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Dr. Aurelie Weinstein
Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.
(470) 236-4254 View (470) 236-4254
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Yosheika Hubbard-James
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-DBT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Waitlist for new clients
Those areas include community mental health, K-12 education, secondary education, Department of Family and Children Services, and substance use recovery.
Do you ever feel like time is moving so fast? And you don't even know who you are anymore or what you want. Yosheika's mission is to provide you with a space where you can pause, reflect, and process the experiences that life brings, whether it's the events of a day, a month, a year, or a lifetime. At Balanced Embodiment, you can simply be yourself, and find the serenity you seek. Yosheika specializes in person-centered care that allows for your therapy to be individualized. Yosheika is passionate about serving parents/caregivers, individuals that identify as BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ and provides a space where it's safe to fully exist.
Those areas include community mental health, K-12 education, secondary education, Department of Family and Children Services, and substance use recovery.
Do you ever feel like time is moving so fast? And you don't even know who you are anymore or what you want. Yosheika's mission is to provide you with a space where you can pause, reflect, and process the experiences that life brings, whether it's the events of a day, a month, a year, or a lifetime. At Balanced Embodiment, you can simply be yourself, and find the serenity you seek. Yosheika specializes in person-centered care that allows for your therapy to be individualized. Yosheika is passionate about serving parents/caregivers, individuals that identify as BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ and provides a space where it's safe to fully exist.
(404) 738-5049 View (404) 738-5049
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Fava Counseling Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30342
If you desperately want to have better relationships, our counselors are here to help. Whether you are an individual or couple, currently in a relationship or not, we can assist you. Often times issues from our past, unhelpful habits, or a lack of skills or training can keep us from having the relationships we've always wanted. The good thing is we can grow and change in all those areas! Our team will help you get to the bottom of your unique relational challenges, and will work with you to learn tools for improving your relationships - not just with intimate partners, but also with friends, family and work relationships too.
If you desperately want to have better relationships, our counselors are here to help. Whether you are an individual or couple, currently in a relationship or not, we can assist you. Often times issues from our past, unhelpful habits, or a lack of skills or training can keep us from having the relationships we've always wanted. The good thing is we can grow and change in all those areas! Our team will help you get to the bottom of your unique relational challenges, and will work with you to learn tools for improving your relationships - not just with intimate partners, but also with friends, family and work relationships too.
(404) 948-5497 View (404) 948-5497
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Jennifer Wand
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
My specialities are based on treating the whole person, considering the importance of individual, cultural, family and communal variables in their lives.
I am an integrative and experiential therapist who works with clients interested in healing based therapy. My therapeutic approaches are trauma informed, meaning I use methodologies that address root cause to shift and heal patterns, behaviors and challenges. The goal of healing based therapy is to guide clients towards their optimal health, healing and well-being.
My specialities are based on treating the whole person, considering the importance of individual, cultural, family and communal variables in their lives.
I am an integrative and experiential therapist who works with clients interested in healing based therapy. My therapeutic approaches are trauma informed, meaning I use methodologies that address root cause to shift and heal patterns, behaviors and challenges. The goal of healing based therapy is to guide clients towards their optimal health, healing and well-being.
(470) 517-3191 View (470) 517-3191
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Alli Nicolais
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309  (Online Only)
At The University of Georgia, I studied Clinical Social Work with a special focus in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Does the state of our current culture leave you drained, unfocused, anxious, jealous, depressed as well as leave you overwhelmed by the barrage of news feeds, tweets, blogs, breaking news, texts, and endless e-mails? As a therapist, I enjoy working with those who want to learn to be more intentional with their time, relationships, behaviors, spirituality and/or professional direction. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
At The University of Georgia, I studied Clinical Social Work with a special focus in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Does the state of our current culture leave you drained, unfocused, anxious, jealous, depressed as well as leave you overwhelmed by the barrage of news feeds, tweets, blogs, breaking news, texts, and endless e-mails? As a therapist, I enjoy working with those who want to learn to be more intentional with their time, relationships, behaviors, spirituality and/or professional direction. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.
