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Photo of Shar Goolsby, Pre-Licensed Professional in Madison County, GA
Shar Goolsby
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315
Have you recently found yourself feeling as if your world is falling apart and are having a difficult time coping with life transitions, stress management, low self esteem, anxiety or depression? Do you feel that no one understands you or there is no one to listen? I invite you to connect with me for a therapeutic conversation to help you meet your personal goals for emotional balance and healing. Here is where you will find a private, compassionate, empathetic, judgement free and supportive healing space. I am ready to support and assist you along your journey to optimal balance in your mental and emotional health.
Have you recently found yourself feeling as if your world is falling apart and are having a difficult time coping with life transitions, stress management, low self esteem, anxiety or depression? Do you feel that no one understands you or there is no one to listen? I invite you to connect with me for a therapeutic conversation to help you meet your personal goals for emotional balance and healing. Here is where you will find a private, compassionate, empathetic, judgement free and supportive healing space. I am ready to support and assist you along your journey to optimal balance in your mental and emotional health.
(404) 882-9924 View (404) 882-9924
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Kirsten L Moore
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, depression, mood swings, obsessions, attention problems, or impulsivity? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm themselves or had difficulty making or keeping healthy relationships. I help clients live a Life they experience as Worth Living, learning coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life!
Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, depression, mood swings, obsessions, attention problems, or impulsivity? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm themselves or had difficulty making or keeping healthy relationships. I help clients live a Life they experience as Worth Living, learning coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life!
(678) 264-3991 View (678) 264-3991
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TruTherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCSW, MD, MAC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30904
We treat a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to, behavioral disorders, emotional disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, separation anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship/marital difficulties.
Trutherapy is a team of highly qualified professionals who strive to provide collaborative, integrated mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment that meets the needs of our community. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive counseling tailored to each individual clients’ need. Our service include, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, substance abuse therapy, couples therapy, treatment planning and psychiatry (medication management).
We treat a wide range of diagnoses including but not limited to, behavioral disorders, emotional disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorder, separation anxiety, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance abuse, domestic violence, relationship/marital difficulties.
Trutherapy is a team of highly qualified professionals who strive to provide collaborative, integrated mental health, behavioral health, and substance abuse treatment that meets the needs of our community. We provide evidence-based, comprehensive counseling tailored to each individual clients’ need. Our service include, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, substance abuse therapy, couples therapy, treatment planning and psychiatry (medication management).
(706) 551-7587 View (706) 551-7587
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Dr. Terry Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, CDBT, CPCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30236
He has experience dealing with domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
He has experience dealing with domestic violence, relationship problems, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
(678) 944-8120 View (678) 944-8120
Photo of Annie Phannick, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Madison County, GA
Annie Phannick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30307
Have a repeating pattern of difficulty maintaining satisfying relationships? Struggling to gain freedom from memories of a painful past? Feeling stuck in cycles of conflict with your partner? Regardless of what your stressors are, you are capable of reaching your emotional potential, and living a fulfilled life through obtaining balance, wellness, and peace. I work with a range of issues, including attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, racial identity issues, and other mental health stressors, with training in EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and internal family systems (IFS). I see individuals and couples.
Have a repeating pattern of difficulty maintaining satisfying relationships? Struggling to gain freedom from memories of a painful past? Feeling stuck in cycles of conflict with your partner? Regardless of what your stressors are, you are capable of reaching your emotional potential, and living a fulfilled life through obtaining balance, wellness, and peace. I work with a range of issues, including attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, racial identity issues, and other mental health stressors, with training in EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and internal family systems (IFS). I see individuals and couples.
(470) 517-3917 View (470) 517-3917
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Christina John
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303  (Online Only)
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.
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.
(404) 737-4478 View (404) 737-4478
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Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Cent
MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
At times, life presents challenges that impact the quality of our relationships and daily functioning. Counseling can help to ease the overwhelming feelings associated with life transitions, grief, depression, parenting, anxiety, anger, family, low self-esteem, and other interpersonal relationship concerns. At Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center, we offer comprehensive therapeutic, psychological, psychiatric, medication management, nursing service, and psycho-educational services. Whether individual, family or group, our mission is to provide a collaborative and encouraging environment that encourages personal growth. Our team of expert therapists possesses a variety of specialties and certifications that focus on the needs of the individual regardless age (including preschoolers) and area of struggle. Beautiful Dreamers Behavioral and Educational Center also provides comprehensive psychological educational evaluations for children and adults in the areas of intellectual functioning, academic, behavioral, vocational, and forensics. Our psycho-educational assessments are highly detailed and identify any underlying impairments affecting school performance.
