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Online therapist

James (Jim) Wells

Existential therapist focused on practical change

Credentials
LPC
Experience
35 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About James

James (Jim) Wells centers his work on existential therapy. He focuses on meaning, choice, and the day-to-day issues that make life feel heavy. He aims to help people identify what matters to them and make decisions that reflect those values.

His tone is direct but compassionate, and he emphasizes practical steps rather than jargon. Jim is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with 35 years of experience in Texas. He has supported people dealing with depression, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

He also brings experience addressing addictions, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress, anger, eating issues, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infidelity. In sessions he works to increase present-moment awareness and clarity about personal choices.

He helps clients notice patterns that limit them and then try new ways of responding. Conversations are practical and focused on small, doable changes that fit each person’s life. Jim stresses respect, sensitivity, and steady support.

He collaborates with each person to build a plan tailored to their needs and goals. He knows starting therapy can feel difficult and aims to make that first step easier. Therapy with Jim often moves between exploring what matters and testing concrete changes.

He invites straightforward conversation and encourages follow-through on agreed-upon steps. His practice is grounded in decades of experience working with a wide range of life challenges.

Existential approaches and online support

Existential therapy pays attention to values, choice, and what gives life meaning. In practice this looks like conversations that help you name what matters and see where current habits or fears get in the way. It can help with depression, grief, relationship questions, and major life transitions by clarifying priorities and options.

He also brings a present-focused emphasis that helps people notice patterns in daily life and try small experiments to change them. That practical, here-and-now work supports progress on issues such as anxiety, stress, and intimacy-related concerns by turning insight into action.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a shared process that may shift over time as new concerns arise.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to continue work between appointments. They allow clients to connect from wherever they are in Texas and keep progress moving forward.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad set of issues including addictions, grief, intimacy-related problems, bipolar disorder, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and infidelity.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He primarily uses existential therapy, focusing on meaning and personal choice, and brings a present-focused approach that helps people notice patterns and try small changes. Sessions are practical and aimed at actions that fit daily life.
How long has he practiced?
He has 35 years of professional experience as a therapist and has sometimes served as a supervisor during his career.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with license number TX LPC 5677 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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