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James Slaton, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

James is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with James. View 20 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky

Recent reviews

He's a helpful person! Funny guy! Always puts a smile on my face! Best therapist out there

Reviewed September 2024

James is a good therapist. He listens to me and redirects some of my thoughts into a more productive line of thinking while giving me real world perspective on it. He can be direct but that is very much needed for me and much appreciated.

Reviewed June 2024

More about James

  • 11 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Greetings!

I am James K. Slaton and I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) since 2015. I graduated from Western Kentucky University and my previous experience in mental health includes working at a State Mental Hospital, Community Mental Health Crisis Unit, and Child Protective Services as an ongoing worker and investigator. I started providing mental health counseling/therapy in 2012 working with children and their families. My experience includes implementing management strategies for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship issues, and effects of trauma to name a few. My overall approach is based in Reality Therapy. I am trained in several modalities and utilize them interchangeably to create an environment where my patients are/or become an expert on themselves and can teach me how to help them. I bring my own expertise to the session shaped and formed through life experiences, the search and acquisition of knowledge, and taking an empathetic approach to all situations. Passing judgment, discriminating, following social norms, or utilizing sympathy as a tool is not a part of treatment I deliver. My approach is straightforward and solution focused. If you feel that no one ‘gets’ you or that no one has been there, you may be correct but I believe that can change so give me a try! I make no promises, but I also tell no lies; if you possess the stamina we will win the race! If stamina is lacking, we will condition and win the race anyway!

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • 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
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

James Slaton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104212521.

  • LCSW · Tennessee · 7016 · Expires October 2026
  • LCSW · Kentucky · 4020 · Expires March 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for James Slaton

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

20 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Great Support Listens Professional Easy Grateful Helpful Helping Recommend

He's a helpful person! Funny guy! Always puts a smile on my face! Best therapist out there

Reviewed September 2024

James is a good therapist. He listens to me and redirects some of my thoughts into a more productive line of thinking while giving me real world perspective on it. He can be direct but that is very much needed for me and much appreciated.

Reviewed June 2024

James is personable and professional, always great to speak with

Reviewed May 2024

James listens well to my concerns and gives me tools and insight into how to help myself work through my various issues. Recommended.

Reviewed April 2024

Have been working with James and right from the start made me feel comfortable and heard, offered amazing support and feedback and is someone I would never hesitate to reach out to when I need help and support he is amazing highly recommend!!!

Reviewed February 2024

Good listen. Insightful feedback.

Reviewed December 2023

James has the demeanor of an interested friend while maintaining a very professional atmosphere. He adeptly walks that line. He listens well and his feedback is never condescending. That's important for someone with self esteem issues. He validates my feelings while offering the proper rails to help keep me on a proper path of thinking. It feels like he isn't so much motivating me as he's helping me motivate myself. It's been an overwhelming positive experience for me. I would highly recommend his counseling style.

Reviewed November 2023

Great therapist

Reviewed May 2023

Mr. Slaton is an amazing professional. He is easy to speak with, he has an amazing ability to help you identify underlying problems to help you work on your main issues. Exceedingly supportive. I honestly look forward to our weekly sessions.

Reviewed March 2023

I am so happy to be working with James on my anxiety and relationship issues. I feel that I am making some real progress in my self esteem and just being able to tell him things I do NOT share with anyone else is the best thing for me.

Reviewed January 2023

My experience has been positive .

Reviewed January 2023

Thanks

Reviewed November 2022

James is very easy to talk to and provides good tools / actionable items that support improvement.

Reviewed September 2022

I love talking to James and look forward to our sessions!! He is always up beat and smiling. Giving me good ideas and advice! I consider him a friend that I can tell anything to and not be judged! I am very grateful to have his help!!

Reviewed September 2022

James has been a great positive help so far. He's a great listener and offers practical advice towards effective help

Reviewed August 2022

I would like to give this some thought because I'd like to word it in such a way that that my message can be sent through properly because I have been inspired by James and I want to give him his due. he has he going to help me with a lot of things that I have forgotten and that has come out and it makes me a more confident person I guess that this is his review so I'm still working on some things with him that I still have an address yet so still some more work to do

Reviewed July 2022

Haven't been to therapy in years, I feel relaxed and open speaking to him and he always has new ideas to help with my problems as well as unending support for decisions I may be on the fence about.

Reviewed May 2022

He has been very patient and understanding

Reviewed April 2022

James is patient. Keeps me and my mind on track and is helping me change my perspective.

Reviewed April 2022

James turned out to be exactly the type of therapist I need. He's real, he's kind, and so understanding and helpful. I'm grateful that I was matched with him. He meets all of my needs and more.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does James Slaton offer telehealth visits?

Yes. James Slaton works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does James Slaton speak?

James Slaton speaks English.

How many years of experience does James Slaton have?

James Slaton has 11 years of experience.

Where is James Slaton licensed to practice?

James Slaton is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Does James Slaton accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, James Slaton accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does James Slaton offer?

James Slaton offers clients 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, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with James Slaton?

James Slaton can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with James Slaton?

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