James Wells, LPC
Licensed counselor guiding growth and recovery
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction recovery guidance
- Relationship and family work
About James Wells
James Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, holistic approach to supporting people through complex life challenges. Serving clients across Alabama and Georgia, he focuses on helping individuals manage stress, navigate relationship dynamics, and pursue recovery from addiction while fostering sustained personal growth.
He creates a warm, inclusive therapeutic environment that honors each person’s unique journey and strengths. His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, communication difficulties, social isolation, life transitions, and exploration of personal identity, with attention to building resilience and deeper self-understanding.
Drawing on evidence-based methods, James helps clients process difficult emotions, work through past experiences, and develop healthier coping strategies that fit daily life. Whether addressing workplace stress, relationship struggles, or the pursuit of greater self-awareness, he partners with clients to set practical goals and to support meaningful, lasting change.
He creates a warm, inclusive therapeutic environment that honors each person’s unique journey and strengths. His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, communication difficulties, social isolation, life transitions, and exploration of personal identity, with attention to building resilience and deeper self-understanding.
Drawing on evidence-based methods, James helps clients process difficult emotions, work through past experiences, and develop healthier coping strategies that fit daily life. Whether addressing workplace stress, relationship struggles, or the pursuit of greater self-awareness, he partners with clients to set practical goals and to support meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does James Wells have?
James Wells has 3 years of clinical experience.
Is James Wells a licensed therapist?
Yes. James Wells holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details include AL LPC LPC02948 and GA LPC LPC006697.
In which languages does James Wells provide therapy?
James Wells provides therapy in English.
Where is James Wells located?
James Wells is located in Alabama.
How can I work with James Wells as my therapist?
Clients can work with James Wells through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does James Wells work with international clients?
Yes, James Wells works with international clients.
How much does therapy with James Wells cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
James Wells draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward valued goals - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in early relationships and helps people build healthier ways of connecting and trusting others, which can be especially helpful for relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. James Wells collaborates with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.