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Ruskee Porterfield
Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
You are the author of your own story;Therefore, you know you, best. Your story is important. Your story is beautiful. Your story is what makes you, you. As your therapist, we use your story to allow for true growth and transformation.Starting therapy can feel like the most vulnerable experience you will encounter, especially with someone you have never met. Speaking with a stranger about the deepest parts of ourselves can sometimes feel daunting and unnerving. You are not alone in these feelings. I seek to provide you with a safe space that allows you to find passion in your life and remove blocks that are keeping you from thriving.
You are the author of your own story;Therefore, you know you, best. Your story is important. Your story is beautiful. Your story is what makes you, you. As your therapist, we use your story to allow for true growth and transformation.Starting therapy can feel like the most vulnerable experience you will encounter, especially with someone you have never met. Speaking with a stranger about the deepest parts of ourselves can sometimes feel daunting and unnerving. You are not alone in these feelings. I seek to provide you with a safe space that allows you to find passion in your life and remove blocks that are keeping you from thriving.
(404) 531-7483 View (404) 531-7483
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Jen Packard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30306  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with youth, adults, families, and systems that have been impacted by trauma. I practice from the paradigms of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of laughter, playfulness, movement, and the expressive arts. Although I specialize in trauma-focused treatment, I work with individuals with a variety of mental health and wellness goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with youth, adults, families, and systems that have been impacted by trauma. I practice from the paradigms of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of laughter, playfulness, movement, and the expressive arts. Although I specialize in trauma-focused treatment, I work with individuals with a variety of mental health and wellness goals.
(470) 536-9472 View (470) 536-9472
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Addiction Counselor USA
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, CADCII
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30301
"I Have 24 Years of Sobriety The client's I work with are those dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illnesses. I work with ages 13+, male and female, all religions, all races, etc. It is not fair that some people have access to the best addiction counselors in the world and others don't have the same resources or transportation to those same resources. Here at Addiction Counselor USA, we provide those same services to you in person, by phone, telemental, your home, community, etc. We do whatever we must to bring our services to you.
"I Have 24 Years of Sobriety The client's I work with are those dealing with alcohol, drugs, and mental illnesses. I work with ages 13+, male and female, all religions, all races, etc. It is not fair that some people have access to the best addiction counselors in the world and others don't have the same resources or transportation to those same resources. Here at Addiction Counselor USA, we provide those same services to you in person, by phone, telemental, your home, community, etc. We do whatever we must to bring our services to you.
(678) 506-7940 View (678) 506-7940
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Worth The Fight Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
My name is Maggie and I am so glad you're here. I believe that therapy can be hard AND It is 100% worth your time. Because it is YOUR TIME and You are worth all of the time energy you spend building a life that lights you up inside. The people I am most able to help will sometimes have a hard time believing that anyone has a life that lights them up inside, that it is even possible to be that excited about waking up. Struggles with self-harm, chronic suicidality, self-esteem, depression, and trauma backgrounds...these folks are the folks that will find a willing and capable ally in me. Black and LGBTQIA+ Lives Matter.
(678) 578-8778 View (678) 578-8778
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Talk it Out
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
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.
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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Dr. Kerene T Brown
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LICSW, C-DBT, CCTP, CCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30354  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I opened the doors to my practice with the goal of providing clients with top-of-the-line mental health services. Whether you’re looking for a bit of counseling, or need professional assistance overcoming a traumatic experience - your wellbeing is my number one priority. I go above and beyond to cater to the needs of every client with a personalized treatment approach.
I opened the doors to my practice with the goal of providing clients with top-of-the-line mental health services. Whether you’re looking for a bit of counseling, or need professional assistance overcoming a traumatic experience - your wellbeing is my number one priority. I go above and beyond to cater to the needs of every client with a personalized treatment approach.
(678) 326-4734 View (678) 326-4734
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Spenser M. Norris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30344
I support autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults, and families to explore identities, set goals, maintain healthy relationships, pursue education and career goals, and manage emotions and daily life. I support people to find empowerment in executive functioning by creating and maintaining boundaries, relationships and routines, while regulating moods and emotions, and planning for the day-to-day. I help individual and families understand diagnoses, navigate transitional periods, and plan for their futures.
I support autistic and neurodivergent teens, young adults, and families to explore identities, set goals, maintain healthy relationships, pursue education and career goals, and manage emotions and daily life. I support people to find empowerment in executive functioning by creating and maintaining boundaries, relationships and routines, while regulating moods and emotions, and planning for the day-to-day. I help individual and families understand diagnoses, navigate transitional periods, and plan for their futures.
(678) 786-2428 View (678) 786-2428
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Success Brand - Counseling and Coaching
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
I am a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice in the state of Georgia. I help children and adults overcome the negative effects that stressful or traumatic life experiences have on how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
