Jason Byram , LCSW, CSW

Jason Byram is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with CSW clinical social work credentials practicing in Georgia. He brings seven years of experience in the mental health field working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups.

Jason’s practice focuses on mood disorders such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, as well as anxiety, stress management, addiction, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges related to career and self-esteem. He also addresses a wide range of related concerns including body image, caregiver stress, first responder issues, impulsivity, isolation, and self-harm.

Clinically, he works from an eclectic cognitive behavioral perspective that draws on humanistic principles and core social work values like self-determination and beneficence. He incorporates elements of client-centered work, strengths-based and solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mindfulness and relaxation practices - such as guided imagery, body scan meditation, and progressive muscle relaxation - are part of his therapeutic toolkit.

Jason earned a Master of Social Work in Clinical Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2014. His past roles include work in structured CBT programs, medication assisted treatment for substance use, child and adolescent group therapy, mental health counseling within the Georgia Department of Corrections, mobile crisis response for a state crisis line, behavioral health work in intellectual and developmental disability crisis care, and social work with juvenile justice populations.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Jason uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors - an approach that is often effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are incorporated to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties. He also integrates Mindfulness Therapy practices such as guided imagery and body scan exercises to increase present-moment awareness, reduce physiological arousal, and support coping during times of stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jason works together with each person to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapts methods over time so the plan fits the client’s needs and circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, while still working with licensed professionals trained in these therapeutic approaches.