- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Solution-Focused work
About Maxwell
Maxwell Merritt, IV is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with nine years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also supports people grappling with guilt and shame alongside related issues like forgiveness, isolation, and life purpose.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and skill building. He uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with short-term strategies and steps to practice between meetings.
Maxwell aims to make room for honest talk about what’s bothering a person. He encourages clear examples of thoughts and behaviors, then works with clients to test new ideas and reactions. That might include tracking moods, practicing emotion regulation skills, or setting small, reachable goals.
He has experience addressing things that often sit alongside guilt and shame, such as relationship conflict, substance concerns, chronic illness, and challenges with communication or control. The focus is on what can be changed now, and on manageable next steps.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Georgia. Maxwell asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin the process.
How his approaches translate to online work
Maxwell commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT involves tracking thought patterns and trying behavior experiments to see what changes. DBT provides practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance, using short exercises and step-by-step coping strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs do.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue sessions despite relocation within the same state. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to an online setting so skill practice, mood tracking, and goal review still happen between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He also helps people with guilt and shame and related problems like isolation and forgiveness.
How does he approach shame and guilt in sessions?
He uses clear, practical methods from CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on small steps and skills to test between meetings.
What is his background and experience?
He holds nine years of professional experience as a counselor. His work history includes helping people with mood concerns, grief, motivation, and interpersonal challenges.
What credential and location information is provided?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia. His practice and services are based in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.