Jason Adkins, LCSW

Jason Adkins is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience helping people manage hard moments. He speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what is wearing someone down. Jason focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions to feel steadier and more in control. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people tolerate strong emotions and reconnect with what matters to them. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but feel stuck. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. Jason works with individuals on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, and burnout. He also addresses topics like parenting strain, blended family challenges, communication problems, and questions about life purpose. Jason has experience helping people with mood disorders, bipolar concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and challenges tied to multicultural identity and LGBT issues. He also supports clients facing money stress, career transitions, and midlife shifts. Practical coping skills and clear next steps are a regular part of his work. He provides services from Georgia and offers sessions that fit varied schedules. Sessions are offered in English and international clients may be seen. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm and help people move toward a life that feels more manageable.

How Jason’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Jason uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to teach skills for noticing difficult feelings without getting ruled by them and for reconnecting with what matters in life. Client-centered techniques mean sessions focus on each person's priorities and pace, so goals come from the client's own concerns.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jason will talk through what feels most useful and adapt methods as goals change. Together the client and therapist decide whether to emphasize skill practice, mindful awareness, values work, or a mix of methods based on needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection is helpful. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, coaching-style support, or ongoing prompts to practice new skills. These options make it easier to work therapy into a busy life while focusing on the approaches that support sustained change.