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James Wells, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 32 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Alabama and Georgia

Recent reviews

James is an experienced, compassionate, honest and well articulated therapist. He communicates well and helps me navigate uncomfortable subjects and thought processes. I can't say enough his things about him. Good therapy, personal growth and progress is never easy. But with a good support system, those stormy waters are easier to navigate.

Reviewed November 2024

I appreciate James caring like he does

Reviewed August 2024

More about James

  • 3 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed in the states of Alabama and Georgia. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC), certified sexual offender treatment specialist, certified sexual addiction therapist, and a certified trauma informed care therapist . I am also a Professor in Counselor Education and Supervision. I have over 20 years of counseling, industry and private practice experience. I combine my clinical counseling expertise with my business management expertise to offer clients a unique perspective of problem solving.

In conjunction to private practice, I have worked in multinational, mental health hospital environments as a therapist, Assist Program Manager, Program Manager, and Clinical Director of Residential Services. I have worked extensively with individuals and groups at varied business levels, as well as with groups and organizations both domestically and internationally.

My clinical experience includes hospital settings, substance abuse clinics, disaster response teams, at-risk adolescent group homes, family services agencies and private practice. Cliental range from large corporations to small- and family-owned businesses, to non-profit agencies, individuals, couples, and families. Specialties include depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management, stress management, premarital counseling, Couples and Family Counseling, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual Offending, Sexual Perpetration, Sexual Addiction, Counseling Supervision, and teaching at the highest levels of Counselor Education and Supervision Field.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Self esteem LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

James Wells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396100350.

  • LPC · Alabama · LPC02948 · Expires July 2025
  • LPC · Georgia · LPC006697 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for James Wells

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

32 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Great Thank you Understanding Caring The best Great listener Incredible Recommend Safe

James is an experienced, compassionate, honest and well articulated therapist. He communicates well and helps me navigate uncomfortable subjects and thought processes. I can't say enough his things about him. Good therapy, personal growth and progress is never easy. But with a good support system, those stormy waters are easier to navigate.

Reviewed November 2024

I appreciate James caring like he does

Reviewed August 2024

James Wells is phenomenal and I couldn’t be more thankful to him for how has helped me navigate the most challenging periods of my life. He is a great listener, a wealth of wisdom, insightful, and honest (just to name a few). I am a better man now than what I was prior to meeting James.

Reviewed June 2024

James does a great job and is well balanced and has skills to reach people where they are at.

Reviewed April 2024

I have only had 3 sessions with James so far, 3 of the best sessions in my life I did not even know I needed so badly. James is patient, listens, understands my concerns and profers the best solutions! My therapy experience so far has been miles ahead of what I thought it would be. Thank you James! You’re really great at what you do!

Reviewed February 2024

A great therapist who deserves all accolades

Reviewed January 2024

Jerome has been a lifesaver for me. At a very weak time in my life, he broke through my false ideas and deepest anxieties. He helped me let go of some harmful thinking that I had allowed to dominate my life for years. And he led me to a path of more positive living and a greater enjoyment of my life. On a spiritual level, Jerome became a voice of peace and God's immense caring. He helped me grasp the truth of how so many of my worries were out of my power, but safely in God's hands. And he reminded me to always, "be encouraged." I'm honored to have worked with such a great soul as Jerome. He is a true disciple of Christ, and a blessing to his clients.

Reviewed August 2022

Jerome is an incredible counselor and highly recommended. He is extremely kind and listens well, before responding and pushing you to think introspectively. Truly appreciated that you can tell Jesus is at the heartbeat of every conversation he has with you.

Reviewed July 2021

I was expecting this process to move much slower as I often feel misunderstood and not great at verbalizing my emotions, history, and relationships. I'm honestly shocked at how well and quicly James understands me, can help me articulate, and he either has an incredible memory or keeps detailed notes as he ties in previous conversations we have had with precise accuracy. I've been throughly impressed with his rapid assessment and feel like we got on the right road right off the bat. Very fortunate to have been matched with him as my therapist. thank you~

Reviewed August 2023

Jerome has played a huge role in my personal development! He has helped me set much needed boundaries with others, helped me realize the value of loving myself and showing myself grace, amongst others. He helped me navigate the most challenging periods of my life and I’m very thankful for Jerome!

Reviewed July 2023

The best! I had such a great first time therapy with Jerome. He has given me the tools to empower and respect myself. Thank you so much.

Reviewed June 2023

It continues to surprise me, the lengths to which I've kept myself blind to myself. Thank you Jerome for respectfully and kindly guiding me to see how I'm holding myself back. With your sessions I've been able to uncover the ropes I've been tying myself down with and to climb towards my potential.

Reviewed May 2023

Jerome has been so great even in just the 3 sessions we've had. He's helped me unlock many tools to better myself. It's hard opening up to a stranger but Jerome has created a safe space of understanding and openness for me to be as vulnerable as possible. Thank you so much.

Reviewed January 2023

James has been the ear and guidance I've needed for longer than I realize. I look forward to our sessions always. Thank you for being there.

Reviewed December 2022

Changed my life. I mean it.

