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Rachel Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space in which to work together.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose practice offers a warm, nonjudgmental environment for anyone seeking insight, balance, and growth in their lives. I most often work with those experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and eating disorders. I have a special interest in working with individuals seeking to heal or balance their relationship with body image, food and exercise.
I strive to work collaboratively with my clients to cultivate a strong therapeutic relationship and a safe space in which to work together.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose practice offers a warm, nonjudgmental environment for anyone seeking insight, balance, and growth in their lives. I most often work with those experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, and eating disorders. I have a special interest in working with individuals seeking to heal or balance their relationship with body image, food and exercise.
(678) 673-3880 View (678) 673-3880
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Dr. Meenaxi Palaniappan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
In relationship and sex therapy (70-75 mins), I use EFT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work through challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
In relationship and sex therapy (70-75 mins), I use EFT to co-create a space for partner(s) to come together and work through challenges.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
(404) 328-7061 View (404) 328-7061
DuVal Cravens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Relationship/Intimacy Issues/Repeats.
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and IFS(Internal Family Systems) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues
Relationship/Intimacy Issues/Repeats.
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and IFS(Internal Family Systems) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues
(404) 236-6474 View (404) 236-6474
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Taylor Mackin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I view therapy as an essential tool to help prioritize, care for, and learn about ourselves. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of challenges including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, identity development, family conflict, and chronic illness. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my primary goal as a clinician is to create a space that facilitates free expression, highlights your natural abilities, and strengthens self-awareness and self-compassion.
I view therapy as an essential tool to help prioritize, care for, and learn about ourselves. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families facing a range of challenges including anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, identity development, family conflict, and chronic illness. Regardless of what brings you to therapy, my primary goal as a clinician is to create a space that facilitates free expression, highlights your natural abilities, and strengthens self-awareness and self-compassion.
(404) 948-4555 View (404) 948-4555
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David Raque
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
My ideal client is an individual adult, or someone in a relationship having problems they want to resolve. I don't choose my clients, they choose me. With over 40 years of experience as a licensed independent psychologist, I continue to love what I do just as much or more than when I began my career. I am not just a "how does that make you feel" kind of therapist. I will challenge, confront and engage when necessary when I feel doing so will get you to where you said you wanted to go when you came for help.
My ideal client is an individual adult, or someone in a relationship having problems they want to resolve. I don't choose my clients, they choose me. With over 40 years of experience as a licensed independent psychologist, I continue to love what I do just as much or more than when I began my career. I am not just a "how does that make you feel" kind of therapist. I will challenge, confront and engage when necessary when I feel doing so will get you to where you said you wanted to go when you came for help.
(404) 948-6807 View (404) 948-6807
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Meg McLeroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Waitlist for new clients
I work with couples, both pre-marital stage and long term partners who are navigating difficult decisions around marriage or divorce.
Do you nurture fear or hope? Investing in therapy is a positive step towards facing your fears and uncovering new possibilities. Identify insights, wisdom and truth whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief or major life transitions. We'll clarify your values and develop custom skills and tools to support change. Integrating experiential interventions with systems theory and mindfulness strategies helps you understand new ways for dealing with challenges.
I work with couples, both pre-marital stage and long term partners who are navigating difficult decisions around marriage or divorce.
Do you nurture fear or hope? Investing in therapy is a positive step towards facing your fears and uncovering new possibilities. Identify insights, wisdom and truth whether you are struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief or major life transitions. We'll clarify your values and develop custom skills and tools to support change. Integrating experiential interventions with systems theory and mindfulness strategies helps you understand new ways for dealing with challenges.
(404) 721-3596 View (404) 721-3596
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Sharon Denise Doe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS-MFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families as they journey to improve their confidence, eradicate reoccurring conflicts, and enhance their relationships with themselves and others.
Have you found yourself challenged with feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness, and sadness related to life transitions? Are you experiencing difficulties in your intimate or family relationships that you wish to overcome? Ineffective communication contributes to increased conflict causing more stress and potentially negatively impacting various aspects of your life. Depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma do not have to be your norm. Strengthening interpersonal skills and finding effective methods to cope with stressors is essential to attain overall wellness and develop a fulfilling life that includes peace and empowerment.
I am trained to work with individuals, couples, and families as they journey to improve their confidence, eradicate reoccurring conflicts, and enhance their relationships with themselves and others.
Have you found yourself challenged with feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness, and sadness related to life transitions? Are you experiencing difficulties in your intimate or family relationships that you wish to overcome? Ineffective communication contributes to increased conflict causing more stress and potentially negatively impacting various aspects of your life. Depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma do not have to be your norm. Strengthening interpersonal skills and finding effective methods to cope with stressors is essential to attain overall wellness and develop a fulfilling life that includes peace and empowerment.
