Photo of Atlanta Vinings Counseling Service, Licensed Professional Counselor in Smyrna, GA
Atlanta Vinings Counseling Service
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080  (Online Only)
I am an expert in fostering positive behaviors in children and adolescents with low achievement, perfectionism, hopelessness, suicide ideation, anxiety and grief.
My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in positive psychology. I believe that although we face challenges, we posses strengths. With support we can overcome emotional pain, be healed, be reconciled, and thrive. l use a variety of techniques during counseling sessions. My client centered approach includes narrative therapy, hope and family systems theory - genograms. I have over 17 years experience as a school counselor, I understand the school system. I know strategies to improve your child's grades. I will partner with you to strengthen your child's ability to deal with bullying, anxiety, and improve behavior.
I am an expert in fostering positive behaviors in children and adolescents with low achievement, perfectionism, hopelessness, suicide ideation, anxiety and grief.
My therapeutic philosophy is grounded in positive psychology. I believe that although we face challenges, we posses strengths. With support we can overcome emotional pain, be healed, be reconciled, and thrive. l use a variety of techniques during counseling sessions. My client centered approach includes narrative therapy, hope and family systems theory - genograms. I have over 17 years experience as a school counselor, I understand the school system. I know strategies to improve your child's grades. I will partner with you to strengthen your child's ability to deal with bullying, anxiety, and improve behavior.
(678) 506-7701 View (678) 506-7701
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Angela Hogg
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Hi! My name is Angela Hogg. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals overcome life’s challenges. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and marital/family issues. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as I believe our thoughts and behaviors are connected and affect one another. I also provide Christian Counseling, as I am a Christian, and that does affect my paradigm. I approach therapy with you being an active participant in the process. I will help you to identify problems and together we’ll come up with plans to create change.
Hi! My name is Angela Hogg. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience in helping individuals overcome life’s challenges. I have extensive experience in treating depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, and marital/family issues. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as I believe our thoughts and behaviors are connected and affect one another. I also provide Christian Counseling, as I am a Christian, and that does affect my paradigm. I approach therapy with you being an active participant in the process. I will help you to identify problems and together we’ll come up with plans to create change.
(678) 325-3048 View (678) 325-3048
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Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Our focus areas include: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult/Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships, Codependency, Self-worth and Identity issues.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s incredible that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational traumas” and work on their mental health so that they can pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others.
Our focus areas include: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult/Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships, Codependency, Self-worth and Identity issues.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s incredible that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational traumas” and work on their mental health so that they can pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others.
(678) 498-6477 View (678) 498-6477
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Raquel B Outland
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081
If I can have a few minutes of your time then you and I can connect to discuss some issues that concern you. Are you struggling with worry or distress? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel happier and empowered. The goal is for you to be on a positive path to contentment and well-being. I am a mental health professional with over seventeen years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various counseling settings.
If I can have a few minutes of your time then you and I can connect to discuss some issues that concern you. Are you struggling with worry or distress? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel happier and empowered. The goal is for you to be on a positive path to contentment and well-being. I am a mental health professional with over seventeen years of experience working with adolescents and adults in various counseling settings.
(678) 932-1687 View (678) 932-1687
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Cumberland Counseling Centers - Lawrenceville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, AMFT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Join our community! We focus on: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult Life Transitions, Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships and Codependency.
Our mental health is the foundation for how we view everything: ourselves, the world around us, even God. Cumberland Counseling Services is a professional counseling center providing quality mental health care and education, to bring about transforming change to the communities that we serve. Our focus areas include couples, adults, and adolescents aged 10+. And as licensed professionals, we are committed to the highest standards of therapeutic practice and adhere to state ethical codes. Our counselors will draw upon their clinical training and formal education to address each unique need.
Join our community! We focus on: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult Life Transitions, Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships and Codependency.
Our mental health is the foundation for how we view everything: ourselves, the world around us, even God. Cumberland Counseling Services is a professional counseling center providing quality mental health care and education, to bring about transforming change to the communities that we serve. Our focus areas include couples, adults, and adolescents aged 10+. And as licensed professionals, we are committed to the highest standards of therapeutic practice and adhere to state ethical codes. Our counselors will draw upon their clinical training and formal education to address each unique need.
(470) 232-0349 View (470) 232-0349
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Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
(678) 394-3719 View (678) 394-3719
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Sarah K Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAMFT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My perspective is that life is complicated and it's easy to get lost along the way as we face our own struggles like fear, insecurity, shame and worry. If we keep those struggles in the dark, they'll only take root and trip us up and make us start to forget truth. It's only by bringing those dark places into the light that those roots can vanish and we can see truth and grow in ways we could never imagine. It's my joy to partner with others through that process and remove the stigma in seeking help.
