Family Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Photo of Joshua D. Gebhardt, Marriage & Family Therapist in Atlanta, GA
Joshua D. Gebhardt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
Most clients I work with deal with relationship and performance-related stress, affecting their marriages/partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, work, and overall sense of fulfillment. I help individuals navigate sexual and gender diverse relationships, gain self-awareness, alleviate distress, and enhance well-being and relationships.
Most clients I work with deal with relationship and performance-related stress, affecting their marriages/partnerships, friendships, family dynamics, work, and overall sense of fulfillment. I help individuals navigate sexual and gender diverse relationships, gain self-awareness, alleviate distress, and enhance well-being and relationships.
(404) 999-2169 View (404) 999-2169
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Raelynn Bass
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30306  (Online Only)
through this, some of my specialty areas include Marital, relationship and family related concerns, sexual concerns, Anxiety, Depression and other emotionally taxing concerns or behaviors.
Okay, let's face it, therapy can be intimidating right? Especially if its your first time...well, the services I provide will definitely make you feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing you to gain full insight into your concerns. Are you struggling with depression? Relationship or marital problems? What about concerns of stress and anxiety? I have tools that will help you overcome your barriers and we work together toward change. Give me a call and let's further discuss, I'd love to meet you!
through this, some of my specialty areas include Marital, relationship and family related concerns, sexual concerns, Anxiety, Depression and other emotionally taxing concerns or behaviors.
Okay, let's face it, therapy can be intimidating right? Especially if its your first time...well, the services I provide will definitely make you feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing you to gain full insight into your concerns. Are you struggling with depression? Relationship or marital problems? What about concerns of stress and anxiety? I have tools that will help you overcome your barriers and we work together toward change. Give me a call and let's further discuss, I'd love to meet you!
(404) 994-5302 View (404) 994-5302
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Joshua Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Washington DC with a decade of professional work experience ranging from adolescents to adults. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I help clients with family conflicts, life transitions, parenting issues, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Washington DC with a decade of professional work experience ranging from adolescents to adults. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I help clients with family conflicts, life transitions, parenting issues, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety.
(404) 574-5874 View (404) 574-5874
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Emily Hood
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30315
I work with adults, adolescents, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, negative perception of self, workplace burnout, conflicts, family issues, and other problems life throws our way.
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Not sure why you keep repeating behaviors? Are your thoughts on repeat? I use a trauma-informed approach to provide compassionate care and offer an open, judgment-free space. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other interventions, I work with clients to rewire negative thought patterns and habits, understand their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and find different perspectives. I also offer low-cost counseling at sliding scale rates to help reduce the barriers to getting support.
I work with adults, adolescents, and teens dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, negative perception of self, workplace burnout, conflicts, family issues, and other problems life throws our way.
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Not sure why you keep repeating behaviors? Are your thoughts on repeat? I use a trauma-informed approach to provide compassionate care and offer an open, judgment-free space. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other interventions, I work with clients to rewire negative thought patterns and habits, understand their emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and find different perspectives. I also offer low-cost counseling at sliding scale rates to help reduce the barriers to getting support.
(404) 738-7198 View (404) 738-7198
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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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Tashara D Stanley
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331  (Online Only)
Experiencing the challenges of being a military spouse, along with my strong family values, makes me a great choice to assist my clients.
My passion is to help strengthen the relationship between parent and child. You may feel sometimes that you and your child are having difficulty connecting to where you feel like you are not on the same page. This disconnect coupled with the pressures of school issues, can manifest in your teen through behaviors such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-identity crisis, and even self harm.
Experiencing the challenges of being a military spouse, along with my strong family values, makes me a great choice to assist my clients.
My passion is to help strengthen the relationship between parent and child. You may feel sometimes that you and your child are having difficulty connecting to where you feel like you are not on the same page. This disconnect coupled with the pressures of school issues, can manifest in your teen through behaviors such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-identity crisis, and even self harm.
(404) 905-1443 View (404) 905-1443
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Kay Cooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30315  (Online Only)
Whether you are an individual, family or couple seeking a more fulfilling life circumstance, my mission is to empower you to find renewable energy and a foundation for healthy life choices.
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
Whether you are an individual, family or couple seeking a more fulfilling life circumstance, my mission is to empower you to find renewable energy and a foundation for healthy life choices.
I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help individuals, couples and families identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.
