About James
James (Jim) Wells uses an existential approach to help people facing hard life questions. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 35 years of experience. Jim aims to help people cope with depression, grief, addiction, and other struggles that make daily life harder.
He focuses on the present moment and on what matters most to each person. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Jim helps people notice patterns that limit them and try new ways of handling feelings and situations.
Background and approach
Over three decades in practice have brought experience with a wide range of concerns. He has worked with people dealing with anxiety, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, and relationship challenges. He also supports those facing aging and geriatric concerns, hospice and end-of-life questions, and the fallout from infidelity.
Jim emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in sessions. He collaborates with each person to build a plan that fits their needs, goals, and pace. The work is conversational and concrete, with clear steps you can try between meetings.
People who choose him often want straightforward help making sense of difficult feelings and decisions. Jim encourages small, realistic changes and stays focused on what helps someone move forward. He recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and offers steady support through the process.
Existential approaches and online therapy options
Existential Therapy helps people look at life questions such as purpose, choice, and responsibility. It supports people who feel stuck, empty, or uncertain and helps them identify what matters most so they can make clearer decisions.He also focuses on present-centered work that brings attention to current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. That kind of focus can reveal patterns that cause distress and suggest small, practical changes to try between sessions.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to find methods that fit their goals, values, and comfort level. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match busy lives and different communication needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people share updates, ask questions, or check in between sessions without scheduling a full call.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Relationship issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 35 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English