Therapists in Hoschton, GA
Gary Bauman
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hoschton, GA 30548
Greetings! as a professional counselor for over 35 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship, addiction, and emotional struggles. I am a frequent workshop presenter on individual and couples therapy and have provided counselor training and clinical supervision for over 230 licensed professional counselors in Georgia. I enjoy working with those struggling with a variety of common challenges in life, including relational difficulties, overcoming depression, grief, and addiction issues. I work mostly with adults and couples, but I also see teenagers or entire families.
Greetings! as a professional counselor for over 35 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families struggling with relationship, addiction, and emotional struggles. I am a frequent workshop presenter on individual and couples therapy and have provided counselor training and clinical supervision for over 230 licensed professional counselors in Georgia. I enjoy working with those struggling with a variety of common challenges in life, including relational difficulties, overcoming depression, grief, and addiction issues. I work mostly with adults and couples, but I also see teenagers or entire families.
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Danielle Cesar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019 (Online Only)
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience helping clients with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. She believes that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LPC, LMFT) with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She has experience helping clients with relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & depression. She believes that you are the expert on your story and have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Lori Deter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winder, GA 30680
I work primarily with individuals who have suffered different types of Trauma, chronic illness struggles, depression, and anxiety.
I believe we live in a world that can be cruel and unkind to people that need help. I have desired to be a safe place for people to reach out to when they need it. I was born and raised in Central Florida, close to Tampa. In 2007, my husband and I relocated to Georgia. I am a wife and mother of two boys who keep me busy and help me remember the small things that bring me joy. My hobbies include cooking, photography, hiking, exercising, and gardening. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College. After this, I went on to receive my Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling.
I work primarily with individuals who have suffered different types of Trauma, chronic illness struggles, depression, and anxiety.
I believe we live in a world that can be cruel and unkind to people that need help. I have desired to be a safe place for people to reach out to when they need it. I was born and raised in Central Florida, close to Tampa. In 2007, my husband and I relocated to Georgia. I am a wife and mother of two boys who keep me busy and help me remember the small things that bring me joy. My hobbies include cooking, photography, hiking, exercising, and gardening. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College. After this, I went on to receive my Masters of Arts in Mental Health Counseling.
Chrystal Strickland
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel alone? Are you struggling with issues and feeling stuck? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! Sometimes we all need a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore our life’s obstacles and to have a helping hand to develop healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
My specialty areas are life transitions including aging, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem building, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and body positivity, and incorporating expressive arts into therapy sessions.
Do you feel alone? Are you struggling with issues and feeling stuck? Hi, my name is Chrystal. Let's face it, life can get super tough really fast! Sometimes we all need a safe, confidential, accepting and empowering environment to begin to explore our life’s obstacles and to have a helping hand to develop healthy and effective coping strategies. It is my goal to listen and understand your story in order to help you work through the challenges you are facing in your daily life to help you attain your greatest level of happiness and fulfillment possible! Let's start YOUR journey today together! You are not alone!
Sara Brisbois
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Braselton, GA 30517
I work with adolescents, adults, new mothers and couples who are dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, communication issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, marital problems, and more.
Hi! My name is Sara Brisbois and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I counsel using an integrative and interpersonal approach. I believe everyone has things that come up throughout life that they need help working through. I also believe that a therapeutic relationship alone can be incredibly healing and helpful. By creating that therapeutic relationship, I am then able to personalize therapy to best suit each client and meet them where they are through a variety of approaches.
I work with adolescents, adults, new mothers and couples who are dealing with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, communication issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, marital problems, and more.
Hi! My name is Sara Brisbois and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I counsel using an integrative and interpersonal approach. I believe everyone has things that come up throughout life that they need help working through. I also believe that a therapeutic relationship alone can be incredibly healing and helpful. By creating that therapeutic relationship, I am then able to personalize therapy to best suit each client and meet them where they are through a variety of approaches.
Sarah C.
MS
Verified Verified
Braselton, GA 30517 (Online Only)
I offer support with divorce care, single parents, empty nest syndrome, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, cancer and illness support, including surgical and medical loss, as well as major life transitions.
There are certain things that you can expect to happen each year, but there are also things that happen that we didn’t expect or see coming at all - things we didn’t plan for. Life can sometimes feel intense and fast-moving, and we can quickly find ourselves off balance, without support. This can affect your mental health and well-being. I help clients experience peace, hope, motivation, self-love, practice boundary setting, enhance communication, and build resilience. You are worth good things! Feel seen and heard during a session with me, and make a deposit in your overall quality of life. That's something to get excited about!
I offer support with divorce care, single parents, empty nest syndrome, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, cancer and illness support, including surgical and medical loss, as well as major life transitions.
There are certain things that you can expect to happen each year, but there are also things that happen that we didn’t expect or see coming at all - things we didn’t plan for. Life can sometimes feel intense and fast-moving, and we can quickly find ourselves off balance, without support. This can affect your mental health and well-being. I help clients experience peace, hope, motivation, self-love, practice boundary setting, enhance communication, and build resilience. You are worth good things! Feel seen and heard during a session with me, and make a deposit in your overall quality of life. That's something to get excited about!
