Hello! Welcome to Betterhelp! My name is Lee Maxwell. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; practicing in Atlanta, Georgia (US). First off, I would like to applaud your initial steps in reaching out for support. Life can be incredibly challenging for all of us. And, I know that it isn’t always easy to ask for help. I’ve been professionally licensed in the state of Georgia since 2009; with an overall 23 years of experience in behavioral health services; 14 of those years, specifically focused on providing counseling services. My specialty areas include assisting with more effectively managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, geriatric-specific challenges (transitions into long-term care, increased challenges with both physical and cognitive deficits, role changes with family, etc.), as well as LGBTQ+-related challenges such as navigating the coming-out process and resolving unpleasant responses from the experience. My take on the therapeutic process is simple; treat others as I would want to be treated. I believe in meeting each person where they are in their process of improving their quality of life; providing consistent support throughout one’s time while engaged in the therapeutic process. If you choose me as your therapist, here is what you can expect: A down-to-earth, non-judgmental approach, where trust is developed and nurtured as we explore and process thoughts and feelings; while also learning to identify triggers, emotional and behavioral patterns, as well as learning healthy coping tools. Once you’ve had a chance to review my profile information, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My office hours are Monday - Thursday; 10am - 5pm. Sessions are scheduled on the hour and typically last 30-45 minutes. Please note that I check messages twice daily; Monday - Friday. Any messages received over the weekend will be addressed on the following Monday. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey of self-discovery and resolution.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Self-love, Sexuality
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LCSW CSW004099
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Lee is amazing! He was super attentive, helped me quickly in my time of need and stress, and provided a lot of good tools and feedback that allowed me to better help myself. I can't recommend Lee enough!
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Lee Maxwell is an exceptional therapist who truly goes above and beyond to provide the support and guidance needed. Lee's compassionate approach and insightful advice have been invaluable in my journey towards self-improvement and healing. I highly recommend Lee to anyone seeking a dedicated and understanding therapist.
Written on Sep 23, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Lee is not only a great therapist, but a great person. I am glad I was matched with him.
Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Lee is incredibly kind, caring, respectful and always willing and able to meet me exactly where I am. He helped me discover that therapy is more than just working on your mental health, but discovering more about why you think and feel the way that you do. I can't recommend him highly enough!
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lee Maxwell is amazing.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 1 year on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Lee is a fantastic listener, a caring therapist, who is absolutely invested in the well being of his clients, works tirelessly to understand their situation, as well as provide valuable, practical, and applicable analysis on how to move forward.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Lee for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd