Therapist profile
A. James (Jim) Evans, LPCC
Ohio
LPCC in Ohio - Stress and Relationships
Continue with A.Where A. stands
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Ohio / E.0001141-SUPV
- NPI
- 1124271093
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused steps
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans is an Ohio LPCC with 28 years of clinical experience. Jim focuses on people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as codependency and caregiver strain. He speaks English and works from a straightforward, conversational style that aims to help people make realistic changes.
Jim helps clients sort through difficult decisions and challenging relationships. He encourages doing less and being more - cutting back on over-functioning and learning to rely on inner resources. Sessions include practical problem-solving, direct feedback, and an effort to model different ways of relating without judgment or unsolicited advice.
In sessions he combines client-centered ways of working with cognitive strategies and solution-focused steps. That means he listens to what matters most to the client, looks for patterns that keep problems going, and identifies small, achievable changes to test between meetings. He also brings an interest in meaning and responsibility drawn from existential ideas when appropriate.
He has long experience in both mental health and substance use settings. Jim has taught at the master's level in mental health counseling for more than 20 years and has worked with trauma-focused approaches as part of his practice. His goal is to help people recognize barriers to fulfillment and build confidence in their capacity to change.
Clients who prefer clear, practical work and a direct conversational approach often find his style helpful. Before scheduling, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit your needs.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify their own goals and feel understood, which is useful for relationship and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical skills to test unhelpful beliefs and try small behavioral changes, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.
Existential Therapy addresses questions about meaning, responsibility, and freedom. It can help when someone feels empty, stuck, or is rethinking life purpose after loss or separation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine techniques as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and focused.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work and caregiving, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists licensed in your state can discuss practical arrangements and which approaches will translate best to the session format you choose.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, low self-esteem, trauma and related topics including codependency and caregiver stress.
What is his approach in therapy?
He blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused steps to identify patterns and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and has taught master's level mental health counseling for over 20 years.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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