AEDP Therapists in Alpharetta, GA
I have advanced training in AEDP and level 2 completed in Somatic expereincing.
Life can feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck, confused, and isolated. If you’ve been carrying the weight alone and feel you’ve reached a breaking point—circling the same struggles without being understood—know that you aren't alone.
Whether your pain stems from a significant loss, trauma, relationship struggles, or chronic stress, these challenges are human and resolvable. Sometimes, the root cause of our distress is hard to pin down, but reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward clarity.
I have advanced training in AEDP and level 2 completed in Somatic expereincing.
Life can feel overwhelming, leaving you stuck, confused, and isolated. If you’ve been carrying the weight alone and feel you’ve reached a breaking point—circling the same struggles without being understood—know that you aren't alone.
Whether your pain stems from a significant loss, trauma, relationship struggles, or chronic stress, these challenges are human and resolvable. Sometimes, the root cause of our distress is hard to pin down, but reaching out for support is a courageous first step toward clarity.
Life is challenging. We all face times when unwanted or simply unexpected experiences cause us to feel desperate, overwhelmed and alone. A relationship that was a source of support suddenly becomes a source of stress. A loved one becomes ill. A job is lost. A parent dies. A child is born. Our "nest" becomes empty. Memories and fears haunt us. Anxiety and depression interfere with enjoying life. The counseling services I offer can help you to improve your relationships, create healthy family dynamics and make changes that make life better.
Life is challenging. We all face times when unwanted or simply unexpected experiences cause us to feel desperate, overwhelmed and alone. A relationship that was a source of support suddenly becomes a source of stress. A loved one becomes ill. A job is lost. A parent dies. A child is born. Our "nest" becomes empty. Memories and fears haunt us. Anxiety and depression interfere with enjoying life. The counseling services I offer can help you to improve your relationships, create healthy family dynamics and make changes that make life better.
Welcome. My name is Carleen Newsome. I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 20 years. Are you struggling or feeling stuck? Are you having difficulty creating the life you have always imagined? Do you feel that despite your best efforts it is never enough? I fundamentally believe that we are all doing the best we can at any given moment, that we are innately driven towards positive growth and that sometimes we need help along the way. I find it an honor to walk beside my clients as they navigate their journey towards increased hope, enhanced life satisfaction, greater spirituality and sustainable peace.
Welcome. My name is Carleen Newsome. I have been practicing as a licensed therapist for 20 years. Are you struggling or feeling stuck? Are you having difficulty creating the life you have always imagined? Do you feel that despite your best efforts it is never enough? I fundamentally believe that we are all doing the best we can at any given moment, that we are innately driven towards positive growth and that sometimes we need help along the way. I find it an honor to walk beside my clients as they navigate their journey towards increased hope, enhanced life satisfaction, greater spirituality and sustainable peace.
My clients express that the feeling of being heard & understood for the 1st time in their life provides a safe, nonjudgemental, place. Relationship issues, anxiety, addictions, stress, trauma, & life transitions, are areas I can help with. A person brings who they are into every relationship and problems limit your capacity to experience, and be authentic in this world. Discover what's really behind the scenes. Uncover the parts of yourself that have been hidden, holding your true potential. My focus is to help you to increase your capacity to be able to experience life more fully, with less stress and true joy.
My clients express that the feeling of being heard & understood for the 1st time in their life provides a safe, nonjudgemental, place. Relationship issues, anxiety, addictions, stress, trauma, & life transitions, are areas I can help with. A person brings who they are into every relationship and problems limit your capacity to experience, and be authentic in this world. Discover what's really behind the scenes. Uncover the parts of yourself that have been hidden, holding your true potential. My focus is to help you to increase your capacity to be able to experience life more fully, with less stress and true joy.
