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Whitney Rudd
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in eating disorders, relational issues, life transitions, anxiety and depression.
In life, there are times when we feel stuck, either in a negative mindset, bad habit or situation wondering what happened and how we arrived at such a place. Often times our problems/situations are prolonged or hidden by shame, defense, hurt or anger. In these situations, what is needed is a safe nonjudgmental space where we feel seen and understood, and to explore challenges in our lives, and the possibility of change. Therapy is meant to create a safe space that allows emotional healing and restoration to take place through rapport building, openness, trust, and awareness.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in eating disorders, relational issues, life transitions, anxiety and depression.
In life, there are times when we feel stuck, either in a negative mindset, bad habit or situation wondering what happened and how we arrived at such a place. Often times our problems/situations are prolonged or hidden by shame, defense, hurt or anger. In these situations, what is needed is a safe nonjudgmental space where we feel seen and understood, and to explore challenges in our lives, and the possibility of change. Therapy is meant to create a safe space that allows emotional healing and restoration to take place through rapport building, openness, trust, and awareness.
(470) 619-1327 View (470) 619-1327
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The Comfy Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
(404) 594-1513 View (404) 594-1513
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Riley Halverson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
I am dedicated to collaborating and helping individuals experiencing trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, life transitions, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I additionally enjoy working alongside parents to develop the most effective strategies to help with their children’s behavioral issues outside of the therapeutic environment. I want to ensure and encourage a fun healing experience for all while they experience challenges apart from the real world. I hope I can help individuals and families find their happiness, comfort, and peace in their life.
I am dedicated to collaborating and helping individuals experiencing trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, family conflicts, life transitions, behavioral issues, and relationship issues. I additionally enjoy working alongside parents to develop the most effective strategies to help with their children’s behavioral issues outside of the therapeutic environment. I want to ensure and encourage a fun healing experience for all while they experience challenges apart from the real world. I hope I can help individuals and families find their happiness, comfort, and peace in their life.
(678) 929-6189 View (678) 929-6189
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Hailey Whitley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, Person-Centered and Family Systems to assist in reaching your goals.
Life is challenging, messy and painful. Life is exciting, joyful and healing. Life is life. No matter where you are in life’s journey, the journey of life is always changing. Whichever type of change you believe is best for you, I do believe is best accomplished with others, in collaboration, not in isolation. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals navigating the inevitable difficulties of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe space in which to sort through these difficulties, while working toward mutually agreed upon goals.
I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, Person-Centered and Family Systems to assist in reaching your goals.
Life is challenging, messy and painful. Life is exciting, joyful and healing. Life is life. No matter where you are in life’s journey, the journey of life is always changing. Whichever type of change you believe is best for you, I do believe is best accomplished with others, in collaboration, not in isolation. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals navigating the inevitable difficulties of life. My goal is to provide you with a safe space in which to sort through these difficulties, while working toward mutually agreed upon goals.
(678) 730-0935 View (678) 730-0935
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The Holistic Coalition
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LMSW
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022  (Online Only)
We offer individual, family, and couples therapeutic counseling, as well as, holistic wellness consulting.
If you are ready to establish life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles, your journey starts here! Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or a stressful change in your life, we strive to bring clarity and peace of mind. Our goal is to provide you with tools and skills to bring balance to any imbalanced areas in your life. We believe in order to treat a person effectively you need to consider their circumstances holistically.
We offer individual, family, and couples therapeutic counseling, as well as, holistic wellness consulting.
If you are ready to establish life-changing habits to help cope with any of life’s various obstacles, your journey starts here! Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or a stressful change in your life, we strive to bring clarity and peace of mind. Our goal is to provide you with tools and skills to bring balance to any imbalanced areas in your life. We believe in order to treat a person effectively you need to consider their circumstances holistically.
(470) 999-6731 View (470) 999-6731
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Dr. Yarelie Calo Gobea
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, CFMHE
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Parental Fitness & Custody Evaluations, Children and Adults Mental Health Evaluations, Anger Management Evals, Family Reunification Therapy, Individual/Couple/ Family Therapy, Parenting Classes, Parenting Plan Coordination, & Legal Clinical Mental Health Services (Expert Witness) for Civil and Criminal cases.
