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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans is an Ohio LPCC - licensed professional clinical counselor with 28 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and related issues. Jim offers direct, practical help for people facing hard choices and difficult interactions.
Jim works in a straightforward, client-centered way. He uses humor and plain talk to reduce tension and clarify options. He emphasizes learning to do less and be more in relationships, and aims to model a nonjudgmental stance rather than give unsolicited advice.
In sessions he helps people name barriers that hold them back. He looks for realistic solutions and small changes that build momentum. Jim often combines client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused steps.
He also draws on existential thinking to address questions about meaning and purpose. Motivational interviewing techniques appear when change feels stalled, particularly around addictions and caregiver stress. The overall focus is practical - identify a problem, try something manageable, and review what worked.
Jim has a long history of clinical work in mental health and substance use services and has taught at the masters level for over 20 years. He practices in Ohio and offers services in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the platform's booking flow.
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How his approaches guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own solutions. It is useful when someone needs someone to reflect their thoughts and feelings and to build confidence in making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses concrete exercises and small behavioral experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to address patterns that sustain addiction or anger.
Existential therapy addresses questions of meaning, choice, and life direction. It can help when feelings of emptiness, life purpose, or major life changes are central concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, reviewing what works and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session logistics should be checked before booking because the biography did not list specific formats. Confirm what types of sessions are offered and then plan around everyday life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday, sessions that do not require video if bandwidth is limited, or scheduled times that fit caregiving responsibilities. These practical choices help therapy fit into a busy schedule without promising any single format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, trauma and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods and plain, direct conversation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of counseling experience, including work in mental health and substance use services.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an Ohio LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor) practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.