Therapists in Decatur, GA
Julius Jessup Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I seek to create a safe and inclusive space for black-bodied individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of trauma, sex workers, and clients who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues. My approach to mental health care is rooted in anti-oppressive and decolonizing frameworks. The treatment modalities that I use have been found to be effective across many cultures, ages, genders, and experiences. I am here to support my clients in rediscovering themselves, strengthening their mind-body connection, and living the life they have always wanted.
I seek to create a safe and inclusive space for black-bodied individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of trauma, sex workers, and clients who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues. My approach to mental health care is rooted in anti-oppressive and decolonizing frameworks. The treatment modalities that I use have been found to be effective across many cultures, ages, genders, and experiences. I am here to support my clients in rediscovering themselves, strengthening their mind-body connection, and living the life they have always wanted.
Lyn Stubbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CHT, LMSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Acknowledging and facing what is painful and no longer working in your life is an act of courage and love. My sincere wish for you is that you find a therapist who is "just right" for you. If you are an individual or a couple, and you are ready to grow and want to work in practical and experiential ways, I may be that therapist. Our first task together is to create a relationship where you experience enough safety, care, and respect to be willing to risk new ways of relating to yourself and others. Bringing a kind, mindful curiosity to what is present will allow us to explore what is challenging and complex.
Acknowledging and facing what is painful and no longer working in your life is an act of courage and love. My sincere wish for you is that you find a therapist who is "just right" for you. If you are an individual or a couple, and you are ready to grow and want to work in practical and experiential ways, I may be that therapist. Our first task together is to create a relationship where you experience enough safety, care, and respect to be willing to risk new ways of relating to yourself and others. Bringing a kind, mindful curiosity to what is present will allow us to explore what is challenging and complex.
Kelli C McLeod-Roy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
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Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, general sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction? Are you and your partner not getting along as well as you would like? Are you having problems with alcohol or other substances? If so, let's set up some counseling for you to help decrease the negative and increase the positive in your life. My approach is empathic and caring and of a cognitive behavioral orientation. I will help you identify and develop the skills and insights you need to experience success over your problems and to have more satisfaction in your life and relationships.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, general sense of emptiness or dissatisfaction? Are you and your partner not getting along as well as you would like? Are you having problems with alcohol or other substances? If so, let's set up some counseling for you to help decrease the negative and increase the positive in your life. My approach is empathic and caring and of a cognitive behavioral orientation. I will help you identify and develop the skills and insights you need to experience success over your problems and to have more satisfaction in your life and relationships.
Greta Jaeger
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Don’t give up! It’s not too late to reconnect with your partner and find your way back to each other.
You sit across from your husband at the dinner table, eating in silence. He’s just a few feet from you, but feels miles away. Things weren’t always like this. The two of you used to connect so deeply with one another. Friends would joke that you two shared your own language. Now, it seems like you’ve both forgotten how to communicate without it turning into a fight. You look for help from advice columns and social media relationship coaches, but every attempt to repair things seems to push him further away. Neither of you is ready to give up on this relationship, but you’re unsure how to save it. You wonder if it’s already too late.
Don’t give up! It’s not too late to reconnect with your partner and find your way back to each other.
You sit across from your husband at the dinner table, eating in silence. He’s just a few feet from you, but feels miles away. Things weren’t always like this. The two of you used to connect so deeply with one another. Friends would joke that you two shared your own language. Now, it seems like you’ve both forgotten how to communicate without it turning into a fight. You look for help from advice columns and social media relationship coaches, but every attempt to repair things seems to push him further away. Neither of you is ready to give up on this relationship, but you’re unsure how to save it. You wonder if it’s already too late.
Shirsten Dreyer
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in gaining skills, healing hurts, and moving forward with confidence.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
I welcome the opportunity to partner with you in gaining skills, healing hurts, and moving forward with confidence.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
Antonio Cordero
Counselor, LPC, EdM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032 (Online Only)
In our therapeutic work, we will develop an authentic relationship that balances challenges and support as we establish a collaborative partnership tailored to your goals and needs.
