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James Wells

James Wells, LMHC

Florida

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Addictions

  • CBT techniques
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About James

James Wells is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and career or life transitions. He uses straightforward language and practical steps during sessions.

James keeps the counseling process simple and direct. He frames therapy as two people looking at the client's life map together. The client describes where they are now and where they want to get to. He positions himself as a guide and advisor who offers therapeutic coaching to move from point A to point B.

Sessions focus on concrete skills and problem solving. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT-style tools to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused ideas are used to support short-term goals and clearer decision making.

James has worked with people facing addiction and mood concerns, including bipolar disorder and panic. He also addresses relationship issues such as communication problems, codependency, jealousy, and commitment worries. Career strain, isolation, hoarding, guilt, and life purpose questions are part of his caseload too.

His style is practical and action oriented. Clients can expect clear steps, homework when helpful, and regular check-ins about progress. He encourages collaboration on goals and adjusts the plan based on what is working and what is not.

To begin, clients choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription billing for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It emphasizes the client's goals and uses reflective conversation to clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean starting with problem-focused CBT tools and adding DBT skills or mindfulness exercises if emotional regulation or distress tolerance is needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, not needing to travel, or choosing a phone session when bandwidth is limited. He aims to adapt the pace and tools to fit everyday schedules while keeping focus on concrete skills and measurable progress.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

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 approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He works with adult anger concerns such as losing temper with close people, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and coping with someone elses anger.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He takes a practical, client-centered approach and acts as a guide. Sessions focus on mapping current problems, setting goals, and using concrete strategies to move forward.

How much experience does he have?

He has 10 years of experience in the mental health field as an LMHC working with a range of mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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