- Stress management
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Lee
Lee Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 17 years of clinical experience. He works with adults managing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, body image and LGBT-related questions, and other issues that connect back to early family patterns and roles.
Lee favors a straightforward, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens without judgment and helps people name emotional triggers and behavior patterns that repeat across relationships. He also teaches practical coping skills and ways to interrupt unhelpful cycles that began in childhood or family life.
In practice he blends person-centered listening with concrete techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means time is spent both on understanding how a problem developed and on trying different small changes to see what works. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in his work to support readiness for change and greater present-moment awareness.
Lee has experience supporting older adults through role shifts related to aging and caregiving. He also assists people facing grief, hospice and end-of-life decisions, and issues around HIV/AIDS when those concerns affect daily life and relationships.
Sessions are structured and practical, usually 30 to 45 minutes. He asks people to identify goals and tracks progress across appointments. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to see if the approach fits.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and validating a person's experience while supporting them to set their own goals; it helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings tied to family expectations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and introduces experiments and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and unhelpful reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Lee will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and he will adjust methods as needed based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full hour is not possible. Practical use of CBT or mindfulness in an online setting can include guided exercises, homework between sessions, and tracking behavior changes in real life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family patterns?
He helps people recognize how childhood roles and family expectations influence current relationships, boundaries, and emotional reactions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a direct, nonjudgmental approach that balances listening with practical skills training and behavioral experiments.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and counseling settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Sessions are typically 30 to 45 minutes and fees vary by location; they use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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