James Wade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with motivation or substance use.
01About James
James Wade is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, and struggles with motivation or substance use. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps a person can try between sessions. James frames the work around what each person already knows about their life and goals.
He brings five years of counseling experience and many more years working in mental health settings since 2011.
Background and approach
That background means he has supported people through anger, low self-esteem, intimacy concerns, sleep or eating disruptions, and career stress. He also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to caregiver roles. James uses methods that center the person and their choices.
He draws on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people identify small, useful changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and goal-focused rather than full of jargon. People who want a practical, respectful approach tend to do well with him.
He encourages clients to notice what already works and to try clear steps toward change. The emphasis is on collaboration and on building skills that fit everyday life. He offers therapy in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a session according to availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2020006908 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1326433343 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything James lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods James names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods James names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How James' Approaches Work Online
James uses client-centered methods that focus on the person's experience and choices. In practice this means listening carefully, reflecting what matters to the client, and helping them decide what to try next. This approach is useful when someone wants to feel heard and to build on their own strengths.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and practical behavior changes. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing new habits.
Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change. It uses gentle questioning to find personal reasons for change and to strengthen motivation before moving to action. This can be helpful with substance use, impulsivity, or low motivation.
Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has and hasn’t worked before. From there they’ll try methods together and adjust based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is useful for fuller conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone can be a lighter option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, addictions, ADHD, and related issues like low self-esteem and anger.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, person-focused style that centers the client's goals and practical steps. Conversations are collaborative and aimed at clear next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of counseling experience and has worked in mental health roles since 2011.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
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