Thandi Wells

Compassionate, practical counseling for real-life challenges

LPC, LCPC Alabama

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Thandi

Thandi Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of clinical experience. She uses practical, relationship-focused methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

Thandi speaks straightforwardly and focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Thandi began her career working as a case manager in substance abuse and later moved into roles as a primary therapist and program director.

That front-line experience shaped her focus on clear goals and steady progress. She pairs direct feedback with teaching so clients leave sessions with tools to try at home.

Her work draws on several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods and dialectical behavior strategies. She also integrates the Gottman Method when addressing relationship patterns and communication.

Those approaches help with mood concerns, coping with life changes, and problems that come up again and again in relationships. Sessions combine gentle challenge with practical skill-building.

Thandi helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, practice new ways of communicating, and set small, doable goals. She also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting stress, and addiction recovery by breaking complex problems into manageable steps.

Thandi holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Alabama. She offers a range of online session formats so people can choose how they connect.

New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits their life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Thandi often blends the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address relationship patterns and personal values. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication, reducing repeated negative cycles, and building practical habits that strengthen partnerships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most, accept difficult feelings, and commit to actions that align with their values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thandi will talk with each client about their goals and try methods that fit their situation. That means the plan can shift over time if something else seems a better match, and decisions are made together with the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling fit into busy lives. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing new communication skills. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick coaching, tracking progress, or checking in between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thandi help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related concerns like codependency and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Thandi uses a direct but empathetic approach that combines teaching and practical skill-building. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.

What background does she bring to therapy?

She started as a case manager in substance abuse and progressed to primary therapist and program director, giving her hands-on experience with addiction and program-level care.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Alabama.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed in

Alabama, Maine

Languages

English