Therapist profile
Lee Maxwell, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and LGBT concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- License
- LCSW, Georgia / CSW004099
- NPI
- 1750515573
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Lee
Lee Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, addictions, intimacy challenges, eating issues, anger, self-esteem problems, compassion fatigue, and codependency. Lee offers straightforward, practical therapy focused on helping people manage symptoms and daily struggles.
Lee uses plain language in sessions. He listens and responds without judgment. He helps clients identify triggers and behavior patterns. He teaches coping tools people can use between sessions.
His background includes many years in behavioral health and direct counseling work. He explains transitions related to aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, and hospice or end-of-life concerns in concrete terms. He also addresses family of origin problems, communication and control issues, body image, guilt and shame, and HIV/AIDS related concerns.
Therapeutic work draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, existential questions, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on problem-solving, practical skills, and clearer thinking rather than abstract theory. Lee aims for steady progress by breaking goals into manageable steps.
Sessions are scheduled during weekday hours and typically run 30 to 45 minutes. Messages are checked twice daily on weekdays, with weekend messages handled the next business day. To begin, clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How Lee Uses Practical Therapy Methods Online
Lee draws on client-centered work to focus on the person's experience and priorities. That approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people name what matters most. It is useful for sorting out values, identity questions, and relationship patterns.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT involves testing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral experiments, and building new habits to reduce anxiety, anger, or compulsive responses. Mindfulness techniques are added to help people notice sensations and emotions without getting swept up in them, which can be useful for stress and cravings.
Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. Lee will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what is working. Clients try tools in between sessions and report back so the plan can change as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter focused check-ins, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to practice skills in real life when sessions are nearby in their routine.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and also lists codependency among his focus areas.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, nonjudgmental client-centered approach combined with CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to teach practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience providing counseling and behavioral health services.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Georgia.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats here, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.