Works with
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Wells is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people untangle stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He works in Florida and brings ten years of clinical practice as an LMHC to his sessions.
James keeps the process simple. He frames therapy as a conversation where the client points out what matters most and they map a path forward together.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize clear goals and down-to-earth strategies rather than jargon or long explanations. He uses familiar, evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address upsetting thoughts and strong emotions. Dialectical behavior ideas and solution-focused steps are also part of his toolbox when they fit a person’s goals.
These approaches are chosen to help with practical issues like anger control, addictive behaviors, panic, and mood shifts. James describes his role as a guide who helps people move from point A to point B. That can mean managing crisis moments, rebuilding routines after life changes, or creating new ways to handle relationships and work stress.
He aims to make progress feel reachable rather than overwhelming. People who prefer straightforward conversation, concrete tools, and a collaborative tone often find his style useful. Sessions can be tailored to focus on skill-building, short-term problem solving, or longer work on patterns that cause repeated setbacks.
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
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches James lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-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.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience. In practice this means the therapist mirrors concerns and helps the person choose what to address next, which works well over video or phone where conversation is central.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online sessions can include worksheets, short exercises between meetings, and step-by-step skill practice to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. Techniques like grounding, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance can be taught in-session and practiced afterward using text check-ins or brief phone coaching.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That shared decision-making keeps work focused and practical.
Online formats provide flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is low, live chat works for quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports brief reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life while still working on skills and goals.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does James commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as self-esteem, communication problems, and substance use.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversation alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional experience as an LMHC working in mental health settings in Florida.
Where is James licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor - FL LMHC - and practices with that licensure in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with clients licensed for practice in Florida.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.