I help children and adults become the best individuals they can be for themselves and their families. My therapy focuses on the evolution of the SELF and creating changes within oneself. We cannot control others; we can only transform and influence our environment, and others will follow. I help children, families, and parents maintain healthy bonds and adapt skills to new situations, even after parental separation. I believe in living intentionally in all areas of our lives, finding long-term solutions by changing lifestyles, maintaining inner peace, and becoming our best version daily. Hablo Español.
Parental Fitness & Custody Evaluations, Children and Adults Mental Health Evaluations, Anger Management Evals, Family Reunification Therapy, Individual/Couple/ Family Therapy, Parenting Classes, Parenting Plan Coordination, & Legal Clinical Mental Health Services (Expert Witness) for Civil and Criminal cases.
I help children and adults become the best individuals they can be for themselves and their families. My therapy focuses on the evolution of the SELF and creating changes within oneself. We cannot control others; we can only transform and influence our environment, and others will follow. I help children, families, and parents maintain healthy bonds and adapt skills to new situations, even after parental separation. I believe in living intentionally in all areas of our lives, finding long-term solutions by changing lifestyles, maintaining inner peace, and becoming our best version daily. Hablo Español.
(470) 236-4419 View (470) 236-4419
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Sean Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and to find meaning & purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas.
Do you want to be listened to without criticism, judgment, or feelings of rejection? Most people do! But do you desire something more? When most people enter therapy, what they often truly desire is change. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are seeking while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply said, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe even a deep breath) to reach out and see how I can help.
I want you to be free of emotional pain, able to deal with life on life’s terms, and to find meaning & purpose in work, family, friendships, spirituality, and all other life areas.
Do you want to be listened to without criticism, judgment, or feelings of rejection? Most people do! But do you desire something more? When most people enter therapy, what they often truly desire is change. I want to help you achieve whatever solutions and life changes you are seeking while enjoying the process as much as possible. Simply said, I don’t believe therapy has to always be a painful thing. Calling a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe even a deep breath) to reach out and see how I can help.
(404) 795-4436 View (404) 795-4436
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Kate Kim
Counselor, LAPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Kate uses several different modalities based on the client’s needs including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Structural Family Therapy, Bowenian Family Systems and the Enneagram.
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
Kate uses several different modalities based on the client’s needs including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Gottman Method, Structural Family Therapy, Bowenian Family Systems and the Enneagram.
Kate desires to establish an environment where clients feel safe to be vulnerable in order that they will feel seen, heard, and known. She enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples and families who are longing for healthier relationships with themselves and others. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, conflict resolution, substance use issues, blended families and spiritual issues.
(470) 594-2462 View (470) 594-2462
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Debbie Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I have additional training as a Marriage & Family / Step-family Therapist that looks at the relational dynamics.
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
I have additional training as a Marriage & Family / Step-family Therapist that looks at the relational dynamics.
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
(470) 239-6444 View (470) 239-6444
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Laura H Chiu
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30004
I am a Christian therapist trained in many techniques, interventions, and approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic); however, my focus is on working with my clients to meet their need for counseling. I believe counseling is the most effective way to gain insight into how our past is directing our present and future choices. We live in a world embraced intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships that have shaped and influenced our perception of ourselves and insightful counseling helps us ascertain what is important to us. I will work with clients, who prefer to incorporate their Christian beliefs into their counseling session.
I am a Christian therapist trained in many techniques, interventions, and approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic); however, my focus is on working with my clients to meet their need for counseling. I believe counseling is the most effective way to gain insight into how our past is directing our present and future choices. We live in a world embraced intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships that have shaped and influenced our perception of ourselves and insightful counseling helps us ascertain what is important to us. I will work with clients, who prefer to incorporate their Christian beliefs into their counseling session.