I have received specialized training in relationship therapy and experiential emotion-focused, trauma-informed approaches towards personal growth and change, including Certification in AEDP and Certification in EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
I am a seasoned psychotherapist providing dedicated treatment for over twenty-five years to both individuals and couples. My goal is to provide safe, affirming, and experienced guidance actively addressing concerns related to relationship conflict and distress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss. Psychotherapy can be a powerful and healing experience in transforming adverse life and relationship challenges, difficult childhood attachment experiences, moving forward into resilience, flourishing and more fulfilling relationships.
I have received specialized training in relationship therapy and experiential emotion-focused, trauma-informed approaches towards personal growth and change, including Certification in AEDP and Certification in EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
I am a seasoned psychotherapist providing dedicated treatment for over twenty-five years to both individuals and couples. My goal is to provide safe, affirming, and experienced guidance actively addressing concerns related to relationship conflict and distress, anxiety and depression, grief and loss. Psychotherapy can be a powerful and healing experience in transforming adverse life and relationship challenges, difficult childhood attachment experiences, moving forward into resilience, flourishing and more fulfilling relationships.
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My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and young adults navigating the complexities of trauma, identity development, and mental health challenges. Many come to my practice seeking relief from anxiety, grief, and relational stressors, or are transitioning out of foster care into independent adulthood. We help them move forward by providing trauma-informed care and psychosocial assessments to create tailored treatment plans. Our goal is to empower youth and families through advocacy and emotional regulation skills.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and young adults navigating the complexities of trauma, identity development, and mental health challenges. Many come to my practice seeking relief from anxiety, grief, and relational stressors, or are transitioning out of foster care into independent adulthood. We help them move forward by providing trauma-informed care and psychosocial assessments to create tailored treatment plans. Our goal is to empower youth and families through advocacy and emotional regulation skills.
Our professional relationship needs to be a collaborative and connecting experience. Your input and feedback are essential ingredients in getting where you want to go while my job is to understand your goals and needs and observe which methods might work best for you. I am a seasoned, ethical psychologist with 30 years of experience. My clients vary from young adults to elders. Some seek life coaching or a consultation for a specific problem while others are in distress and want major changes. In general my clients describe me as warm and encouraging, with an ability to see patterns, clarify situations and identify alternatives.
Our professional relationship needs to be a collaborative and connecting experience. Your input and feedback are essential ingredients in getting where you want to go while my job is to understand your goals and needs and observe which methods might work best for you. I am a seasoned, ethical psychologist with 30 years of experience. My clients vary from young adults to elders. Some seek life coaching or a consultation for a specific problem while others are in distress and want major changes. In general my clients describe me as warm and encouraging, with an ability to see patterns, clarify situations and identify alternatives.
My work is based on AEDP Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
You've built a life that looks great on the outside, but inside, is it a different story? Do you feel the impact of old wounds that never fully healed? Do they show up as distance in your relationships, irritability or just an ache that you can't quite name? Have you been told you're “too closed off” or “hard to read”, but the fact is you keep your guard up because letting it down never felt safe? You're not looking for a pep talk or a set of quick tips. You want something real—a chance to dig beneath the surface, to understand why you react the way you do, and to choose connection over protection.
My work is based on AEDP Psychotherapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
You've built a life that looks great on the outside, but inside, is it a different story? Do you feel the impact of old wounds that never fully healed? Do they show up as distance in your relationships, irritability or just an ache that you can't quite name? Have you been told you're “too closed off” or “hard to read”, but the fact is you keep your guard up because letting it down never felt safe? You're not looking for a pep talk or a set of quick tips. You want something real—a chance to dig beneath the surface, to understand why you react the way you do, and to choose connection over protection.
AEDP Level I Trained.
Conversations Create Change LLC originated because life happens & we truly believe effective therapy works. We go to doctors, gym and nail salon to take care of ourselves; talk therapy can and should be part of that plan. Don't wait for life to turn completely upside down before you seek out mental health services. A life lived well is one that is Authentic, Intentional & Meaningful. Conversations Create Change LLC helps you to create that life.
AEDP Level I Trained.
