Therapists in Smyrna, GA
Christi Bartolomucci
Psychologist, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
We explore behavioral and emotional responses to deepen understanding and to discover tools in becoming their “best self!” .
With a therapeutic relationship filled with nurturing and collaboration, along with a bit of humor and playfulness, we can explore dynamics, improve skills, and overcome barriers. Together, we identify and utilize strengths in the process of facing more challenging emotional and relational struggles. My clients, which include children, adolescents, and adults, frequently address issues such as anxieties, OCD, ADHD, trauma, negative self-worth, school/work-based challenges, perfectionism, emotional regulation, preparation/adjustment to divorce, parenting, bullying, and the overall desire to improve key relationships.
We explore behavioral and emotional responses to deepen understanding and to discover tools in becoming their “best self!” .
With a therapeutic relationship filled with nurturing and collaboration, along with a bit of humor and playfulness, we can explore dynamics, improve skills, and overcome barriers. Together, we identify and utilize strengths in the process of facing more challenging emotional and relational struggles. My clients, which include children, adolescents, and adults, frequently address issues such as anxieties, OCD, ADHD, trauma, negative self-worth, school/work-based challenges, perfectionism, emotional regulation, preparation/adjustment to divorce, parenting, bullying, and the overall desire to improve key relationships.
Summit's Edge Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
We offer services including but not limited to trauma-informed interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, person-centered therapy, directive therapy, parent coaching, child and family therapy, play therapy, creative interventions, internal family systems, somatic therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
We offer services including but not limited to trauma-informed interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness training, person-centered therapy, directive therapy, parent coaching, child and family therapy, play therapy, creative interventions, internal family systems, somatic therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR.
We are an Anti-Racist, Neuro-Diverse, Trans-Inclusive, LGBTQ+, and Gender, Sexual, & Romantic Minorities-Affirming practice. We are respectful of all cultures and exercise humility toward our client’s religious identities. We serve children (3+), teens, and adults, individuals, couples (all structures), families. We create treatment plans that utilize evidence-based treatments while considering the unique experiences and identifies of our clients. Our clients want to feel safe to explore their needs with a therapist that understands them.
Cieria Swain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have experience with diverse populations, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sexual behavior problems, stress management, self-esteem, various traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety disorders. My goal is to help ease your most challenging emotions while addressing patterns and experiences that keep you feeling powerless in your life.
My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have experience with diverse populations, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sexual behavior problems, stress management, self-esteem, various traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety disorders. My goal is to help ease your most challenging emotions while addressing patterns and experiences that keep you feeling powerless in your life.
Shatevia Culpepper
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Shatevia. I believe that learning to love and honor yourself is a worthy goal. I help my clients learn tools that allow them to have inner peace, joy, and a sense of purpose. I help adults and teenagers better manage their focus, anxiety, depression, and fitting in at work or school. I support clients with the following: Depression (lack of motivation), anxiety, ADD/ ADHD (focus, attention to detail, and poor communication), adjusting to transitions, becoming more of yourself, managing culture issues, anger issues, and childhood trauma. Regulating your emotions (like anger explosions) may also be a challenge.
Hi, I’m Shatevia. I believe that learning to love and honor yourself is a worthy goal. I help my clients learn tools that allow them to have inner peace, joy, and a sense of purpose. I help adults and teenagers better manage their focus, anxiety, depression, and fitting in at work or school. I support clients with the following: Depression (lack of motivation), anxiety, ADD/ ADHD (focus, attention to detail, and poor communication), adjusting to transitions, becoming more of yourself, managing culture issues, anger issues, and childhood trauma. Regulating your emotions (like anger explosions) may also be a challenge.
Elissa Lynn & Company, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
At ELC, we believe good therapy includes creating a plan based on the choices and convictions of our clients, to provide the support and treatment they deserve. Our service and commitment is to encourage the build of a solid foundation, to sustain the structure and capacity of emotional health, using innovative, intentional and integrative treatment models. All done through love and compassion.
At ELC, we believe good therapy includes creating a plan based on the choices and convictions of our clients, to provide the support and treatment they deserve. Our service and commitment is to encourage the build of a solid foundation, to sustain the structure and capacity of emotional health, using innovative, intentional and integrative treatment models. All done through love and compassion.
Stella D. Cruz Rodriguez
Psychologist, PsyD, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
During my years of practice, I realized that many mental health issues are rooted from past negative or traumatic experiences. This is why I decided to specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues. We can work together to help you understand why you are experiencing distress and develop strategies to manage it.
During my years of practice, I realized that many mental health issues are rooted from past negative or traumatic experiences. This is why I decided to specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues. We can work together to help you understand why you are experiencing distress and develop strategies to manage it.
Caroline Hamner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy (EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy (EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
Simona Cohen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Hi. I am so glad you are here. Life’s circumstances and challenges can really wear on our resiliency and ability to cope effectively. Our past can also shape our current beliefs about the world and how we show up in it. Many clients who come to work with me often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, and interpersonal challenges. I use different modalities to help clients explore emotions, gain understanding and self compassion, build courage, and learn & apply new skills to make positive desired changes. My goal is to help empower clients to create a more meaningful life aligned with their personal values.
Hi. I am so glad you are here. Life’s circumstances and challenges can really wear on our resiliency and ability to cope effectively. Our past can also shape our current beliefs about the world and how we show up in it. Many clients who come to work with me often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, and interpersonal challenges. I use different modalities to help clients explore emotions, gain understanding and self compassion, build courage, and learn & apply new skills to make positive desired changes. My goal is to help empower clients to create a more meaningful life aligned with their personal values.