(770) 415-8653 View (770) 415-8653
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Tammy von Nordheim
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, CAMS, CTAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Many successful women feel stuck because they have become overwhelmed with too many responsibilities in their lives. After repeated micro-trauma events, you crash & implode. Are you struggling to do your job effectively while trying to manage your own emotions around CoVid19, Racial Unrest, and Personal Issues? Being the strong one for family & friends will leave you without the tools to manage. You will become emotionally fatigued & lost. How many times have you struggled with accepting & loving yourself? I help you discover what mental & emotional road blocks prevent you from finding your "happy" & we navigate those challenges.
Many successful women feel stuck because they have become overwhelmed with too many responsibilities in their lives. After repeated micro-trauma events, you crash & implode. Are you struggling to do your job effectively while trying to manage your own emotions around CoVid19, Racial Unrest, and Personal Issues? Being the strong one for family & friends will leave you without the tools to manage. You will become emotionally fatigued & lost. How many times have you struggled with accepting & loving yourself? I help you discover what mental & emotional road blocks prevent you from finding your "happy" & we navigate those challenges.
(404) 586-4347 View (404) 586-4347
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Chrystol Wilson-Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022  (Online Only)
I also specialize in helping develop healthy family relationships like marriage, parent child, co-parenting.
Are you ready to become a better version of yourself? Are you ready to overcome the issues that are stifling your growth? Well, I would be honored and excited to help you on your journey to better. Together, we will identify your strengths and struggles. I will challenge you to take the necessary steps that lead to self awareness, healing and freedom. I also have a passion for helping couples create and maintain healthy relationships. I look forward to partnering with you!
I also specialize in helping develop healthy family relationships like marriage, parent child, co-parenting.
Are you ready to become a better version of yourself? Are you ready to overcome the issues that are stifling your growth? Well, I would be honored and excited to help you on your journey to better. Together, we will identify your strengths and struggles. I will challenge you to take the necessary steps that lead to self awareness, healing and freedom. I also have a passion for helping couples create and maintain healthy relationships. I look forward to partnering with you!
(470) 468-5354 View (470) 468-5354
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Kathryn Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
With my youngest clients, I often combine EMDR with play or family therapy and expressive arts.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
With my youngest clients, I often combine EMDR with play or family therapy and expressive arts.
Welcome! My clients are often looking for relationally-based therapy that recognizes their strengths and takes a collaborative approach to working together. My youngest clients are often recovering from traumatic losses and in need of support as they learn new ways of regulating their emotions and dealing with anxiety in relationships at home and in school. Adult clients are often looking for help with various forms of trauma, anxiety, grief, chronic stress/burnout, depression, and ambiguous loss. I use foundational approaches of interpersonal neurobiology and attachment theory to tailor therapy to each client's unique needs.
(678) 647-6583 View (678) 647-6583
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Elise C Carlson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I have significant training and experience working with adolescents and adults who have survived sexual/physical/emotional abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, the death of friends/family, abandonment, natural disasters, and other traumatic events.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stressed? Have you or your child experienced a traumatic event and/or abuse? I am here to help you work through these difficulties and improve your quality of life! I approach therapy in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner, which allows a safe environment where healing and growth can take place. I have found that using a combination of Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral, Experiential Reframing, and Trauma-Focused therapy techniques can be extremely effective in helping people overcome their difficulties and experience the peace and contentment that they seek.
I have significant training and experience working with adolescents and adults who have survived sexual/physical/emotional abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, the death of friends/family, abandonment, natural disasters, and other traumatic events.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or stressed? Have you or your child experienced a traumatic event and/or abuse? I am here to help you work through these difficulties and improve your quality of life! I approach therapy in a compassionate, non-judgmental manner, which allows a safe environment where healing and growth can take place. I have found that using a combination of Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral, Experiential Reframing, and Trauma-Focused therapy techniques can be extremely effective in helping people overcome their difficulties and experience the peace and contentment that they seek.
(678) 647-1450 View (678) 647-1450
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Emma Green
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Through the use of theories such as Solution Focused, Narrative, and Family Systems Therapy to ensure she meets each of her clients exactly where they are.