(678) 916-9773 View (678) 916-9773
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Marilyn Witbeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30350
I am dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor.
The Atlanta Relationship Institute focuses on areas where people today are hurting the most: in their relationships, healing from trauma / abuse, struggles with intimacy disorders and personal wellness. We provide individual, couples and family therapy as well as play therapy for children. A large part of our practice is focused on recovery from betrayal trauma and pornography / sex addiction / intimacy disorder. We have multiple CSAT therapists in our practice, and run SA and BT recovery groups for men and women.
I am dually licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Counselor.
The Atlanta Relationship Institute focuses on areas where people today are hurting the most: in their relationships, healing from trauma / abuse, struggles with intimacy disorders and personal wellness. We provide individual, couples and family therapy as well as play therapy for children. A large part of our practice is focused on recovery from betrayal trauma and pornography / sex addiction / intimacy disorder. We have multiple CSAT therapists in our practice, and run SA and BT recovery groups for men and women.
(678) 506-7114 View (678) 506-7114
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Sara Hoffenberg
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I specialize in developmental and psychological evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Common diagnostic concerns include autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, ADHD, and social/emotional/behavioral difficulties. I also provide family and individual therapy using cognitive behavioral strategies to help with behavioral problems, anxiety, and social skills. www.atlantachildrenscenter.com
I specialize in developmental and psychological evaluations for toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children. Common diagnostic concerns include autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, ADHD, and social/emotional/behavioral difficulties. I also provide family and individual therapy using cognitive behavioral strategies to help with behavioral problems, anxiety, and social skills. www.atlantachildrenscenter.com
(678) 257-3975 View (678) 257-3975
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The Atlanta Marriage and Mediation Clinic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
We invite you to arrange a free fifteen minute phone consultation to discuss beginning therapy, mediation, or family law services.
AMMC offers the highest quality couples counseling and dispute resolution services in Atlanta. We are highly trained and experienced in working with the leading models of therapy for relationship therapy, including Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Imago Therapy, and have proven results in improving marital satisfaction. We also work to resolve family disputes, including divorce mediation, coparenting coordination, and coparenting counseling. We do work frequently with attorneys, including child custody evaluations. We are proud to work regularly with Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community and work to make sure all feel welcome.
We invite you to arrange a free fifteen minute phone consultation to discuss beginning therapy, mediation, or family law services.
AMMC offers the highest quality couples counseling and dispute resolution services in Atlanta. We are highly trained and experienced in working with the leading models of therapy for relationship therapy, including Gottman Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Imago Therapy, and have proven results in improving marital satisfaction. We also work to resolve family disputes, including divorce mediation, coparenting coordination, and coparenting counseling. We do work frequently with attorneys, including child custody evaluations. We are proud to work regularly with Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community and work to make sure all feel welcome.
(470) 441-4840 View (470) 441-4840
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Jasmine H Winbush
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318  (Online Only)
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
(678) 658-3878 View (678) 658-3878
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Katie Pinholster
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
I hold a masters degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. I work with children, teens and adults. Although I have a particular affinity for connecting with adolescents in a genuine, authentic way to help them work through family, peer, and academic issues, I am also passionate about helping adults. My other areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance use, and women's issues.
I hold a masters degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. I work with children, teens and adults. Although I have a particular affinity for connecting with adolescents in a genuine, authentic way to help them work through family, peer, and academic issues, I am also passionate about helping adults. My other areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance use, and women's issues.
(404) 857-1827 View (404) 857-1827
The Hardy Clinic
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318  (Online Only)
The Hardy Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Counselor, and Graduate Level Interns. Our therapists have experience working at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, legal systems, and private practice settings. Our clients are typically experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum, PTSD, and numerous other mental health ailments.
The Hardy Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Counselor, and Graduate Level Interns. Our therapists have experience working at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, legal systems, and private practice settings. Our clients are typically experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum, PTSD, and numerous other mental health ailments.
(470) 431-4403 View (470) 431-4403
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Elia Lintz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30312
I would be happy to support you and your family in taking that leap! Please reach out for a free phone consultation as I would love the opportunity to speak with you and support the beginning of your journey.
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
I would be happy to support you and your family in taking that leap! Please reach out for a free phone consultation as I would love the opportunity to speak with you and support the beginning of your journey.