Do you feel like past or current challenges affect your ability to meet your full potential? Are you feeling lost, powerless, or disengaged? Have you noticed yourself resorting to unwanted activities to cope with distress? Are you seeking a therapeutic space that acknowledges you as a whole, complex person while you work toward your goals? I work with individuals, families, and couples to address these concerns. As your therapist, I feel passionate about empowering you with tools to live a full, cognizant, and rewarding life. Together, we work collaboratively to navigate life stressors affecting your quality of life.
In our therapeutic work, we will develop an authentic relationship that balances challenges and support as we establish a collaborative partnership tailored to your goals and needs.
Do you feel like past or current challenges affect your ability to meet your full potential? Are you feeling lost, powerless, or disengaged? Have you noticed yourself resorting to unwanted activities to cope with distress? Are you seeking a therapeutic space that acknowledges you as a whole, complex person while you work toward your goals? I work with individuals, families, and couples to address these concerns. As your therapist, I feel passionate about empowering you with tools to live a full, cognizant, and rewarding life. Together, we work collaboratively to navigate life stressors affecting your quality of life.
Greater Atlanta Family Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Greater Atlanta Family Counseling is a generalist mental health practice that works with a broad range of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, stress management, diagnostic evaluations, PTSD, forensic services, and mediation. We begin seeing clients for therapy at four years old. We do offer psychiatric services for adults, and as of July 2023, have extended our practice to include ABA services for behavior modification therapy. We consider it a privilege to serve our communities, and we would be honored to discuss your case with you.
Greater Atlanta Family Counseling is a generalist mental health practice that works with a broad range of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, stress management, diagnostic evaluations, PTSD, forensic services, and mediation. We begin seeing clients for therapy at four years old. We do offer psychiatric services for adults, and as of July 2023, have extended our practice to include ABA services for behavior modification therapy. We consider it a privilege to serve our communities, and we would be honored to discuss your case with you.
Mark William Flanagan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH, MA, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032
Can you remember the last time you didn’t feel stressed? Has stress become your new normal? You feel depressed and have unrelenting anxiety. You feel stuck and wish the world would slow down. And your body is in a knot - stomach aches, muscle tension, stiff neck, tight jaw. You might be struggling from a lifelong illness, like cancer, going through a life changing event like divorce or job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one, or don't know why you feel the way you do. You just know you don't like it - you want to feel better. Something has got to change.
Can you remember the last time you didn’t feel stressed? Has stress become your new normal? You feel depressed and have unrelenting anxiety. You feel stuck and wish the world would slow down. And your body is in a knot - stomach aches, muscle tension, stiff neck, tight jaw. You might be struggling from a lifelong illness, like cancer, going through a life changing event like divorce or job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one, or don't know why you feel the way you do. You just know you don't like it - you want to feel better. Something has got to change.
Maureen P. Nolan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MACC, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Is your attention scattered? How is your decision-making? Some of your thoughts may be scattered. Your daily routines may still be new, or they need stability and have limitations. Find your place of strength in your body. Breathe and believe in your abilities. Experience compassionate healing. I guide you to process thoughts and emotions for personal growth, recovery, and change. Discover your personal sense of grounding. It is available to every person, in every situation. Have you discussed organization issues? body issues? anxiety? trauma? Trauma in life disrupts your thoughts and emotional management. This can be healed.
Is your attention scattered? How is your decision-making? Some of your thoughts may be scattered. Your daily routines may still be new, or they need stability and have limitations. Find your place of strength in your body. Breathe and believe in your abilities. Experience compassionate healing. I guide you to process thoughts and emotions for personal growth, recovery, and change. Discover your personal sense of grounding. It is available to every person, in every situation. Have you discussed organization issues? body issues? anxiety? trauma? Trauma in life disrupts your thoughts and emotional management. This can be healed.
Smitty Grider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
My practice is centered around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. So many of us walk around with a deep sense of unworthiness, a feeling that there's something wrong, finding ourselves in conflict with others, lacking purpose, and disconnected from our true selves. This is uncomfortable, painful even. In response to this discomfort, we develop all sorts of means to cope: drugs and alcohol, work, money, sex, video games, or TV. Or, we try to fix what’s “wrong” through perfectionism, achievement, therapy, or spirituality. We try to avoid or fix our insecurities out of fear, allowing them to grow.
