Van Wells

You might not have a clear name for it, or you might know exactly what it is but don’t know how to move forward. Either way, something isn’t sitting right anymore; and it matters. I’ve worked with this kind of moment before, and it tends to become clearer once we slow it down and look at it directly.

I tend to work with people in these moments. I help you see what’s actually going on more clearly, so you can move forward in a way that fits, rather than forcing something that doesn’t. I’m comfortable working with people when things feel intense or unsettled, and helping bring things into focus without rushing or pushing things before they’re ready. Sometimes this starts after something specific happens. Other times it builds more quietly, until it’s hard to ignore.

This can show up as anxiety, burnout, trouble sleeping, or a general sense that something feels off, or as a more visible shift, like exploring gender identity, rethinking your career, or starting to unmask patterns related to ADHD or autism. Often, both are happening at once.

My approach is to slow things down just enough to see the patterns underneath; how you’re thinking and what you’ve been working around. I focus on what’s happening in the present; past experiences tend to show up on their own. I’m not here to give you answers. I’m here to help you see clearly enough to decide what actually fits. I’m comfortable working in that space, even when things feel unclear or intense.

The work is collaborative, direct, and focused on clarity, connecting dots, questioning what isn’t working, and helping things come into focus so change feels grounded and sustainable. I also use humor when it fits; when the work is moving, it tends to feel more natural and human. The goal is not just insight, but movement; so things start to feel more manageable and workable.

I often work with LGBTQ+ clients and people who identify as neurodivergent (including ADHD and autism). At the same time, I’m open to a wide range of ways people make sense of the world, you don’t need to filter yourself here. Whether you think in structured, analytical ways or are working with ideas that don’t fit neatly into categories, we can work with that.

If you’ve had mixed or frustrating experiences with therapy before, that’s often more about fit and timing than anything else. You don’t need to know how to “do therapy” to start, and there’s no right way to show up. We’ll start wherever you are and figure it out together.

This work unfolds over time, meaning you don’t have to say everything at once or get it right. Sometimes people worry at some point that they might be “too much” to bring in here, especially when things feel intense or hard to explain. You can bring things in at your own pace; we’ll work with whatever shows up.

I work directly with adults, and the process is most effective when the person reaching out is the one engaging in the work. This tends to be a good fit for people who are open to thinking deeply, engaging in the process, and showing up consistently, at least to start.