Therapists in Marietta, GA
Teresa Sims-Lawson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067 (Online Only)
Hello, I have experience working with adolescents and adults with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, infant/child loss, post traumatic stress disorder, in outpatient and inpatient settings. My mission is to provide you with a safe and non judgmental environment, that empowers your ability to attain and reach your treatment plan goals. I strive to provide goal-directed, competent, and strength based services that promote social-emotional development to decrease mental health challenges.
Hello, I have experience working with adolescents and adults with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, infant/child loss, post traumatic stress disorder, in outpatient and inpatient settings. My mission is to provide you with a safe and non judgmental environment, that empowers your ability to attain and reach your treatment plan goals. I strive to provide goal-directed, competent, and strength based services that promote social-emotional development to decrease mental health challenges.
Juan La Farrell Edgar
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064 (Online Only)
I embrace walking with people on the unique journey that has driven them to a position of looking for help in exploring life's difficulties, recuperating from past injuries, and completeness. Rather than empowering individuals to zero in on their shortcomings, I embrace assisting them with investigating the areas they flourish in, empowering them to call upon their intrinsic strength and wisdom. I make a space where all can develop inward strength, confidence, and insight. I've adopted a mindset that no one approach can always effectively promote healing; therefore, using multiple techniques may accomplish proper growth.
I embrace walking with people on the unique journey that has driven them to a position of looking for help in exploring life's difficulties, recuperating from past injuries, and completeness. Rather than empowering individuals to zero in on their shortcomings, I embrace assisting them with investigating the areas they flourish in, empowering them to call upon their intrinsic strength and wisdom. I make a space where all can develop inward strength, confidence, and insight. I've adopted a mindset that no one approach can always effectively promote healing; therefore, using multiple techniques may accomplish proper growth.
Jennifer Harbin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CCH, RPT
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30066
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
Our goal is to help you navigate through concerns and anxieties that may be getting in your way like: Trauma, OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Stress. Jennifer is an integrative therapist, sometimes called a prescriptive therapeutic style, which means she is committed to seeking and maintaining a knowledge base of a variety of therapeutic modalities. She is then able to utilize and blend what approaches or aspects of a model will be most helpful to each client-so truly individualized care.
Jennifer Hopkins-Naylor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
Sometimes making the first phone call can be intimidating, but I listen without judgment or criticism and ensure a welcoming relaxed style that helps to minimize fear and support your goals. In therapy, I help individuals explore the specific actions, thoughts, and feelings that may contribute to repeating patterns that hinder personal growth, and emphasize existing strengths to develop specific workable goals. When appropriate, I believe in including the family system in therapy to improve relationships. I am also willing to consult with school professionals, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and guardians ad litem to improve care.
Sometimes making the first phone call can be intimidating, but I listen without judgment or criticism and ensure a welcoming relaxed style that helps to minimize fear and support your goals. In therapy, I help individuals explore the specific actions, thoughts, and feelings that may contribute to repeating patterns that hinder personal growth, and emphasize existing strengths to develop specific workable goals. When appropriate, I believe in including the family system in therapy to improve relationships. I am also willing to consult with school professionals, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and guardians ad litem to improve care.
Jacqueline Gregorie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety and/or OCD? Do you have trouble with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, or trouble getting to school or work? Is anxiety/OCD getting in the way of living your best life or achieving your goals? Cognitive behavioral therapy, and more specifically exposure-based therapy, can help you manage anxiety and help you live the life you want! It is very goal driven and results-oriented. Sessions build on each other, and you will notice progress quickly. Therapy can happen in the office or outside of the office. There is a large parent component too.
Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety and/or OCD? Do you have trouble with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, or trouble getting to school or work? Is anxiety/OCD getting in the way of living your best life or achieving your goals? Cognitive behavioral therapy, and more specifically exposure-based therapy, can help you manage anxiety and help you live the life you want! It is very goal driven and results-oriented. Sessions build on each other, and you will notice progress quickly. Therapy can happen in the office or outside of the office. There is a large parent component too.
Angela Saravia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30068
It is extremely overwhelming and discouraging as a foster and/or adoptee parents to feel lost and unable to help your child/teen, especially when you tried everything in your parenting tool box to help your child/teen to deal with big emotions, thoughts, life hardships. Caring after a minor that has experience family changes/disruption requires a lot of resources and ongoing support. I will provided you with all the resources I know to develop new skills that facilitate understanding, solutions and meaningful connections in your family.
It is extremely overwhelming and discouraging as a foster and/or adoptee parents to feel lost and unable to help your child/teen, especially when you tried everything in your parenting tool box to help your child/teen to deal with big emotions, thoughts, life hardships. Caring after a minor that has experience family changes/disruption requires a lot of resources and ongoing support. I will provided you with all the resources I know to develop new skills that facilitate understanding, solutions and meaningful connections in your family.
Robert Glynn Thomas III
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062 (Online Only)
Have you ever felt as if something were holding you back from becoming your best self? Many people have an area of their lives they wish to improve upon such as gaining more confidence, having more successful personal relationships, feeling more motivated, or exercising control over a habit. Sometimes feelings of depression and anxiety, relationship issues, or substance abuse can get the better of you and make attaining goals difficult. I have 24 years of experience working with clients and seek to form an alliance with you which will help to lessen your symptoms and provide satisfaction in therapy. We will get there together.
