Therapists in Marietta, GA

My specialty is couples counseling and sex therapy. I also address issues of spiritually and self-esteem. I work with couples around affair recovery, perpetual conflictual interactions, and help couples develop and maintain intimate emotional and sexual relationships. I work with individuals to help them overcome painful childhood experiences and guide them to connect to others in healthy ways. I treat couples and individuals for orgasmic difficulties, disparate and low desire, body image issues, erectile difficulties, delayed ejaculation, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, and lack of emotional intimacy during sex.

We are a Relationship Therapy Center that specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). We are dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals have healthy, long-lasting relationships. We are unique in our trauma informed and attachment based approach to emotional, mental, and relational health. We understand the complexity of relationships and have the skills to help you build strong, intimate bonds. As EFT informed therapists, we recognize that secure and responsive relationships decrease anxiety and depression, reduce stress, and improve physical health.

Are you in need of finding healing from traumatic experiences and memories that are still affecting you today? Do you recognize a pattern of feeling disconnected and not loving yourself? As your therapist I will support you and guide you to develop the skills to heal. I work with adults, adolescents and families as they explore how trauma has shaped and impacted their personality and their relationships. My work focuses on helping you heal trauma wounds and regain a sense of safety, wholeness and connection within yourself and with others. Through therapy I will provide you a safe space to develop a lifelong healing journey.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), childhood issues, relationship issues, work related and personal stress, or substance abuse? Together we address any obstacles getting in the way of you living your life with the peace you seek. I provide professional psychotherapy for adult individuals, adolescents and couples. I have experience working with individuals in variety of clinical settings including; psychiatric hospital, family services, residential facility, outpatient wilderness therapy and private practice. In your sacred space and at your pace we can begin to take a step into real change.

Life is a journey. Sometimes, that journey leads us to the most wonderful mountain top experiences. On the other hand, the journey may lead us down into the valley of despair. As part of the human family, we can share these experiences, and through empathy, we can help one another get through the difficulties of life. At Better Living and Counseling Services, LLC, I am ready to assist you. You no longer have to work through the challenges of life by yourself. Let me work with you to establish a treatment plan that may just help you have a brighter tomorrow.

Our physical, mental, relational and spiritual health are affected parts of our whole self. My focus is on supporting clients through life challenges with awareness of the interconnection between mind, body, and spirit. Clients who come to my practice may be facing social stigma, identity, life changes, or health challenges, adjusting to medical treatment that leave them feeling unsupported, anxious, depressed, or spiritually depleted. As a psychotherapist and Art Therapist, I offer evidenced-based approaches, including Mindfulness, Art Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Life often comes with unexpected challenges and obstacles that can be difficult to face on your own. Our clinicians have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 15 years as teachers, case managers, skills trainers and counselors to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. With over 20 clinicians in our practice, we are able to match you to a counselor who will best suite you or your family's needs.

Currently featured in Atlanta Magazine, I can help you through a cutting edge neuropsychological approach to therapy. Emotional and physical pain are often interrelated. I am a trauma specialist who uses a combination of therapies to help you transform your life from not-so-good to great. I can help you calm the mind and the body, reducing anxiety laden symptoms. Advanced BrainSpotting, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Experiencing™ are tools that can really help move you forward from the inside out. Conveniently located in Buckhead and Brookhaven. Currently taking “Virtual” counseling patients through Zoom.

Has traditional talk therapy not felt like "enough"? Do you find it difficult to put words together to describe your experiences? Have you found yourself stuck in patterns, situations, or relationships that don't quite make sense but continue to play out in your life? Or you may be concerned about the functioning of an important young person in your life. If you are curious about accessing your individual wisdom and unique strengths to overcome obstacles and work towards personal, family, academic, or professional goals, I encourage you to read on.

While working from a mindfulness-based approach, I incorporate teachings from Eastern and Western philosophies while meeting the individual wherever they are in the moment. My holistic approach involves the mind-body connection, neuroscience, neurobiology, quantum theory, polyvagal theory, tapping into the bioenergetic field, and how the brain, mind and body are interrelated. I utilize natural healing techniques such as; breathing exercises, relaxation therapy, visualization, mindfulness meditation, emotional regulation techniques, self-compassion awareness, energy work, and hypnotherapy to facilitate change (Natural Healing).

Finding the right path towards safety, trust, healing, and growth can be a daunting task. Allowing ourselves to seek support through therapy can begin the process towards connecting you to your truest self. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges that arise in your life through a warm and trusting relationship and environment. I believe in meeting each person where they are at. I use an eclectic approach that draws from a number of modalities to help utilize the whole self.

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!

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.

Stress, anxiety and relationship challenges can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like it's too much to face on your own. Finding the right counselor with whom you feel connected to is really important. You want to feel comfortable with your therapist and confident in their ability to help you. With over 20 years counseling people of all ages and my tool-box of therapeutic resources and techniques, you can experience relief from stress and anxiety and have hope for better days ahead. And if after we meet if it feels I'm not the right therapist for you, I'll help you find the one that is.

Life can take unexpected turns, revealing the lasting impact of our experiences. As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals, families, and couples navigate through the intricacies of complex trauma, chronic pain/illness, grief, and relationship struggles. Whether it's untangling the web of trauma survival or finding a way through the fog of grief, I'm here to walk alongside you. My expertise lies in creating a safe space where you can comfortably explore your story and cultivate resilience to actively engage in and savor life again.

Compassion. Collaboration. Change. Seeking help takes courage, and choosing a therapist can be an empowering, but intimidating first step. I strive to cultivate a meaningful relationship with each of my clients, so it can feel safe to explore your story. Together we look for themes and identify next right steps. I specialize in helping clients who struggle with the effects of childhood and complex trauma, addiction, marital and intimacy issues, life transitions, boundary difficulties, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with men and women of all ages and stages of life who want to improve their relationships with themselves and others.

Debbie Weitz is an Associate Professional Therapist who hails from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia, and earned both her Master of Science and Specialist in Education degrees from the Florida State University. She also completed a PK-12 Professional School Counseling Post-Graduate Certificate from Mercer University. Throughout her career, Debbie has served as a Mock Interview Mentor, University Career Center Advisor, University Co-Instructor, School Counselor, and Associate Professional Counselor within Private Practice.

As humans, our natural inclination is to move away from pain. But at a certain point, we may find that the strategies that once protected us are causing us even more pain. Together we can find ways to break old cycles that are keeping you stuck in order for you to move into the wholeness you desire. Many times when healing feels impossible, it is only an indication that what we have tried so far will not suffice. Often this requires slowing down and trusting parts of ourselves that we have long ignored.

Are you searching for a counselor because it feels like your life is falling apart? Well, you are not alone. You may have experienced a difficult childhood and convinced yourself “It’s in the past…It was no big deal.” Except, it is a big deal because, the past affects our present. Shame convinces individuals that they are bad instead of understanding that something bad happened. Having a counselor that can listen with an open mind and heart, and validate your pain is a start. I too have been where you are. I know how to walk beside you in your journey of healing and restoration.