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James (Jim) Wells

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James (Jim) Wells, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and relationships

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 5677
  • NPI1629758990
  • Experience35 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • Existential therapy
  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and coping

About James

James (Jim) Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 35 years of experience. He works with people facing depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, substance issues, and anger. He also helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and eating concerns as they come up in everyday life.

Jim describes working directly on what is happening now. He draws on existential ideas to help people look at meaning, choice, and responsibility in their lives. That perspective is paired with techniques that increase awareness of present feelings and behaviors that get in the way of change.

Sessions are practical and straightforward. Jim aims to identify patterns that keep a person stuck and then tests small shifts to see what helps. He can talk through how anger shows up at work, at home, or in relationships and what might reduce unwanted reactions.

Over decades of practice he has worked in clinical and supervisory roles, often helping people navigate grief, coping with life changes, and end-of-life questions. He also brings experience supporting clients with bipolar symptoms and infidelity-related distress when those are part of a person’s story.

Jim invites each person to build a clear plan for therapy goals and next steps. He asks about what matters most to the client and then works on concrete changes that fit daily life. For booking, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.

How sessions work

Existential approaches and online work

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. It helps when someone feels stuck, disconnected, or unsure about what matters. This approach can be useful for grief, life transitions, and questions about purpose.

Present-focused techniques emphasize awareness of feelings and behaviors in the moment. That makes it easier to spot how anger or avoidance shows up and to try small changes that reduce reactivity. Together these methods aim to clarify values and practical next steps rather than promise quick fixes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process guides which techniques are used and how sessions proceed.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also let people avoid being on camera when they prefer a phone conversation. Discuss format preferences when scheduling to find a practical setup that fits everyday routines.

Areas of focus

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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?

He works with addictions, grief, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating issues, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses existential ideas and present-focused techniques to increase awareness and clarify choices. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps to change patterns.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 35 years of professional experience working as a therapist and sometimes as a supervisor.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he take international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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