Have you ever felt as if something were holding you back from becoming your best self? Many people have an area of their lives they wish to improve upon such as gaining more confidence, having more successful personal relationships, feeling more motivated, or exercising control over a habit. Sometimes feelings of depression and anxiety, relationship issues, or substance abuse can get the better of you and make attaining goals difficult. I have 24 years of experience working with clients and seek to form an alliance with you which will help to lessen your symptoms and provide satisfaction in therapy. We will get there together.
American Alternative Court Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LPC, SAP, CADC, CCS
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
We are a group of court-approved substance abuse intervention specialists with over 28 years of experience working with addiction. We have extensive experience in facilitating alcohol and drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, ASAM Level I and II treatment classes, Anger Management, Shoplifting and Theft Prevention, Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), MRT, Parenting Classes, and SAP Evaluations for the Department of Transportation.
We are a group of court-approved substance abuse intervention specialists with over 28 years of experience working with addiction. We have extensive experience in facilitating alcohol and drug evaluations, anger management evaluations, ASAM Level I and II treatment classes, Anger Management, Shoplifting and Theft Prevention, Family Violence Intervention Program (FVIP), MRT, Parenting Classes, and SAP Evaluations for the Department of Transportation.
Mental Health Evaluations
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062 (Online Only)
My ideal client lives in Georgia or South Carolina and needs a mental health evaluation, psychological evaluation, immigration evaluation, brief therapy, or brief life coaching. My client may need an assessment for court due to legal charges, for divorce litigation, or for administrative immigration proceedings. I provide evaluations and life coaching via private pay. For my therapy clients, I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford insurances. All services are provided via telehealth.
My ideal client lives in Georgia or South Carolina and needs a mental health evaluation, psychological evaluation, immigration evaluation, brief therapy, or brief life coaching. My client may need an assessment for court due to legal charges, for divorce litigation, or for administrative immigration proceedings. I provide evaluations and life coaching via private pay. For my therapy clients, I accept Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oscar Health, Oxford insurances. All services are provided via telehealth.
Elaine A Thomas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
Susan Z Volentine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
I am accepting new clients for psychological testing. I can evaluate your child to determine their strengths and weaknesses and to develop recommendations to help them succeed in school. I see parenting as a difficult task and I support parents in their efforts to raise their children. I also evaluate adults for ADHD.
I am accepting new clients for psychological testing. I can evaluate your child to determine their strengths and weaknesses and to develop recommendations to help them succeed in school. I see parenting as a difficult task and I support parents in their efforts to raise their children. I also evaluate adults for ADHD.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062
Ever feel stuck? You've tried everything you know to overcome the challenges in your life, but it's two steps forward, three steps back. Sometimes it's hard to put the past behind you and live today. Whether you have experienced life-altering trauma or something you might consider a normal life challenge, counseling can help you move beyond the pull of your past. You can overcome your fears and find the freedom you thought you'd never experience. It's available today... one step at a time.
Ever feel stuck? You've tried everything you know to overcome the challenges in your life, but it's two steps forward, three steps back. Sometimes it's hard to put the past behind you and live today. Whether you have experienced life-altering trauma or something you might consider a normal life challenge, counseling can help you move beyond the pull of your past. You can overcome your fears and find the freedom you thought you'd never experience. It's available today... one step at a time.
Andrew Quinley
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Despite your best efforts, things just aren’t going how you hoped. Life changes can make you feel like there’s a crack in the foundation that’s hard to find and repair. It’s frustrating, confusing, discouraging. The longer it goes on, the less confident you feel in your life and your relationships. You’re not alone, and it’s not too late. Chances are that a little help at the right time might be just what makes the life you’re building feel more like the home you hoped for.
Despite your best efforts, things just aren’t going how you hoped. Life changes can make you feel like there’s a crack in the foundation that’s hard to find and repair. It’s frustrating, confusing, discouraging. The longer it goes on, the less confident you feel in your life and your relationships. You’re not alone, and it’s not too late. Chances are that a little help at the right time might be just what makes the life you’re building feel more like the home you hoped for.
Iain Halstead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062
Whether you're living with depression, anger, problems with motivation or difficulties handling mood swings, I have experience and ideas and a non-judgmental approach to your situation. I'm a straightforward person so I may challenge you if I think that will help you. I can also help you think from a different perspective which in turn can lead to you experiencing different emotions. I have a good critical ear and I can ask you the questions you need to hear in order to feel comfortable with the decisions you want to make. At this time I am not able to see high school or middle school teenagers.
Whether you're living with depression, anger, problems with motivation or difficulties handling mood swings, I have experience and ideas and a non-judgmental approach to your situation. I'm a straightforward person so I may challenge you if I think that will help you. I can also help you think from a different perspective which in turn can lead to you experiencing different emotions. I have a good critical ear and I can ask you the questions you need to hear in order to feel comfortable with the decisions you want to make. At this time I am not able to see high school or middle school teenagers.