Reviewed September 2022

Jerome continues to use his years of experience and knowledge, to adeptly guide me through the maze of events and conditions present in my childhood which predisposed me to live my adult life contained by the unspoken expectations of my parent's. It has only been through therapy with Jerome, I feel my blinders have been taken off. I am 32 yrs old and I'm finally discovering who I've wanted to be all these years! Thank you, Jerome, for offering another perspective that helped me realize there's so much more to my stage, all I needed to do was pull back my curtain

Reviewed July 2022

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Jerome. I feel like I have grown tremendously with his help. He has helped me heal from past trauma that has plagued my pass, but thanks to Jerome's help, it has no place for my future. He is very throughout, insightful, a great listener, encouraging, a great communicator, trust worthy, and adaptable, to name a few. I have had a few friends whom have noticed positive changes within myself since I started working with Jerome, and one of which that signed on to BetterHelp to work specifically with Jerome and 3 other friends whom signed on to BetterHelp as well!! I am very thankful to have Jerome work with me and I will continue to do so!

Reviewed July 2022

I'm very grateful to be matched with Jerome, as he's made sharing my truths easier & more comforting. He's very understanding & non-judgmental. He's clear, concise and administers healthy boundaries. As a patient I feel safe, seen, and validated! Finding a therapist through BetterHelp was the most PAINLESS experience! I didn't have to "shop" & travel around. Having help picking the right therapist saved me so much time, energy, and etc...I'm satisfied...

Reviewed May 2022

Jerome has been a godsend, helping me during a tricky time in my life. He is down to earth, understanding, patient, calm, and so wise -- everything you'd want in a therapist. He cares about you. I've been working with him for months now and he's helped me more than he knows. He's helped me see the big picture, and supported me through navigating inner work and tackling the big goals in life. Thanks for being a great therapist, Jerome.

Reviewed May 2022

Excellent results

Reviewed March 2022

I couldn't recommend Mr. Wells any higher. He's highly prepared for every session. He is professional and caring and provides wisdom that I will take with me forever.

Reviewed February 2022

Jerome has been an invaluable help and asset in my self healing journey following a very difficult time in my life. Having never been to therapy before I had some reservations before going in to it. Jerome quickly obliterated my doubts and I quickly realised going in to therapy was perhaps the best decision of my life. Jerome couldn't have been a better match. He's a great listener, exuding confidence and a warm down-to-earth personality that makes you feel like you're in great hands. I had a breakthrough in my very first session, which serves as a testament to his abilities. Oh, and he's pretty funny too!

Reviewed December 2021

Jerome is caring, kind and clear with his points. He’s said things in ways I needed to hear. Ways that made me gain a deeper understanding of certain concepts that I’ve struggled with for some time. Would definitely recommend to any one looking for someone to help you see truths with comforting guidance.

Reviewed November 2021

It's incredible how he can sort through all my talk and take what is essential, ask some very focused questions and make me realize things that I never did or thought. Also, he understands me despite my limited vocabulary because English is not my mother language.

Reviewed September 2021

Mr Wells is a very understanding, compassionate and helpful therapist. He has helped me to find a solution to my problems and process very difficult emotions. The thing I appreciate the most is the consistent feedback that I receive every session. I have had one too many private AND NHS-funded therapists who have only listened but did not help me at all to solve any of my issues. Jerome Wells is the person who has gained a lot of respect for me, so I don't doubt he can help other people.

Reviewed September 2021

It's been life changing. I'm much happier now ☺.

Reviewed August 2021

I was skeptical of this website, because I've only ever experienced therapy/counseling based on word-of-mouth recommendations. But, I got paired up with Jerome, and from the first session I felt more enlightened than I ever have in my life, honestly. Jerome is talented beyond understanding, was able to pull specific issues and solutions out of me within our first 1-hour session which blew me away, and provides actionable steps for me to take to get to where I want to go or need to be. I told Jerome that "I don't know what I don't know" and he nailed it by helping me discover those things that I didn't know about myself. Truly an expert, truly helpful, and highly recommend.

Reviewed August 2021

Already in our first session together we had a breakthrough. Jerome helped me see myself from a perspective I before had not. I was so stunned by this newfound realisation and it really helped untangle the reason for my trauma. Jerome is a great listener and a thorough therapist with a lifetime of experience. I was a little nervous before signing up to BetterHelp, but my worries were soon to put to rest. I could not ask for a better therapist for my first ever session. Highly recommended!

Reviewed July 2021

He’s helped me so much in navigating through my own ways of thinking. I feel safe, heard and supported by Jerome. Definitely one of my favourite people in the world.

Reviewed July 2021

Jerome is truly called to be a counselor. My first session with him was so uplifting; while also calling me to be the man God created me to be. I’m a plan it kind of person; Jerome immediately discerned my need and provide sound wisdom and tools to begin building my plan. Truly he is a blessing!!!

Reviewed July 2021

First time talking to a therapist made me feel very anxious but Jerome was kind, respectful, knowledgeable and made me feel comfortable.

Reviewed July 2021

Very good resource. Challenges my way of thinking and acting. Respectfully Tells me what I need to hear, even if it's hard to hear.

Reviewed July 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Wells offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James Wells works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James Wells speak?

James Wells speaks English.

How many years of experience does James Wells have?

James Wells has 3 years of experience.

Where is James Wells licensed to practice?

James Wells is licensed to practice in Alabama and Georgia.

Does James Wells accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, James Wells accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James Wells offer?

James Wells offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with James Wells?

James Wells can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James Wells?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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