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Graham Maxey, LPC

Experienced counselor for stress and anxiety

40 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Graham

Graham Maxey is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 40 years of clinical experience. He is licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania and has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. He presents himself as a steady, respectful clinician who aims to tailor care to each person's needs.

Graham listens for the real problems behind daily struggles. He helps people name what they are facing and then decides together on a plan that fits their life.

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Background and approach

Conversations are practical and focused on making small, sustainable changes rather than on jargon or one-size-fits-all solutions. Sessions address things like communication problems, loneliness, guilt and shame, and life purpose. He also supports people dealing with abandonment, divorce or separation, forgiveness work, and challenges linked to mood disorders or post-traumatic stress.

The work may include strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and steps to rebuild safety and routine. Graham emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation. He works at a pace the person can handle, adjusting techniques as needs change.

The aim is to help people move toward clearer thinking, calmer days, and better relationships. For those who decide to start, he asks straightforward questions to match goals with practical steps. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and encourages people to take the next step when they feel ready.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Graham works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach is goal-focused behavior change, which breaks larger problems into small, doable steps to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. This helps when worry or avoidance gets in the way of normal routines.

Another approach centers on processing traumatic or painful experiences at a measured pace. That work aims to reduce the hold of past events and teach coping skills for intense emotions, which can ease symptoms of post-traumatic stress and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Graham treats the choice of techniques as collaborative and will adjust methods based on a person's needs, goals, and comfort. He reviews progress regularly and changes the plan when something isn’t working.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a fuller face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick ways to touch base between sessions or to work through immediate worries without scheduling a full call. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue steady work toward calmer days.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Graham commonly help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, as well as related issues such as guilt, shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses an evidence-based, practical approach that focuses on clear goals and steps people can use day to day. Sessions emphasize respectful listening and tailoring a plan to each person's situation.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania and practices from Texas.
What languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
Texas, Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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