(404) 990-4888 View (404) 990-4888
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Jennifer Shaw
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I am a warm, caring therapist with a direct style. I believe that we are capable of much more than we oftentimes give ourselves credit for; an experienced ear and fresh perspective can help make the difference between simply surviving and thriving. It would be my honor to help you achieve more. I love helping people who are going through a life transition--divorce, new relationships, graduations, breakups, death, family conflict, coming to terms with troublesome histories and job changes are all times with the potential for great pain and struggle as well as remarkable growth.
I am a warm, caring therapist with a direct style. I believe that we are capable of much more than we oftentimes give ourselves credit for; an experienced ear and fresh perspective can help make the difference between simply surviving and thriving. It would be my honor to help you achieve more. I love helping people who are going through a life transition--divorce, new relationships, graduations, breakups, death, family conflict, coming to terms with troublesome histories and job changes are all times with the potential for great pain and struggle as well as remarkable growth.
(678) 916-8271 View (678) 916-8271
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Alaura Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308  (Online Only)
I am passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their authentic capabilities through a blend of humor, empathy, practical therapeutic techniques, and scientifically proven methodologies. Specializing in addressing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness and/or disability, trauma, family and relationship issues, and geriatric psychiatry.
I am passionate about empowering individuals to unlock their authentic capabilities through a blend of humor, empathy, practical therapeutic techniques, and scientifically proven methodologies. Specializing in addressing a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, coping with chronic illness and/or disability, trauma, family and relationship issues, and geriatric psychiatry.
(470) 285-8919 View (470) 285-8919
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Shelley A. Senterfitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, JD, MS, LPC, NCC, BCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
I love working with clients who are facing divorce, custody, or other family law issues. As a family lawyer turned therapist, I bring a keen understanding of the legal system to my clinical work with individuals & couples. However, not all of my clients are getting divorced! I also enjoy working with couples who wish to improve their relationships as well as individuals seeking to grow. Many of my clients are lawyers or other professionals who value my ability to analyze issues strategically and understand the challenges of a demanding profession. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & multicultural counseling traditions, I collaborate with clients to explore their concerns, set goals, & develop a plan for moving forward. My warm, empathic presence combined with my solution-focused approach allows me to provide non-judgmental support as clients tackle life's challenges.
I love working with clients who are facing divorce, custody, or other family law issues. As a family lawyer turned therapist, I bring a keen understanding of the legal system to my clinical work with individuals & couples. However, not all of my clients are getting divorced! I also enjoy working with couples who wish to improve their relationships as well as individuals seeking to grow. Many of my clients are lawyers or other professionals who value my ability to analyze issues strategically and understand the challenges of a demanding profession. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & multicultural counseling traditions, I collaborate with clients to explore their concerns, set goals, & develop a plan for moving forward. My warm, empathic presence combined with my solution-focused approach allows me to provide non-judgmental support as clients tackle life's challenges.
(404) 238-7901 View (404) 238-7901
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Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315  (Online Only)
Clinician trained in Brainspotting (BSP), Somatic Experiencing (SE) & Internal Family Systems (IFS) interested in clients unsuccessful with moving fixated trauma.
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.
Clinician trained in Brainspotting (BSP), Somatic Experiencing (SE) & Internal Family Systems (IFS) interested in clients unsuccessful with moving fixated trauma.
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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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
DuVal Cravens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and IFS(Internal Family Systems) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues
I offer different types of therapeutic avenues to explore, rework, release and address challenges old or new. We decide the timetable and scope of therapy together whether very focused change is desired or more in depth reworking is wanted. Some people also use therapy to maintain positive gains and have a unique place to speak/ find the truth in a safe, trusting environment. The focus is on enhancing and building on strengths to realize potential based on needs. I use brainspotting, polyvagal informed therapy (Unyte/ILS listening system) and IFS(Internal Family Systems) to deeply and often more rapidly release blocked/frozen issues
(404) 236-6474 View (404) 236-6474
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Jenny Van Overbeke Brooks
Psychologist, PhD, MEd
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
I specialize in working with children age 5+, adolescents and their families. Together, we’ll create a plan to navigate family conflict, school performance issues, social difficulties, divorce, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood dysregulation and behavioral difficulties. For my adult clients, therapeutic issues typically focus on depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship concerns, stress management, self-esteem, marital/relationship discord, and life transitions. For couples considering divorce or divorcing, I have been trained in Collaborative Law Practice.