(470) 215-1788 View (470) 215-1788
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Align Wellness
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
I practice in a Trans, Queer and Non-Binary-affirming manner, and I work with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity considerations, career development, substance use, eating disorders and more.
Hi! I'm Laura Joplin, LMSW, and my foundational therapeutic philosophy is that we don’t need to be fixed, but seen. I believe that the integration of somatic tools like yoga and meditation with classical talk therapy gives us room to understand this key truth. Sessions with me are a place to land amidst the swirl of life, develop skills for self-regulation and empowerment, form goals and intentions, and receive kind accountability around it all. I show up to session relaxed (comfy pants and flowy clothes!), warm and personable, humorous and acutely aware of the challenging environmental and structural circumstances we all face.
I practice in a Trans, Queer and Non-Binary-affirming manner, and I work with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, gender identity considerations, career development, substance use, eating disorders and more.
Hi! I'm Laura Joplin, LMSW, and my foundational therapeutic philosophy is that we don’t need to be fixed, but seen. I believe that the integration of somatic tools like yoga and meditation with classical talk therapy gives us room to understand this key truth. Sessions with me are a place to land amidst the swirl of life, develop skills for self-regulation and empowerment, form goals and intentions, and receive kind accountability around it all. I show up to session relaxed (comfy pants and flowy clothes!), warm and personable, humorous and acutely aware of the challenging environmental and structural circumstances we all face.
(678) 329-9590 View (678) 329-9590
Photo of Laura C Aiken, Licensed Professional Counselor in Madison County, GA
Laura C Aiken
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? In order to assist you in your journey, I use an integrative approach encompassing the traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy while incorporating non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy. Because each person's needs are different, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs.
Are you stuck in a cycle that you can’t break free from? Do you need help managing your personal or career life? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or simply feel lost? Do you need assistance moving beyond trauma or leaving behind active addiction? In order to assist you in your journey, I use an integrative approach encompassing the traditional methods of DBT, CBT, and talk therapy while incorporating non-traditional approaches such as nature therapy. Because each person's needs are different, I tailor my sessions to your individual needs.
(770) 874-2496 View (770) 874-2496
Photo of Latechia Hogue, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Madison County, GA
Latechia Hogue
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30317
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.
(404) 609-0792 View (404) 609-0792
Photo of Shannon Fraser, Counselor in Madison County, GA
Shannon Fraser
Counselor, LAPC, ATR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
We are capable of far more than we realize. Often, we limit ourselves through worn out narratives surrounding shameful experiences and perceived faults. What we need is perspective and ways to re-write our stories in ways that empower us to move forward with purpose. I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, and challenging life transitions, amongst other issues. I support clients to build inner resources, gain self-compassion, and become empowered individuals.
We are capable of far more than we realize. Often, we limit ourselves through worn out narratives surrounding shameful experiences and perceived faults. What we need is perspective and ways to re-write our stories in ways that empower us to move forward with purpose. I work with teens and adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, and challenging life transitions, amongst other issues. I support clients to build inner resources, gain self-compassion, and become empowered individuals.
(404) 800-1651 x109 View (404) 800-1651 x109
Photo of Penny Haynes, Drug & Alcohol Counselor in Madison County, GA
Penny Haynes
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II, CAMS I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Canton, GA 30114
Addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and other issues began as survival coping mechanisms that eventually turned into destructive habits.
I guide Christians through the pain of their past so they can live in peace and joy in the present. I am a Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am the Director of Good Shepherd Recovery House for men and Ruth House Ministries for women. My husband and I pastor Ministry House (a Recovery-based church) and Celebrate Recovery (Christian 12-Step Program). I have decades of personal experience with depression, anxiety, codependency and eating disorders. I offer an affordable Online Counseling Membership Program at http://PennyHaynes.com.