My practice is centered around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. So many of us walk around with a deep sense of unworthiness, a feeling that there's something wrong, finding ourselves in conflict with others, lacking purpose, and disconnected from our true selves. This is uncomfortable, painful even. In response to this discomfort, we develop all sorts of means to cope: drugs and alcohol, work, money, sex, video games, or TV. Or, we try to fix what’s “wrong” through perfectionism, achievement, therapy, or spirituality. We try to avoid or fix our insecurities out of fear, allowing them to grow.
Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
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Jennifer Reaves
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PLCP, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30345
If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or just not yourself most of the time, I'm here to help you meet your goals and feel better. I specialize in helping individuals and couples to work through difficult times and to get in touch with what is most important to them, to empower change in their lives. I am well trained in trauma and grief therapies. I feel passionate about providing holistic care addressing the body, mind and spirit. I see adults and couples, via teletherapy or in-office. All are welcome!
If you're feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, or just not yourself most of the time, I'm here to help you meet your goals and feel better. I specialize in helping individuals and couples to work through difficult times and to get in touch with what is most important to them, to empower change in their lives. I am well trained in trauma and grief therapies. I feel passionate about providing holistic care addressing the body, mind and spirit. I see adults and couples, via teletherapy or in-office. All are welcome!
Jason Bussey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CM, CLC
Verified Verified
Brookhaven, GA 30319
While many psychotherapists and coaches focus on dysfunction and abnormal behavior, Jason relies on evidenced-based practices in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT) and Couples Therapy.
Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your family answer that ultimate question with a resounding YES! In life we all struggle with our emotional health from time to time and through solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling I work with you, my client, to resolve these concerns and promote growth.
While many psychotherapists and coaches focus on dysfunction and abnormal behavior, Jason relies on evidenced-based practices in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT) and Couples Therapy.
Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your family answer that ultimate question with a resounding YES! In life we all struggle with our emotional health from time to time and through solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling I work with you, my client, to resolve these concerns and promote growth.
Jana Glass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, PMH-C, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326
Connection & Sense of Belonging: We all want to be accepted and know we matter. Challenging life experiences disrupt these connections and leave you feeling isolated and alone. My first priority is creating a meaningful relationship through respect and non-judgement by listen to your story and what brings you to seek support and guidance. People I work with struggle with anxiety, depression, and often have negative core beliefs from past experiences that inform present decisions and actions. I help people find relief and re-define beliefs in a more positive direction.
Connection & Sense of Belonging: We all want to be accepted and know we matter. Challenging life experiences disrupt these connections and leave you feeling isolated and alone. My first priority is creating a meaningful relationship through respect and non-judgement by listen to your story and what brings you to seek support and guidance. People I work with struggle with anxiety, depression, and often have negative core beliefs from past experiences that inform present decisions and actions. I help people find relief and re-define beliefs in a more positive direction.
Lara M. Eddleman
Counselor, MS, LAPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Brookhaven, GA 30319
I offer in-person or virtual counseling/therapy for individuals and couples, adolescents 14-18 and adults 18-75+.
Hello! Congratulations on investing in yourself here by seeking therapy options. This can be intimidating & stressful- I get it! But as a professional counselor who believes every individual is worthy of acceptance and fulfillment, I compassionately seek to help my clients have the comfort and confidence they need to explore, process, and make meaning of past or present challenges, while supporting their empowerment of Self, inner strength, for healing and growth. Call/email/visit www.celiawebb.clientsecure.me/ to schedule a free, no obligation consultation: let’s discuss how to work together to best support your therapy journey!
I offer in-person or virtual counseling/therapy for individuals and couples, adolescents 14-18 and adults 18-75+.
Hello! Congratulations on investing in yourself here by seeking therapy options. This can be intimidating & stressful- I get it! But as a professional counselor who believes every individual is worthy of acceptance and fulfillment, I compassionately seek to help my clients have the comfort and confidence they need to explore, process, and make meaning of past or present challenges, while supporting their empowerment of Self, inner strength, for healing and growth. Call/email/visit www.celiawebb.clientsecure.me/ to schedule a free, no obligation consultation: let’s discuss how to work together to best support your therapy journey!