I specialize in working with children age 5+, adolescents and their families. Together, we’ll create a plan to navigate family conflict, school performance issues, social difficulties, divorce, depression, anxiety, OCD, ADHD, mood dysregulation and behavioral difficulties. For my adult clients, therapeutic issues typically focus on depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationship concerns, stress management, self-esteem, marital/relationship discord, and life transitions. For couples considering divorce or divorcing, I have been trained in Collaborative Law Practice.
(770) 450-5563 View (770) 450-5563
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Dr. Chyna Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MA/MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305  (Online Only)
We will explore your family dynamics, patterns of behavior, and your interactions with the people most important to you.
Before we go any further, I want you to know that you are deserving of the person you’re trying to become. Got it? Cool. So here we go. I’m Dr. Hill and I’m here to heal (see what I did there?). I’m audacious, authentic, and unapologetic. I believe in boundaries, transparency, and owning your shit. If you broke the egg? You broke the egg and that's okay because healing isn't always bubble baths and yoga. Sometimes it's messy. If you’re looking to process the childhood you never recovered from, your mother’s inability to nurture you, or a toxic workplace environment? You've met your match! I service clients in California & Georgia.
We will explore your family dynamics, patterns of behavior, and your interactions with the people most important to you.
Before we go any further, I want you to know that you are deserving of the person you’re trying to become. Got it? Cool. So here we go. I’m Dr. Hill and I’m here to heal (see what I did there?). I’m audacious, authentic, and unapologetic. I believe in boundaries, transparency, and owning your shit. If you broke the egg? You broke the egg and that's okay because healing isn't always bubble baths and yoga. Sometimes it's messy. If you’re looking to process the childhood you never recovered from, your mother’s inability to nurture you, or a toxic workplace environment? You've met your match! I service clients in California & Georgia.
(949) 649-6334 View (949) 649-6334
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Michelle A Kegley
Counselor, MS, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
I work with people from all walks of life who want to heal childhood wounds & trauma, addiction, relationship anxiety & family of origin issues. You can expect therapy that'll get you beyond just talking about it. With In-Depth Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting & Hypnotherapy you'll learn to utilize your self-healing abilities to break repetitive patterns, release emotional memories, resolve inner conflicts & change faulty self-beliefs. Together we'll achieve your goals by healing the root cause of your struggle (not just band-aid symptoms) for deep, meaningful change.
I work with people from all walks of life who want to heal childhood wounds & trauma, addiction, relationship anxiety & family of origin issues. You can expect therapy that'll get you beyond just talking about it. With In-Depth Psychotherapy, EMDR, Brainspotting & Hypnotherapy you'll learn to utilize your self-healing abilities to break repetitive patterns, release emotional memories, resolve inner conflicts & change faulty self-beliefs. Together we'll achieve your goals by healing the root cause of your struggle (not just band-aid symptoms) for deep, meaningful change.
(404) 496-8849 View (404) 496-8849
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Yetunde Battle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328  (Online Only)
As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I offer holistic treatment for couples and individuals, rooted in systemic and strength-based therapies.
Are the challenges in your relationship overshadowing the love that once bloomed? Has the garden of your connection become overgrown with issues, despair, hurt, loss, and pain? It's time to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant relationship, and I'm here to help. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding couples and individuals through the process of identifying, evaluating, and confronting the challenges within their meaningful relationships and lives. If you're feeling like the connections you once nurtured are not flourishing, I offer a compassionate and effective approach to help you rediscover the strength and resilience
As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, I offer holistic treatment for couples and individuals, rooted in systemic and strength-based therapies.
Are the challenges in your relationship overshadowing the love that once bloomed? Has the garden of your connection become overgrown with issues, despair, hurt, loss, and pain? It's time to cultivate a healthier, more vibrant relationship, and I'm here to help. As a dedicated therapist, I specialize in guiding couples and individuals through the process of identifying, evaluating, and confronting the challenges within their meaningful relationships and lives. If you're feeling like the connections you once nurtured are not flourishing, I offer a compassionate and effective approach to help you rediscover the strength and resilience
(770) 824-9311 View (770) 824-9311
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Tara Pettit DeLoach
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30301
I have bridged my specialized training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with trauma-informed treatment models, specifically Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting, to provide personalized care.