(470) 517-6868 View (470) 517-6868
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Amy Dickinson-Bush
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Have you experienced a trauma or life-changing event? Are you feeling stuck and struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just trying to figure out who you are or find a purpose? I am passionate about helping those who are working to find balance in their lives and those in need of finding that mind-body connection to promote health and well-being. I am experienced in working with Trauma, LGBTQ+ community, relationship and family concerns, and college students struggling to balance the demands of academics and daily living.
Have you experienced a trauma or life-changing event? Are you feeling stuck and struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just trying to figure out who you are or find a purpose? I am passionate about helping those who are working to find balance in their lives and those in need of finding that mind-body connection to promote health and well-being. I am experienced in working with Trauma, LGBTQ+ community, relationship and family concerns, and college students struggling to balance the demands of academics and daily living.
(770) 824-0384 View (770) 824-0384
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Cheryl Raines Daugherty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
I am a multicultural, compassionate and non-judgmental licensed professional counselor. My work includes a client-centered approach as I realize no two individuals are alike. I work with families, couples and individuals. I help clients take stock of what is working and what can benefit from additional attention. I encourage clients to avoid self-defeating beliefs and escape criticism, blame and complaints that distort their mental and emotional wellbeing. As a trained EMDR therapist, I utilize my skill to support clients in identifying and addressing childhood and adult traumatic experiences.
I am a multicultural, compassionate and non-judgmental licensed professional counselor. My work includes a client-centered approach as I realize no two individuals are alike. I work with families, couples and individuals. I help clients take stock of what is working and what can benefit from additional attention. I encourage clients to avoid self-defeating beliefs and escape criticism, blame and complaints that distort their mental and emotional wellbeing. As a trained EMDR therapist, I utilize my skill to support clients in identifying and addressing childhood and adult traumatic experiences.
(678) 735-4581 View (678) 735-4581
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Steven R. Jones- Marriage Couple Family Therapist
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA-MFT, ICADC, CADC1, SYMBIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
I typically work with individuals with various diagnoses, couples struggling with marital issues and families navigating divorce, blended families, co-parenting, grief, insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and OCD. I am well-suited, competent, and clinically trained in a variety of treatment approaches including but not limited to CBT, Trauma, attachment injury, internal family systems, DBT, and childhood trauma. I have an interest in working with substance misuse, and all types of addiction, including gambling and increasingly common tech porn.
(678) 324-3648 View (678) 324-3648
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Shannon Sarkar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and feeling safe in the world. Seeking out therapy is truly an act of bravery and trust, and I take that trust very seriously. Whatever you have been through, I strive to cultivate a space where you can feel safe with vulnerability. My goal is to help you find the awareness, healing, and resiliency that we all need and deserve.
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and feeling safe in the world. Seeking out therapy is truly an act of bravery and trust, and I take that trust very seriously. Whatever you have been through, I strive to cultivate a space where you can feel safe with vulnerability. My goal is to help you find the awareness, healing, and resiliency that we all need and deserve.
(404) 400-3509 View (404) 400-3509
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Sarah Palmer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
(770) 637-9038 View (770) 637-9038
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Diahann JohnBaptiste
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MPA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318  (Online Only)
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a license Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct counseling experience, and over 20 years of experience working in the mental healthcare industry (i.e. administrative Program Coordinator for Psychiatry Residency Education at Emory University for 14.5 years). Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings (private practice, adult outpatient clinic, domestic violence shelter, youth detention facility, and crisis stabilization units) attending to my clients' mental health care needs.
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a license Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct counseling experience, and over 20 years of experience working in the mental healthcare industry (i.e. administrative Program Coordinator for Psychiatry Residency Education at Emory University for 14.5 years). Over the years, I have worked in a variety of settings (private practice, adult outpatient clinic, domestic violence shelter, youth detention facility, and crisis stabilization units) attending to my clients' mental health care needs.
(786) 244-7347 View (786) 244-7347
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Centered Living Cnslng & Coaching Svcs LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30326
I have over 19 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with people from various backgrounds, with 13 of those years being a counselor. I particularly like to work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that, ultimately, the client is the agent of change and I am simply the guide on your journey to wholeness. Together we will identify your goals and, through our work together, I will help you reach them. I work with a myriad of issues, from marital relationship and family conflict, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and more!
I have over 19 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with people from various backgrounds, with 13 of those years being a counselor. I particularly like to work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that, ultimately, the client is the agent of change and I am simply the guide on your journey to wholeness. Together we will identify your goals and, through our work together, I will help you reach them. I work with a myriad of issues, from marital relationship and family conflict, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and more!
