Therapists in Smyrna, GA
Isom Eugene White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
A person cannot be truly understood without a consideration of various aspects of their social, familial, temporal, spiritual, economic, and physical environment. It is through this compassionate lens that my work begins. If you are someone who has suffered through trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, or going through a big life change, I would love to help. I specialize in working with men's issues, with professionals & athletes who struggle with performance pressures, & with those with attachment trauma. I use EMDR to target traumatic memories and help you process then in a safe way.
A person cannot be truly understood without a consideration of various aspects of their social, familial, temporal, spiritual, economic, and physical environment. It is through this compassionate lens that my work begins. If you are someone who has suffered through trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, or going through a big life change, I would love to help. I specialize in working with men's issues, with professionals & athletes who struggle with performance pressures, & with those with attachment trauma. I use EMDR to target traumatic memories and help you process then in a safe way.
Thrive Mode Counseling and Well-being Enhancement
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
•Find hope and meaning after loss •Function more fully after traumatic experiences •Overcome depression, guilt, anxiety and anger • Break old patterns of thinking and unhealthy coping• Heal from dysfunctional families and abusive relationships • Live a more authentic and fulfilling personal and professional life • Cope with challenging medical concerns.
Congratulations on prioritizing your health and well-being during these challenging times. Are you struggling with stress, or finding meaning and purpose in life? You are likely seeking a therapist who respects your unique journey and who can help you to build upon the resilience you already possess. I started Thrive Mode Counseling to offer you a nonjudgmental space to reflect, heal and build self-awareness. My holistic therapeutic approach addresses both the mind and body so that you can reach new levels of happiness and satisfaction that will affect your work, play, relationships, and health well into the future.
•Find hope and meaning after loss •Function more fully after traumatic experiences •Overcome depression, guilt, anxiety and anger • Break old patterns of thinking and unhealthy coping• Heal from dysfunctional families and abusive relationships • Live a more authentic and fulfilling personal and professional life • Cope with challenging medical concerns.
Congratulations on prioritizing your health and well-being during these challenging times. Are you struggling with stress, or finding meaning and purpose in life? You are likely seeking a therapist who respects your unique journey and who can help you to build upon the resilience you already possess. I started Thrive Mode Counseling to offer you a nonjudgmental space to reflect, heal and build self-awareness. My holistic therapeutic approach addresses both the mind and body so that you can reach new levels of happiness and satisfaction that will affect your work, play, relationships, and health well into the future.
Alex Higdon
Psychologist, PhD, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
While I specialize in the treatment of relationship issues and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, I have extensive experience supporting clients who struggle with issues which include, but are not limited to, trauma, assertiveness, career transition, parenting, bereavement, employment, ADHD, Autism, and eating disorders.
Thank you for taking a moment to visit my website. I am passionate about supporting my clients on their journey toward personal and professional growth. My primary objective as a clinician is to help them raise their awareness regarding thoughts and behaviors that impede their growth and then to join with them in creating clear pathways toward change. While nothing is more important to me than establishing a warm relationship within a nurturing environment where clients feel comfortable telling the truth and taking risks, I place equal importance on compassionately challenging them to take as much ownership as possible for the difficulties confronting them.
While I specialize in the treatment of relationship issues and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, I have extensive experience supporting clients who struggle with issues which include, but are not limited to, trauma, assertiveness, career transition, parenting, bereavement, employment, ADHD, Autism, and eating disorders.
Thank you for taking a moment to visit my website. I am passionate about supporting my clients on their journey toward personal and professional growth. My primary objective as a clinician is to help them raise their awareness regarding thoughts and behaviors that impede their growth and then to join with them in creating clear pathways toward change. While nothing is more important to me than establishing a warm relationship within a nurturing environment where clients feel comfortable telling the truth and taking risks, I place equal importance on compassionately challenging them to take as much ownership as possible for the difficulties confronting them.
Megan Kuder
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
We all get in a rut from time to time and need some help walking towards health and wholeness again. I specialize in helping women and couples navigate issues related to anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, life transitions and grief so that they can attain a greater sense of peace, hope and courage to live their life well. I help couples who are in need of help navigating complexities of relationship through building healthy communication & conflict resolution skills while exploring and facilitating healing in root areas of pain in a warm and directive environment.
We all get in a rut from time to time and need some help walking towards health and wholeness again. I specialize in helping women and couples navigate issues related to anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum, life transitions and grief so that they can attain a greater sense of peace, hope and courage to live their life well. I help couples who are in need of help navigating complexities of relationship through building healthy communication & conflict resolution skills while exploring and facilitating healing in root areas of pain in a warm and directive environment.
