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James Wells, LMHC

Practical therapy for anxiety and addiction
  • Florida licensed LMHC
  • Focus on stress and anxiety
  • Goal-oriented guidance

About James Wells

James Wells is a Florida-licensed LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, with ten years of professional experience. He approaches therapy with a focus on simplifying the counseling process so that practical progress becomes more accessible and easier to navigate.

He works with people facing stress and anxiety, addictions, depression, and life transitions, and he also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and bipolar and mood-related challenges. Additional areas of focus include issues such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, substance use, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

In session he frames the work as a collaborative map-making process. He sees the client as starting at point A and aiming for point B, with himself serving as a guide and advisor who helps chart concrete steps forward. His style blends therapeutic techniques with practical, goal-focused support, helping clients turn insight into manageable action. James aims to make therapy straightforward and usable for everyday life.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does James Wells have?

James Wells has 10 years of professional experience.

Is James Wells a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida under FL LMHC MH12479.

In which languages does James Wells provide therapy?

James Wells provides therapy in English.

Where is James Wells located?

James Wells is located in Florida.

How can I work with James Wells as my therapist?

You can work with James Wells through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does James Wells work with international clients?

James Wells does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with James Wells cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's 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 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.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Support



James Wells draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide his online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities - this approach helps people feel heard and build their own solutions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

He approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that choosing the right methods is part of the therapeutic journey. James partners with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then adapts techniques so they fit the individual rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with James can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic distance. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice strategies between sessions, and access support in ways that suit daily life while working toward the client's goals.

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