Licensed clinical social worker recordKentucky
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 7016
- Licensed in Kentucky
- LCSW, licence 4020
- NPI
- 1104212521
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Kentucky
These details come from information James supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Reality Therapy informed
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution focused
About James
James Slaton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, relationship and intimacy issues, and a range of life changes. He also addresses parenting concerns, sleep problems, ADHD, and care-related stress.
He began counseling in 2012 and has experience in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and child protective services. That background shaped a straightforward, solution-focused style. Sessions emphasize practical management strategies for mood, anxiety, addiction, and trauma-related effects.
James draws on Reality Therapy principles while using client-centered approaches and evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. He aims to work alongside each person so they can explain what helps them, and he brings clinical experience and real-world perspective to those conversations.
His style avoids judgment or sympathy as a substitute for problem solving. Sessions tend to be direct and focused on concrete steps that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He also works with issues connected to first responder stress, fatherhood, caregiver strain, and aging concerns.
People often come for help when prior attempts have felt unsuccessful. James frames therapy as practical work: building stamina, practicing new skills, and tracking small wins. The approach is about clear goals and steady progress, not promises of quick fixes.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and supporting a person to lead the conversation. It helps when someone needs to make sense of feelings, choices, and next steps in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, mood instability, and relationship strain.Choosing the best approach is part of the work. James treats approach selection as collaborative. He will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps in practice. That means techniques can be mixed or shifted as needs and preferences become clearer.
Confirm current session formats before booking, because this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. Some formats let people do shorter check-ins; others support longer skill-building sessions. The focus is on finding ways to make therapy fit into everyday life while using the practical methods described above.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Kentucky
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and sleep issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is straightforward and solution focused, using client-centered conversation alongside approaches like CBT and DBT when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of counseling experience and has worked in a state mental hospital, a crisis unit, and child protective services.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He holds LCSW licensure in Kentucky and Tennessee as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and James accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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