Works with
How James works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About James
James Stone is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia. He has 27 years of experience helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by strong emotions, stress, or problems like addiction and depression. He focuses on clear, practical work that helps people manage anger and regain calm in daily life.
He combines straightforward talk with skill-building exercises. Sessions often include breathing and mindfulness practices, thought work to change unhelpful patterns, and real-world steps to reduce triggers.
Background and approach
The emphasis is on what the person can do between sessions to feel steadier and more in control. Stone creates a respectful space where people can talk about grief, trauma, shame, and isolation without feeling judged. He aims to help clients see their own strengths and use those strengths to make small, workable changes.
Teaching strategies for coping with cravings, mood swings, or intense reactions is a common part of his work. His background includes long-term clinical practice with a wide range of mood and behavior concerns, including bipolar disorder and compassion fatigue. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness methods to shape sessions around each person’s needs.
People who reach out can expect collaborative planning and straightforward goals. The work is practical and paced to the individual, with tools people can try right away to reduce stress and manage anger more effectively.
What James works with
Everything James lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in James's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches James lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anger, anxiety, and patterns that keep people stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. It is useful for mood problems, depression, and managing triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit their situation. That collaborative process helps adjust techniques as progress is made and as new challenges arise.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is good for longer, interactive sessions; phone calls can be easier when someone has limited bandwidth; live chat or text works well for brief check-ins or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to practice new skills between meetings.
Questions people ask about James
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is the style of therapy like?
Sessions use a client-centered, practical style with an emphasis on skill building and mindful awareness. The therapist mixes talk with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and holds CSW credentials, practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing or cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.