James (Jim) Wells is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 35 years of clinical experience.
01About James
James (Jim) Wells is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with 35 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing depression, grief, relationship strain, and struggles with intimacy. He also supports those dealing with addiction, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life changes.
Jim centers his work on understanding how a person makes meaning in their life. He uses existential ideas to help people look at values, choices, and the things that give life purpose.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on clear, real conversations about what matters now and what a client wants to change. In the room he helps people name what feels stuck and to try practical steps that can ease daily stress. He talks through emotions, coping strategies, and ways to handle conflict or loss.
He also helps people work through issues like eating concerns, anger, and infidelity. Jim has long experience supporting older adults and those facing end-of-life questions, including hospice and geriatric issues. His background includes work across many settings over three decades, which shaped a direct and steady style.
He aims to meet each person where they are. When someone starts with him, he collaborates on a simple plan tailored to their needs. He keeps language plain and focuses on small steps that fit everyday life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and Jim acknowledges that courage while helping people move forward.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 5677 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1629758990 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
Methods James names
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04Online support
Existential approaches and online sessions
Existential Therapy looks at the big questions people face - purpose, choice, responsibility, and the limits of life. This approach helps when someone feels stuck, overwhelmed by loss, or unsure about their next steps by focusing on values and what matters day to day.In online work Jim uses these ideas to guide clear conversations about goals, meaning, and practical options. He will work together with each person to decide which focus and methods feel most helpful. That collaborative process helps tailor the approach to a person’s needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video lets you see nonverbal cues and hold longer sessions. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, ongoing reflection, or when writing feels more comfortable.
This range of options makes it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, while letting each person pick the format that best supports their progress.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does he help address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related issues. He also helps with relationship problems, eating difficulties, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses an existential approach that focuses on meaning, values, and choice. Sessions emphasize honest conversation about what matters and practical steps you can take.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience as a therapist and occasional supervisor across different clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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