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01About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans welcomes people who are worn out by stress, tough choices, and relationship strain. He focuses on practical steps that help a person feel more capable.
Jim speaks plainly and uses humor when it fits, aiming to make sessions feel straightforward and human. Jim draws on 28 years of practice as a counselor licensed in Ohio, LPCC, and he blends several methods to suit each person's needs.
Background and approach
He listens without judgment and models a calm, steady relationship that gives clients room to try different ways of responding. The work often starts by identifying small changes that lead to clearer choices and less reactivity. Sessions tend to center on solving current problems and building skills for the future.
Jim helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck, then tests practical alternatives. He also addresses grief, trauma, addiction concerns, compassion fatigue, and problems tied to family of origin and codependency. Expect a collaborative approach that balances short-term strategies and deeper reflection about meaning and purpose.
Techniques may include straightforward behavioral tools, goal-focused planning, and questions that help clarify your values. The aim is to strengthen confidence in making decisions and to reduce the impact of overwhelming feelings. Jim has taught at the master’s level for over two decades and has long experience in mental health and substance use disorder settings.
He tailors each session to the person in front of him and supports step-by-step progress toward more manageable daily life.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0001141-SUPV · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1124271093 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything A. lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods A. names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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04Online support
Approach and online care that fits your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist reflects what matters to you and follows your priorities so you feel heard and clearer about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on achievable goals and small steps that create visible progress over weeks.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose methods that match your needs, goals, and pace. That collaborative decision is revisited as you try techniques and notice what helps most.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets you use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone can be a shorter option when bandwidth is low, and messaging works well for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to use therapy in busy lives.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Jim helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and relationship strain, plus related issues like caregiver stress and codependency.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, and solution-focused planning to find practical steps for change.
What is his professional background?
He has 28 years of practice in mental health and substance use settings and has taught masters-level counseling for over 20 years.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is listed with the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and client locations are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Services are provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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