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
(404) 882-5122 View (404) 882-5122
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Jaquita Shorts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
Hi, I am Jaquita Shorts and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. My area of focus is family, relationship, and individual. Clients that I typically work experience depression, anxiety, work-related stress, marital/relationship issues, and grief/loss. My theoretical approach is comprised of person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness skill training.
Hi, I am Jaquita Shorts and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor. My area of focus is family, relationship, and individual. Clients that I typically work experience depression, anxiety, work-related stress, marital/relationship issues, and grief/loss. My theoretical approach is comprised of person-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness skill training.
(404) 689-9651 View (404) 689-9651
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Morgan Weatherly
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
I’ve always been an "old soul” and felt drawn to finding deeper meaning in a chaotic world. I’m deeply interested in others’ stories and understanding how we grow, heal and thrive. I primarily work with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues and career issues. I’ve often found myself in awe at how the human spirit can weather even the greatest of storms. When I’m not seeing clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, playing tennis or golf and enjoying the outdoors.
I’ve always been an "old soul” and felt drawn to finding deeper meaning in a chaotic world. I’m deeply interested in others’ stories and understanding how we grow, heal and thrive. I primarily work with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues and career issues. I’ve often found myself in awe at how the human spirit can weather even the greatest of storms. When I’m not seeing clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, playing tennis or golf and enjoying the outdoors.
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Praysha Spearman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305  (Online Only)
Trauma may be the last thing you want to talk about. You want to be thriving at this point in your life, but certain issues keep coming up and holding you back... holding your relationship back... holding your family back. Something's gotta give. You long to show up authentically at work, at home and in your relationships, but you struggle sometimes with feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.
Trauma may be the last thing you want to talk about. You want to be thriving at this point in your life, but certain issues keep coming up and holding you back... holding your relationship back... holding your family back. Something's gotta give. You long to show up authentically at work, at home and in your relationships, but you struggle sometimes with feelings of inadequacy or low self-esteem.
(470) 375-1452 View (470) 375-1452
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Janet K. Patton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
I am a licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological assessments to address possible learning disorders, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing deficits, and emotional/behavioral issues. Additionally, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, behavioral issues, OCD/panic, and marriage/family issues. I see clients across the lifespan, and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological assessments to address possible learning disorders, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing deficits, and emotional/behavioral issues. Additionally, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, behavioral issues, OCD/panic, and marriage/family issues. I see clients across the lifespan, and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.
(470) 300-1998 x700 View (470) 300-1998 x700
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Belinda Sanders-Lee
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308
I see my role as a psychotherapist as that of the catalyst for change. I integrate therapeutic techniques to foster a safe, non-judgmental counseling environment where clients are able to do their internal work. The approaches I utilize include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mind/Body Awareness. My roles in life have included being an elementary and middle school educator, caregiver, spouse, parent of adult children, and most recently grandparent. I'm experienced in the dynamics of the ever-evolving family system.
I see my role as a psychotherapist as that of the catalyst for change. I integrate therapeutic techniques to foster a safe, non-judgmental counseling environment where clients are able to do their internal work. The approaches I utilize include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Mind/Body Awareness. My roles in life have included being an elementary and middle school educator, caregiver, spouse, parent of adult children, and most recently grandparent. I'm experienced in the dynamics of the ever-evolving family system.
(470) 410-9017 View (470) 410-9017
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Nikia Scott
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I am a therapist who integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and systems theories into my clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and college students. Because I greatly value interdisciplinary work, I strive for successful collaboration with social workers, physicians, and educators in the provision of holistic behavioral healthcare for my clients. With a deep appreciation for the family system I partner with the important people in a child's life who often influence and affect their behavior through modeling and other relational processes. By providing concrete parenting strategies that increase self-efficacy, I aim to reduce disruptive behaviors & improve parent-child relationships.
I am a therapist who integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and systems theories into my clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and college students. Because I greatly value interdisciplinary work, I strive for successful collaboration with social workers, physicians, and educators in the provision of holistic behavioral healthcare for my clients. With a deep appreciation for the family system I partner with the important people in a child's life who often influence and affect their behavior through modeling and other relational processes. By providing concrete parenting strategies that increase self-efficacy, I aim to reduce disruptive behaviors & improve parent-child relationships.
(770) 285-0277 View (770) 285-0277

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.