Preteen Therapists in 30263

Kayla has a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling is currently in a Doctoral Program at Liberty University for Community Care and Counseling. Kayla’s specializations include: Children, Adolescents, Adults, Anxiety, Depression, Career Transition, Trauma Healing, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Marriage and Family Systems. Kayla is passionate about combining proven mental health practices and the wisdom of the Bible.

It is not a coincidence that our paths have crossed. Every human being wants to know their "purpose" the path that has already been prepared ahead of time and waiting to be discovered; however, life happens. Well, you are definitely not on this journey alone. Nevertheless, there is good news! Every individual can learn to live life on purpose from young to old filled with joy everlasting! My mission is to "walk you through" discovering your own inner strengths and power and eliminating those destructive thinking patterns that cause distress, unhappiness, and anxiety, and be able to conquer any challenge that comes your way!

You hurt when your child hurts. As their parent, you just want to ease their pain. Being unable to do this can be heart-breaking but also frustrating and exhausting. Communication can require so much energy. Sometimes those efforts even cause conflict between you and your child. These times are confusing and difficult for everyone in the home. Children, teens, and adults face a variety of challenges. Peer interactions, school/life transitions, developmental changes, increased stressors, navigating emotions, and responsibilities are all a part of the growing up process, but can place significant tension on the family unit.

Katie is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who has experience in helping a diverse client base work through a wide array of issues, including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, parenting difficulties, divorce, spiritual growth, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and OCD. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is an evidence-based treatment for minors who have experienced significant trauma. Katie treats clients aged 12 years and up.

I love working with children and teens to help them navigate a world that they often do not have control over. In focusing on things in our control, we work to build coping and communication skills that help with relationships at home and school.

Bad things happen to good people. If you or a loved one is struggling with managing a difficult situation which has led to addiction, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship issues, please reach out to me! I specialize in individual for teens and adults and couples counseling, substance abuse and anger management. I can help you find the balance and peace you are looking for.

With over 20 years of experience, I enjoy working with mature and prepared clients to dedicate the time needed to achieve their goals. I utilize various techniques and skills drawn from recognized therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I am using holistic, client-centered, and collaborative approaches. My main focus is Anxiety, Depression, Aging, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and PTSD. I believe that if you are passionate about helping clients, you can help them find the healing and happiness they seek.

Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCA-GA). I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

At my core I am a person-centered therapist who sees the relationship between the client and myself as one of the most important aspects of the therapeutic process. I am not only a person-centered therapist, but I am trained in evidenced-based interventions that I employ based on your particular needs. The main modality used in therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which addresses trauma as well as stressful life events such as divorce, job loss and early childhood issues. I am the CEO/Owner of The Veal Group, LLC and a professor which gives me a very unique counseling perspective.

Whether looking to navigate through a difficult and challenging period in your life, or exploring areas of personal growth, finding the right therapist is an important step in your journey to healing and growth. My approach is to provide a safe environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to explore developmental and relationship issues and to build effective skills in order to live a more meaningful and balanced life.

I am committed to providing competent and compassionate counseling and life-coaching services that will promote healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual development. My primary focus is to equip families and individuals for effective living through relationship, experience, and a warm inviting atmosphere.

Life shouldn't have to be so hard. If you're one of those people or one of those families struggling to keep your head above the proverbial waterline, let me throw you a lifeline. You may find what seemed like insurmountable obstacles in your path when you were in crisis turn out to be manageable stepping stones when we examine and reframe them together. I'll help you map out a clear path and concrete steps to achieving your personal goals. I believe in empowering you so that you can quickly reach your full potential spiritually, emotionally, physically, and educationally.

Welcome! I am a licensed psychologist who provides psychotherapy for individual adults, couples, and adolescents. I have found that one of the most powerful ways to grow is the relationship between the psychotherapist and client. This connection can give way to discovering greater yearnings, self authenticity, capabilities, and dreams, while providing warmth and care for addressing one's obstacles such as fears, disappointments, and limits. I would help you to deal with conflicts that block your motivation and passion and help you open to new ways of engaging with your inner resources and with the significant people in your life.

COUPLES or MARITAL COUNSELING thru telemental sessions provided. "Just knowing that someone understands cares, begins the healing process". I provide individual and family needs assessment & evaluations, develop treatment plans for families individuals and groups, and support you by utilizing carefully tuned listening skills. I work closely with Adults or Children apply methodology to reduce stress. I use EFT, CBT, DBT and proven clinical technique to relieve suffering caused by social and experiential, trauma.

Sometimes life presents us with unexpected challenges which we find difficult to manage. This can include broken relationships, family problems, loss of loved ones, internal/external conflict, low self esteem, illnesses, difficulty focusing, childhood trauma, sadness, overwhelmed, work related stressors, & financial woes. Restoration & New Beginnings, LLC realizes life can be challenging; there are no magical cures; but with open honest communication, dedication, commitment it is possible to develop a treatment plan that will assist in managing daily living & minimize symptoms.

Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women, teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.

My counseling approach is collaborative, empathetic, holistic, and sincere. I believe that listening is the key to success in a therapeutic relationship and every client that I am blessed to serve will feel heard. Being treated with dignity, respect, and compassion are also the tenets that I abide by and will display in every interaction and intervention. I also believe when a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship exists, people can obtain to the place of effectively overcoming many obstacles and eventually achieve freedom from and victory over their challenges. Throughout my training and career.

Though trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, my humanistic background is the foundation for my belief that true healing occurs within relationships. Because I value the power of relationship, I want you to know that I have personally experienced hard things too. My own experiences with anxiety, loss and trauma all contribute to my caring, compassionate and personalized approach in therapy. I also believe that every behavior has a purpose and a payoff. If we can understand what drives the behavior, then we can begin work on strategies that will develop new skills to help you.

Kristian May is a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients at Discovery Counseling. Kristian graduated from LaGrange College with a BA in Psychology and then pursued Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville. In her career, Kristian provides individual therapy to teens, and adults, as well as family and couples therapy. Kristian specializes in the treatment of: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Couple Conflicts, Marriage Enrichment, Premarital Counseling, and PTSD. Kristian utilizes client centered, solution focused models of therapy.