Thandi Wells , LPC, LCPC

Thandi Kenyetta Wells is a licensed counselor from Montevallo, Alabama who blends clinical skill with practical coaching to support children, adolescents, couples, and family units. She holds LPC and LCPC credentials, state-level counseling licenses that reflect formal training and authorization to provide therapeutic care. Thandi began her career as a case manager in substance abuse services and advanced through roles as a primary therapist to program director, gaining hands-on experience with addiction, trauma, and family systems along the way.

She approaches therapy with a balance of compassion and directness, combining empathetic confrontation with client education to help people build the skills they need for greater peace and freedom. Her work frequently draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavioral methods, alongside practical, reality-based strategies to address everyday challenges. Thandi provides both counseling and coaching to guide clients through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, parenting issues, and other life transitions.

Her focus is on helping clients develop coping skills, improve communication, and make sustainable changes that align with their values. Thandi aims to create a collaborative environment where learning and growth are central, supporting individuals and families as they move toward clearer goals and improved functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to your needs

Thandi frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges because it focuses on skills and measurable change.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and improving coping in high-stress situations.

Client-centered principles guide her work as well, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and involved in setting goals and deciding the pace of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Thandi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That partnership shapes treatment plans and adjustments over time.

Online care offers flexible ways to engage with therapeutic work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access a licensed professional from different locations. The variety of formats supports different communication styles and needs while preserving the therapeutic focus on skill-building and growth.