Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in 30030

If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant unease, oppressive sadness, or trapped by past experiences, know healing is possible, and you don't have to face it alone. Through compassionate support, cognitive strategies, and body-based practices, we'll work toward inner strength and resilience. I specialize in leveraging the psychological benefits of physical activity–you don't need any experience with exercise, curiosity can be a starting point. I also work with the unique challenges faced by athletes of all levels. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults.

I truly believe it is never too late to learn about yourself and take steps toward a full, meaningful life. We may be a good match if you are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, grief or loss, or if you want to increase kindness, compassion, and care toward yourself (yes, yourself!) and others. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which integrates mindfulness, personal values, and taking active steps to get unstuck. My clients find that it is very possible to learn skills to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and change unhelpful life patterns.

I support adults and teens living with the challenges of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, past trauma and life transitions. At the heart of my practice, my goal is to help you experience healing and growth as you regain a life worth living. Together we will challenge automatic thoughts/reactions and identify patterns to build awareness in the way you think, feel and act. My approach prioritizes safety and compassion while improving your emotional wellbeing, exploring relationship dynamics and coping with adjustments.

My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.

You are painfully aware of not feeling seen, heard, or validated by the people you desperately want to feel close to. In social situations, you may get in your own way- stuck in your head with anxiety about judgment or about saying the ‘right’ thing. You have a hard time falling asleep as you replay conversations in your head wondering what went wrong. More than anything else, you want to feel connected – to friends who don’t judge you; to a partner you can feel comfortably vulnerable with; and to yourself in a way that’s kind and compassionate.

Hello and thank you for checking out my profile on Psychology Today! I am a psychotherapist in practice near Downtown Decatur. I work with a variety of adults including those who struggle with stress, "being stuck", depression, anxiety, codependency, and relationship struggles. I am an ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) therapist. What this means in a nutshell is that I help clients to learn and utilize mindfulness to help handle difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively so that they can live into fully being the person they want to be.

Anxious, stuck, depressed, afraid. These words may be a few you use to describe your life, keeping you from living the way you want to live. I’m here to help you make sense of your struggles, build your strengths, and find peace in the midst of it all. My counseling practice is approachable and comfortable for people who have never seen a counselor before and those seeking a different therapy experience. Knowing where and how to begin might feel difficult for you, which is why we'll use the well-researched and evidence driven approach of ACT to guide us every step of the way.

I have spent my career supporting families and adolescents facing challenges with...well, adolescence. People who never felt "just like everyone else" or dealt with a lot of negative self talk are those who I love supporting most. I am an art therapist as well as a licensed professional counselor, and that means we have a lot of options in our tool box to find what works best for you. What is most important to me is making sure you feel heard, comfortable, and safe (and maybe even laugh once or twice)! I also see young adults/college age clients as they continue to navigate "growing up".

Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.

Struggling with finding relief from low mood or traumatic responses? Have you tried self-help, medications, or even several years of traditional talk therapy without relief? Maybe you are finding difficulty maintaining secure attachments or have relationship issues. I'm glad you're here. This journey to healing is tough, and you shouldn't have to do it alone. My clinical experience and training has focused on treating clients with concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, and life-transitions.

Are you ready to overcome your fears and reclaim your life from anxiety and perfectionism? I know this idea can be both exciting and scary, and I'm proud of you for taking this first step! I specialize in helping clients overcome OCD, perfectionism and anxiety disorders (including phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic and worry/generalized anxiety). My approach to therapy is compassionate and nonjudgmental while also being encouraging and change-oriented. In our work together, we'd build awareness of unhelpful thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that fuel anxiety and keep you stuck.

I work with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, or who are going through challenging life transitions. I also specialize in treating perinatal mental health concerns. The clients I work with are typically looking for coping skills that they can use to navigate life's challenges. I use evidence-based treatments that are supported by research, while also working to create a warm and supportive therapy environment. In addition to my work as a therapist, I'm a part-time instructor at Georgia State University, where I teach doctoral students in clinical psychology.

Do you feel like you've lost touch with yourself or are struggling to cope with life's challenges? Perhaps you know that things need to change but you don’t even know where to start. If you're feeling lost and confused, I'm here to help. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where you can explore yourself and work towards living a more fulfilling life. I want to help you build your confidence and find your north star, so that you can live more authentically. Whether you're dealing with burnout, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, or finding your sense of purpose, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

My ideal client is someone who understands that change is an inevitable part of the life cycle and is willing to work towards accepting that process. I work with a variety of mental health issues in children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

I believe change can be easy! It doesn't have to be difficult or unnerving. I love educating and offering a space in which the client feels empowered to make the necessary changes needed to transcend into the life they're seeking. My objective is to assist and educate individuals struggling with mood disorders such as anxiety/ depression, trauma (PTSD) and interpersonal challenges. I also assist couples struggling with intimacy, communication skills, and trust issues. Trust yourself today enough to try something different to reach the transformation you're seeking. Trust, Try, and Transform Today! Saturday Appointments Available!

Welcome! I am so encouraged that you are here. I enjoy assisting adolescent and adult women who are struggling with issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image, trauma, sexual assault survivors, grief, and relationship issues. I provide client-centered therapy and believe that successful treatment begins with building a strong client-therapist relationship. From this secure base, I can support you in working through pain towards growth and change. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process defined by trust, safety, warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.

Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.

I am an ABPP certified psychologist providing evidence-based psychotherapy to people ages 17+. Having practiced in Georgia since 2007 when I completed my postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Emory University, I've worked in private practice and hospital settings for 15+ years treating depression, anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias, and chronic worry/GAD), PTSD and other trauma or grief related issues, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and issues related to meaning/purpose and existential distress. I work with individuals from late adolescence through older adulthood across the continua of gender, ethnicity, and faith.

I understand that human suffering comes in many forms. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stressors from a significant life change, substance use, your relationship with food, grief, or trauma, my intrinsically focused, evidenced based approach will provide you with opportunities for meaningful therapeutic care. In therapy, we will work to reattune to what matters most to you, to reengage with the process of self creation and ongoing personal evolution, and to re-root yourself in value based behaviors.