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James Wells

Therapist · Florida

James Wells

LMHC

Straightforward counseling with practical guidance

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  • Goal-focused support
  • Practical coping skills
  • Client-centered guidance

About James

James Wells is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He focuses on helping people who feel stuck by offering straightforward, practical support. He works with concerns like stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and career questions. Sessions are presented in a way that aims to make the process feel uncomplicated and approachable.

With ten years of experience as an LMHC and additional prior work in mental health, he draws on a variety of methods to meet individual needs. His approach treats the client as the expert in their own life while offering guidance toward clearer goals. Conversations are practical and goal-focused, often framed as moving from where someone is now toward where they want to be.

James often blends Client-Centered methods with cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior strategies when they fit a person’s goals. He also uses mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to build skills for managing mood, cravings, and stress. The emphasis is on simple steps that can be practiced between sessions.

People who prefer direct, coach-like guidance may find his style helpful. He places value on clear maps and actionable plans rather than long, abstract analysis. That makes the work feel more like figuring out doable next steps.

He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. To begin, users select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHoardingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

James often uses Client-Centered therapy, which focuses on listening, reflecting, and following the client’s lead to find solutions that fit their life. This approach helps when someone needs a sympathetic, nonjudgmental space to talk and make sense of a problem.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. James treats therapy as a collaborative process where goals, preferences, and daily demands guide whether a client-centered conversation, CBT exercises, or other techniques are emphasized.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them practice skills in the context of their daily routine and maintain consistency with appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does James help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem and career questions, among other issues.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is direct and practical, using a client-centered, goal-oriented approach that focuses on clear next steps rather than long analysis.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years as a licensed mental health counselor plus additional prior work in mental health settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and conducts his practice from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

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?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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