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A. James (Jim) Evans, LPCC

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About A.

A. James (Jim) Evans welcomes clients who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction challenges, relationship conflicts, grief, or the everyday struggle of finding purpose.

Background and approach

Jim emphasizes practical, realistic solutions and supports people as they build skills to make clearer decisions and navigate difficult interactions. He is known for an authentic, engaging style that blends empathy with grounded guidance.

Jim uses a trauma-aware, client-centered stance that models nonjudgmental listening and gentle challenge so clients can discover barriers to fulfillment and strengthen belief in their ability to change. With 28 years of clinical experience as an LPCC licensed in Ohio, he brings a background in mental health and substance use work along with long experience teaching master’s-level counseling.

Sessions focus on helping clients do less and be more - shifting patterns of control, addressing codependency, and developing concrete coping tools for mood, trauma, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience and values at the center of work, emphasizing empathy and collaboration to help clients explore what matters most and to build self-directed change. This approach is useful for people seeking acceptance and clearer personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT provides practical tools for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems by teaching skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Existential therapy explores meaning, purpose, and responsibility when people face life transitions or questions about direction. It helps clients consider how values and choices shape a more fulfilling life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively to determine which combination of methods best fits a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That conversation is guided by listening, trialing strategies, and adjusting as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to receive consistent support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, allowing practical continuity of care during life changes and busy routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem, family and trauma-related issues, ADHD, and related mood and coping concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The style is client-centered and trauma-aware, combining empathy with practical strategies from CBT, solution-focused work, and motivational interviewing to help build realistic solutions.
What level of experience does the therapist bring?
The therapist has 28 years of clinical practice, including work in mental health and substance use treatment and teaching at the master’s level for over two decades.
What credentials and geographical location are listed?
The clinician is an LPCC licensed in Ohio with the credential detail OH LPCC E.0001141-SUPV.
Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does the therapist offer?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and availability.
How are costs and payment structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy here?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English

What A. can help with

A. James (Jim) Evans works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem.

A. works with people struggling with tough decisions, difficult people, and challenging situations.

A. works with clients to navigate their world of relationships.

How A. approaches therapy

A.'s clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

A. is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio.