James Wells, LPC
Therapist in Alabama
James Wells, LPC, aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes, or relationship strain.
- License LPC02948, LPC006697 · Alabama, Georgia Expires July 2027, September 2026
- NPI 1396100350 · national registry
- Experience and languages 3+ years in practice English
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About James
James Wells, LPC, aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, life changes, or relationship strain. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on the problems that brought someone in. His style is warm and inclusive so people can feel seen and heard from the first meeting.
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions often include talking through problems, trying new ways to communicate, and setting small goals that make a difference day to day.
Background and approach
He also works with issues like addiction, grief, depression, ADHD, and identity questions. James draws on approaches such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. He adapts these tools to each person instead of using the same plan for everyone.
The therapy room is a place to practice skills and test new responses to old problems. His background includes practice across Alabama and Georgia, giving him experience with a range of life challenges from career stress to caregiving strain. James combines practical coping skills with attention to relationship patterns and emotional understanding.
People can expect a collaborative process that balances short-term relief with longer-term growth. He helps clients build resilience, improve communication, and make choices that match their values. The work is paced to fit what each person needs at the time.
Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC02948 · expires July 2027
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC006697 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1396100350 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Gottman Method
- 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
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
James blends a few practical approaches depending on the issue at hand. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication patterns and reducing hurt in close relationships by teaching clear, manageable skills for talking and listening. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward a life that matches their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people try different ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. James will discuss goals and preferences during early sessions and then adapt tools from these approaches to fit the client. That means therapy is a joint process where the plan may change as progress is made and needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for richer interaction and practicing communication skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or texting works well for brief check-ins, short coaching moments, or wrapping up a tough day without a long appointment. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does James address in therapy?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, trauma and many life transition concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, mixing listening with practical exercises and communication work to change patterns over time.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
James has three years of clinical experience working with a broad set of challenges across Alabama and Georgia.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama, with professional licensure noted for AL LPC and GA LPC.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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