Caleb Lyon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
Val Evanoff
Counselor, APC, RD, NCC, CRC, CIEC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
We all get stuck sometimes, following a “familiar path” that can leave us feeling unsatisfied. Therapy is a supportive, judgment-free space to become unstuck. We can explore the life you want and how to get there. If your current path has gotten in the way of living the life you want, I can help.
We all get stuck sometimes, following a “familiar path” that can leave us feeling unsatisfied. Therapy is a supportive, judgment-free space to become unstuck. We can explore the life you want and how to get there. If your current path has gotten in the way of living the life you want, I can help.
Skytherapist
Board Certified Behavior Analyst, PsyD, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My ideal client is anyone I can help. I treat a large cross-section of America, especially Veterans and all dealing with trauma. We are a team of over 200 multi disciplinary providers across 50 states. We work with you to ensure you get the care you deserve.
My ideal client is anyone I can help. I treat a large cross-section of America, especially Veterans and all dealing with trauma. We are a team of over 200 multi disciplinary providers across 50 states. We work with you to ensure you get the care you deserve.
Cumberland Counseling Centers - Lawrenceville
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, AMFT, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
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.
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.
Javhan Cosby
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
What does it mean to be a man, and more importantly how does that feel? Together we will unlearn the limiting beliefs that stem from our upbringing and societal narratives, and instead learn how to acknowledge, accept, and deal with the full spectrum of emotions we have. Do you feel you are not properly heard in your relationship by your partner? Do the same troubles keep coming up within your relationship? I assist couples dealing with conflicts within their relationship such as trust, communication, infidelity, and the effects of past traumas surfacing.
What does it mean to be a man, and more importantly how does that feel? Together we will unlearn the limiting beliefs that stem from our upbringing and societal narratives, and instead learn how to acknowledge, accept, and deal with the full spectrum of emotions we have. Do you feel you are not properly heard in your relationship by your partner? Do the same troubles keep coming up within your relationship? I assist couples dealing with conflicts within their relationship such as trust, communication, infidelity, and the effects of past traumas surfacing.
Johnnie L Alexander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My therapeutic philosophy is based on the quote from Albert Einstein, “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Many people let false beliefs about themselves hold them back from reaching self-actualization. Everyone deserves to reach the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, but sometimes we find ourselves as the fish Einstein describes attempting to climb a tree because we let anxiety, depression, and past trauma become barriers to our fulfillment.
My therapeutic philosophy is based on the quote from Albert Einstein, “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Many people let false beliefs about themselves hold them back from reaching self-actualization. Everyone deserves to reach the realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, but sometimes we find ourselves as the fish Einstein describes attempting to climb a tree because we let anxiety, depression, and past trauma become barriers to our fulfillment.
Johanna Wendell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
DeAnna L Alexander
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Are you having trouble coping with life transitions? If so, welcome to your first step towards healing. As one's life go through the "lifing" process, many individuals and couples find themselves feeling stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, or just overwhelmed. I applaud you for taking the initiative to grow through such life challenges as I understand from my own experiences of trauma and tragedy how terrifying seeking help can be. Change is inevitable; therefore, I provide a compassionate, attentive, and empathic energy that is intended to alleviate the distress of finding, accepting, and maintaining the help that one needs.
Are you having trouble coping with life transitions? If so, welcome to your first step towards healing. As one's life go through the "lifing" process, many individuals and couples find themselves feeling stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, or just overwhelmed. I applaud you for taking the initiative to grow through such life challenges as I understand from my own experiences of trauma and tragedy how terrifying seeking help can be. Change is inevitable; therefore, I provide a compassionate, attentive, and empathic energy that is intended to alleviate the distress of finding, accepting, and maintaining the help that one needs.
MLC Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MDiv, CCISM, CBSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Not accepting new clients
Are you having issues with trauma and recall leading to anxiety and depression? I am committed to assisting people to live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. I have been in social work and ministry for over 10 years focusing on the church, the family and the stability of Mental Health i.e. facing past hurts, moving beyond family secrets and finding family healing.
Are you having issues with trauma and recall leading to anxiety and depression? I am committed to assisting people to live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. I have been in social work and ministry for over 10 years focusing on the church, the family and the stability of Mental Health i.e. facing past hurts, moving beyond family secrets and finding family healing.
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Healing Grace Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Relationships are known to be a vital part of everyday life. When our relationships are difficult, then life becomes difficult. It is important to be able to interact with your loved ones in a healthy manner, or move past broken relationships . I am here to assist you in talking about life's challenges, and cope with struggles. I provide a safe environment with opportunities to explore possible perspectives and tools designed to encourage healing in relationships and personal growth, so that you can begin to see your life in a more positive light.
Relationships are known to be a vital part of everyday life. When our relationships are difficult, then life becomes difficult. It is important to be able to interact with your loved ones in a healthy manner, or move past broken relationships . I am here to assist you in talking about life's challenges, and cope with struggles. I provide a safe environment with opportunities to explore possible perspectives and tools designed to encourage healing in relationships and personal growth, so that you can begin to see your life in a more positive light.
Steven R. Jones- Marriage Couple Family Therapist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA-MFT, ICADC, CADC1, SYMBIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
Jaime Stepansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Jaime Stepansky (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Jaime is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices and specializes in treating individuals who experience challenges related to their identity, as well as individuals who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, impulse-control, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Jaime Stepansky (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Jaime is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices and specializes in treating individuals who experience challenges related to their identity, as well as individuals who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, impulse-control, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.