Existential Therapists in 30039

I am not what you probably think of when you imagine a therapist. I will be dressed casually. I'm not going to jot a bunch of notes while we talk, or ask you to lay on the couch (but the couch is available for laying, if you want). I'm probably going to try to make you laugh. We're going to get some work done in session, but it's not going to be as formal or awkward as you might expect from how working with a shrink is usually portrayed in movies and TV.

There are many modalities for many people because we are all different. Each person & situation has a uniqueness and needs to be treated respectfully as such. I approach counseling, by way of collaboration, between the therapist (myself) & you (the client) in a safe space. It is you that is giving me permission to be on this journey with you.

Walking into therapy is the first step to “Doing the Work”, healing and starting a new chapter isn’t easy, but it leads to a journey that is full of new choices and opportunities. My goal is to create a safe environment and allow clients to be free to express their issues and concerns without judgment. I am passionate about helping others draw from their strengths and natural pain if necessary to allow them to thrive. I want to help clients gain the skills and knowledge to create positive changes and walk in their purpose. I am devoted to helping clients find their balance by drawing from a variety of modalities.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.

These days it is so easy to numb yourself and avoid dealing with issues that affect your well-being, your self-esteem, and your relationships. If you're feeling exhausted by this charade and you are ready to start peeling back the layers that are obscuring your true self, I can provide a soft place to land as you dig deep and heal. By exploring your personal history, your current thought patterns, and your relationships, my curiosity and expertise can help you identify the mindset issues and past wounds that need to be healed to help you move toward self-acceptance, authenticity, and self-confidence.