Couples therapists in Lawrenceville, GA

I work with clients ages 13 and up, couples, and families navigating grief, loss, PTSD, men’s issues, trauma, substance use, relationship stress, and seasons where life feels heavier than usual. Some clients come in after a specific loss or painful experience. Others are trying to make sense of anxiety, depression, identity questions, family patterns, or the pressure to keep functioning when things do not feel okay inside.

My background spans addiction recovery, group facilitation, crisis work, and private practice, so I am comfortable sitting with both everyday stress and the harder things people often feel they have to hide. My style is direct, engaged, and real. I use humor when it fits, show up as a full person, and genuinely care about helping you sort through what feels heavy, confusing, or stuck.

As a Black, Jamaican-born psychologist who has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years, I bring a culturally responsive, LGBTQ+-affirming lens to my work. I offer warm, insight-oriented therapy for adults in Georgia and Florida.

John Scott Maddox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health and addictive disease evaluation and treatment. He specializes in treating adult clients presenting with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Scott looks forward to helping you on your journey to peace and serenity.

Scott completed his Master's degree in Counseling at Georgia State University, where he had previously completed his Bachelor's degree in Mental Health. Scott has provided clinical supervision, training, and continuing education for many aspiring counselors. He has been extensively trained in critical incident and stress management techniques for trauma victims.

In conjunction with his education and experience, Scott combines his own experiences to enhance the best outcomes for his clients He's here—are you ready? Scott looks forward to getting started.

I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can show up just as you are. I work with people navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions—especially those feeling stuck or overwhelmed by change. Healing starts with feeling heard, and that’s at the heart of my approach. With over a decade of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I’m here to walk beside you—with compassion, presence, and evidence-based tools for healing.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns-- from everyday stress and life transitions to severe or persistent mental illness.

I provide therapy in a way that is warm, empowering, and honest. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and supported, while also helping you move toward meaningful change.

I work with clients navigating depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic, family stress, relationship concerns, women’s issues, and maternal mental health. I understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and I see the process as a collaboration — one where your voice, goals, and pace matter. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready to heal from painful experiences, I aim to meet you with compassion while also helping you challenge patterns that are no longer serving you.