- Trust-building approach
- Short focused sessions
- Practical coping skills
About Lee
Lee Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, codependency, and life transitions. He practices in Georgia and aims for a straightforward, down-to-earth style that is easy to follow. Lee focuses on building trust and meeting people where they are in their process.
He uses a nonjudgmental approach to talk through thoughts and feelings. Sessions include identifying triggers and unhelpful patterns. He also works on practical coping skills people can use between meetings.
Lee has 17 years of counseling experience and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW. His background includes work with aging and geriatric concerns, LGBT matters, caregiver stress, and issues like addictions, intimacy, and self-esteem. He has also supported people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns.
His sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes and are scheduled on the hour during office hours Monday through Thursday, 10am to 5pm. He checks messages twice daily on weekdays and responds to weekend messages the following Monday. People choosing to work with him can expect steady support as they explore change.
Lee emphasizes practical steps alongside emotional processing. That combination helps people handle everyday challenges, from anger and guilt to communication and body image worries. He invites questions and encourages prospective clients to review his profile before starting the process.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and letting the person lead the conversation. It helps when someone needs acceptance, honest feedback, and space to make their own choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. That approach is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns like avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they will try approaches and adjust based on what makes progress and feels comfortable.
Confirm the available session options before booking to know how online meetings are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter focused check-ins, or remove the need to travel to an office. It also makes it possible to continue therapy through life transitions while keeping a consistent schedule. Licensed professionals generally adapt exercises like CBT worksheets or client-centered conversations to the online setting so therapy remains practical and focused.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lee often help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, codependency, addictions, intimacy issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue, among other related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Lee uses a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental style that focuses on trust, exploring feelings, spotting triggers, and practicing coping tools.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of counseling experience and a longer background in behavioral health services prior to counseling roles.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes and scheduled on the hour during posted office hours; cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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