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Jodi Cofer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Finding the right counselor to walk along side you can be difficult! I believe wholeheartedly that healing is possible for anyone who is willing to embrace the journey. I have a varied background which gives me particular insight into individuals struggling with trauma, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I am particularly interested in marriage therapy and have equipping through the Gottman Institute. As a part of our partnership I hope to provide a safe place where you find healing and hope because my desire is to help my clients have the best possible experience in all aspects of their lives.
Finding the right counselor to walk along side you can be difficult! I believe wholeheartedly that healing is possible for anyone who is willing to embrace the journey. I have a varied background which gives me particular insight into individuals struggling with trauma, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I am particularly interested in marriage therapy and have equipping through the Gottman Institute. As a part of our partnership I hope to provide a safe place where you find healing and hope because my desire is to help my clients have the best possible experience in all aspects of their lives.
(678) 264-3065 View (678) 264-3065
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Rhiannon Langham
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Healing cannot truly begin until we are ready to sit down, pull off the bandages, and clean out our old wounds. This is just as true of our mental and emotional wounds as it is of our physical wounds. If what you’ve tried hasn’t been working, then it’s time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. While I tend to work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral approach, I also believe that therapy is unique to each client and will pull from various other therapeutic perspectives in order to provide the best care possible to each client.
Healing cannot truly begin until we are ready to sit down, pull off the bandages, and clean out our old wounds. This is just as true of our mental and emotional wounds as it is of our physical wounds. If what you’ve tried hasn’t been working, then it’s time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. While I tend to work primarily from a cognitive-behavioral approach, I also believe that therapy is unique to each client and will pull from various other therapeutic perspectives in order to provide the best care possible to each client.
(706) 873-5540 View (706) 873-5540
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Michelle A. Matthews
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Hello! My name is Michelle Matthews and I have been a therapist for 21 years. My specialties include, trauma (EMDR certified, trained for 13 years), relationship issues, blended families and anxiety. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
Hello! My name is Michelle Matthews and I have been a therapist for 21 years. My specialties include, trauma (EMDR certified, trained for 13 years), relationship issues, blended families and anxiety. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.
(404) 476-6797 View (404) 476-6797
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The Counseling Group LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CPCS, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
Here at The Counseling Group LLC, we have a variety of counselors who are trained in many different types of therapy. During the intake process, the intake coordinator will select the counselor who matches your needs the best. The list of specialties are based on all our counselors. Please visit our website to review our counselors and therapies they practice. We look forward to working with you.
(678) 956-6479 View (678) 956-6479
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SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness - Skye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Dawsonville, GA 30534
You are worthy of love and belonging! I help individuals and families gain insight in order to live fuller, happier, more connected lives. Anxiety, depression, conflict, and major life changes affect how we think and feel. I help you work through the beliefs that create the feelings and behaviors that are holding you back from getting what you want out of life and reconnect with your body to feel congruent, calm, happy, and confident. I particularly working with people and couples who have communication problems and/or trauma histories. I'm here to help, and you can be assured of complete confidentiality.
You are worthy of love and belonging! I help individuals and families gain insight in order to live fuller, happier, more connected lives. Anxiety, depression, conflict, and major life changes affect how we think and feel. I help you work through the beliefs that create the feelings and behaviors that are holding you back from getting what you want out of life and reconnect with your body to feel congruent, calm, happy, and confident. I particularly working with people and couples who have communication problems and/or trauma histories. I'm here to help, and you can be assured of complete confidentiality.
(706) 979-2344 View (706) 979-2344
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SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness - Ashlynn
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dawsonville, GA 30534
I believe there is power in connection and freedom in processing our hurt. Having someone sit with you as you untangle your thoughts, experiences, beliefs, and feelings can be so healing. My personal story of childhood trauma and addiction led me to pursue professional counseling for myself personally and eventually as a career. I work with people who are struggling to find steadiness in their lives. Wherever you are in life, I would love to meet with you exactly there: in the chaos, the calm, and anywhere in between. I would love to join with you in understanding where you've been, where you are now, and where you’d like to be.
I believe there is power in connection and freedom in processing our hurt. Having someone sit with you as you untangle your thoughts, experiences, beliefs, and feelings can be so healing. My personal story of childhood trauma and addiction led me to pursue professional counseling for myself personally and eventually as a career. I work with people who are struggling to find steadiness in their lives. Wherever you are in life, I would love to meet with you exactly there: in the chaos, the calm, and anywhere in between. I would love to join with you in understanding where you've been, where you are now, and where you’d like to be.
(706) 707-5242 View (706) 707-5242
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Julie Shortridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LSW, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )
(678) 696-0938 View (678) 696-0938
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Angel Schieber
MAed, MAPC, RYT200, AACC
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
With over 33 years of personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, I specialize in recovery from substance use disorders, pornography addiction, sexual/intimacy issues, self-image/gender, anxiety, and depression. Individual or relationship counseling available.
With over 33 years of personal recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, I specialize in recovery from substance use disorders, pornography addiction, sexual/intimacy issues, self-image/gender, anxiety, and depression. Individual or relationship counseling available.
(678) 723-1728 View (678) 723-1728
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Amanda Mayo
Licensed Professional Counselor, BS, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dawsonville, GA 30534
Amanda offers a unique person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy which guides individuals to their own path to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma, and how it plays out in the client’s world today. The eclectic combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, EMDR, reality based, solution focused and psychoeducation therapy interventions allow her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.
Amanda offers a unique person-centered, trauma-informed approach to therapy which guides individuals to their own path to happiness. Her philosophy emphasizes the importance of individual trauma, and how it plays out in the client’s world today. The eclectic combination of Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, EMDR, reality based, solution focused and psychoeducation therapy interventions allow her to serve adolescents, adults, couples, and groups in a variety of mental health-related areas.
(678) 263-7301 View (678) 263-7301

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Drug Abuse Therapists

How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.

Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?

There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.