Therapists in Buford, GA

Are repetitive and negative thoughts causing you to feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Are broken relationships, betrayals, and past traumas shadowing your days, leading you to question your self-worth, finding it harder to enjoy life? Do you feel stuck in a situation that is no longer serving you? Don’t let it steal your peace and joy another day. Together, we will explore the challenges you face, process the thinking patterns and behavior that might be holding you back, and work collaboratively to develop strategies, skills, and realistic solutions to overcome your circumstances and achieve personal growth in all areas of your life.

Sometimes things just don’t go as we planned. Have you ever thought, “Why is my life so difficult?” Whether you've experienced trauma, are struggling with substance use, or battling anxiety and depression, I am dedicated to using evidence-based therapies to help you find your path to healing. We will work together so you can gain new skills, insights into your life, healing, and hope for the future.

As a therapist, my goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to share your stresses, dreams, and hopes. I have focused experience in anxiety, family struggles, anger management, and depression and will walk with you through life's hard transitions. I have over 7 years experience working with individuals and families. I am comfortable with both adolescent and adult populations and encourage family participation when appropriate. I utilize an integrative approach to counseling as each person has different needs.

Rainer Maria Rilke's quote "The only journey is the one within" expresses my hope for my clients in their path to wellness. I have experience in working with individuals and couples seeking help with adjustment/phase of life issues, depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship concerns, and low self esteem. I am passionate about being an ally of the LGBTQA+ community, and identify as an affirming and sex-positive therapist. I enjoy supporting those who are experiencing major life changes, such as going to college, grieving a loss, becoming a new parent, transitioning to their true self, or embracing retirement.

I hope to serve young adults, children, teens, and their families in making better choices, exploring needs, developing strengths, healing trauma, and finding clarity towards change and growth. I would like to help you by fostering and facilitating change, creativity, and searching for solutions.

VOTED BEST OF GWINNETT 2020, 2021, and 2022! COME SEE WHY! As a licensed professional counselor and life coach I have over 15 years experience working with a very diverse population. From individuals struggling with significant mental health issues to others working on adjustment to new life circumstances, I can offer guidance, support, compassion, and expert care during difficult times in your life. Let me help you develop the tools and skills that will help to ease whatever struggles you may have. Together we can develop and implement a plan to live a positive and fulfilling life!

I'm a licensed therapist in Georgia with over 25 years of Experience. I have worked with a diverse population in various settings. I use Art Therapy, Coaching, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based, Multicultural, Person-centered, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling. Some of my specialties are ADHD, anger management, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, family conflict, depression, LGBTQ issues, job stress, peer relationships, women’s issues, school issues, and mood disorders. I use each methodology to help clients develop healthy coping skills to meet their goals.

I specialize in helping women of color heal by teaching them how to release their Strong or Superwoman identity and prioritize their spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health. I also integrate my decade of experience as a former school counselor to help caregiver(s) improve their communication and relationship with their children. The women I serve need help addressing one or more of the following issue(s): anger, anxiety, complex trauma, depression, life transitions, low self-worth, inner critic, people-pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, poor eating habits, toxic or unhealthy relationships, and work-related stressors.

If you struggle to communicate effectively with your loved one(s), if your marriage needs to recover from an affair, if you have sexual concerns, are wanting to effectively deal with anxiety or depression or substance abuse, I can help. I am also trained to deal with other mental health concerns. My clients tell me that they like the way I work with them. I will work along with you to achieve the goals we establish. With a name like mine you know I had to be serious about my education and training to become a therapist.

I primarily work with couples, men, and individuals with disabilities. I utilize a directive approach and seek to ensure that every client feels safe and heard during each session. The work we do during our time together will sometimes be challenging, but I firmly believe that it will be worth it. I am confident that anyone who possesses the desire to change has the full ability to do so, as long as they are given the proper tools and support.

Insight Counseling and Coaching Specialists, LLC was voted 'Best of Gwinnett' for 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022! Starting therapy can be a very challenging and overwhelming process. I strive to provide a warm and comforting environment for my clients to feel heard and supported. As a licensed mental health professional, breaking the stigma around mental health is something that I am truly passionate about personally and professionally.

Therapy is a way to figure out how to make life easier, make more sense and not feel pressured or judged. I enjoy helping people find ways that make their lives less complicated and find your joy. I have worked in both private and community mental health settings and have helped people struggling with anxiety, depression and past traumas. I have been working with individuals and couples for over 15 years.

I am a welcoming, down-to-earth and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with children (2+), adolescents and young adults struggling with mental health and general life issues. My goal is to help you or your loved one to reach their fullest potential. With each individual, I strive to provide an inviting, calm and trusting environment to encourage positive change and growth. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Auburn University (War Eagle!).

Life can be amazing but it is also hard! Life can present us with difficult situations and challenges that make us question our feelings, understandings, and actions. My goal is to assist each client in finding new understandings and confidence within their own strength to conquer the difficult feelings and situations life can present to us. It takes courage to seek out counseling. I desire to provide a safe place for individuals to come and explore their thoughts and emotions. We will work together to process through difficult seasons of life building upon your strengths and finding new alternatives towards healing and fulfillment.

Hi. My name is Jessica Cumbie. I have been enthusiastically counseling both adolescents and adults for over 10 years. I use the term "enthusiastically," because I am passionate about my job, and working with clients. I continuously keep a positive outlook when I work with clients, believing without a doubt that with the proper tools and support, treatment objectives and goals can be met. I graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2005. I have worked in the USA and abroad. One of my greatest strengths as a counselor is my ability to provide counseling services to diverse populations.

The ability of an individual to obtain the goals and aspirations that they once believed were obtainable often triggers struggles. You have been given a promise, but find life has dealt you a bad hand. I focus on assisting you to identify how that lost promise has affected you emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. Together, we work to obtain the promise of living life on purpose. We desire to make therapy more accessible through teletherapy. Please visit https://obtainthepromise.com/

My name is Brooke and I thank you for considering me to share your life experiences, greatest joys and lowest moments. I consider it the highest honor. I specialize in anxiety, grief/loss, relationship struggles, ADHD, identity formation, trauma and life transitions. I also specialize in Christian counseling, but that is optional to you as I am trained without that aspect as well. My hope is to assess your goals and partner with you to achieve them! This process can be overwhelming and daunting but have no fear! We can do so much together.

At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.

HELLO! Can I just start by saying that this step you are taking to search for counseling is courageous! There might be many unknowns coming to mind as you consider the struggles your facing, the counselor you choose and their working style, and maybe even wondering if you will be received amid your concerns (I know I have felt this way before).