Addiction, depression, anxiety, anger and other issues began as survival coping mechanisms that eventually turned into destructive habits.
I guide Christians through the pain of their past so they can live in peace and joy in the present. I am a Licensed Pastoral Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I am the Director of Good Shepherd Recovery House for men and Ruth House Ministries for women. My husband and I pastor Ministry House (a Recovery-based church) and Celebrate Recovery (Christian 12-Step Program). I have decades of personal experience with depression, anxiety, codependency and eating disorders. I offer an affordable Online Counseling Membership Program at http://PennyHaynes.com.
(770) 796-5289 View (770) 796-5289
Photo of Kiara Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Madison County, GA
Kiara Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work. In this day and time Mental Health is something that is not only overlooked but often misunderstood.  I strive to provide needed support for my clients no matter what life challenges they may be facing. I work with them to pilot through these challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers.  My ideal clients are millennials who find themselves facing challenges navigating through the transition to adulthood. In many cases, this transition can cause stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
I am a Licensed Master of Social Work. In this day and time Mental Health is something that is not only overlooked but often misunderstood.  I strive to provide needed support for my clients no matter what life challenges they may be facing. I work with them to pilot through these challenges of life, whether they are personal, with family, or with peers.  My ideal clients are millennials who find themselves facing challenges navigating through the transition to adulthood. In many cases, this transition can cause stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues.
(404) 531-2064 View (404) 531-2064
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Talk it Out
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
We specialize in numerous mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, grief, LGBTQIAA issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, life transitions, among others.
Hello and welcome to Talk it Out! We are a family friendly group practice located near Truist Park (formally SunTrust Park) with easy access off of 285 and 75. We specialize in a wide array of mental health concerns. One of our knowledgeable and compassionate clinicians will work with you to meet your specific goals in therapy. Our clinicians utilize various treatment modalities and vary in terms of gender and age so you can feel confident that you will be matched with a clinician that you will feel comfortable and safe with.
We specialize in numerous mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, grief, LGBTQIAA issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, life transitions, among others.
Hello and welcome to Talk it Out! We are a family friendly group practice located near Truist Park (formally SunTrust Park) with easy access off of 285 and 75. We specialize in a wide array of mental health concerns. One of our knowledgeable and compassionate clinicians will work with you to meet your specific goals in therapy. Our clinicians utilize various treatment modalities and vary in terms of gender and age so you can feel confident that you will be matched with a clinician that you will feel comfortable and safe with.
(678) 343-2499 View (678) 343-2499
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Robin Reeves-Oppenheim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ThD, LCSW, DCSW, CHT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
I provide a unique and innovative therapeutic approach to holistic wellness with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I provide a wide range of behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services: family & relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, inner child, mental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse & chemical dependency, trauma, neuroscience, transformational psychology, biofield science, Reiki, hypnotherapy, spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body approaches. My licensed professional staff and I are committed to providing the best quality services and cutting edge" best practices".
I provide a unique and innovative therapeutic approach to holistic wellness with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. I provide a wide range of behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse services: family & relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, inner child, mental disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse & chemical dependency, trauma, neuroscience, transformational psychology, biofield science, Reiki, hypnotherapy, spirituality, energy healing, and mind-body approaches. My licensed professional staff and I are committed to providing the best quality services and cutting edge" best practices".
(678) 929-5207 View (678) 929-5207
Photo of Karen Hebert, Licensed Professional Counselor in Madison County, GA
Karen Hebert
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
I work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, and grief.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you plagued by anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts? I would love to journey with you on the path to healing and wholeness. I completed my Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2022. I did my early training at the Amen Clinic in Atlanta and learned how psychiatric illness manifests in the brain. I practice cutting-edge, holistic treatment that focuses on healing the mind-body connection. I provide a safe place for my clients to process their current situations and find some relief.
I work with adults suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, codependency, and grief.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Are you plagued by anxiety, self-doubt, and negative thoughts? I would love to journey with you on the path to healing and wholeness. I completed my Ph.D. in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2022. I did my early training at the Amen Clinic in Atlanta and learned how psychiatric illness manifests in the brain. I practice cutting-edge, holistic treatment that focuses on healing the mind-body connection. I provide a safe place for my clients to process their current situations and find some relief.
