My name is Lilly Maxwell, I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker-LICSW # 2490C licensed in the state of Alabama. I graduated from Oakwood University where I studied nursing, then I attended Alabama A& M University and obtained a Masters of Social Work degree -specialized in Mental Health and Substance Use disorders
I have over 10 years experience providing psychotherapy services from a empowerment /strength perspective framework. My passion is helping individuals, couples, young adults and families in distress reach their highest level of functioning and potential in life; to find their unique voices. As well as encourage the building of positive relationships.
I have extensive experience working in psychiatry and community mental health with individuals and families with mood disorders, addictions, trauma and suicidality. In my current practice I specialize in mental disorders; teaching coping strategies; life coaching; life skills training; grief and loss; geriatrics; and caregiver stress/burnout.
I utilize a client-centered and family-centered approach to meet the various needs of my clientele. I provide a holistic approach to clients' unmet needs-(an alternative form of psychotherapy) focusing on the whole person (mind, body, and spirit) and health. The goal is growth of the whole person.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LCSW SW19616
AL LICSW 2490C
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She made me excited about therapy again
Written on Feb 21, 2022 after therapy with Lilly for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Awesome conversations with Lilly, she's honest, truthful, and gave me great techniques to help me work through my issues. She's a great help!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with Lilly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Love her honest and direct approach
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Lilly for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
She help me to get better
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Lilly for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
She is easy to talk to, kinda feels like I’m chatting with a girlfriend at times.
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Lilly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lilly is an incredibly active listener. She understands my concerns and has provided me with skills, techniques and reminders to help me feel confident. I feel incredibly supported after my sessions with Lilly.
Written on Oct 25, 2021 after therapy with Lilly for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues