I have experience working in an inpatient unit as a special education teacher in Gainesville, Florida, and as an educational diagnostician in the Special School District in St. Louis. Upon moving to Atlanta, I worked for the Cobb County School System as a school psychologist. I was in private practice in Marietta for 13 years providing assessment and individual and family therapy.

Asking for help can be very difficult. By beginning this search, you've already taken the first step to overcoming whatever issue you are experiencing. I enjoy helping clients with a variety of challenges, including mood, personality, and co-occurring disorders. I specialize in working with family members of addicts and adults in active recovery. I love finding creative ways to meet my client's needs. Utilizing various counseling techniques, I will help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. The more we learn about ourselves, the better equipped we are to establish balanced and fulfilling lives.

Using multiple modalities of treatment, I believe that the therapeutic relationship we develop is the primary vehicle for healing and growth as we work through the challenges one is facing. Often, the patterns and challenges that arise in one’s life will replicate themselves in the course of the therapeutic relationship, giving the individual and therapist the opportunity to safely explore and challenge patterns of being and relating that are not serving one well. Providing a safe and nurturing space while helping one recognize and develop their strengths and skills makes way for change and the opportunity to flourish in one’s life.

Are you struggling or merely existing? Is managing anxiety or having a phobia limiting you? Anxiety, Depressed, Grieving, Low self-esteem? My goal is to help each individual reach their true potential and create a life that is fulfilling and meaningful. I am passionate about this work and will enthusiastically assist you with changing negative self-talk, embrace your self-worth and communicate better. I believe in your ability to grow and would be honored to help you build a brighter life. I utilize best practices that include hypnotherapy, CBT, mindfulness and solution-focused therapies.

Before rejoining JF&CS, I provided individual, family and group therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults with emotional and behavioral struggles at Chris180. In addition to one-on-one therapy, I led several psychoeducational workshops and trained teachers on learning and implementing trauma-informed practices in the classroom.

My training as a marriage and family therapist allows me to help couples answer this question. Being in love is beautiful, but sometimes it's not enough to fix relationship problems. Sometimes you need help navigating relationship distress and finding your way back to each other. Other times, it’s suppressed emotions that are creating today’s conflicts. I find value in helping couples find direction in this process. I help couples identify barriers to intimacy and connection. My goal is to create a safe, accepting, caring, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel increasingly comfortable to express those unspoken emotions.

Are you currently dealing with any of the following struggles: --Lack of self-confidence and self-worth? --Loss of trust in partner/spouse? --Unable to clarify healthy boundaries? --Unable to make wise decisions? --Overwhelming and unsettling emotions? --Loss of hope in self, partner/spouse, relationships? --Unable to cope with problems? These are some of the specific areas in which I can help you, and possibly your partner/spouse. I encourage you to recognize that there is both help and hope for your current struggles.

It's time to live life with intention. No more sitting on the sidelines of your journey lamenting that whatever will be, will be. Understandably, we can’t control everything that happens in our lives, but we can be proactive in understanding our responses to life’s challenges. Seeking mental wellness encourages increased self-compassion and stronger relational bonds. Mental health therapy is an effective and supportive process that can assist you on your journey. As your therapist, I strive to help you cultivate meaningful bonds by living an intentional and joy-filled internal journey. Let's talk about it...

Having a teen or young adult struggling with dependence on drugs or alcohol can be a scary, confusing, and isolating experience. Being a teen or young adult struggling with these issues is even more difficult. As a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I strive to make these difficult life experiences more manageable while gently guiding my clients and their families towards the life they want and see for themselves.

Are you uncertain, anxious, feeling stuck and searching for answers? Maybe your challenges have taken away your hopes, dreams or even the very sense of who you thought you were. Maybe you worry that you will never get better or have a “normal” life. Do you feel everyone around you seems to have their lives together? You are not alone. I have extensive experience working with individuals with psychotic disorders, bi-polar disorder, anxiety disorders, co-dependency and depression. I am also trained in CBT-I which is considered the most effective treatment for Insomnia.

At some point in our lives, we’ve had to deal with the pain and difficulty of losing our voice. Not our physical voice, but losing the capability to speak up for ourselves. Have you ever experienced losing the ability to speak up for yourself or your needs due to the fear of possible rejection? Or the fear that nothing will change? Have you ever lost yourself in the process of attempting to speak up for yourself? Do you want to find your voice again? Admitting some of these things is not easy. However, the honesty and courage it took to seek guidance tells me you’re willing to take responsibility to seek emotional and mental change.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS, ONLINE SESSIONS ARE BEING OFFERED. Helping your child or teenager function to his or her potential is my primary focus. Whether your child is struggling in school, with peer relationships, or getting along at home, we will work together to find the answers you need. My goal is to help you find practical, timely answers to the challenges you are facing. Naturally, I work closely with parents and caregivers. Having had decades of experience working with children, teens and families in Atlanta, I'm in a unique position to help you and your family discover and implement the solutions you need.

Life can be difficult, even overwhelming at times, but do you often have trouble coping? We all face challenges but maybe there's something making life tougher for you. Do you regularly have feelings of sadness, guilt, hopelessness, fear, or panic, yet don't know why? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy or appetite, stomach pain, or upper body tension that you can't explain? Do you have intrusive or racing thoughts that are impossible to control? These are some of the ways that anxiety and depression can affect a person. Daily stress and unresolved trauma can worsen the condition to the point that life becomes unbearable.

Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your family answer that ultimate question with a resounding YES! In life we all struggle with our emotional health from time to time and through solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling I work with you, my client, to resolve these concerns and promote growth.

My treatment philosophy is based on the belief that the practice of self-discovery creates more room for you to live your life to its fullest potential. Unfortunately, mental, emotional and relationship challenges can severly impeed your efforts. By weaving together behavioral, cognitive, developmental, personality and systems theories of psychology; many of the challenges can be resolved. In addition, the spiritual beliefs and religious traditions of each individual are explored. For many, this experience facilitates living more authentically and cultivates a compassionate understanding of self with a spirit of confidence that paves the way for greater accomplishment in all aspects of life.

My passion is helping people who feel their best self is stuck by trauma, depression or anxiety, learn to access and trust their wisdom on the path towards healing. The approach I use is collaborative and multidisciplinary, utilizing EMDR, psycho-education, CBT , art therapy, guided imagery, and energy work to help patients let go of their negative beliefs and create balance and authenticity in their lives. My ideal client is one who is navigating emerging adulthood, searching to heal from significant trauma or managing challenging life transitions.

Living in connection with others is a most basic need we all share. An essential part of living a healthy, satisfying life involves giving full expression to one's needs and desires and being able to support the needs of others, with empathy. My goal as therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to explore, experience and express personal and relationship needs toward achieving specific therapeutic goals. In my office, the client is the expert on his/her life.

I am a bilingual English/Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in anxiety disorders. I have over ten years experience working with persons who suffer from ADHD and feelings of anxiety. I work with teenagers and adults, to help guide them through stressful moments in life. I am currently licensed in the states of Florida and Georgia with a physical address in Atlanta and the use of Telehealth services via the internet for Florida residents. Telehealth services are also offered for Georgia residents.

Are you having trouble with difficult people in your life? Do you want to make your home a happier place? Is your child making choices you're worried about? Do you want to find your way back to love? Is it hard for you to let go of the past and live in the present? Do you wish you could perform better at school or at work? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, I can be a resource to you. Together, we can work and find the answers to improve your life journey.

I am passionate about helping individuals to transform areas of their life where they have been feeling stuck. I work with clients with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual or childhood abuse, grief, and spiritual counseling. I have a relaxed, open and collaborative style of working and connecting. I focus on understanding what has affected your life and the resulting emotions. Our focus together is to clear negative thinking and beliefs to shift the way you experience life in a way that works for you.