(678) 771-6803 View (678) 771-6803
The Hardy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318  (Online Only)
The Hardy Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Counselor, and Graduate Level Interns. Our therapists have experience working at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, legal systems, and private practice settings. Our clients are typically experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum, PTSD, and numerous other mental health ailments.
The Hardy Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Counselor, and Graduate Level Interns. Our therapists have experience working at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, legal systems, and private practice settings. Our clients are typically experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum, PTSD, and numerous other mental health ailments.
(470) 431-4403 View (470) 431-4403
Allan M Blum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, PTS, Pain Management Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Divorce, Grief, Sexual Disorders, Sleep Disorders.
Therapy is a collaborative process. I feel so lucky to have spent most of my adult life helping people. I have been a Director of large hospitals & Pain Institutes, Chief Psychologist for a residential hospital, Laurel Heights, in Atlanta, GA. However, most rewarding to me is the privilege of working with individuals & couples in my private practice. Developing trust with each of my patients and witnessing the growth and progress they have accomplished is the greatest feeling. My experience includes working with children & adolescents, families, couples and adults.
Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Conflict Resolution, PTS, Pain Management Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Divorce, Grief, Sexual Disorders, Sleep Disorders.
Therapy is a collaborative process. I feel so lucky to have spent most of my adult life helping people. I have been a Director of large hospitals & Pain Institutes, Chief Psychologist for a residential hospital, Laurel Heights, in Atlanta, GA. However, most rewarding to me is the privilege of working with individuals & couples in my private practice. Developing trust with each of my patients and witnessing the growth and progress they have accomplished is the greatest feeling. My experience includes working with children & adolescents, families, couples and adults.
(678) 680-5287 View (678) 680-5287
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Brittany Buckelew
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075  (Online Only)
I specialize in life transitions, body image, perfectionism, relationships, self-empowerment, motivation, self-worth, anxiety/overwhelm/burnout, depression/loss/grief, emotional regulation, coping skills, identity development and boundaries.
Does it feel like you have outgrown who you used to be? Are you feeling stuck in your thoughts, behaviors or patterns? Do you feel hopeless, lonely, or lost? Are you seeking to know yourself better and live a happier & more fulfilling life? Therapy is a powerful place to explore new ways of understanding ourselves, how we show up in the world and how we relate to ourselves and those around us -- it is a space to pause, focus inward and explore our internal world.
I specialize in life transitions, body image, perfectionism, relationships, self-empowerment, motivation, self-worth, anxiety/overwhelm/burnout, depression/loss/grief, emotional regulation, coping skills, identity development and boundaries.
Does it feel like you have outgrown who you used to be? Are you feeling stuck in your thoughts, behaviors or patterns? Do you feel hopeless, lonely, or lost? Are you seeking to know yourself better and live a happier & more fulfilling life? Therapy is a powerful place to explore new ways of understanding ourselves, how we show up in the world and how we relate to ourselves and those around us -- it is a space to pause, focus inward and explore our internal world.
(678) 672-3968 View (678) 672-3968
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Roy A Blankenship | Csat| Emdr | Sex Addiction
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR, CAADC
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or seemingly out of control resulting in anxiety, sadness, depression, confusion, anger, or irritability, along with a feeling of being powerless and without options. Factors may be related to work, marriage, parenting, financial stress, addiction, infidelity, symptoms of past traumatic experience(s), and many other things. Is your situation draining your energy or keeping you awake at night resulting in tiredness and fatigue? Is your situation affecting your life in negative ways? I have been helping people discover solutions to these kinds of problems for 25 years. Let me help you today!
Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or seemingly out of control resulting in anxiety, sadness, depression, confusion, anger, or irritability, along with a feeling of being powerless and without options. Factors may be related to work, marriage, parenting, financial stress, addiction, infidelity, symptoms of past traumatic experience(s), and many other things. Is your situation draining your energy or keeping you awake at night resulting in tiredness and fatigue? Is your situation affecting your life in negative ways? I have been helping people discover solutions to these kinds of problems for 25 years. Let me help you today!
(678) 820-6410 View (678) 820-6410

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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.