Over the past 17 years, I have worked with clients as they address the impact of trauma, challenging life situations, and grief. My clients have often faced some of the most difficult experiences imaginable, and our work together is focused on resolving these traumas, developing a better understanding of themselves, and creating a more fulfilling life. This can often be done without reliving painful memories, but with a focus on releasing burdens and working toward internal integration and harmony.
I have bridged my specialized training as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with trauma-informed treatment models, specifically Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting, to provide personalized care.
Over the past 17 years, I have worked with clients as they address the impact of trauma, challenging life situations, and grief. My clients have often faced some of the most difficult experiences imaginable, and our work together is focused on resolving these traumas, developing a better understanding of themselves, and creating a more fulfilling life. This can often be done without reliving painful memories, but with a focus on releasing burdens and working toward internal integration and harmony.
(706) 203-4248 View (706) 203-4248
Total Family and Life Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303  (Online Only)
We specialize in providing Individual, Family, and Group Counseling services.
Total Family and Life Services, LLC. Is a mental health private practice that is rooted under the foundation of God, Love, Compassion, and Understanding. Our clinicians have served the mental health community for over 20 years. We are dedicated to serving those who have even the smallest desire to improve their quality of life. Our clinicians are passionate about the work they perform, they deligent, and relatable. We treat our clients like family, never turning our backs on them; and rooting them on every step of the way. We are dedicated to the process, assuring that each and every client reaches their full potential.
We specialize in providing Individual, Family, and Group Counseling services.
Total Family and Life Services, LLC. Is a mental health private practice that is rooted under the foundation of God, Love, Compassion, and Understanding. Our clinicians have served the mental health community for over 20 years. We are dedicated to serving those who have even the smallest desire to improve their quality of life. Our clinicians are passionate about the work they perform, they deligent, and relatable. We treat our clients like family, never turning our backs on them; and rooting them on every step of the way. We are dedicated to the process, assuring that each and every client reaches their full potential.
(770) 230-1535 View (770) 230-1535
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Tiffany Perkins
Counselor, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326  (Online Only)
My clients have presented with a variety of issues and concerns such as anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, abuse and neglect, school issues, family issues, job related problems and more.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.Sometimes gathering the other ingredients (pitcher, spoon, sugar, water)needed to make lemonade can be difficult. I am here to assist you with gathering those ingredients to make the best batch of lemonade for you. I am here to help you live your best life and become the best version of you! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Chicago Illinois. I have years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families in several settings.I have my clinical license in Illinois and Georgia.
My clients have presented with a variety of issues and concerns such as anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, abuse and neglect, school issues, family issues, job related problems and more.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.Sometimes gathering the other ingredients (pitcher, spoon, sugar, water)needed to make lemonade can be difficult. I am here to assist you with gathering those ingredients to make the best batch of lemonade for you. I am here to help you live your best life and become the best version of you! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor from Chicago Illinois. I have years of experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families in several settings.I have my clinical license in Illinois and Georgia.
(312) 584-3709 View (312) 584-3709
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Kiana Marcelle Gandy
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30317
Through an integrative approach, I utilize various methods across orientations to collaborate with each family.
Does your child seem to struggle with self regulating, tolerating transitions, peer interactions or honoring boundaries? Are you concerned about how their behaviors are going to effect them socially, emotionally or psychologically in the future? If the answer is yes and you’re looking at this profile, you're on the right path so I’m glad you’re here!
Through an integrative approach, I utilize various methods across orientations to collaborate with each family.
Does your child seem to struggle with self regulating, tolerating transitions, peer interactions or honoring boundaries? Are you concerned about how their behaviors are going to effect them socially, emotionally or psychologically in the future? If the answer is yes and you’re looking at this profile, you're on the right path so I’m glad you’re here!
(678) 990-7561 x52 View (678) 990-7561 x52
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Shirsten Dreyer
Counselor, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
(678) 498-6234 View (678) 498-6234
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.