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SHYNE Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30322  (Online Only)
I've worked in the community for years, addressing the issues of children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns. I've also facilitated families working through familial traumas/conflicts and building a cohesive family dynamic. My goal is to help people on their journey of self-discovery, to heal their wounds, develop inner wisdom, and build healthy relationships with others. I want you to find your light and SHYNE.
I've worked in the community for years, addressing the issues of children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns. I've also facilitated families working through familial traumas/conflicts and building a cohesive family dynamic. My goal is to help people on their journey of self-discovery, to heal their wounds, develop inner wisdom, and build healthy relationships with others. I want you to find your light and SHYNE.
(678) 666-3339 View (678) 666-3339
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Diahann JohnBaptiste
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MPA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30322
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.
(470) 634-5186 View (470) 634-5186
Photo of Melissa D Sexton, PhD, MDiv, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Melissa D Sexton
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30322
I love working with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. As we are all overcoming the pandemic(s), new strategies for thinking about living our best lives are on the forefronts of our minds. I would like to be your conversational partner as you consider the changes you see yourself making in the next 5-10 years. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and even do team-building consultation within work settings.
I love working with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. As we are all overcoming the pandemic(s), new strategies for thinking about living our best lives are on the forefronts of our minds. I would like to be your conversational partner as you consider the changes you see yourself making in the next 5-10 years. I work with individuals, couples, families, groups, and even do team-building consultation within work settings.
(678) 661-9293 View (678) 661-9293
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Lauren M Liverman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30322  (Online Only)
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
"Life is so stressful right now - I wish I had a safe, emotionally-neutral space to process it all!" Does this sound like you? Hi there, I'm Lauren. I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life challenges, including illness, grief, caregiving issues, and how they impact you and your relationships. I partner with my clients and explore how the various aspects of their lives intersect - including work, relationships, and their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Some life challenges are unavoidable - let's talk about how you can navigate them better.
(706) 670-2536 View (706) 670-2536

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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.