Novell Blain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Hello and welcome! I believe you are here because you want to create positive change in your life, but you are unsure about how to proceed. I am happy to help! Starting therapy is a great first step in achieving the change you desire. I will collaborate with you to help you gain insights on your issues, and help you find solutions to the concerns that are negatively effecting your quality of life. I assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma recovery (using EMDR), spiritual concerns, healthy relationships, as well as overall health and development.
Hello and welcome! I believe you are here because you want to create positive change in your life, but you are unsure about how to proceed. I am happy to help! Starting therapy is a great first step in achieving the change you desire. I will collaborate with you to help you gain insights on your issues, and help you find solutions to the concerns that are negatively effecting your quality of life. I assist in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma recovery (using EMDR), spiritual concerns, healthy relationships, as well as overall health and development.
Love 1 Two Another
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
Welcome, your wellness journey starts here. No matter where you are in your search for healing, L1TA has counselors available now to support you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relational issues, or feeling like you’ve lost control, we are here to support you. If you are searching for answers, seeking balance and/or feeling stuck, you've found the right place. Our counselors are committed to empowering those feeling hopeless and seeking genuine change and fulfillment.
Denitra L. Gaines
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
I have success in helping individuals manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress management, and life adjustments.
Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC, NCC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self awareness. I also partner with couples and families to provide therapy and teach effective interpersonal skills training to help improve your relationships.
I have success in helping individuals manage the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress management, and life adjustments.
Greetings, I'm Denitra Gaines LPC, NCC. I feel very fortunate to support individuals as they work through life's challenges. I am a fully licensed professional counselor. I provide a safe judgment free zone to explore and process your thoughts and feelings you may not share with anyone else. I encourage gentle confrontation, validation, and support to increase ones self-efficacy and self awareness. I also partner with couples and families to provide therapy and teach effective interpersonal skills training to help improve your relationships.
Katie Noll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCISM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
I like to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Reality Therapy modalities to work with adults with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders.
My therapeutic style is empathetic, energetic, relatable, approachable, and passionate. I know therapy can be scary, so I try to create a safe and positive environment. Clients will feel that I’m truly in their corner while not shying away from pointing out blind spots to aid in their growth. My ideal patient is someone who truly wants to break cycles, heal, and do the work to feel better holistically.
I like to utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Reality Therapy modalities to work with adults with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and other mood disorders.
My therapeutic style is empathetic, energetic, relatable, approachable, and passionate. I know therapy can be scary, so I try to create a safe and positive environment. Clients will feel that I’m truly in their corner while not shying away from pointing out blind spots to aid in their growth. My ideal patient is someone who truly wants to break cycles, heal, and do the work to feel better holistically.
Aneesah Landry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
I'm Aneesah Landry, a licensed professional counseling in the state of Georgia. I mostly provide therapy based on the needs of the client. It is my goal to tailor the sessions to fit your desired goals in order to relieve or reduce the burden you may be feeling. I work with a variety of clients, but the majority of my clients suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, or relationship issues. I am comfortable treating a variety of issues, but I love an opportunity to consult with you in order to see if I will be able to assist you.
I'm Aneesah Landry, a licensed professional counseling in the state of Georgia. I mostly provide therapy based on the needs of the client. It is my goal to tailor the sessions to fit your desired goals in order to relieve or reduce the burden you may be feeling. I work with a variety of clients, but the majority of my clients suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, or relationship issues. I am comfortable treating a variety of issues, but I love an opportunity to consult with you in order to see if I will be able to assist you.
Dr. Nai Stafford
Associate Professional Counselor, PhD, MCFC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My typical client experiences anxiety, depression, and cognitive distortions. They need unwavering support, and an opportunity to change maladaptive patterns of thinking. Their goals consist of emotional management, conflict resolution, improved self-confidence, and communication skills. They want to have a healthy life and better relationships with others.
My typical client experiences anxiety, depression, and cognitive distortions. They need unwavering support, and an opportunity to change maladaptive patterns of thinking. Their goals consist of emotional management, conflict resolution, improved self-confidence, and communication skills. They want to have a healthy life and better relationships with others.
