Lee Maxwell, LCSW, CSW

Lee Maxwell is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Atlanta, Georgia, who brings 17 years of experience to counseling and behavioral health work. He greets each person’s decision to seek help with respect and affirmation, recognizing that asking for support is often a difficult first step. Lee emphasizes a down-to-earth, nonjudgmental style that centers on meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively to improve quality of life.

His practice focuses on stress and anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. He also offers support for LGBTQ matters including gender dysphoria and coming-out challenges, and provides care around aging and geriatric transitions, caregiver stress, HIV/AIDS, isolation, and family-of-origin dynamics. Lee works with clients to identify emotional and behavioral patterns, recognize triggers, and develop practical coping tools tailored to each person’s situation.

Clients can expect trust to be developed and nurtured over time, with therapy that values empathy and mutual respect. He holds the credentials LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW, reflecting his professional background in social work and clinical practice. His office hours are Monday through Thursday from 10am to 5pm, with sessions typically scheduled on the hour and lasting 30 to 45 minutes. Lee checks messages twice daily Monday through Friday and addresses weekend messages on the following Monday. He looks forward to partnering with clients in their work toward self-discovery and resolution.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Lee Maxwell draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness techniques to support clients in an online setting. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a collaborative relationship, helping people feel heard while exploring values and goals. CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding skills that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lee works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts tools over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Lee is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, support continuity of care during life transitions, and offer multiple ways to engage so clients can choose what feels most comfortable and effective for them.