(404) 476-5186 View (404) 476-5186
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Tieara Leeann
MSW, CAMS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tieara Leeann possess skills that can help people break their negative belief patterns, act more decisively, and set clear goals towards achieving what they want from life. Over the years she has used her masters degree in Social Work to implement mental health through community outreach, life coaching, mentoring, skills building, and THERAPY. Tieara Leeann is recognized for her ability to give proven results to individual, children, and families who seek to learn healthy coping skills to improve their lives. She has experience with working with clients who may have anxiety, depression, anger issues, and relationship problems.
Tieara Leeann possess skills that can help people break their negative belief patterns, act more decisively, and set clear goals towards achieving what they want from life. Over the years she has used her masters degree in Social Work to implement mental health through community outreach, life coaching, mentoring, skills building, and THERAPY. Tieara Leeann is recognized for her ability to give proven results to individual, children, and families who seek to learn healthy coping skills to improve their lives. She has experience with working with clients who may have anxiety, depression, anger issues, and relationship problems.
(678) 730-8436 View (678) 730-8436
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HeartSync Therapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
D'Antoinette Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over a decade of experience working with adult, geriatric, and teen populations with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues. She achieved her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from Georgia State University and her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University.
D'Antoinette Edwards is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over a decade of experience working with adult, geriatric, and teen populations with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring issues. She achieved her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from Georgia State University and her Masters of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University.
(678) 345-8914 View (678) 345-8914
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Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315  (Online Only)
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
(678) 855-0933 View (678) 855-0933
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April M. Oliver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
“It’s never too late to become the person you always wanted to be,” a quote by Anne Sweeney guides my work as a mental health professional. Whether you’ve tried therapy before with little success or this is your first venture into asking for help with life’s seemingly endless obstacles, I believe every day is a new opportunity to take a step towards fulfilling your unique destiny. In my work I use Natural Processing, a modality taking elements from EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to help clients work through a range of presenting issues by targeting how both the body and brain are affected by adverse experiences.
“It’s never too late to become the person you always wanted to be,” a quote by Anne Sweeney guides my work as a mental health professional. Whether you’ve tried therapy before with little success or this is your first venture into asking for help with life’s seemingly endless obstacles, I believe every day is a new opportunity to take a step towards fulfilling your unique destiny. In my work I use Natural Processing, a modality taking elements from EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to help clients work through a range of presenting issues by targeting how both the body and brain are affected by adverse experiences.
(678) 944-7331 View (678) 944-7331
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Hannah Paull
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30342  (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood? Wondering why you have a difficult time trusting others, or why relationships never seem to work out? Maybe you have been really hurt in the past, and it's now hard to feel safe? Maybe you catch yourself responding in ways that seem to just make situations worse? It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And we all know it's way easier to avoid these situations but THEN you're lonely and depressed. Therapy isn't just about finding "the right answer" or changing everything you do. Instead, it's about collaborating to find better solutions for living a more authentic life.
Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood? Wondering why you have a difficult time trusting others, or why relationships never seem to work out? Maybe you have been really hurt in the past, and it's now hard to feel safe? Maybe you catch yourself responding in ways that seem to just make situations worse? It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And we all know it's way easier to avoid these situations but THEN you're lonely and depressed. Therapy isn't just about finding "the right answer" or changing everything you do. Instead, it's about collaborating to find better solutions for living a more authentic life.
(404) 341-4291 View (404) 341-4291

Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists

How does therapy for dissociative disorders work?

Dissociation may be triggered by stress or other upsetting circumstances, and therapy can address the traumatic events at the core of an individual’s dissociation. Understanding why a person may dissociate can help the therapist and the individual come up with alternative methods of coping. A person with a dissociative disorder may get stuck on negative thinking, for example, and treatment like Cognitive behavioral therapy is a gold standard for breaking such thinking. And dialectical behavior therapy, for example, can help a person manage their anguish through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for dissociative disorders?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, schema therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful memories and past traumas. These therapies work to integrate an individual's different identities into one person.

Are there specific medications for dissociation?

There are no specific medications prescribed for dissociative disorders. However, psychosis, depression, anxiety, and/or panic often co-occur in dissociative disorders. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for any accompanying symptom—which may include antipsychotics like aripiprazole, antidepressants like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or anti-anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines.

How often and how long are therapy sessions?

Like any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. There are still other patients, especially those who have co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, who may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months.