Kathleen C. Forrest
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Hey, I’m glad you made it here! Have you ever experienced events in your life that have been overwhelming, hard to process, or difficult to move on from? Trauma is a spectrum, most people have experienced some degree of it in their life. With this, other issues like depression, anxiety, struggles with emotions, negative thoughts, and others—often develop as a result. They can disrupt daily life and disconnect us from ourselves and others. My goal is to empower, teach skills, and provide resources and insight to help you create more space, clarity, confidence, and freedom from the past so that you can experience the life you want.
Hey, I’m glad you made it here! Have you ever experienced events in your life that have been overwhelming, hard to process, or difficult to move on from? Trauma is a spectrum, most people have experienced some degree of it in their life. With this, other issues like depression, anxiety, struggles with emotions, negative thoughts, and others—often develop as a result. They can disrupt daily life and disconnect us from ourselves and others. My goal is to empower, teach skills, and provide resources and insight to help you create more space, clarity, confidence, and freedom from the past so that you can experience the life you want.
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Smyrna, GA 30080
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I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood "disorders".
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.
I specialize in trauma, depression, anxiety, and childhood "disorders".
I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.
Brianna Monai Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Brianna Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Brianna Brooks has worked in the mental health field for 5 years in various settings. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address trauma and overcome life challenges. Brianna specializes in depression, self-esteem concerns, anxiety, trauma, family concerns, and major life transitions.
Brianna Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. Brianna Brooks has worked in the mental health field for 5 years in various settings. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults address trauma and overcome life challenges. Brianna specializes in depression, self-esteem concerns, anxiety, trauma, family concerns, and major life transitions.
Travis Ramsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. With my help, you can change. I have guided many through their hurts, abuse, anger, and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. With my help, you can change. I have guided many through their hurts, abuse, anger, and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
Jamie Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
Caroline Hamner
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy (EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy (EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Our focus areas include: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult/Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships, Codependency, Self-worth and Identity issues.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s incredible that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational traumas” and work on their mental health so that they can pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others.
Our focus areas include: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Marriage Counseling, Grief/Loss, Infertility, Self-Esteem, Difficulties with Adult/Young Adult Life Transitions, Sexuality, Pre-engagement & Premarital Counseling, Spiritual Growth and Renewal, Healthy Relationships, Codependency, Self-worth and Identity issues.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s incredible that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational traumas” and work on their mental health so that they can pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others.
Courtney Woodworth
Counselor, APC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
When life becomes overwhelming or filled with uncertainty, we all deserve a space to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us but who will walk alongside us as we figure it out. If you find yourself in a place of feeling stuck, whether in relationship patterns, cycles of anxiety and depression, or difficulties with processing past experiences, I would be honored to walk alongside you as we figure things out together, as I firmly believe that we are not meant to walk through life alone.
When life becomes overwhelming or filled with uncertainty, we all deserve a space to talk with someone who will not judge or shame us but who will walk alongside us as we figure it out. If you find yourself in a place of feeling stuck, whether in relationship patterns, cycles of anxiety and depression, or difficulties with processing past experiences, I would be honored to walk alongside you as we figure things out together, as I firmly believe that we are not meant to walk through life alone.
Drew Phillips
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082
If your life and relationships aren't going the way you'd like, if your marriage feels painful, if you're at your wit's end with your children's behavior, if you want to do things differently but feel stuck- I'd like to help. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, intimacy, personal boundaries, parenting issues, divorce and its impact on the children- all of these can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate well. I work with children and families (ages 5+), parents, adult men, and couples.
If your life and relationships aren't going the way you'd like, if your marriage feels painful, if you're at your wit's end with your children's behavior, if you want to do things differently but feel stuck- I'd like to help. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, intimacy, personal boundaries, parenting issues, divorce and its impact on the children- all of these can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate well. I work with children and families (ages 5+), parents, adult men, and couples.
Barbara D Carlin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Barbara takes satisfaction in working with adults on a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, Everyone experiences difficulties and stress in life. Whether it is personal problems, relational issues, family or work situations, or chronic illness - professional, competent counseling can help. Barbara is excited to help clients experience effective change in their situations and relationships and to facilitate personal healing and growth. Through the therapuetic process, individuals become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual, and social resources, as they encounter life's challenges.
Barbara takes satisfaction in working with adults on a number of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, Everyone experiences difficulties and stress in life. Whether it is personal problems, relational issues, family or work situations, or chronic illness - professional, competent counseling can help. Barbara is excited to help clients experience effective change in their situations and relationships and to facilitate personal healing and growth. Through the therapuetic process, individuals become equipped to draw from their personal, spiritual, and social resources, as they encounter life's challenges.
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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.