My perspective is that life is complicated and it's easy to get lost along the way as we face our own struggles like fear, insecurity, shame and worry. If we keep those struggles in the dark, they'll only take root and trip us up and make us start to forget truth. It's only by bringing those dark places into the light that those roots can vanish and we can see truth and grow in ways we could never imagine. It's my joy to partner with others through that process and remove the stigma in seeking help.
(678) 329-9095 View (678) 329-9095
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Advent Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082
I help motivated stressed and anxious adults with strategies to move forward in life. If you have tried to make the changes on your own with little or no success, I can provide tools for you to make progressive changes, which works for many of my clients. I support people in discovering more about themselves and unveiling previously hidden negative patterns so that they can begin to have more control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a number of strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist you.
I help motivated stressed and anxious adults with strategies to move forward in life. If you have tried to make the changes on your own with little or no success, I can provide tools for you to make progressive changes, which works for many of my clients. I support people in discovering more about themselves and unveiling previously hidden negative patterns so that they can begin to have more control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I use a number of strategies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist you.
(404) 476-8969 View (404) 476-8969
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Barbara D Carlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080  (Online Only)
Barbara takes satisfaction in working with adults on a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, Everyone experiences difficulties and stress in life. Whether it is personal problems, relational issues, family or work situations, or chronic illness - professional, competent counseling can help. Barbara is excited to help clients experience effective change in their situations and relationships and to facilitate personal healing and growth. Through the therapuetic process, individuals become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual, and social resources, as they encounter life's challenges.
Barbara takes satisfaction in working with adults on a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, Everyone experiences difficulties and stress in life. Whether it is personal problems, relational issues, family or work situations, or chronic illness - professional, competent counseling can help. Barbara is excited to help clients experience effective change in their situations and relationships and to facilitate personal healing and growth. Through the therapuetic process, individuals become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual, and social resources, as they encounter life's challenges.
(678) 671-3522 View (678) 671-3522
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Megan Kuder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
We all get in a rut from time to time and need some help walking towards health and wholeness again. I specialize in helping women and couples navigate issues related to anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, life transitions and grief so that they can attain a greater sense of peace, hope and courage to live their life well. I help couples who are in need of help navigating complexities of relationship through building healthy communication & conflict resolution skills while exploring and facilitating healing in root areas of pain in a warm and directive environment.
We all get in a rut from time to time and need some help walking towards health and wholeness again. I specialize in helping women and couples navigate issues related to anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, life transitions and grief so that they can attain a greater sense of peace, hope and courage to live their life well. I help couples who are in need of help navigating complexities of relationship through building healthy communication & conflict resolution skills while exploring and facilitating healing in root areas of pain in a warm and directive environment.
(678) 846-9484 View (678) 846-9484
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Sarah Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
I enjoy working with women and focusing on the anxiety and uncertainty that is often present during times of transition.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
I enjoy working with women and focusing on the anxiety and uncertainty that is often present during times of transition.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
(770) 637-9038 View (770) 637-9038
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Brittney King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080  (Online Only)
Anxiety is overwhelming and intimidating and depletes your self-esteem and zeal for life. Despite all that, you still have hopes of a full life with an even fuller list of goals, yet anxiety seems to be standing in the way at every turn. You have reached a point where you recognize that you have no more time, energy, or emotional capacity to bear the burden of being anxious, afraid, and negative. Now is the time to step up to the challenge of overcoming anxiety. It's okay to be afraid, but you can do hard things. I have seen clients from all over the world conquer anxiety, and I am honored to support you on your journey to freedom.
Anxiety is overwhelming and intimidating and depletes your self-esteem and zeal for life. Despite all that, you still have hopes of a full life with an even fuller list of goals, yet anxiety seems to be standing in the way at every turn. You have reached a point where you recognize that you have no more time, energy, or emotional capacity to bear the burden of being anxious, afraid, and negative. Now is the time to step up to the challenge of overcoming anxiety. It's okay to be afraid, but you can do hard things. I have seen clients from all over the world conquer anxiety, and I am honored to support you on your journey to freedom.
(470) 407-6345 View (470) 407-6345
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Denitra L. Gaines
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080  (Online Only)
I have success in helping individuals manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress management, and life adjustments.
Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC, NCC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self awareness. I also partner with couples and families to provide therapy and teach effective interpersonal skills training to help improve your relationships.
I have success in helping individuals manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress management, and life adjustments.
Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC, NCC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self awareness. I also partner with couples and families to provide therapy and teach effective interpersonal skills training to help improve your relationships.
(770) 741-2741 View (770) 741-2741
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Kelli Summey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
My experience has equipped me to work with individuals who struggle with past traumatic experiences, abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, prenatal and postpartum issues, and other relational concerns.
My desire is to help others find freedom from the areas in life where they feel stuck. Specifically, my goal in counseling is to meet you where you are, help you identify your innate strengths, and learn how the things you have been through in the past have influenced you. I desire to create a safe space where you can move towards healing and restoration.
My experience has equipped me to work with individuals who struggle with past traumatic experiences, abuse, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, prenatal and postpartum issues, and other relational concerns.
My desire is to help others find freedom from the areas in life where they feel stuck. Specifically, my goal in counseling is to meet you where you are, help you identify your innate strengths, and learn how the things you have been through in the past have influenced you. I desire to create a safe space where you can move towards healing and restoration.
(404) 809-3185 View (404) 809-3185
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Zatascha C Burton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082  (Online Only)
I am Zatascha Burton, a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a therapist, I stay educated about best practices for working with my clients. I strive to create an affirming space for every community - helping individuals, and young people to identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress.
I am Zatascha Burton, a Licensed Professional Counselor and as a therapist, I stay educated about best practices for working with my clients. I strive to create an affirming space for every community - helping individuals, and young people to identify and achieve their personal goals by coping with the issues that are causing them distress, anxiety, and stress.
(912) 348-8611 View (912) 348-8611
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Tina Morales
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Relationships are hard. Sometimes we experience anxiety around navigating a new relationship, or we’re trying to take our current relationship to the next level and we’re not sure what that next level is. For some of us, we’re experiencing so much frustration around being misunderstood or betrayed by our partner. For others, we just have so much tension in our relationship that it feels like we’re stuck in a never ending cycle of issues. It’s exhausting. So, how do we navigate the parts of us that want to connect and the parts of us that want to protect? I say, let's explore that together.
Relationships are hard. Sometimes we experience anxiety around navigating a new relationship, or we’re trying to take our current relationship to the next level and we’re not sure what that next level is. For some of us, we’re experiencing so much frustration around being misunderstood or betrayed by our partner. For others, we just have so much tension in our relationship that it feels like we’re stuck in a never ending cycle of issues. It’s exhausting. So, how do we navigate the parts of us that want to connect and the parts of us that want to protect? I say, let's explore that together.
(470) 329-1950 View (470) 329-1950
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Jared Pogue
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, CDBT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Focusing on issues related to experiences of burnout, anxiety, depression; I approach counseling from a real world, person-to-person perspective view that can offer lasting and holistic change.
The therapist that your friends are seeing. Certified DBT therapist specializing in helping working Millennials. If you are feeling burnt out, lost, isolated, alone, or like a complete failure; I am here to work for you. I offer compassionate but grounded guidance to personal growth. Online Counseling, tele-health, and digital sessions at your convenience and on your time.
Focusing on issues related to experiences of burnout, anxiety, depression; I approach counseling from a real world, person-to-person perspective view that can offer lasting and holistic change.
The therapist that your friends are seeing. Certified DBT therapist specializing in helping working Millennials. If you are feeling burnt out, lost, isolated, alone, or like a complete failure; I am here to work for you. I offer compassionate but grounded guidance to personal growth. Online Counseling, tele-health, and digital sessions at your convenience and on your time.
(470) 410-9428 View (470) 410-9428
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Travis Ramsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. In therapy, things change. I have guided many through their hurts and fears, loneliness and conflicts, anxiety and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. In therapy, things change. I have guided many through their hurts and fears, loneliness and conflicts, anxiety and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
(678) 882-7832 View (678) 882-7832
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Angela S. Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080  (Online Only)
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
(678) 981-8829 x115 View (678) 981-8829 x115
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Mended Minds, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, CRPS, CMAC, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081
My theoretical orientation is Solution Based Therapy from an approach of systemic perspective. I believe that this is an umbrella from which other strategies and techniques can be implemented. This theoretical orientation affords individuals, couples and families a comfortable, and congruent environment to be assured an empathetic, authentic, and non-anxious presence in session.
My theoretical orientation is Solution Based Therapy from an approach of systemic perspective. I believe that this is an umbrella from which other strategies and techniques can be implemented. This theoretical orientation affords individuals, couples and families a comfortable, and congruent environment to be assured an empathetic, authentic, and non-anxious presence in session.
(678) 967-3912 View (678) 967-3912
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.