Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I have over 19 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with people from various backgrounds, with 13 of those years being a counselor. I particularly like to work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that, ultimately, the client is the agent of change and I am simply the guide on your journey to wholeness. Together we will identify your goals and, through our work together, I will help you reach them. I work with a myriad of issues, from marital relationship and family conflict, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and more!

For me, psychotherapy is offering patience, understanding, insight, acceptance, compassion, relationship, and a secure base to persons suffering from burdens too heavy to carry alone. I compare myself to a container into which my patients pour their unbearable feelings. My task is to detoxify these feelings and make them easier to understand and tolerate. I help my patients to use healthy relationships with others to meet their emotional needs and the emotional needs of others. To establish and maintain healthy relationships, we work in session on understanding our own and others’ mental states (wishes, feelings, intentions) and how these are connected to how we behave toward each other. Relationships tend to work better when we are able to understand our own and others’ minds and how our minds influence how we behave toward each other.

I am a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I have earned a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and my Bachelor's degree in Psychology, both from Southern New Hampshire University. I have committed myself to working with a diverse adult population, ranging from 18 to 65 years old. My counseling philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of acceptance, safety, and non-judgment.

I work with adults seeking to optimize intimate relationships and embrace the vitality that comes when we express our full sexual selves. I believe in the healing power of authenticity, secure connection, and self-acceptance. My passion and focus is working with clients to strengthen emotional and physical intimacy and healthy engagement by improving communication, building or rebuilding trust, releasing shame, and embracing self-acceptance. I have experience working with neurodiverse clients as well as clients struggling with anxiety and depression. I am sex-positive, kink-, queer-, trans-, and consensual non-monogamy-friendly.

Trust. Compassion. Awareness. These words describe my approach to therapy. I assist families/couples, mothers, college students, youth, BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We help with depression, grief/loss, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma. If you are wrestling with the pressures of life and need a trusted professional to help you walk through some difficult moments, please give us a call.

Preston works with individuals and couples, specializing in LGBTQIA+ populations 16 years and older. As a gay man, he recognizes the need for an unconditionally affirming space to explore issues of sexuality, gender, self-esteem/self-hate, body image, relationship issues, open/poly relationships, anxiety, depression, etc. His counseling style focuses on developing a genuine connection with his clients based on mutual respect and trust in order to facilitate the client’s growth. Therapy can feel like serious work, but Preston recognizes the need for positivity, encouragement, and laughter throughout the process.

I believe one of the bravest things a person can do, is to begin to understand their strength. When entering the therapy room with me, the expectation is that you are the expert of your life. It is not my job to tell you what to do but rather to assist you in discovering it on your own. I feel as if I didn’t choose to be a therapist, but rather this job chose me. My life experiences have brought me to the point in my life to be able to assist, support, and uplift my clients through whatever has brought them to this point in theirs.

Christy Metz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She has 21 years of experience in treating individuals enduring mild to severe mental health issues. She wants to help those who are wanting to overcome the obstacles and issues they feel are adversely affecting their daily lives. She thrives on being able to not only empower her clients but help them improve their ability to recognize how certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, can impact their ability to cope with various life stressors.

If you're looking for a nonjudgmental therapist that shows her humanity and embraces it with humor, then I may be a great fit for you. I work exclusively through videoconferencing so I can see you no matter where in Georgia you happen to be! YOUR life has purpose; let’s find it! Come as YOU are, with ALL you are, and let’s discover YOUR greatness!

Hello, I am Eleanor Brown, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over thirty years of experience working in the mental health field. Are you looking for an experienced nonjudgmental therapist? I am here to provide you with support, guidance, and a safe place for you to heal. I provide individual therapy for adults, teenagers, and geriatrics. I work with those suffering from anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, anger, ADHD, relationship issues, career changes, and co-occurring issues. I will support you in attaining peace and identifying and meeting goals that improve your quality of life.

Now accepting new clients. Evening and weekend appointments available! I have a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families overcome their struggles and implement positive change in their lives. Whether you are dealing with stress, depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other issues, I am here to help. I love empowering my clients to be their best. There is power in talking about your pain. You don't have to go through life alone.

Stephanie Leonard is a Licensed Supervising Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has dedicated her life’s work to working with individuals who struggle with substance use and the families who love them. Currently, she provides services to individuals who are in the midst of their active addiction and are experiencing a higher acuity of clinically severe mental health symptoms as a direct result of their alcohol and/or drug use.

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Therapy is most valuable when a person feels seen, heard, and understood. I know the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for that to happen with my clients. I view the success of the counseling encounter as the result of a joint commitment to a collaborative relationship between myself and the client while they are on their journey to growth, healing, and positive change. It is my mission to help bring about that positive change for those I have the privilege to work with.

Do you have issues managing and balancing life as a result of anxiety, depression, or work stress? Does your child need assistance with focus and managing tasks? We all need support. I help my clients move from hopelessness to hopefulness in every area of their lives. I am committed to working with individuals (children, adolescents, and adults) seeking to identify their strengths and discover skills to accomplish goals or recover from life challenges. I aim to create a virtual environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and positive change.

**CURRENTLY VIRTUAL ONLY**The prospect of beginning therapy can be a daunting one, and you must do your best to find the right therapist with whom you will share your fears, your pain, your hopes and your dreams. To be a part of someone's therapeutic journey is an honor and a privilege. If we work together, I can assure you that I will strive to honor your process and your goals for therapy. It is my aim to cultivate relationships with my clients that are founded in trust and compassion, and are characterized by a sense of warmth and security.

We proudly serve children and adults. Our experienced and licensed therapists work toward the goal of providing a safe non-judgmental environment in which one can experience and explore their entire range of thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas. We work in the best interest of wholeness and healing. TACC counselors value the diversity of those we serve and, in all cases, honor the beliefs of each individual. Some areas that we explore with clients include life transitions, support for caregivers, balancing work and life stress, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and managing anxiety and depression.

I want you to move from just surviving to a point in which you are thriving. You just took a HUGE step, so thank you for being here right now. I am devoted to helping you feel and function better. Just getting through the day may feel challenging right now. It's just too much to sort through or overcome on your own. You may not know where to start - It's a lot...whew. You might feel misunderstood by friends and family; that's what I'm here for. I do the 'work' of helping you even outside of our sessions, to help you get better FASTER.

What should my client want to know about me? Lisa R. Benton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia. She has 24 years of training and experience in all psychiatric settings; inpatient, outpatient, ER, community, rural, partial hospitalization, day treatment, residential, nursing homes, and substance abuse. She worked with most populations: women, men, adult, adolescence, severe mental illness, & geriatric. Knowledge and experience comes from graduate school, certifications, formal supervision, and continued educational classes.