Therapist profile
A. James (Jim) Evans, LPCC
Ohio LPCC - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused work
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans is an Ohio LPCC with 28 years of counseling experience. He focuses on everyday pressures such as stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and family concerns. He also addresses trauma-related issues, anger, career questions, ADHD, and mood concerns.
Jim uses a practical, person-centered manner in sessions. He listens without judgment and helps people find doable steps to change. He often encourages clients to try 'doing less' and 'being more' as a way to lessen conflict and pressure at home.
He brings substance use and trauma work into conversations when those topics matter. Sessions include direct discussion of barriers, clearer thinking about choices, and setting small goals that are realistic for daily life. Humor and straightforward feedback appear in his style when it suits the moment.
Jim has worked in counseling since 1989 and has taught at the master's level for over two decades. That background informs clear explanations about behavioral patterns and practical tools clients can use between sessions.
People who contact him typically want help sorting difficult decisions, reducing conflict with others, or coping after loss. He works to increase clients' confidence in making changes and to model a respectful, nonjudgmental way of relating.
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Approaches used online and how they help
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting the client's experience. It helps people who need a nonjudgmental setting to sort through feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors connect. It is useful for managing anxiety, mood difficulties, and patterns that feed stress or relationship problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods fit best. That collaborative planning can include mixing elements from different approaches depending on what helps most for your situation.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these practical benefits to help clients maintain momentum between sessions and apply new strategies in daily life.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family life?
He helps people with family problems, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and related conflicts.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. He uses direct conversation to set realistic steps and reduce everyday strain.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has worked in counseling since 1989, bringing 28 years of experience with mental health and substance use concerns.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices from Ohio.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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