Let’s face it: living equals change and transition!  In every transition, doors open and doors close.  Because the only thing that does not change is the reality of change itself, we are constantly in transition. Change and transition, unfortunately, can sometimes create pain and suffering. Low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and substance abuse can result.  However, while change is inevitable, pain and suffering are not. When we engage with transition deliberately, on purpose, there exists the opportunity for growth, compassion and success.

My mission is a simple one: I help families and individuals get beneath the fears, difficulties and struggles, to find their kind hearts and sane minds. I provide opportunities for families and individuals to connect to their inherent basic goodness, and promote behaviors that reinforce their natural inclinations to provide for themselves meaningful, inter-dependent lives.

James L. Bell, MA, LPC, CAC III, has practiced in the field of mental health since 1989 specializing in the integration of spiritual, psychotherapeutic and clinical issues. James provides counseling to families, couples and individuals on a variety of concerns such as substance abuse; mood disorders; diversity and multicultural affairs; career, education and vocation; gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer issues; and terminal illnesses. James has been on the staff of nationally known young adult transitions programs. Most recently he has been clinical program director for On Purpose Transitions.

Having attained advance training in supervision, James also provides clinical supervision consultation, mentor and business coaching for psychotherapists. In 2006 he was selected by the Colorado Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT) for the Supervisor of the Year Award.  He is currently chair of the CAMFT Public Relations Committee. James has been a Teaching Assistant in the Contemplative Psychology program at Naropa University. A DBS approved trainer, James is on the faculty of the Colorado School for Family Therapy.  

Professional Counseling for Teenagers, Young Adults, Adults, Families, and Couples.

Also providing: Supervision, Consultation, Mentoring and Business Coaching