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- Solution focused
- Client centered
- CBT and DBT
About James
James Slaton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 11 years of experience in mental health care. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, parenting, family and relationship concerns among his focus areas. He also notes work with LGBT issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, sleep problems, and career strain.
James began counseling in 2012 and has worked in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and child protective services. That background shaped how he approaches difficult situations and safety concerns. He describes his style as straightforward and solution focused, drawing on several clinical methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes.
In sessions he centers the person's own experience. He uses Client-Centered ideas alongside strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when those fit. He also draws on emotionally-focused and existential approaches depending on what a person needs in the moment.
He says he avoids judgment and sympathy as a primary tool, preferring practical steps and clear conversation. That can mean focused problem-solving for a specific stressor or working through the aftereffects of trauma. He aims to help people develop stamina for change and to build skills they can use outside sessions.
Because much of his early work involved children and families, he is familiar with family systems and parenting stress. Adults who are dealing with strained household relationships or the ongoing weight of caregiving often seek support for those pressures. If you want to try a direct, practical approach, he invites you to begin the process.
How sessions work
How James blends approaches for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own perspective. The therapist listens closely and follows what the client identifies as important, which helps with self-understanding and relationship or parenting strain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, often helping with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, useful for strong anger, mood instability, or coping during crisis.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. James will work with a person to test methods and adjust based on what helps most. That means starting with a clear plan, reviewing progress, and shifting focus if a different technique seems more useful.
The biography does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before scheduling. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or a phone call when bandwidth is limited. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they fit practical constraints and personal goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, parenting and family concerns, and related issues listed in his profile.
What is his style in therapy?
He describes a straightforward, solution-focused style that centers the person's experience and uses practical strategies rather than sympathy or judgment.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in mental health since 2012 and has been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2015, totaling about 11 years of professional experience.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Kentucky with the license designation KY LCSW and TN LCSW noted in his profile.
Does he see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients according to his profile.
Which session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options with him before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, as stated in his profile.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.