Lee Maxwell

Lee Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Georgia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ challenges, addictions, and major life changes. He greets each person with a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental approach and aims to build trust while working through difficult feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and regain a sense of control.

With 17 years of experience in counseling and social work, he draws on a mix of client-centered care, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness practices. He listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and helps people learn concrete coping skills. Sessions commonly include identifying triggers, practicing new responses, and setting small, achievable goals.

Lee also has experience with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, body image and eating issues, intimacy and relationship struggles, and grief around end-of-life matters. He is comfortable addressing concerns related to gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and issues tied to family of origin. That broad background helps him tailor sessions to the real-life pressures people bring.

Appointments are typically scheduled Monday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and last about 30-45 minutes. He checks messages twice daily on weekdays and replies to messages received over the weekend the following Monday. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a time that fits.

Lee aims for a collaborative pace that respects where people are now while working toward clearer direction and renewed everyday functioning.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening with empathy and following the person's lead. It helps when someone needs acceptance and a steady, respectful space to talk through changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, stress, and managing mood. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention to the present moment and simple breathing or awareness practices to reduce reactivity and build calm during stressful situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust over time. Sessions are collaborative - clients and therapist check what is helping and shift direction when needed.

The profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people practice skills where they live and then report back on what worked or didn’t, which helps make therapy directly relevant to everyday life.