Dr. Delores Liston, LCSW, CSW

Dr. Delores Liston offers practical, down-to-earth support for people navigating addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and other life changes. She focuses on what matters most to the person in front of her, helping them set clear goals and take manageable steps toward feeling better. Dr. Liston uses a respectful, down-to-earth style to help people find what works for them.

With ten years of experience as a clinical social worker, Dr. Liston blends several approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered work to follow a person’s lead and DBT skills to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Mindfulness techniques are woven in to help people notice patterns and respond differently. Solution-focused methods keep sessions directed toward concrete goals and small wins.

She has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, substance-related concerns, bipolar disorder, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. She also works with LGBT issues and multicultural concerns, offering sensitivity to different backgrounds and identities. Location-based licensure is Georgia and her listed credentials are LCSW and CSW.

In sessions she aims to listen carefully and work collaboratively on a plan that fits daily life. She tailors conversation and strategies to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all script. The focus is on useful skills, clearer thinking, and changes that can be sustained outside the therapy room.

People who want straightforward, goal-oriented help and a therapist who adapts methods to individual needs may find her style a good match.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist pays close attention to what the person brings each session and adapts conversation and pacing to those needs. This helps when people want to tackle relationship strain, grief, or career decisions in a way that feels personal.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. Online sessions can be used to learn and practice skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation that are useful for addictions, anxiety, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose which methods to emphasize based on goals, daily demands, and preferences. That collaborative conversation helps shape a plan that fits the person's life rather than forcing a pre-set model.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. When arranged, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when helpful. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they work with your routine and needs.