Family Therapy in Atlanta, GA

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.

Hi, my name is Jodi Spires. For 25 years, I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with people learning to deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, and family issues. Though I am comfortable working with clients of all ages, when working with children, I prefer them to be a little older, like 9/10 years+. I am comfortable working with clients from diverse racial, social, or religious/spiritual backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.

Welcome to the first step of your healing journey. I am an agent of change specializing in individual, family, group therapy and I am here to serve. Give yourself the gift of caring for your mental health in a safe, supportive environment. Maybe you need the opportunity to explore your past or present so you can work towards a healthy future. Maybe you want to work towards becoming a whole person who believes in themselves. Maybe juggling work, home, relationships, and family has you feeling like you are sitting at the bottom of an empty well. Whatever growth area you would like to address, I am here for it and here for you.

Briarpatch Solutions LLC and the training branch of the practice, Briarpatch Institute of Marriage and Family Therapy, offer access to affordable mental health options in Atlanta. Briarpatch Solutions provides full-fee and insurance-paid services, while the Institute offers affordable sliding-scale services. We are an inclusive practice with doors open to all people. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion and have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

I will provide a non-judgmental and compassionate approach in which you, may safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and core beliefs that may be causing distress. I provide treatment to people of every race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

There is no one-size-fits-all, and together, we will address a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and life transitions. Marriages can face rough patches, but you can overcome obstacles and build a stronger, more resilient bond with the right support. Parenting can be particularly demanding, and I offer specialized support to help you navigate the complexities of raising children in today's world. Navigating the challenges of addiction within a family can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone.

I have been a licensed individual, marriage and family therapist for 30+ years and married for over 35 years. I received my Ph.D. with high academic honors from the University of Georgia. I respect each client's ethnicity, religion and cultural background, and strive to be authentic and honest while providing a safe and compassionate environment for change. My approach to individual and couple's counseling is collaborative and eclectic. I work in different ways with different people according to their needs.I try to give gentle and honest feedback and help you understand what it is about therapy that is working and why.

I provide therapy for people experiencing anxiety, depression, issues with behavior and relationships. Many of my clients have found me during times of transition with their partners, at work, or within their family. I most often work with adults, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. In sessions, we explore a number a number of topics, including early experiences that are the foundation for how we understand ourselves and build relationships later in life. I hope my clients find therapy with me as a safe place to explore patterns, expand awareness, and make change.

Do you want a better quality of life? Tired of being stuck? Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, grieving, depressed or anxious? Has chronic illness or pain caused you to withdraw from others? Have you suffered from mental health issues most of your life? Maybe, you are stressed due to divorce, family conflict, relocation, retirement, career difficulties, intimacy issues or caregiving? You may want to feel more self-confident, assertive or less lonely. Sharing your problems with an understanding and nonjudgmental therapist is the first step. Don't suffer alone. You deserve to feel better. Pick up the phone and call me.

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.

Hello, I'm Daniel. I'm a psychotherapist with 15 years of experience. My style is laid back, creative, philosophical, and humorous - but as any of my colleagues or clients will tell you, I am laser-focused on clinical outcomes. My clientele is a mix of professionals, young adults, and adolescents. I am grateful to work with wonderful people everyday, for the opportunity to earn your trust, and be a part of your growth. Let's connect.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Georgia. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling for teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, community violence, gender identity, and depression. I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population which includes race, youth, families, and adults given my firsthand experience in navigating generational and cultural differences.

Learn how to take control of your life and determine how to seek growth personally and professionally. Life has a way of putting you through challenges to test your endurance. Whether it be anger, depression, grief, or lack of motivation, at Positive Perseverance, we will assist you with developing the appropriate skills to manage life's hardships in order to live productive lives.

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW005867) specializing in working with womxn across the lifespan as well as couples. Emily works with her clients on concerns related to identity development, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use disorders, shame resilience, perfectionism, and life transitions— career changes, breakups/divorce, changing family/work demands. Emily also has experience working with parents/partners as they navigate the recovery process of a loved one. Additionally, Emily works with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide or accidental overdose.

Are you troubled by self doubt, questioning your or your partner's level of commitment, or contemplating walking away from a relationship? Perhaps you are feeling disconnected from others or frustrated by an unsatisfying sex life. Is the conflict in your family extreme? Are you struggling to coparent effectively? You may be single and exasperated by the drama that sometimes comes along with dating. Or, a parent who is helplessly watching your child or adolescent struggle educationally or in social relationships. If any of these statements resonate with you, I can help you navigate your journey to contentment, confidence, and bliss.

Welcome! I understand that therapy may be a new experience for you and strive to create a welcoming, non-judgmental, and accepting environment. My goal is to help you to grow and change with compassionate yet challenging solution-based therapy. My clinical training and years of experience have prepared me to successfully help adults, college students, and couples on issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, OCD, relationships, family-of-origin issues, assertiveness, boundaries, self-esteem, anger management, trauma, infidelity, communication, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, and difficulty with transitions.

I work with adolescents and adults surrounding difficulties with anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, parenting, and managing the stresses of college or work or striving to find your own work-life balance. I will work together with you, both as a guide and as your team member, to help you set goals and work to meet those personal goals. I will help you to not only alleviate your symptoms as quickly as possible, but will help you to understand the causes of your difficulties sufficiently so that you will less likely experience a re-emergence of symptoms as soon as therapy ends.

I would be honored to walk along side you in your journey to health and well being. My clinical interests include anxiety and depression, trauma, sexual addiction problems, couples therapy, parenting skills, past childhood attachment issues, the integration of faith in the healing process, communication patterns and the role of the family in growth and change.

I have been actively practicing psychology in the Atlanta area for over 15 years, specializing in providing individual and family therapies to children, adolescents, and adults to address various concerns including ADHD, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. I also conduct psychoeducational evaluations, which are unique in that they not only examine a student’s intellectual potential, academic achievement, and processing abilities, but also include an in-depth analysis of expressive and receptive language skills. In addition, I offer educational consultation for families.