Jewish Therapists in Acworth, GA
I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, earned in 2023. I am dedicated to building meaningful therapeutic relationships and providing individualized care. I recognise the unique and complex concerns each person presents. I utilize a professional, evidence-informed approach to clinical practice. I look forward to working together.
I hold a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Clinical Counseling, earned in 2023. I am dedicated to building meaningful therapeutic relationships and providing individualized care. I recognise the unique and complex concerns each person presents. I utilize a professional, evidence-informed approach to clinical practice. I look forward to working together.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship that promotes growth and self-discovery. I am committed to staying current with the latest research and therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. As a mental performance coach, I will help you reach your goals and reach peak performance in all areas of your life. My ideal client is a person who is ready and willing to make changes in their life and is ready to do the work that it takes to reach their goals.
I am a Clinical Social Worker and I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space for my clients, fostering a collaborative therapeutic relationship that promotes growth and self-discovery. I am committed to staying current with the latest research and therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. As a mental performance coach, I will help you reach your goals and reach peak performance in all areas of your life. My ideal client is a person who is ready and willing to make changes in their life and is ready to do the work that it takes to reach their goals.
I believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and transformative. I integrate different approaches, using behavioral strategies with children and more reflective, analytic methods with adults. Progress matters, and I work alongside you in an active, collaborative process that creates real change. My style blends therapy and mentorship, with the relationship at the center. Together we’ll focus on building resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of self. My ideal client is motivated for growth and ready to embrace change.
I believe therapy should feel supportive, practical, and transformative. I integrate different approaches, using behavioral strategies with children and more reflective, analytic methods with adults. Progress matters, and I work alongside you in an active, collaborative process that creates real change. My style blends therapy and mentorship, with the relationship at the center. Together we’ll focus on building resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of self. My ideal client is motivated for growth and ready to embrace change.
You don't have to be falling apart to ger help. Maybe you're keeping it together on the outside: career, family, responsibilities, but something inside feels stuck, disconnected or off. You might exhausted from the pressure to get it all right. Or maybe your relationship is tense, distant, or constantly cycling through the same old arguments. Whether your coming in on your own or as a couple, you want real change, not surface level talk or generic advice.
You don't have to be falling apart to ger help. Maybe you're keeping it together on the outside: career, family, responsibilities, but something inside feels stuck, disconnected or off. You might exhausted from the pressure to get it all right. Or maybe your relationship is tense, distant, or constantly cycling through the same old arguments. Whether your coming in on your own or as a couple, you want real change, not surface level talk or generic advice.
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I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a specialty in working with adults with Asperger's Syndrome, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients learn to cope with the symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany Asperger's. I also work with individuals of all ages seeking to increase their daily living skills. Additionally, I am available to work with parents who are struggling with their child's challenging behaviors.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a specialty in working with adults with Asperger's Syndrome, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients learn to cope with the symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany Asperger's. I also work with individuals of all ages seeking to increase their daily living skills. Additionally, I am available to work with parents who are struggling with their child's challenging behaviors.
I am passionate about working with clients experiencing or healing from Narcissistic Abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, high conflict divorce, coparenting, self esteem, and grief. I focus on helping clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse in relationships, marriage, by parents, coworkers and adult children. Therapy can feel daunting but also offers hope when you are ready to go through the healing journey. I collaborate with my clients to explore strategies to alleviate emotional pain, remove distressing symptoms, set boundaries, improve self esteem and foster self-awareness. Validation is essential.
I am passionate about working with clients experiencing or healing from Narcissistic Abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, high conflict divorce, coparenting, self esteem, and grief. I focus on helping clients who have experienced narcissistic abuse in relationships, marriage, by parents, coworkers and adult children. Therapy can feel daunting but also offers hope when you are ready to go through the healing journey. I collaborate with my clients to explore strategies to alleviate emotional pain, remove distressing symptoms, set boundaries, improve self esteem and foster self-awareness. Validation is essential.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Ari Garvett | Couples Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MEd, EdS
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
Struggling to maintain a strong bond with your partner? Stress, conflict, & loss of passion can strain any relationship. As a licensed therapist in Florida and Georgia, I offer virtual therapy in both states and in-person sessions in metro Atlanta. I warmly welcome couples of all orientations & offer a therapeutic approach rooted in EFT, the Gottman Method, & Esther Perel’s work to enhance communication, trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Whether you're navigating issues related to sex, trust, or infidelity, or simply feeling a sense of disconnection, I am here to guide you towards a more fulfilling relationship.
Struggling to maintain a strong bond with your partner? Stress, conflict, & loss of passion can strain any relationship. As a licensed therapist in Florida and Georgia, I offer virtual therapy in both states and in-person sessions in metro Atlanta. I warmly welcome couples of all orientations & offer a therapeutic approach rooted in EFT, the Gottman Method, & Esther Perel’s work to enhance communication, trust, intimacy, and emotional connection. Whether you're navigating issues related to sex, trust, or infidelity, or simply feeling a sense of disconnection, I am here to guide you towards a more fulfilling relationship.
Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and I aim to make the process feel authentic and comfortable. I welcome adult and adolescent clients, their families and significant others who are motivated to learn about themselves, improve their relationships and transform their lives. I am fat-positive and use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, am welcoming to all gender and sexual identities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with clients going through a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, negative body image and relationship problems.
Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and I aim to make the process feel authentic and comfortable. I welcome adult and adolescent clients, their families and significant others who are motivated to learn about themselves, improve their relationships and transform their lives. I am fat-positive and use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, am welcoming to all gender and sexual identities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with clients going through a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, negative body image and relationship problems.