Bertrina Olivia West Al-Mahdi
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30322
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychologist. I am the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & I'm here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
Life is often tough & can be very stressful & overwhelming. Challenges are often thrown our way & we struggle with finding ways to cope. Hi, my name is Dr. O, I am a U. S. Navy veteran with a doctorate degree in International Psychologist. I am the Clinical Director of Out of the Box, CCC, a mom, a wife, & I'm here to help. I understand the difficulties of navigating the challenges of life while trying to hold it all together. I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma. When most people think about trauma, they usually
Jordan Beckum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I guide teens (16+), adults, and couples towards healing with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer nonjudgmental support using person-centered therapy, brainspotting, and holistic methods. Celebrating diversity, I tailor therapy to each client's background. Passionate about couples' well-being, I offer premarital counseling and support through transitions. My ideal client values growth, openness, and cultural awareness, actively engaging in the therapeutic process for positive change in their life or relationship.
As a therapist, I guide teens (16+), adults, and couples towards healing with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer nonjudgmental support using person-centered therapy, brainspotting, and holistic methods. Celebrating diversity, I tailor therapy to each client's background. Passionate about couples' well-being, I offer premarital counseling and support through transitions. My ideal client values growth, openness, and cultural awareness, actively engaging in the therapeutic process for positive change in their life or relationship.
Fava Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
If you desperately want to have better relationships, our counselors are here to help. Whether you are an individual or couple, currently in a relationship or not, we can assist you. Often times issues from our past, unhelpful habits, or a lack of skills or training can keep us from having the relationships we've always wanted. The good thing is we can grow and change in all those areas! Our team will help you get to the bottom of your unique relational challenges, and will work with you to learn tools for improving your relationships - not just with intimate partners, but also with friends, family and work relationships too.
If you desperately want to have better relationships, our counselors are here to help. Whether you are an individual or couple, currently in a relationship or not, we can assist you. Often times issues from our past, unhelpful habits, or a lack of skills or training can keep us from having the relationships we've always wanted. The good thing is we can grow and change in all those areas! Our team will help you get to the bottom of your unique relational challenges, and will work with you to learn tools for improving your relationships - not just with intimate partners, but also with friends, family and work relationships too.
Yetunde Battle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Stonecrest, GA 30038 (Online Only)
Are the challenges in your relationship overshadowing the love that once bloomed? Has the garden of your connection become overgrown with issues, despair, hurt, loss, and pain? It's time to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant relationship, and I'm here to help. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding couples and individuals through the process of identifying, evaluating, and confronting the challenges within their meaningful relationships and lives. If you're feeling like the connections you once nurtured are not flourishing, I offer a compassionate and effective approach to help you rediscover the strength and resilience
Are the challenges in your relationship overshadowing the love that once bloomed? Has the garden of your connection become overgrown with issues, despair, hurt, loss, and pain? It's time to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant relationship, and I'm here to help. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding couples and individuals through the process of identifying, evaluating, and confronting the challenges within their meaningful relationships and lives. If you're feeling like the connections you once nurtured are not flourishing, I offer a compassionate and effective approach to help you rediscover the strength and resilience
Ericka Jones
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30303
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation? Maybe feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has thrown your way? Possibly seeking a healthier work-life balance? Could use some guidance through life transitions, career changes, or complex relationships? Engaged, dating or married needing premarital/couples counseling? Hi, I'm Ericka, and I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and transitions. I understand that life transitions can be particularly tumultuous. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or emotional regulation? Maybe feeling overwhelmed by the challenges life has thrown your way? Possibly seeking a healthier work-life balance? Could use some guidance through life transitions, career changes, or complex relationships? Engaged, dating or married needing premarital/couples counseling? Hi, I'm Ericka, and I'm here to help you navigate life's challenges and transitions. I understand that life transitions can be particularly tumultuous. If you're ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth, I am here to support you every step of the way.
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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.