James Slaton, LCSW
Practical, narrative-informed therapy for real problems
Details
| Name | James Slaton |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Tennessee, Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About James
James Slaton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 11 years of experience. He uses a straightforward, results-focused style and encourages clients to take an active role in their care. He aims to help people who feel stuck, misunderstood, or worn out find practical ways forward.
He draws on Narrative and Client-Centered ideas to help people tell the stories that shape their lives. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters to the person and on small, doable steps that reduce stress and improve daily function.
Background and approach
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies when they fit the situation. James has worked in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and in child protective services. That background informs his work with trauma, substance concerns, major mood difficulties, and relationship stress.
He approaches people without judgment and avoids sympathy that feels disempowering. In sessions he listens first, then brings practical tools and clear goals. He helps people manage anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, addiction issues, parenting strain, and career stress, among other concerns.
He also supports people facing caregiver fatigue, first responder stress, and challenges related to aging. He offers therapy by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Sessions are arranged through a short online matching process and scheduled to suit the client.
International clients may be supported in English.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things James works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by James among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask James directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking James directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based methods work online
James often blends Narrative Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods in online sessions. Narrative Therapy focuses on separating people from their problems and rewriting the stories that keep them stuck, which can help with issues like depression, anxiety, and relationship strain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead so the person feels heard and able to identify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking and builds practical skills to change behavior and mood.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches feel most helpful based on their needs and goals. That decision evolves over time as progress is reviewed and adjustments are made together.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins, and messaging lets people send notes or practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What issues can I bring to sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and career concerns, and related areas listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and solution focused. He listens, helps clients name their story, and uses practical steps and skills drawn from narrative, client-centered, CBT, and DBT approaches.
What kind of professional background does he have?
He has 11 years of experience and has worked in a state mental hospital, a community mental health crisis unit, and in child protective services, giving him a wide range of clinical exposure.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and Tennessee and is based in Kentucky.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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