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based interventions. I offer clients a comprehensive toolkit to navigate the complexities of emotions and thoughts, and work collaboratively to balance self-acceptance with growth. I am passionate about working with queer and neurodivergent individuals as well as clients with a history of trauma who are looking for emotion regulation skills and mindful somatic practices. My specialties also include working with teens and adults with mood disorders and borderline personality disorder.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based interventions. I offer clients a comprehensive toolkit to navigate the complexities of emotions and thoughts, and work collaboratively to balance self-acceptance with growth. I am passionate about working with queer and neurodivergent individuals as well as clients with a history of trauma who are looking for emotion regulation skills and mindful somatic practices. My specialties also include working with teens and adults with mood disorders and borderline personality disorder.
Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer individual counseling for adults only, and couples counseling. I also offer discernment counseling for couples who are unsure about the future of their marriage or if one partner is leaning out of the marriage.
Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer individual counseling for adults only, and couples counseling. I also offer discernment counseling for couples who are unsure about the future of their marriage or if one partner is leaning out of the marriage.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Are you a woman or couple struggling with sexual concerns or communication issues? Your friends and colleagues think you're the perfect couple. But inside you're filled with frustration and confusion. You'd think with the level of love and respect in your relationship that the sex part would work itself out, but not so much. What's happening between the sheets just isn't working, but you can't understand what's going wrong or how to begin fixing it. You need help, but you aren't sure if anyone would understand. Imagine finding a supportive space to explore your situation with someone who won't judge you. At all.
Are you a woman or couple struggling with sexual concerns or communication issues? Your friends and colleagues think you're the perfect couple. But inside you're filled with frustration and confusion. You'd think with the level of love and respect in your relationship that the sex part would work itself out, but not so much. What's happening between the sheets just isn't working, but you can't understand what's going wrong or how to begin fixing it. You need help, but you aren't sure if anyone would understand. Imagine finding a supportive space to explore your situation with someone who won't judge you. At all.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to meet my clients where they’re at and always consider the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Each client is unique, so I use compassion and multicultural awareness to tailor they way I serve each client. I use a feminist, humanistic, and integrative approach and enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds, but especially young women. The collaborative process of healing and growth allows my clients to reach the goals we set together and to navigate challenges of many sizes they face in their lives.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I strive to meet my clients where they’re at and always consider the mind, body, spirit, and environment. Each client is unique, so I use compassion and multicultural awareness to tailor they way I serve each client. I use a feminist, humanistic, and integrative approach and enjoy working with adults of all ages and backgrounds, but especially young women. The collaborative process of healing and growth allows my clients to reach the goals we set together and to navigate challenges of many sizes they face in their lives.
Has life gotten too heavy? Does it feel like your relationships aren't working anymore? Are you feeling alone?
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating any difficult season in life, including trauma, religious/spiritual abuse, life transitions, and the impact of chronic illness on intimate relationships.
My goal is to meet my clients exactly where they are, honoring their unique experiences and guiding them toward healing and connection. If you’re seeking a therapist to accompany your journey toward greater intimacy and emotional well-being, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Has life gotten too heavy? Does it feel like your relationships aren't working anymore? Are you feeling alone?
I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating any difficult season in life, including trauma, religious/spiritual abuse, life transitions, and the impact of chronic illness on intimate relationships.
My goal is to meet my clients exactly where they are, honoring their unique experiences and guiding them toward healing and connection. If you’re seeking a therapist to accompany your journey toward greater intimacy and emotional well-being, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
A bit about me - I am warm and easy to talk to. A bit about you - You want to feel better and trust yourself more. Together, we will help you tune into where you are stuck, and help you become your full, authentic self. I utilize a variety of approaches including relational neuroscience, and somatic based IFS and EMDR. I see my role as being a gentle companion for you as you explore your inner world and (re)discover who you truly are, unlocking your innate capacity for healing. Therapists enjoy working with me - to embrace their humanity, receive support, and expand their work with clients.
A bit about me - I am warm and easy to talk to. A bit about you - You want to feel better and trust yourself more. Together, we will help you tune into where you are stuck, and help you become your full, authentic self. I utilize a variety of approaches including relational neuroscience, and somatic based IFS and EMDR. I see my role as being a gentle companion for you as you explore your inner world and (re)discover who you truly are, unlocking your innate capacity for healing. Therapists enjoy working with me - to embrace their humanity, receive support, and expand their work with clients.
Maybe you’re LGBTQ+, Jewish, or holding multiple identities that feel vulnerable and lonely right now.
Your overwhelm makes complete sense. You care deeply, feel so much, and are tired but can’t stop your mind from the worry. As a Queer Jewish psychologist, a new parent, and a worrier, I truly get it. I’d love to share my expertise in LGBTQ+ affirming care, family acceptance, and Jewish identity to help you hold the grief and joy and rebuild your self trust.
Maybe you’re LGBTQ+, Jewish, or holding multiple identities that feel vulnerable and lonely right now.
Your overwhelm makes complete sense. You care deeply, feel so much, and are tired but can’t stop your mind from the worry. As a Queer Jewish psychologist, a new parent, and a worrier, I truly get it. I’d love to share my expertise in LGBTQ+ affirming care, family acceptance, and Jewish identity to help you hold the grief and joy and rebuild your self trust.
It is not easy to grow through times of difficulty, but it is possible. I look forward to working with you on your goals!
It is not easy to grow through times of difficulty, but it is possible. I look forward to working with you on your goals!
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.