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James (Jim) Wells

Therapist · Texas

James (Jim) Wells

LPC

Experienced LPC helping with grief and life transitions

  • 35 years' experience
  • Based in Texas
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • 35 years experience
  • Hospice and end-of-life
  • Existential therapy

About James

James (Jim) Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. He has 35 years of experience providing psychotherapy and occasional supervision. He speaks English and brings a steady, straightforward approach to difficult topics like grief and life transitions.

Jim focuses on practical work in the present moment. He helps people cope with depression, anxiety, bipolar concerns, and grief. He also addresses addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, and relationship struggles. His practice includes attention to aging and geriatric issues and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

In sessions Jim encourages awareness of what is happening now and how it affects daily life. He partners with people to build a plan tailored to their needs. That plan looks at concrete steps and small changes that can make a difference over time.

Jim aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He supports clients through big life changes and loss while helping them find ways to cope. Taking the first step to start therapy is acknowledged as an important and brave choice.

Over his career Jim has worked across many clinical settings and with varied concerns. He draws on long experience to help people sort priorities, reduce distress, and move toward clearer goals. For those seeking help with end-of-life matters or grief, he brings years of practice listening and assisting people through hard conversations.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Existential Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How existential work translates to online care

Existential Therapy focuses on questions about meaning, choice, and how people face life's limits. It helps when someone is dealing with grief, facing end-of-life decisions, or feeling stuck about purpose. This approach asks clear questions about values and priorities to help people find a way forward.

In practice Jim aims to use that same plain, present-focused work when meeting remotely. He will listen and help clients identify what matters most to them. Together they will decide which ideas and exercises to try, and adjust the plan as needs and goals become clearer. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jim treats that as a collaborative effort between therapist and client.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. It also makes it possible to continue care while processing grief or during life transitions without changing therapists.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jim commonly address?

He works with depression, anxiety, bipolar challenges, and grief. He also helps with addictions, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

Jim focuses on present-moment awareness and practical steps. He aims to build a treatment plan that fits each person's specific needs.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 35 years of professional experience as a therapist and sometimes a supervisor. That background includes work with grief and end-of-life issues.

Where is Jim licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with Jim?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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