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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia. I provide individual talk therapy, guided by mindfulness and acceptance based cognitive therapies (Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). For clients struggling with trauma or abuse, I can also provide EMDR therapy (which can alleviate the suffering associated with PTSD).

**VIDEO & PHONE SESSIONS AVAILABLE TO ALL GA RESIDENTS** Life has changed quickly and feels turned upside down. You were already wondering how long you could handle the stress of life before this unexpected change. You weren't feeling good about your relationship and were wondering if it could ever be renewed. Now your just trying to figure out how to communicate and it feels too overwhelming and too much! You don't know what to do anymore. You are tired of arguing and scared of being alone and losing everything that is important to you. You don't understand your spouse and even wonder if you know them anymore.

I have been practicing as a marriage and family therapist for over 35 years. I work with couples to restore their relationships, families with adolescent issues, divorce, blended families and infertility issues; Also individuals who want to heal family of origin and abuse issues, depression, and confusion regarding life's direction and circumstances. I respect each individual's journey, am honored to be trusted with the pain and complexity of life and hope to support them along the way. I attempt to be a guiding counselor while sometimes playing the role of "rent-a-grandmother" to provide guidance and support.

After earning a Master's in Social Work from the University of South Carolina in 2003, I began working at Steppingstones as a group therapist. While I am not recovering from a substance use disorder myself, I have an extensive understanding of the progression of addiction, the process of recovery, and family dynamics of addiction. In addition to addiction treatment experience, I find fulfillment working with the various issues faced by emergency responders, including law enforcement officers, paramedics and fire fighters, as well as people seeking help for mental health concerns.

Briefly stated, I think I am a bright, caring, and sensitive person. I have over 40 years of experience including work with people of varied ethnic backgrounds and issues- in a mental health center, a family counseling agency, and in private practice. I see individuals, couples, and families. What I offer as a therapist is genuine concern, acceptance, and a safe place to work through issues without judgement. I take an active role in therapy, and am more than a passive listener. I encourage self-care such as diet, exercise, and mindfulness.

Jihene is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Supervisor in the State of Georgia. She received her Master's of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA and earned her Doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR. Jihene is also a National Certified Counselor and an Approved Clinical Supervisor with the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). She is also a Certified EMDR provider.

Hello! My name is Katie, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Family Trauma Professional working in Augusta, GA. I work with individuals, couples, and families to treat a variety of concerns. When I am not working, I enjoy reading, Crossfit, Harry Potter, and spending time with furry little buddy, Lily.

I am a licensed clinical social worker whose primary specialty is assisting adult clients in traveling along their survivor journey following trauma. I believe in assisting clients in moving through the process of transitioning from living in survival mode to actively living their day to day lives. I work with survivors of childhood abuse/ trauma and military combat trauma. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a registered provider with the Star Behavioral Health Providers program. I have been trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I also treat depression and anxiety.

Hablamos tu idioma. Podemos atenderle en línea o en persona si nos llama al (470) 210-7171. Le ayudamos a encontrar las alternativas a la situación que está viviendo. Le escuchamos y ofrecemos apoyo en su proceso de ajuste para que logre sus metas personales, profesionales, espirituales, familiares y sociales. Life is short and is a gift to enjoy. My mission is making a contribution on your success providing the best support and knowledge to every human being in the goal to meet your personal, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

It is the mission of CHANCE to provide comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment to our ever-growing communities.

Tendra L. Statom, M.Ed., LPC, NCC is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Additionally, she is certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) to provide mental health counseling to clients. Tendra has 5.5 years of experience working as a behavioral health counselor in a psychiatric hospital setting and as a family & child therapist in an outpatient counseling center setting that treats couples, children, teens, families, and individuals. Furthermore, Tendra has provided individual counseling and group therapy in a veteran hospital setting.

Have you been feeling stuck? Have you been worrying you are not enough? Are you a "fixer"? Do you have a constant storm of negative thoughts about yourself keeping you from a fulfilling life? Are you struggling to answer the question “who am I?” This is a hard way to live. No matter how long you’ve been dealing with this, I believe there is another way for you. I’m ready to help you get there.

Through counseling, I help individuals find practical ways to experience some relief from the stress life brings. Whether you want to learn skills to handle anxiety or feel held back from reaching your goals, I provide a safe and accepting environment for individuals to grow. I understand worry can weigh you down and finding a work-life balance can be difficult. Utilizing empathy, understanding, and support, I aim to help you gain the skills to handle life's ups and downs. I believe each person is unique and I take a client-centered approach to treatment, where clients are at the forefront of the therapeutic process.

As an agency we have been supporting people via online sessions, with everything that falls “outside the box” for many years. Well our whole world just changed with this pandemic, and everything now falls under that category. Let us help you navigate these uncharted waters. No matter what challenge this all is bringing up for you let us support you in finding a way through this and finding your inner strength during this time.

The decision to start counseling can be a tough one to make and it takes courage to be able to reach out for help. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD. I also work with couples and help them strengthen their relationships through growth, healing, and acceptance. My style of counseling is strengths-based, humanistic, non-judgmental, and client-centered, meaning that trust and respect are at the forefront of the therapeutic relationship. At this time, I am only seeing clients via telehealth (online).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience working with adults and adolescents. I work with individuals struggling with a variety of issues including substance abuse, relationship issues, problems with adjustment, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from Smith College in Massachusetts, completing my practicum work in the Center for Child and Family Health at Duke University and at the counseling center at Emory University.

Tiffany Fowler, LMFT Tiffany Fowler is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2014. She holds an MSN. Tiffany believes in a treatment philosophy that includes narrative, structural, solutions focused, and CBT. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys traveling, eating, spending time with family, listening to music, dancing, and watching movies.

Although change is a constant part of life, we at New Encounters Counseling Center, LLC recognize that change can be difficult and create emotional distress. The mental health clinicians at New Encounters provide individual, family, couples and group counseling services for children, adolescents and adults. Our client needs range from divorce, life management and adjustment issues to individuals with clinical diagnosis such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders and addictions.

I offer counseling and coaching sessions to encourage people to discover their entitlements in life. As a person, you are entitled to live life to the fullest and be the absolute best as you define it. No one can define success but you. If you can think it, you can achieve it. I also assist in discovering the obstacles and stumbling blocks that may be hindering you from living the life that you desire.