- 27 years experience
- Georgia licensed
- Focus on recovery
About James
James Stone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia. He has 27 years of experience helping people face anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem. He focuses on practical steps people can use day to day while offering steady support through hard moments.
He creates a calm, compassionate setting where people can talk about isolation, guilt, shame, and burnout. He emphasizes self-love and building on strengths, helping people notice what works and what gets in the way. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps rather than overwhelming ideas.
James blends problem-solving techniques with client-centered care. He uses methods like acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness to help with emotions and behavior. He also draws on motivational strategies when needed to address addictions and change-related work.
Over nearly three decades he has worked with a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns including bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, anger, and PTSD-related reactions. He also focuses on topics such as fatherhood issues, aging and geriatric concerns, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues when they arise in individual work.
People who meet with him typically find a steady ally who helps them set concrete goals, practice new skills, and track progress. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.
He creates a calm, compassionate setting where people can talk about isolation, guilt, shame, and burnout. He emphasizes self-love and building on strengths, helping people notice what works and what gets in the way. Sessions aim to break problems into manageable steps rather than overwhelming ideas.
James blends problem-solving techniques with client-centered care. He uses methods like acceptance and commitment approaches, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness to help with emotions and behavior. He also draws on motivational strategies when needed to address addictions and change-related work.
Over nearly three decades he has worked with a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns including bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, anger, and PTSD-related reactions. He also focuses on topics such as fatherhood issues, aging and geriatric concerns, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues when they arise in individual work.
People who meet with him typically find a steady ally who helps them set concrete goals, practice new skills, and track progress. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to availability.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
James commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match personal values. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and situations where avoidance keeps problems going.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thought and behavior that fuel symptoms. CBT breaks problems into small, testable steps and offers practical exercises to change how people think and act.
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or adapt methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice can change as progress is made or new needs appear.
This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people practice skills in the settings where difficulties actually occur, making therapy more practical and immediately useful.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does James commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and grief, plus issues like low self-esteem, anger, and mood disorders.
What is his general therapy style?
He works in a client-centered way that focuses on practical steps and steady support rather than solely on theory.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 27 years of clinical experience working with a broad set of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in the state of Georgia.
In what languages are sessions available?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.