Daphney Predvil
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Braselton, GA 30517
I have experience working with adolescents (15 and up), men, women, singles, couples, parenting, homeless, and families of all races, ethnicities, and marginalized populations. My passion is for those that have experienced trauma. I also work with client’s addressing issues including, but not limited to, relationship stressors, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions such as loss, death, and career change. My approach seeks to help facilitate increased self-awareness, resilience, encourage emotional growth, and enhance relationships with one's self and with others and healing wounded parts.
I have experience working with adolescents (15 and up), men, women, singles, couples, parenting, homeless, and families of all races, ethnicities, and marginalized populations. My passion is for those that have experienced trauma. I also work with client’s addressing issues including, but not limited to, relationship stressors, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions such as loss, death, and career change. My approach seeks to help facilitate increased self-awareness, resilience, encourage emotional growth, and enhance relationships with one's self and with others and healing wounded parts.
Amberly Ellis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Braselton, GA 30517
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
I work with children, adolescents, and young adult dealing with a variety of presenting concerns including, anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, trauma, adoption, grief, depression, chronic illness, athletic performance, sensory processing disorders, ODD, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, life transitions, and emotional regulation.
Hi there! My name is Amberly Ellis and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist. I approach counseling from an integrative, attachment-based, and interpersonal neurobiology lens, recognizing the link between behavior, the nervous system, and interpersonal connection. I believe the behaviors children and teens display are merely their way of communicating a need - a need to connect, a need to be known, a need to be heard, and a need for felt safety. It is my goal to not just help my clients “fix the problem,” but to help build understanding, connection, and a victorious mind.
Randall A Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
I enjoy working with couples and families but also with individuals who have relationship concerns, depression, addiction, anxiety, or want to focus on job clarification. Most couples will eventually work at communication and conflict resolution, but the emphasis varies from diversity of faith in the home to parenting, finances, managing with extended family, sex and intimacy, organization, and power. I also have experience in assisting couples in healing after and affair, grieving after a loss, and negotiating various challenges in parenting, whether young or late adolescent.
I enjoy working with couples and families but also with individuals who have relationship concerns, depression, addiction, anxiety, or want to focus on job clarification. Most couples will eventually work at communication and conflict resolution, but the emphasis varies from diversity of faith in the home to parenting, finances, managing with extended family, sex and intimacy, organization, and power. I also have experience in assisting couples in healing after and affair, grieving after a loss, and negotiating various challenges in parenting, whether young or late adolescent.
Charles Glover
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Feeling lost? I’m glad you’ve made it this far and are looking to make a positive change. Life can be a complex experience with multiple difficulties to navigate at times. Anxiety, depression, and stress resulting from loss, traumatic events, and life transition can wear us down. I’m here to help you navigate these complexities of life by providing empathetic listening and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where the work can begin. I have extensive experience aiding adults in effectively managing and overcoming depression, anxiety, addiction and a myriad of other issues. Each person is unique and your own individual needs must
Feeling lost? I’m glad you’ve made it this far and are looking to make a positive change. Life can be a complex experience with multiple difficulties to navigate at times. Anxiety, depression, and stress resulting from loss, traumatic events, and life transition can wear us down. I’m here to help you navigate these complexities of life by providing empathetic listening and providing a safe, non-judgmental space where the work can begin. I have extensive experience aiding adults in effectively managing and overcoming depression, anxiety, addiction and a myriad of other issues. Each person is unique and your own individual needs must
Brittni Marlor
Counselor, LAPC
Verified Verified
Buford, GA 30519
From individuals struggling with significant mental health issues to others working on adjustment to new life circumstances, I offer guidance, support, compassion and care during difficult times in your life. I specialize in adjustment and relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and other life struggles. Let me help you develop the tools and skills that will help to ease your difficult times. Together we can develop and implement a plan to live a positive and fulfilling life!
From individuals struggling with significant mental health issues to others working on adjustment to new life circumstances, I offer guidance, support, compassion and care during difficult times in your life. I specialize in adjustment and relationship issues, anxiety/depression, and other life struggles. Let me help you develop the tools and skills that will help to ease your difficult times. Together we can develop and implement a plan to live a positive and fulfilling life!
Michelle McGowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
I specialize in relationship issues, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, perinatal mental health, and grief and loss.
You matter! Your thoughts and feelings matter! You are significant, relevant, and worthy! Let me grab you a bottle of water or a cup of coffee and let’s talk! My name is Michelle and I want you to feel heard and seen. I want you to enter a safe therapeutic space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without being judged. Where you can grow, and break free of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that may be preventing you from fully experiencing your life. Where you can learn to create stronger relationships and develop healthier ways to cope with issues.
I specialize in relationship issues, sexual issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, perinatal mental health, and grief and loss.
