Key details
- CredentialsLPCC
- LicenseLPCC, Ohio / E.0001141-SUPV
- NPI1124271093
- Experience28 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT and solution-focused
- Trauma-informed perspective
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans is an Ohio LPCC with 28 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, relationship strain, grief, depression, ADHD, and related life challenges. Jim focuses on practical change rather than labels and prefers clear, down-to-earth conversation about what is getting in the way.
He uses straightforward talk and a bit of humor to help people sort decisions and manage difficult people and situations. Sessions aim to identify small, realistic shifts clients can make so they can do less and be more in their relationships and daily life. Jim models a direct but nonjudgmental way of relating rather than offering unsolicited advice.
His work draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and test new behaviors. He also uses motivational interviewing strategies when addressing substance use and habit change. Trauma-focused perspectives inform how he approaches painful histories without making quick assumptions.
Jim has long experience teaching at the master’s level in mental health counseling, which contributes to a practice grounded in clinical knowledge and practical problem solving. He helps people uncover barriers to feeling capable and then builds steps that increase confidence in making change.
People who want clear options, direct feedback, and a pragmatic plan often find his style useful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats to match their schedule and needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's perspective first. It emphasizes listening, reflecting feelings, and helping people identify what matters to them. This approach helps with relationship strain and decisions about how to act differently.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical experiments and behavior change. Clients learn to notice thoughts that fuel anger or anxiety and test small changes to see what helps. Solution-Focused Therapy targets concrete goals and quick steps you can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jim will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as problems shift or progress is made.
Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions happen around other responsibilities. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help people keep consistent progress.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, relationship difficulties, grief, depression, ADHD, and related life adjustments.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and conversational, focused on realistic steps and clear feedback rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 28 years of practice in counseling and substance use services, plus over 20 years teaching at the master’s level.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) licensed in Ohio.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list explicit session delivery options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.