(404) 856-6630 View (404) 856-6630
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Mary Kate Minno
Counselor, MA, APC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I provide a grounding environment for clients who have been in survival mode and are looking to find their authentic self. Many of my clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully so that they can feel more connected with themselves and others.
I provide a grounding environment for clients who have been in survival mode and are looking to find their authentic self. Many of my clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully so that they can feel more connected with themselves and others.
(404) 882-6941 View (404) 882-6941
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Bob Coyle
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups for over 30 years as a licensed Clinical Psychologist. My model for psychotherapy is integrative, drawing from many sources. My work expresses my strong belief in every human being's natural drive towards growth, individuation, and integration. I value our ability to live in the present with all of the aliveness that this allows. Areas of particular interest include recovery from sex addiction, fostering connection for couples as well as other intimate systems, and healing from loss.
I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families, and groups for over 30 years as a licensed Clinical Psychologist. My model for psychotherapy is integrative, drawing from many sources. My work expresses my strong belief in every human being's natural drive towards growth, individuation, and integration. I value our ability to live in the present with all of the aliveness that this allows. Areas of particular interest include recovery from sex addiction, fostering connection for couples as well as other intimate systems, and healing from loss.
(404) 445-2358 View (404) 445-2358
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Tracy Talmadge
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
As a licensed psychologist in independent practice, it is a privilege to use the intimate craft of psychology to witness individuals and couples change for the betterment of their lives. My values of altruism and autonomy guided me to this profession. I offer a straightforward, direct style that still maintains the caring and collaborative nature of my counseling psychology training. Patients experience this initially via my feedback session, after a two session evaluation. I conceptualize the problem, offer explanations regarding the etiology of the problem, and explain how I will work with you towards a satisfactory resolution.
As a licensed psychologist in independent practice, it is a privilege to use the intimate craft of psychology to witness individuals and couples change for the betterment of their lives. My values of altruism and autonomy guided me to this profession. I offer a straightforward, direct style that still maintains the caring and collaborative nature of my counseling psychology training. Patients experience this initially via my feedback session, after a two session evaluation. I conceptualize the problem, offer explanations regarding the etiology of the problem, and explain how I will work with you towards a satisfactory resolution.
(404) 566-5660 View (404) 566-5660
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Laura Knox Furfari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
If life is feeling hard or you're just feeling stuck, I'm here to walk alongside you and help you determine what you need next. I believe deeply in this process of therapy and in creating a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can feel free to be and express themselves fully. Maybe you are dealing with relationship concerns, overwhelming anxiety or feelings of sadness and despair. Perhaps you have unresolved trauma or childhood pain, or experience feelings of detachment or impulsivity. Maybe you feel a little lost and are looking to find your voice and your purpose.
If life is feeling hard or you're just feeling stuck, I'm here to walk alongside you and help you determine what you need next. I believe deeply in this process of therapy and in creating a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can feel free to be and express themselves fully. Maybe you are dealing with relationship concerns, overwhelming anxiety or feelings of sadness and despair. Perhaps you have unresolved trauma or childhood pain, or experience feelings of detachment or impulsivity. Maybe you feel a little lost and are looking to find your voice and your purpose.
(706) 438-4179 View (706) 438-4179
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Leigh Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
My experience includes working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of difficulties, in both individual and group sessions, in school, church, community and private practice settings. I understand how challenging it is to seek help and the courage it takes to change. We carry with us the unconscious lessons and ways of being that we learned in our earliest relationships. By uncovering these ineffective life strategies and learning new ways of relating, I am committed to helping you develop the tools you need to achieve lasting transformation in your life.
My experience includes working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of difficulties, in both individual and group sessions, in school, church, community and private practice settings. I understand how challenging it is to seek help and the courage it takes to change. We carry with us the unconscious lessons and ways of being that we learned in our earliest relationships. By uncovering these ineffective life strategies and learning new ways of relating, I am committed to helping you develop the tools you need to achieve lasting transformation in your life.
(404) 381-8026 View (404) 381-8026
Photo of Gena Golden Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in 30324, GA
Gena Golden Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCFCH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
(678) 679-7595 x104 View (678) 679-7595 x104
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Amy T Scully
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
(404) 975-4713 View (404) 975-4713
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Michael L Chafin
Marriage & Family Therapist, Div, M, Ed, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
As a psychotherapist for the last 30 years, I have particular interests in doing couples therapy and working with men who are depressed. I also see individuals with a wide range of life difficulties including depression, anxiety, work related problems, existential and life meaning questions, marriage difficulty (particularly involving extra-marital affairs) divorce issues, parenting issues, and communication issues. I facilitate 6 different groups - a mixed gendered process oriented group, two groups for men, and 3 supervision groups. I was trained in Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy at the Atlanta Psychiatric Clinic in Atlanta. I enjoy working with people from all socio-economic levels and diverse backgrounds.
