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James (Jim) Wells

James (Jim) Wells

LPC

Texas

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Compassionate existential guidance for practical change

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 5677
NPI
1629758990
Experience
35 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

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  • Existential perspective
  • Practical treatment plans
  • Texas LPC

About James

James (Jim) Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 35 years of experience. He offers a steady, straightforward approach that aims to help people who are facing emotional pain and difficult life changes. Jim writes plainly and meets clients where they are, helping them take practical steps forward.

He focuses on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, and addictions. He also helps people dealing with relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, anger, and trauma and abuse. Family and parenting matters are included among his areas of focus.

Jim uses existential therapy as a central framework. That approach looks at meaning, responsibility, and the choices people make in daily life. He helps clients notice patterns, clarify values, and make decisions that align with what matters to them.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. Together with each client he develops a treatment plan tailored to their situation and goals. Jim’s style is practical and direct, concentrating on the here-and-now changes that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Jim encourages people who feel unsure or hesitant to take the first step. He acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and works to make the process manageable and clear for those seeking help.

Existential approaches online and what they offer

Existential therapy looks at meaning, responsibility, and the choices people make day to day. Online sessions can use this approach to help someone clarify values, face uncomfortable decisions, and reduce the confusion that comes with big life shifts.

In practice, existential work often centers on noticing patterns and increasing self-awareness in everyday life. That can help with concerns like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and coping with aging or end-of-life questions by focusing on what matters now and next.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether existential methods fit their needs and goals. Together they shape a plan that reflects the client's preferences and the problems they want to address.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can meet from wherever they are. Those practical benefits often help people maintain consistency with therapy and apply what they discuss to daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelity

Therapeutic approaches

Existential Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

Jim works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, eating problems, bipolar symptoms, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic approach?

He uses existential therapy to help people examine meaning, choices, and values in life. Sessions focus on increasing awareness and making practical changes that fit a person's goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 35 years of professional experience as a therapist and at times as a supervisor, which informs a steady, direct style in sessions.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in the state of Texas and practices from that location.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I start a session with him?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you get in touch

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  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
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