Therapists in 30008

Having a professionally trained therapist to talk with in order to sort out problems is an important step in making positive life-changes. My approach to counseling can help to develop positive healthy relationships in your life. Using a strengths-based approach I will help you answer four basic questions: "Who Am I?" - "What do I want?" - "How do I get it?" and "How will I know when I have it in my life?" I am here to help. If you or someone you love needs help in dealing with life's problems then I encourage you to contact me.

The road to a better life begins here. I currently have(10) slots open for cash paying clients. Openings for clients using insurance as well. I teach clients to identify under which circumstances they bloom and under which they wither. I see crying as an essential part of mental hygiene. I assist clients in recognizing that often their anxiety is a doorbell announcing that they have vulnerable feelings seeking to be known and attended to. I teach emotional attending skills. If you apply the therapeutic tools that I will teach you, truly a better life begins here. Honoring my client's human dignity is key.

We are Believers Of Sincere Standards United Inc., and United Metro Boys Academy LLC. We are a network of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, school administrators, community advocates, churches, volunteers and help agencies that have a passion for providing Strength and Faith-Based Solutions by being "A Bridge for Life's Journey". It is our mission to assist men and boys to thrive by rebuilding their familial, vocational, spiritual and communal relationships. Kings Create Kings

Maybe you're feeling stuck in your current position, struggle to set healthy boundaries or your burnout level is starting to truly reach maximum capacity. There is no need to continue being so hard on yourself just because you currently have too much on your plate. Let’s work to free you from the paralyzing thoughts constantly racing through your mind or the inner mental criticism that are keeping you from reaching your highest potential & achieving your personal successes & goals.

I believe that life is a journey that causes us to have many experiences . Some joyful, some challenging, some very painful and disappointing. It is during these times that we need someone walk with us as we process these experiences. I would love opportunity to walk with you as we gain new perspectives and understandings from these events in life. I use a strength based, holistic and collaborative approach. I place priority upon developing and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with each client. Together we will explore where you've been, where you are now and where you would like to go.

"Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it's holy ground. There is no greater investment." (Stephen Covey). This quote is very relevant in my work as a Licensed Professional Counselor as I work with my clients through their journey of personal struggle, helplessness, anxiety, fear, and despair. Through a collaborative relationship, I will support you to explore and dispel fear, overcome anxiety, regain confidence, establish self-control, and deal with loss and negativity. I am committed to providing you with a warm, supportive, and therapeutic environment while allowing you to explore your strengths and challenges!

Do you desire to live a life that feels more meaningful, to experience more joy, to cope with life's difficulties in healthier ways or to reduce destructive patterns of behavior? If the answer is yes, therapy can help. I will create a non judgmental space to support and challenge you to reach your goals. My approach to therapy is to empower and strengthen individuals to live a healthy and more purposeful life. I specialize in anxiety, stress management, perinatal mood disorders, trauma recovery and life transitions.

I have devoted my professional life to the psychological awareness as to options, attitudes, and perceptions that can help/hurt one's state and situation. In working with clients it is imperative to listen to the narrative and join together in finding the choices for inner and/or outer change as this pertains to self care and life potential.

If you are a client seeking therapy for anxiety, or because of post-traumatic or dissociative symptoms, then I would be a good fit for you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to determine what you need. I used both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses changing thoughts and behaviors that could be contributing to symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy explores the origin of symptoms.

Does your child or teen need help navigating their way through difficult situations? I can help! I have experience working with children and adolescents and truly enjoy helping them find their way to a healthy life.I believe in creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment for children,adolescents, and their families. I have experience treating children and teens struggling with depression, anxiety, and all types of trauma (i.e. grief, bullying, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, & physical abuse). I have extensive training in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).

***Offering Tele-Health Therapy Services*** Seeking help through therapy is a healthy choice. There are so many good reasons to start therapy; adapting to a sober lifestyle, processing a difficult diagnosis, navigating life changes or refocusing on goals. Therapy is about improving quality of life no matter what the circumstances.

I have been in the field of Counseling Psychology and Mental Health for over 20 years. My experience in that setting range from professional couselor, psychotherpist, vocational rehabilitation counselor with several behavioral health centers and social service agencies. I have provided psychiatric evaluations, asessments, group therapy,individual counseling, psycho-education groups and life skills training. I provide services to individuals both male and female ages 18yrs through late adulthood. I am also a Professor with Mercer University and teach a wide variety of counseling and human services courses to include: Psychology, Sociolgy, Multicultural issues, Psychology of Women and Substance Abuse.

I provide a unique and innovative therapeutic approach to holistic wellness with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I provide a wide range of behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services: family & relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, inner child, mental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse & chemical dependency, trauma, neuroscience, transformational psychology, biofield science, Reiki, hypnotherapy, spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body approaches. My licensed professional staff and I are committed to providing the best quality services and cutting edge" best practices".

I am a bilingual, Spanish and English speaking, Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Georgia. I believe therapy is often sought when a person has been feeling stuck and is seeking an alternative view to their circumstances. I strive to provide guidance and encourage you to discover and create new stories about your life experiences in order to avoid destructive patterns and self-defeating thoughts/behaviors. My experience in the field has consisted of working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both outpatient and inpatient facilities.

Life often comes with unexpected challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to face on your own. We have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 15 years as a teachers, case managers, skills trainers and counselors to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. We want to work with you to help you overcome struggles and live a tranquil life through learning new coping skills and having a safe place to explore both positive and negative life experiences.

My work is influenced by psychodynamic, interpersonal and attachment theories. I believe that at the core of a healthy and satisfying life is the capacity to form intimate attachments and maintain ongoing satisfying relationships. Therapy is a place where individuals can tell the meaningful stories of their lives and explore habitual patterns and relational styles. Doing this successfully requires a setting where the person feels safe and comfortable enough to explore their past and present relationships. My goal is for a person to discover the cut-off parts of themrself, thus allowing change and the emergence of one's true self.

If I can have a few minutes of your time then you and I can connect to discuss some issues that concern you. Are you struggling with worry or distress? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel happier and empowered. The goal is for you to be on a positive path to contentment and well-being. I am a mental health professional with over seventeen years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various counseling settings.

"I believe, in each of us, there is an inherent need to be understood and accepted. I believe psychotherapy involves building a caring relationship in which clients feel safe and at ease. My goal for our time together is to help you better understand yourself, understand patters behind the choices you make and equip you with coping skills that will enable you to more effectively deal with life stressors."

I am the first Board Certified DBT clinician certified through the Linehan Board of Certification in the state of Georgia and a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over a decade. I provide DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in group, individual and family settings and lead DBT groups for adolescents, adults, and parents/guardians. Parent DBT groups provide parents/guardians with the support and skills to most effectively deal with their own emotions. I specialize in treatment of mood lability, anxiety, depression and NSSI.