As a psychotherapist for the last 30 years, I have particular interests in doing couples therapy and working with men who are depressed. I also see individuals with a wide range of life difficulties including depression, anxiety, work related problems, existential and life meaning questions, marriage difficulty (particularly involving extra-marital affairs) divorce issues, parenting issues, and communication issues. I facilitate 6 different groups - a mixed gendered process oriented group, two groups for men, and 3 supervision groups. I was trained in Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy at the Atlanta Psychiatric Clinic in Atlanta. I enjoy working with people from all socio-economic levels and diverse backgrounds.
(678) 466-7481 View (678) 466-7481
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George W Rinker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
As a professional counselor I value the uniqness of each person and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas for growth, vent feelings, explore the many possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when it is helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and/or cultural differences. My approach draws on a number of theoretical orientations that best suit the group or individual needs.
As a professional counselor I value the uniqness of each person and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas for growth, vent feelings, explore the many possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when it is helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and/or cultural differences. My approach draws on a number of theoretical orientations that best suit the group or individual needs.
(404) 566-9095 View (404) 566-9095
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Jessica Bauer
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist that specializes in providing both individual and couples therapy. I use therapy approaches that allow us to work together as we assess factors that may impact your emotional well-being and relationships with others. As your therapist, I take a warm and collaborative approach in helping you to achieve your goals. I specialize in anxiety depression, life transitions, grief, stress and trauma.
I am a licensed psychologist that specializes in providing both individual and couples therapy. I use therapy approaches that allow us to work together as we assess factors that may impact your emotional well-being and relationships with others. As your therapist, I take a warm and collaborative approach in helping you to achieve your goals. I specialize in anxiety depression, life transitions, grief, stress and trauma.
(404) 640-5578 View (404) 640-5578
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Kaylee Simon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I work with teens, adults, and couples experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Stress, Life Transitions, self esteem, and those seeking Personal Growth.
Change can be difficult, but with professional support and guidance you can gain powerful tools to assist in working through and overcoming many challenges in your life. As a LCSW, I am here to help you cultivate those tools and develop a real, workable plan for improving the quality of your life. As an animal assisted therapist, my dog Riley (a Maltipoo) and I work together to create a comforting and warm environment. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy to work with my clients on reaching their goals in order to heal and grow.
I work with teens, adults, and couples experiencing Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Loss, Stress, Life Transitions, self esteem, and those seeking Personal Growth.
Change can be difficult, but with professional support and guidance you can gain powerful tools to assist in working through and overcoming many challenges in your life. As a LCSW, I am here to help you cultivate those tools and develop a real, workable plan for improving the quality of your life. As an animal assisted therapist, my dog Riley (a Maltipoo) and I work together to create a comforting and warm environment. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy to work with my clients on reaching their goals in order to heal and grow.
(404) 857-1522 View (404) 857-1522
Photo of Glenda Sloan, Licensed Professional Counselor in 30324, GA
Glenda Sloan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Hello I am Glenda Sloan, a Licensed Professional Counselor and my approach is to provide a safe welcoming environment for clients to express their concerns and hopes for improvement. Requesting help when it is needed is wise and I am excited to journey with you on your pathway to better. Due to the virtual platform, I work most effectively with teenagers, adults and couples facing relationship conflicts and life crisis. If you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, heartbroken or angry with the events in your life, I am here to listen to what happened to you and together we can develop a plan for change.
Hello I am Glenda Sloan, a Licensed Professional Counselor and my approach is to provide a safe welcoming environment for clients to express their concerns and hopes for improvement. Requesting help when it is needed is wise and I am excited to journey with you on your pathway to better. Due to the virtual platform, I work most effectively with teenagers, adults and couples facing relationship conflicts and life crisis. If you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, heartbroken or angry with the events in your life, I am here to listen to what happened to you and together we can develop a plan for change.
(470) 946-7134 View (470) 946-7134
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Rich Williams: Board Certified Hypnotherapist
CHT, NLP, LMT, CNMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Are you feeling lost or stuck? I am passionate about making a real lasting difference in your life, and inspiring you to develop tools to move towards your goals in a flexible, gentle and supportive way. I approach the mind/body from an integrative and holistic point of view that combines eastern, western and energy medicine philosophies; my experience has shown that when this approach is used strategically you may heal the root causes and find deeply profound transformational healing. My goal is to help with any physical, mental, or emotional imbalance that may come up so that you can get back to living and loving life!
Are you feeling lost or stuck? I am passionate about making a real lasting difference in your life, and inspiring you to develop tools to move towards your goals in a flexible, gentle and supportive way. I approach the mind/body from an integrative and holistic point of view that combines eastern, western and energy medicine philosophies; my experience has shown that when this approach is used strategically you may heal the root causes and find deeply profound transformational healing. My goal is to help with any physical, mental, or emotional imbalance that may come up so that you can get back to living and loving life!
(770) 525-9112 View (770) 525-9112
Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.