts international clients. He speaks English.

To get started, a prospective client selects the continue button on this profile, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to the therapist’s availability. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current options before booking.

How his approach translates to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions that feel blocked. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns and can be useful for people dealing with trust, intimacy, or abandonment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own perspective and pace, offering a listening, accepting presence to support self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. James works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person’s goals and situation. He may start with one way of working and adapt over time based on what helps most.

Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people take part from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively over distance, and James tailors his methods so therapy fits daily life rather than getting in the way.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteem

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does James commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and identity concerns among other areas like ADHD and depression.

What is his general therapeutic style?

James uses a practical, down-to-earth approach that helps people notice patterns and try new coping strategies in everyday life.

What background and experience does he have?

He has three years of clinical experience offering therapy focused on life transitions, communication challenges, and recovery from past hurts.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and works with clients in Alabama; he also accepts international clients.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How does billing or cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

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