Ashley Woolman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
We grow and heal within the context of our relationships. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about helping my clients bring their most authentic and whole self to their relationship experience. In our work together, I will help you access deeper, and sometimes neglected, parts of yourself to improve the connection that you experience with the people who matter most to you. I will help you build insight into yourself and your relationships, as well as help you gain the tools to communicate your values and emotions effectively. I will be there through the tears and the laughter.
We grow and heal within the context of our relationships. I enjoy working with adolescents, individuals, couples, and families. I am passionate about helping my clients bring their most authentic and whole self to their relationship experience. In our work together, I will help you access deeper, and sometimes neglected, parts of yourself to improve the connection that you experience with the people who matter most to you. I will help you build insight into yourself and your relationships, as well as help you gain the tools to communicate your values and emotions effectively. I will be there through the tears and the laughter.
Ashley Albertson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
We are created to flourish, but so many of us feel far from flourishing. We have experienced harm, pain, trauma, and wounding that leave us with a knowing that things are not as they should be. I do believe, however, that healing and flourishing are possible, and that you are meant to experience them. Because we are made up of multiple parts, I believe that using a blend of modalities, a holistic multidisciplinary approach, is most helpful in bringing integration back to our beings. Harm, wounds, and trauma cause division and fragmentation between our body, soul, and spirit, and each part of us needs care.
We are created to flourish, but so many of us feel far from flourishing. We have experienced harm, pain, trauma, and wounding that leave us with a knowing that things are not as they should be. I do believe, however, that healing and flourishing are possible, and that you are meant to experience them. Because we are made up of multiple parts, I believe that using a blend of modalities, a holistic multidisciplinary approach, is most helpful in bringing integration back to our beings. Harm, wounds, and trauma cause division and fragmentation between our body, soul, and spirit, and each part of us needs care.
Sarah Turner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
My passion is restoration. No one in this world is a stranger to suffering. We experience hurt, brokenness, fear, and disappointment. We have seasons of darkness and loneliness. We feel as though the life in us has been robbed, killed, destroyed. Thankfully, that is not how our stories have to end. Restoration means to give back or return to its original state. My hope for our times together is that your life is given back and your hope is returned. My goal is to provide a safe space and compassionate companion on your journey towards abundant life.
My passion is restoration. No one in this world is a stranger to suffering. We experience hurt, brokenness, fear, and disappointment. We have seasons of darkness and loneliness. We feel as though the life in us has been robbed, killed, destroyed. Thankfully, that is not how our stories have to end. Restoration means to give back or return to its original state. My hope for our times together is that your life is given back and your hope is returned. My goal is to provide a safe space and compassionate companion on your journey towards abundant life.
Shelly D Daniel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Helping individuals and couples learn skills that result in useful thinking, mindful living and healthy relationships is deeply satisfying to me. I enjoy working with couples who are either preparing for marriage, strengthening their connection or hoping to restore trust and wholeness. I also work well with individuals who recognize a need for change and are willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving.
Helping individuals and couples learn skills that result in useful thinking, mindful living and healthy relationships is deeply satisfying to me. I enjoy working with couples who are either preparing for marriage, strengthening their connection or hoping to restore trust and wholeness. I also work well with individuals who recognize a need for change and are willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving.
Jacqueline McFarland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
Whatever reason you are seeking counseling, your concerns matter to me. As a pragmatic therapist with a holistic view, I provide traditional psychotherapy with energy psychology techniques. I work with individuals and couples. I am experienced in working with a broad range of issues. I address trauma, anxiety, phobias,couples, work stress, divorce recovery, and addiction.. It is a real joy to provide you true relief from issues you are struggling with. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Therapy is learning practical skills of stress management. Therapy can be the joy of self discovery.
Whatever reason you are seeking counseling, your concerns matter to me. As a pragmatic therapist with a holistic view, I provide traditional psychotherapy with energy psychology techniques. I work with individuals and couples. I am experienced in working with a broad range of issues. I address trauma, anxiety, phobias,couples, work stress, divorce recovery, and addiction.. It is a real joy to provide you true relief from issues you are struggling with. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Therapy is learning practical skills of stress management. Therapy can be the joy of self discovery.
Meagan Shipes
Counselor, APC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062
I embrace a holistic perspective with a foundation in Adlerian Theory, aiming to meet clients wherever they are on their journey and fostering a collaborative approach to their healing process. My passion for helping individuals navigate through challenging life experiences and emotional obstacles stems from a deep commitment to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards identifying the root causes of your concerns, fostering resilience, and empowering you to develop effective coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges.
I embrace a holistic perspective with a foundation in Adlerian Theory, aiming to meet clients wherever they are on their journey and fostering a collaborative approach to their healing process. My passion for helping individuals navigate through challenging life experiences and emotional obstacles stems from a deep commitment to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will work towards identifying the root causes of your concerns, fostering resilience, and empowering you to develop effective coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges.
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Number of Therapists in Marietta, GA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Marietta, GA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
73% | Coping Skills |
67% | Stress |
66% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
75% | Cigna and Evernorth |
69% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Marietta, GA see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
82% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.