At a glance
- Credentials
- LPCC
- License
- LPCC, Ohio / E.0001141-SUPV
- NPI
- 1124271093
- Experience
- 28 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma focused
- Practical steps
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans offers practical support for people facing hard choices and difficult relationships. He focuses on helping clients find realistic, usable steps forward. Jim uses a straightforward, humane style with some humor to make tough conversations feel safer. He aims to model a different kind of interaction - one without judgment or unsolicited advice - so people can try new ways of relating.
Jim emphasizes building a trusting working relationship first. He listens to what is getting in the way and helps people identify small changes that add up over time. Sessions blend exploration of feelings with problem-solving, so clients leave with clear next steps. The work often centers on improving relationships, reducing stress, and managing anxiety and depression.
With 28 years of practice, Jim has long experience in mental health and substance use care. He has taught at the masters level for over 20 years and brings that clinical background into session work. His credential is LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
His approach is trauma-focused and tailored to each person. He helps people uncover barriers to fulfillment and supports growing confidence in their ability to change. Typical areas he addresses include grief, addiction concerns, career stress, and problems with self-esteem or anger.
People who want a direct, compassionate counselor who balances empathy with practical steps may find his style useful. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Ohio.
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How his approaches translate to online work
A few of Jim's approaches guide how he works with people online. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change by listening carefully and reflecting what matters most to them. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, accepting stance where the person sets the pace and topics for sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses straightforward exercises to test new ways of responding.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared task. Jim will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick or combine methods that fit the situation and adjust as work progresses.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what options exist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Many people find that the same practical work done in person translates well to remote sessions when the therapist and client agree on goals and methods. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem, trauma and career-related stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is supportive and direct, using a mix of conversation and practical problem-solving with moments of humor to ease difficult topics.
What is his professional background?
He has 28 years of clinical experience and more than 20 years teaching at the masters level in mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential as an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and practices out of Ohio.
Which languages are services offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary 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 a session based on the therapist's availability.
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