- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
- Practical problem solving
About Maxwell
Maxwell Merritt, IV is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia with nine years of experience. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He focuses on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Maxwell speaks English and helps clients who want straightforward support for these concerns.
In sessions he uses familiar therapeutic tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address everyday problems. He explains ideas simply and practices skills people can try between meetings. Conversations are direct and paced to match the person's comfort level.
Maxwell often helps people sort through relationship strain, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or shame. He also works with issues like chronic pain or illness, addiction concerns, control struggles, and midlife questions. His approach looks at current problems and practical changes rather than only long conversations about the past.
People can expect a focus on skills for managing anxious thoughts, small experiments to test new behaviors, and short-term problem solving when needed. He supports work on motivation, impulsivity, and rebuilding confidence after life changes like divorce or loss. Maxwell aims to make therapy understandable and useful in day-to-day life.
Before a first session he encourages people to think about one or two goals they want to address. That helps shape which techniques to use and how sessions will be structured moving forward.
Therapeutic methods and online sessions
Maxwell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and problems that respond to practical skill-building. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with impulsivity and relationship strain.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work. Maxwell will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and use brief check-ins when a full hour is not needed. They also allow therapists to guide skills practice that you can apply between meetings, helping techniques transfer into everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD, plus related problems such as isolation, communication issues, and mood concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to teach skills and small behavioral changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with the issues listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Georgia, and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.