You matter! Your thoughts and feelings matter! You are significant, relevant, and worthy! Let me grab you a bottle of water or a cup of coffee and let’s talk! My name is Michelle and I want you to feel heard and seen. I want you to enter a safe therapeutic space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without being judged. Where you can grow, and break free of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that may be preventing you from fully experiencing your life. Where you can learn to create stronger relationships and develop healthier ways to cope with issues.
Sarah Pratts
MS
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
Some of the concerns Sarah has worked with include: codependency behavior, stress and anxiety, trauma, anger management, addictions, depression, self-harm, Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Mood Disorder, and PTSD.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Some of the concerns Sarah has worked with include: codependency behavior, stress and anxiety, trauma, anger management, addictions, depression, self-harm, Autism, ADHD, Borderline Personality, Bipolar Mood Disorder, and PTSD.
Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.
Whitney Hamilton
Counselor, MS, APC
Verified Verified
Winder, GA 30680
Hi There! I have experience assisting clients who are struggling with a number of life’s challenges, including but not limited to grief, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, and addiction. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and accepting environment to facilitate the achievement of the client’s goals and growth.
Hi There! I have experience assisting clients who are struggling with a number of life’s challenges, including but not limited to grief, anxiety, anger management, life transitions, and addiction. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and accepting environment to facilitate the achievement of the client’s goals and growth.
Calin Pop
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Winder, GA 30680
In the midst of life's various challenges and hurdles, remember that you don't have to face them alone. I am here to accompany adults and families on their journey towards peace and an improved life. Together, we will navigate life's twists and turns in an inviting, serene, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere. My expertise encompasses guiding individuals through managing anxiety and stress, fostering self-esteem and assertiveness, and coping with a range of life challenges, including relationship issues, parenting difficulties, loss, and transitions. My aim is to empower clients to live the life they aspire to lead.
In the midst of life's various challenges and hurdles, remember that you don't have to face them alone. I am here to accompany adults and families on their journey towards peace and an improved life. Together, we will navigate life's twists and turns in an inviting, serene, nurturing, and supportive atmosphere. My expertise encompasses guiding individuals through managing anxiety and stress, fostering self-esteem and assertiveness, and coping with a range of life challenges, including relationship issues, parenting difficulties, loss, and transitions. My aim is to empower clients to live the life they aspire to lead.
Timothy Michael Pierce-Tomlin
Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Winder, GA 30680 (Online Only)
If you are considering therapy with me, you want change in your life. For one reason or another, you are unsatisfied with the way things are now. You've tried on your own, but now you want to take it to the next level. You want to work on yourself, but you need the space and time to do it in, with someone who will journey with you. Whether it is for individual, couples, or family counseling, I'm ready to work with you on making the change you want to see in your life.
If you are considering therapy with me, you want change in your life. For one reason or another, you are unsatisfied with the way things are now. You've tried on your own, but now you want to take it to the next level. You want to work on yourself, but you need the space and time to do it in, with someone who will journey with you. Whether it is for individual, couples, or family counseling, I'm ready to work with you on making the change you want to see in your life.
Heather Willard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (Online Only)
I believe that people have within them what it takes to heal and to manage themselves. Sometimes we need some help unlocking our abilities and strengths to do so. Brene Brown wrote, “The power of self-compassion is the power to heal and transform.” I am here to help you have more grace and compassion for yourself. I create a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere where you can be vulnerable enough to really see and heal yourself; to make lasting changes.
I believe that people have within them what it takes to heal and to manage themselves. Sometimes we need some help unlocking our abilities and strengths to do so. Brene Brown wrote, “The power of self-compassion is the power to heal and transform.” I am here to help you have more grace and compassion for yourself. I create a comfortable, safe, and supportive atmosphere where you can be vulnerable enough to really see and heal yourself; to make lasting changes.
Hailey Martin
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dacula, GA 30019
Couples therapy does not have to be scary, it can be an eye opener for what you are needing or missing in your relationship. Let me guide you to a path of peace and resolution whether thats with yourself or your spouse. I use an integrative approach that will cater to your specific needs, these techniques include emotional focused therapy, the Gottman method, narrative therapy and solution focused counseling. I view my sessions as a team effort and together we can conquer your struggles, your achievements as well as your past.
Couples therapy does not have to be scary, it can be an eye opener for what you are needing or missing in your relationship. Let me guide you to a path of peace and resolution whether thats with yourself or your spouse. I use an integrative approach that will cater to your specific needs, these techniques include emotional focused therapy, the Gottman method, narrative therapy and solution focused counseling. I view my sessions as a team effort and together we can conquer your struggles, your achievements as well as your past.
Michele Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Dacula, GA 30019
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
Dr. Kristi Atkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Winder, GA 30680
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
Thank you for reading my profile. I'm glad you are here! The most important part of counseling is the relationship, and I strive to be honest and supportive while challenging my clients to grow. In my experience, people come to counseling because they are in emotional pain, feel stuck, or want help achieving their dreams and goals. We all face painful changes and transitions in life, such as relationship issues, substance use, self-worth, stress, identity issues, lack of connection or meaning, traumas, and grief. It is natural for these changes to bring up issues from the past, and counseling can help you cope in the present moment.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.