About Maxwell
Maxwell Merritt, IV is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what’s on their mind. Maxwell focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to feel steadier day to day.
He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood.
Background and approach
He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions emphasize clear strategies and small, measurable improvements. Maxwell has nine years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including chronic pain and illness, communication struggles, impulsivity, and feeling isolated.
He attends to both immediate problems and longer-term patterns that get in the way of daily life. His work includes support for issues like substance use, control problems, and major life transitions. People who meet with him can expect straightforward talk, practical tools, and collaborative planning.
He explains techniques in plain language and checks in about what’s working. Maxwell encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
He practices from Georgia as an LPC and tailors each plan to a client’s needs and schedule.
How therapeutic methods translate to online work
Maxwell commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to guide his online work. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced thinking, which can ease anxiety and depression. DBT focuses on building skills to manage strong emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve interpersonal effectiveness.He treats finding the right approach as a team effort. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that match the client’s needs and preferences. Plans are adjusted as progress is tracked so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video visits work well for in-depth conversations and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when you need lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options give flexibility for different schedules and communication styles.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
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