About James
James Stone is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 27 years of experience. He offers steady, practical support for people dealing with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and stress. He uses clear, straightforward approaches that help people make small changes that add up over time.
He builds a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about shame, guilt, isolation, and the pain of loss. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the person and finding steps that fit their life.
How James works
James emphasizes self-compassion and realistic habits rather than quick fixes. His work draws on approaches like acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, and mindfulness. Those tools help people notice difficult thoughts, test unhelpful patterns, and choose actions that match their values.
He also uses client-centered and dialectical techniques to balance acceptance with change. Clients commonly bring concerns about mood disorders, bipolar depression, anger, compassion fatigue, and addiction. James also helps people facing issues tied to aging, fatherhood, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and feelings of abandonment or isolation.
He keeps the focus on practical steps and emotional understanding. Sessions are organized to match each person’s goals and pace. James listens, offers clear feedback, and works with people to set realistic short-term tasks.
Over time, the aim is fewer crisis moments and steadier daily functioning.
James lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What James works with
The areas below are the ones James selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Registers | LCSW, CSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 27 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Georgia |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, then choose actions based on personal values. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, addiction, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and testing thinking patterns and building new coping skills, which often helps with mood problems, anger, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. Sessions begin with practical goal-setting and a short plan so people know what to expect and can adjust if something isn’t working.
Online sessions can fit many schedules and needs. Video calls let people use visual cues and do more involved skill work, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or step-by-step practice between longer sessions. Together these options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid work, caregiving, or other commitments.
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A practical next step
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