Therapists in Putnam County, GA

With over 25 years of experience in counseling, I currently treat children and adolescents ages 4-16 and provide family therapy to help my clients succeed at home, at school and in their social lives. I use multi-sensory approaches, including activity based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback programs for ADHD, and DIR FloorTime for social development and autism. My clinic focuses on a student/educational approach, rather than medical, and therapy is viewed as a learning process, rather than a treatment. I use connected therapy for adoption/foster care.

I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

As a neuropsychologist, I aim to incorporate total wellness. I encourage my clients to utilizing psychotherapy while simultaneously working on improving nutrition and exercise. My focus is on providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan based on your goals. I incorporate a variety of treatment modalities including psychodynamic or cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation.

I love working with my clients. I would love to help you get unstuck from destructive patterns and to reach your goals. Are you tired of people judging you and giving you cookie cutter advice without understanding the uniqueness of your situation? Have you left therapy with more questions than answers? If yes, then I can help. My nonjudgmental, loving, innovative, and direct approach gives you the gift of truth and of options that actually work. For twenty years, I have helped hundreds of individuals and their families heal and find hope and freedom. I would be honored to walk with you on your journey.

If life demonstrates anything, it's that change is truly our only constant. Yet, dealing with the change and managing the multitude of things which are thrown at us can seem completely impossible and unmanageable. It is possible, it is manageable, and sometimes we need some extra support to figure it out and truly heal.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life changing medical diagnoses. I have also helped individuals facing issues related to racial, ethnic and gender discrimination. My therapeutic approach draws on fundamentals of CBT, DBT, IPI, MI and solution-focused therapy. I believe that treatment methodologies are not one size fits all, however my warmth and empathy are shared with everyone.

Embarking on the journey of self-discovery, especially when faced with challenges in marriage, anxiety, or depression, can be overwhelming. If you're navigating these complexities, I'm here to provide unwavering support. As a therapist, my mission is to guide individuals, couples, and those grappling with anxiety or depression toward clarity and functionality. I recognize the profound impact of these struggles on decision-making and am dedicated to helping you set and achieve tangible goals for emotional wellness. Together, we'll uncover and transform patterns that may be limiting your ability to thrive.

I am the CEO and Founder of Joie de Vivre Counseling and Therapy. I hold a master’s degree in Professional Counseling and have over 14 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about helping women transform how they feel about themselves, their intimate relationships and living a more deeply authentic and meaningful life. Working collaboratively I will assist you in finding your voice, stepping fully into wisdom and empower you to create a life of passion and purpose. For women who struggle with anxiety my approach combines integrative mind-body techniques with cognitive behavioral therapy, and a strengths-based approach.

Dr. Hempel is a psychologist specializing in biofeedback, counseling, advocacy, and psychological evaluations. She earned her Doctorate from Loyola University Chicago, where she also taught graduate classes. Dr. Hempel has worked with children, adolescents, and adults since 2001. She also has experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral disorders. Her therapeutic approaches include: biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness based therapy. Dr. Hempel believes in a holistic approach with a large emphasis placed on the mind-body connection. As a result, patients report feeling more in control of their lives.

Struggling to find balance in your life? Between the demands of school, career, home, and family, it can seem nearly impossible to manage the stress, emotions, and responsibilities that accompany these daily. With CBT and mindfulness-based approaches, living a gratifying life is possible. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples, providing skills and helping them integrate these skills into their daily lives to build a life worth living. Finding and maintaining balance is a crux in achieving the life you want to live. Allow me to help you attain your goals.

The truth is, none of us, are exempt from stress, past trauma(s), anxiety, life transitions and hosts of other challenges and experiences. Seeking help/support can feel daunting or even embarrassing for some. No Need to continue to struggle or feel overwhelmed. I've created a judgment free zone and therapeutic space just for you.

Addressing spirit, soul, body--each area affecting the others significantly. We facilitate healing through life's emotional issues that affect spiritual and physical health. I assist the hurting person to let go of painful emotions, distorted thinking patterns and ineffective behaviors. These issues are addressed by therapy modalities such as Critical Incident Debriefing, hypnosis, meditation/centering, EMDR, EFT, beliefs restructuring, life/health coaching, divorce recovery, & Spiritual awakening/ascention.

I am a therapist in Atlanta, GA with over 5 years of experience in many different settings! I have been lucky enough to receive training in a wide variety of areas and specialties through my time working at hospitals, hospice, as well as therapy and coaching programs, where I worked with patients of all ages, backgrounds and diagnoses. I believe that each and every one of us have the answers we seek within us. I look forward to helping you explore yourself and being on your journey of healing with you, so you are able to bring out the best version of yourself and live your healthiest and happiest reality!

I am a Board Certified Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specializing in therapy and psychological testing with children and adolescents with a variety of problems. I have specialty training in working with children & adolescents ages 2-18. I have worked successfully with children with developmental delays, behavioral problems, mood disorders, ADHD, adjustment issues (divorce, death, illness, general stress), anxiety/OCD, and autism spectrum conditions. In therapy, I tend toward a cognitive-behavioral approach in a developmental framework. I also utilize mindfulness, play, DBT, and psychodynamic techniques.

I am Joseph Manu, a licensed therapist. I am licensed in Georgia with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, & motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion, and non-judgmental. I completed my Master of Science (MS) degree in Professional Counseling at Grand Canyon University. I have passion to work with Pre-Teens, Adolescents, and Adults who are dealing with low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, marital issues

Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up

Compassion, respect, and collaboration are at the core of my work. Together, we will build trust and create an open and safe space to navigate concerns that contribute to dissatisfaction in one’s life, career, and relationships. I work with individuals by integrating evidence-based practices, tools, and expertise from lived experience. My goal is to guide the people I work with to illuminate their strengths, access inner resources and sources of motivation, and develop a personalized plan to connect with and bring forth their ideal self.

Therapeutically, Stan uses the metaphor that life is like a hiking trail. It has ups and downs, easy stretches and difficult inclines, rewarding sights, and gut-wrenching days when it feels like the rain is following us specifically. Using a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Constructivist Narrative Therapy, Stan works alongside his client, not only to understand patterns of behavior and how to adjust them, but also to dive deeper and uncover the strength and resilience every human is capable of.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or forgetful or unfocused? Do you swing from feeling “stressed-out” to depressed? Are you experiencing the long term effects from early childhood trauma - neglect or physical abuse- that culminated in Complex P.T.S.D. symptoms. You may be dealing with other bio-psycho-social issues which contribute to feeling anxious or moody or brain issues such as ADD, P.T.S.D. or T.B.I. Although my focus is on providing brain training with biofeedback/neurofeedback, my approach is holistic and compassionate, encouraging clients to explore their wise mind, body and brain for positive change.