Lee Maxwell , LCSW, CSW

Lee Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Atlanta, Georgia, who brings professional care and practicality to counseling. He holds LCSW and CSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker - and has 17 years of experience in behavioral health, with significant focus on counseling and therapeutic support.

Lee works with people facing stress and anxiety, struggles related to sexuality and gender, challenges tied to life transitions, and a range of concerns from addictions and intimacy issues to eating, anger, and self-esteem difficulties. He also addresses aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, family of origin issues, and related conditions such as guilt, shame, and isolation. Additional focus areas include hospice and end-of-life counseling, HIV/AIDS support, and men’s issues.

His approach is straightforward and person-centered - he believes in treating others as he would want to be treated and meeting each person where they are. Lee emphasizes a down-to-earth, non-judgmental stance, building trust while helping clients explore thoughts and feelings, identify triggers and behavioral patterns, and learn healthy coping tools. He integrates evidence-based methods with practical support to help people improve their quality of life.

Integrating Therapeutic Methods for Online Care

Lee Maxwell uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience at the center of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients can explore values, identity, and personal goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is also a core tool - it focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and mood concerns and to build practical coping skills. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and simple practices that can help manage emotional reactivity and increase resilience.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Lee works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress and insight develop. The aim is to build a treatment plan that feels useful and sustainable for the individual.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, engage in regular work on goals, and access support from home or other convenient locations.