Therapists in Ringgold, GA

I specialize in working with introspective and motivated adults who are find themselves overwhelmed with life's challenges, everyday pressures, or difficult life events. You may be feel like your drowning, stretched thin, or emotionally drained. You might be confused, questioning yourself, and wondering if there's something inherently wrong with you. Or you might feel isolated and alone in your struggles, uncertain where to turn. You want support to help you navigate and sift through these feelings, understand what is causing your difficulties, and develop skills to achieve long term change.

I am a psychotherapist providing services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened, and cochlear implant users across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, Texas, and Maryland. My therapeutic approach is systemic, collaborative, and strength-based while mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. I utilize an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals leverage their support system, community resources, mindfulness, and newly acquired skills to achieve the life they envision.

Are you experiencing challenges dealing with difficult emotions, food and body image, over control, or interpersonal relationship issues in your personal or professional life? These problems can create suffering, and prevent us from living fulfilling lives and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. I work with adolescents and adults on these target issues, including eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I approach therapy with a focus on mindfulness and self-compassion in a trusting and safe environment.

My clinical focus is bodily, emotional recovery from trauma, adverse childhood experience, loss, grief, depression and anxiety. I believe in the possibilities for my clients to discover a second life...balance & renewal they couldn’t imagine at the depths of despair/struggle/change. "Maybe we will find a new purpose. Dedicate to an old dream. Maybe we will soften. Meet God. Taste the vast reservoir of our resiliency and strength. Find beauty and meaning in the simple things—like a cup of tea with a loved one while watching a yellow-tinged leaf dance into a puddle. Maybe we will find dancing or painting or writing or art or science

Providing multicultural mental health and addiction treatment. Especializing in trauma, anxiety and depression. Bilingual (Spanish/English).

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in Georgia and journey with individuals age 18 and older. Clients who come to me are going through transitions, seeking to recover from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, find their gender/sexuality identity or have suffered trauma. I specialize working with couples and with survivors of narcissistic abuse. I approach our therapeutic relationship with utmost sensitivity and respect to multi/cross-cultural factors. You can bring your personal values and spirituality and integrate them into our healing work. I am here to support you as you are finding your authentic self.

At the heart of my practice is a belief in the transformative power of holistic and mindful therapy. My professional tapestry is rich and diverse, specializing in assisting individuals who have endured trauma, young women seeking self-esteem improvement & empowerment, new mothers and midlife women adapting to life transitions, and those grappling with anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles. Together, we'll delve beyond mere symptoms to embrace every aspect of your being – your thoughts, emotions, physical well-being, and spirit.

Let's give your relationship the attention it deserves. Managing one relationship is hard enough on its own. But as a thriving professional, you have to manage multiple. Now it feels like your relationships are playing tug-of-war, with you in the center, and these professional obligations are placing an unflinching strain on your personal relationship. Your partner wants more. Your professional obligations want more. You can feel your relationship slipping right out of your hands. You know this can’t last forever, but you still don’t know where to start. Let’s talk!

As human beings, we often find ourselves wanting more freedom, or perhaps wanting more purpose in our lives, or craving a sense of inner peace. Other times, we find ourselves caught up in difficult and challenging relationships in our personal lives or at work. Whether your life feels overwhelming or underwhelming, I believe that care and courage, along with some healthy curiosity can go a long way in helping you locate new possibilities and finding solutions that work for you. Treating depression, gender dysphoria, relationship problems, and more. Online therapy available for clients statewide in Georgia, Florida, Colorado.

On our journey of life, sometimes we reach a point where it seems as if, we have hit the end of the road. Thoughts like, "I feel stuck", “Life is so meaningless” or “Will my relationships ever improve?”, can leave us feeling overwhelmed and drained. A deep sense of sadness, anger and frustration can get in way of our everyday functioning.  Therapy can assist you through such difficult times, as well as help you overcome every day obstacles. Together we can work towards building healthy relationships and positive well-being. Through our collaboration you will learn to access and engage your inner strengths to combat these struggles.

Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCA-GA). I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

As a therapist and yoga instructor, I combine counseling with mindfulness for stress, anxiety, and depression. I assist you in deeply understanding your suffering and uncovering inner strength through acceptance and choice, while cultivating compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness helps us recognize emotional and physical experiences, while awareness of breath creates space to become more response-able. This develops healthy responses to stress, anxiety, and depression. It also improves our ability to communicate and be in relationship with others.

You have survived and achieved so much in your life. I have too. My work as a mental health therapist is to pass on the gifts of those kind helpers who were there for me. I believe in the healthy changes that result from interpersonal connection, the power of creative expression, honesty, and above all: hope. I would be honored to help turn your struggles into healthy coping strategies.

Feeling emotionally exhausted? Overwhelmed with life? Having difficulty dealing with multiple feelings? Want to be more confident in the bedroom; or build better connections and intimacy? Let us help you!

As an Art Therapist and Counselor, I am equipped to work with a variety of individuals in a myriad of ways. I utilize a person-centered, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to understand and assist people through their struggles. I am able to provide 'traditional' counseling services as well as art therapy, behavior change approaches and EMDR to help you deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harming behaviors, relationship issues, life transitions and self-esteem struggles. I am direct, creative and open-minded and love working with people ages 10 and up.

Thank you for viewing my profile. I hope you're ready to see your struggles more clearly and learn how you can change your life for the better. I will work with you in any area of your life to help you define what you need and determine how to accomplish your goals. If you're a parent who is struggling with a teen or younger child, I can teach you effective parenting skills and teach your child how to manage their emotions in a healthy way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon.