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James Slaton, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About James

James Slaton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of direct practice experience who draws on pragmatic, client-centered methods to address a wide range of concerns.

Background and approach

He blends reality-based problem solving with evidence-informed techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related difficulties. Trained across several therapeutic modalities, he aims to create collaborative sessions where clients become experts in their own lives while he contributes clinical perspective shaped by his training and varied clinical settings.

His background includes work in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and child protective services, and he began providing counseling in 2012 with children and families. James works from a straightforward, solution-focused stance that emphasizes empathy without judgment and practical strategies for coping, behavioral change, and emotional regulation.

He offers services from Kentucky, communicates in English, and accepts international clients for online work.

Approach-driven online therapy tailored to your needs

James often integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so the client’s experience guides each session and helps build self-understanding and confidence. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting techniques over time rather than relying on a single fixed plan.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexible ways to engage in therapy from different locations and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while tailoring the pace, frequency, and style of contact to what works best for the individual.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does James commonly address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting, career and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach is client-centered and solution-focused, combining reality-based strategies with evidence-informed therapies so clients and therapist collaborate on practical goals.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He began counseling in 2012 and has worked in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and child protective services, totaling 11 years of experience in mental health.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LCSW credential with KY LCSW 4020 and TN LCSW 7016 and practices from Kentucky.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English for people located outside the U.S.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Tennessee, Kentucky

Languages

English

What James can help with

James Slaton works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

James works with children and their families.

James works with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.

How James approaches therapy

James's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kentucky, with 11 years of clinical experience.