Emma is a therapist who believes each client has a completely unique set of needs. Therefore, their treatment plan should be a collaborative effort, specifically and uniquely geared towards meeting each client’s needs while also reaching their goals. She aims to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable opening up. As a firm believer in the healing power of laughter, Emma often incorporates humor as a tool for connection and healing.
Through the use of theories such as Solution Focused, Narrative, and Family Systems Therapy to ensure she meets each of her clients exactly where they are.
Emma is a therapist who believes each client has a completely unique set of needs. Therefore, their treatment plan should be a collaborative effort, specifically and uniquely geared towards meeting each client’s needs while also reaching their goals. She aims to provide a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment where her clients feel comfortable opening up. As a firm believer in the healing power of laughter, Emma often incorporates humor as a tool for connection and healing.
(678) 535-2492 View (678) 535-2492
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Dr. Rebecca Hall
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
With a doctorate in counseling, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges in children and adolescents, school-related issues, and family dynamics.
Are you thinking about beginning your journey towards living authentically and finding joy and self-acceptance but don't know where to start? I firmly believe in your resilience to overcome challenges and heal from within, sometimes just needing a bit of guidance along the way. Drawing from my toolbox of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I strive to create a safe and compassionate environment where you feel understood and empowered to navigate life's ups and downs.
With a doctorate in counseling, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, behavioral challenges in children and adolescents, school-related issues, and family dynamics.
Are you thinking about beginning your journey towards living authentically and finding joy and self-acceptance but don't know where to start? I firmly believe in your resilience to overcome challenges and heal from within, sometimes just needing a bit of guidance along the way. Drawing from my toolbox of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I strive to create a safe and compassionate environment where you feel understood and empowered to navigate life's ups and downs.
(470) 570-2693 View (470) 570-2693
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Sharilee Benjamin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022  (Online Only)
, school, family, work, culture, etc.
I am a psychotherapist, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and certified trauma professional, currently pursuing full licensure. I am passionate about helping individuals and families restore or cultivate emotional, physical, and social well-being and tranquility. So whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed, or unmotivated, I am here to help you.
, school, family, work, culture, etc.
I am a psychotherapist, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), and certified trauma professional, currently pursuing full licensure. I am passionate about helping individuals and families restore or cultivate emotional, physical, and social well-being and tranquility. So whether you're struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed, or unmotivated, I am here to help you.
(678) 716-7386 View (678) 716-7386
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Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
in Marriage and Family therapy from Nova Southeastern University.
With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
(404) 341-2615 View (404) 341-2615
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Brandon Santan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Dr. Brandon Santan is a licensed professional counselor and Ph.D. level therapist who considers himself a general mental health and relationship therapist. Dr. Santan specializes in anxiety issues, such as generalized anxiety, OCD, and phobias. Dr. Santan also specializes in addictions and relationship distress. Dr. Santan has a holistic and person-centered approach to counseling that relies on the CBT family of therapeutic modalities during treatment.
Dr. Brandon Santan is a licensed professional counselor and Ph.D. level therapist who considers himself a general mental health and relationship therapist. Dr. Santan specializes in anxiety issues, such as generalized anxiety, OCD, and phobias. Dr. Santan also specializes in addictions and relationship distress. Dr. Santan has a holistic and person-centered approach to counseling that relies on the CBT family of therapeutic modalities during treatment.
(678) 336-1544 View (678) 336-1544
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Beverly R Sargent
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009  (Online Only)
My passion is working with children, tweens and teens! However, we realize that our young clients have concerns that are intertwined with the family.
I am a Pastoral Therapist who believes in the power of play! Through the use of play and sand, people of all ages can re-connect with mind, body, spirit and soul; gaining a deeper understanding of life's experiences and with time and effort, find a place of peace, hope and healing.
My passion is working with children, tweens and teens! However, we realize that our young clients have concerns that are intertwined with the family.
I am a Pastoral Therapist who believes in the power of play! Through the use of play and sand, people of all ages can re-connect with mind, body, spirit and soul; gaining a deeper understanding of life's experiences and with time and effort, find a place of peace, hope and healing.
(229) 800-1922 View (229) 800-1922
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.