- Client-centered listening
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Solution-focused steps
About A.
A. James (Jim) Evans is an Ohio LPCC with 28 years of clinical practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family problems, and social anxiety and phobia. He also helps with depression, ADHD, trauma and intimacy-related concerns.
Jim focuses on practical problem solving and clear next steps. He prefers direct conversation that includes some humor and straightforward feedback. Sessions emphasize noticing barriers that get in the way and building small habits that make day-to-day life more manageable.
He describes his style as individual and engaging. He aims to model a different kind of relationship in the room - one without judgment or unsolicited advice. That approach is used to help people try new ways of relating and to increase confidence in their ability to change.
Jim draws on multiple clinical methods to match how a person prefers to work. He blends client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral work and brief, solution-focused strategies. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing big choices or considering change.
He has provided mental health and substance use disorder services since 1989 and has taught at the master’s level for over 20 years. His practice foregrounds trauma-informed thinking while keeping sessions practical and focused on daily life.
To start, people fill out a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.
Approaches used and how online sessions fit
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on understanding a person's experience and reflecting it back, which helps people feel heard and consider new choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses clear, practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It suits people who want specific techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address problematic habits. Existential ideas focus on values and meaning when life feels confusing. That work can help with big decisions, feelings of emptiness, or questions about purpose. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help the client decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. This is a collaborative process that can shift as needs change. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. They also let people try therapy without rearranging their schedule, while keeping focus on practical steps and problem solving during sessions.Areas of expertise
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, ADHD, trauma and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct conversation, practical problem solving, and some humor. The approach mixes listening with concrete steps to try between sessions.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has practiced as a licensed counselor since 1989, giving him 28 years of experience in mental health and substance use work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.