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Thandi Wells

Thandi Wells

LPC, LCPC

Alabama

Motivation-focused counselor who teaches practical skills

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCPC
License
LPC, Alabama / LPC03472; LCPC, Maine / CC6681
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Motivational approach
    • Skill building
    • Addiction support

    About Thandi

    Thandi Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor who blends motivational conversation with practical therapy. She combines a compassionate, direct style with clear skill teaching to help people move toward healthier routines and relationships.

    She started working in substance abuse as a case manager and progressed to primary therapist and program director. That background gives her hands-on experience with addiction, relapse prevention, and helping people navigate recovery steps.

    Thandi uses straightforward, evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. She pairs those methods with client-centered conversations and elements of acceptance and commitment work to match each person’s needs.

    Common concerns she addresses include stress and anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to trauma or abuse. She also supports people facing career transitions, compassion fatigue, and problems with attention and impulse control.

    Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions often focus on small, workable changes - new coping skills, clearer communication, or steps to reduce substance use. Thandi emphasizes collaboration, asking questions to find motivation and build sustainable habits.

    Thandi holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) credentials in Alabama and Maine, and she practices in Alabama. Sessions are conducted in English. If you want to begin, follow the site process to match and schedule a session.

  2. How Thandi’s Approaches Work Online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change through guided conversation and gentle questioning; it can be useful for reducing substance use, improving habits, and increasing commitment to goals.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that match personal values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and teaches new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping skills.

    Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions into a busy day. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online and in-person options before booking. Many people appreciate that conversational and skills-focused therapy can be delivered effectively in remote sessions when the format matches their lifestyle and goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama, Maine

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related areas.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Thandi blends motivational conversation with direct, empathetic feedback and practical skill teaching to help people make changes that fit their life.

    What is her professional background?

    She began as a case manager in substance abuse, moved into primary therapist roles, and later served as a program director, bringing eight years of clinical experience.

    Which credentials and location apply to her practice?

    She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Alabama. The credentials listed are LPC and LCPC as provided.

    Are sessions offered in languages other than English?

    Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person or online appointments are offered.

    How does pricing work for therapy with this clinician?

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

    How do I begin working with her?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability listed on the site.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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