Conversations Create Change LLC originated because life happens & we truly believe effective therapy works. We go to doctors, gym and nail salon to take care of ourselves; talk therapy can and should be part of that plan. Don't wait for life to turn completely upside down before you seek out mental health services. A life lived well is one that is Authentic, Intentional & Meaningful. Conversations Create Change LLC helps you to create that life.
Sometimes it feels as if we lost our way; our closest relationships are a constant source of conflict and loneliness, and we struggle to find true connections, clarity, confidence, hope, and peace. It does not need to be that way. You can be seen and loved for who you really are, and you can count on yourself and others through the ups and downs of life. I enjoy guiding people through that journey to become their best selves and to enjoy fulfilling relationships.
Sometimes it feels as if we lost our way; our closest relationships are a constant source of conflict and loneliness, and we struggle to find true connections, clarity, confidence, hope, and peace. It does not need to be that way. You can be seen and loved for who you really are, and you can count on yourself and others through the ups and downs of life. I enjoy guiding people through that journey to become their best selves and to enjoy fulfilling relationships.
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
I integrate internal family systems with accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy ( AEDP) and can offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy to clients who are medically cleared.
Are you an insightful, capable person who is challenged by frustrating, repetitive patterns and wishing for something that feels better to you day to day in your relationships or your personal life? Do you struggle with worries about your body, eating patterns, or overall health? Do you know deep down that you could be doing something more aligned and purposeful but feel a bit stuck in making a plan and implementing it? Do you ever want to feel more understood? Do you want better ways to manage stress and understand why you feel the way you do? If so, I'd love to meet you and I think we could be a great fit.
I integrate internal family systems with accelerated experiential dynamic psychotherapy ( AEDP) and can offer ketamine assisted psychotherapy to clients who are medically cleared.
Are you an insightful, capable person who is challenged by frustrating, repetitive patterns and wishing for something that feels better to you day to day in your relationships or your personal life? Do you struggle with worries about your body, eating patterns, or overall health? Do you know deep down that you could be doing something more aligned and purposeful but feel a bit stuck in making a plan and implementing it? Do you ever want to feel more understood? Do you want better ways to manage stress and understand why you feel the way you do? If so, I'd love to meet you and I think we could be a great fit.
There is hope for today. The first step toward making positive changes in your life today is to pick up the phone and make that call for an appointment. No matter what you are struggling with or going through, we can work together to help you get to a better place in your mind, heart and spirit. I take a compassionate, holistic approach to mental and emotional health and healing. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, teens, college students, and adults of all ages on a variety of mental health concerns and life issues . I am here to help you achieve your goals in life and become the most authentic you that you can be.
There is hope for today. The first step toward making positive changes in your life today is to pick up the phone and make that call for an appointment. No matter what you are struggling with or going through, we can work together to help you get to a better place in your mind, heart and spirit. I take a compassionate, holistic approach to mental and emotional health and healing. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, teens, college students, and adults of all ages on a variety of mental health concerns and life issues . I am here to help you achieve your goals in life and become the most authentic you that you can be.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and disordered eating. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory. I believe that healing occurs through the establishment of a trusted therapeutic relationship, increased self-awareness, healthy emotional expression and meaningful relationships. In helping patients gain greater self understanding, I empower them to break away from the cycles that no longer serve them and make choices that enable them to lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and disordered eating. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory. I believe that healing occurs through the establishment of a trusted therapeutic relationship, increased self-awareness, healthy emotional expression and meaningful relationships. In helping patients gain greater self understanding, I empower them to break away from the cycles that no longer serve them and make choices that enable them to lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.
I've completed core training in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy and am certified in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, and run down? Are you struggling in your relationships? Together, we can help you access all of your power, choice, and control by uncovering the emotions driving your choices and behaviors. I want to help you achieve your goals and move forward in your life by identifying and updating the unproductive coping strategies you unconsciously rely on in your life. If you want real and lasting change, I can help you achieve it.
I've completed core training in Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy and am certified in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.
Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, and run down? Are you struggling in your relationships? Together, we can help you access all of your power, choice, and control by uncovering the emotions driving your choices and behaviors. I want to help you achieve your goals and move forward in your life by identifying and updating the unproductive coping strategies you unconsciously rely on in your life. If you want real and lasting change, I can help you achieve it.
High-achieving men often find that the same drive that fuels their success makes it harder to slow down and connect when it matters most. You might be navigating relationship strain, workplace pressure, or the isolation of leadership. You're managing stress while maintaining a demanding career. Your loved ones want you more present, but you're stuck in constant task mode. You excel professionally but feel burned out, disconnected, or like something vital is missing.
High-achieving men often find that the same drive that fuels their success makes it harder to slow down and connect when it matters most. You might be navigating relationship strain, workplace pressure, or the isolation of leadership. You're managing stress while maintaining a demanding career. Your loved ones want you more present, but you're stuck in constant task mode. You excel professionally but feel burned out, disconnected, or like something vital is missing.
Emotionally intense personalities, deep thinkers, and busy minds with sensitive hearts are welcome here. You're probably tired of people telling you that you're "too much": too needy, too talkative, too picky, too clingy, or (gulp!) too sensitive! Meanwhile, you're almost constantly feeling not good enough inside: like a fraud, a failure, and falling short of finding the love, the career, the friends, the life you've aimed for. You've possibly wondered if you have chronic depression, anxiety, or adult ADHD. Anxiety, aloneness, existential angst, indecisiveness, and insecurity can leave you in an emotional tailspin.
Emotionally intense personalities, deep thinkers, and busy minds with sensitive hearts are welcome here. You're probably tired of people telling you that you're "too much": too needy, too talkative, too picky, too clingy, or (gulp!) too sensitive! Meanwhile, you're almost constantly feeling not good enough inside: like a fraud, a failure, and falling short of finding the love, the career, the friends, the life you've aimed for. You've possibly wondered if you have chronic depression, anxiety, or adult ADHD. Anxiety, aloneness, existential angst, indecisiveness, and insecurity can leave you in an emotional tailspin.
Over the past 18 years, I have worked with clients as they address the impact of trauma, challenging life situations, and grief. My clients have often faced some of the most difficult experiences imaginable, and our work together is focused on resolving these traumas, developing a better understanding of themselves, and creating a more fulfilling life. This can often be done without reliving painful memories, but with a focus on releasing burdens and working toward internal integration and harmony.
Over the past 18 years, I have worked with clients as they address the impact of trauma, challenging life situations, and grief. My clients have often faced some of the most difficult experiences imaginable, and our work together is focused on resolving these traumas, developing a better understanding of themselves, and creating a more fulfilling life. This can often be done without reliving painful memories, but with a focus on releasing burdens and working toward internal integration and harmony.
Roy A Blankenship
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CSAT, EMDR, CAADC
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or seemingly out of control resulting in anxiety, sadness, depression, confusion, anger, or irritability, along with a feeling of being powerless and without options. Factors may be related to work, marriage, parenting, financial stress, addiction, infidelity, symptoms of past traumatic experience(s), and many other things. Is your situation draining your energy or keeping you awake at night resulting in tiredness and fatigue? Is your situation affecting your life in negative ways? I have been helping people discover solutions to these kinds of problems for 25 years. Let me help you today!
Sometimes, life becomes overwhelming or seemingly out of control resulting in anxiety, sadness, depression, confusion, anger, or irritability, along with a feeling of being powerless and without options. Factors may be related to work, marriage, parenting, financial stress, addiction, infidelity, symptoms of past traumatic experience(s), and many other things. Is your situation draining your energy or keeping you awake at night resulting in tiredness and fatigue? Is your situation affecting your life in negative ways? I have been helping people discover solutions to these kinds of problems for 25 years. Let me help you today!
I am a Level 2 AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) clinician.
I am a trauma therapist, drawing from attachment theory, emotional biology, neuroscience, and family systems. My training focuses on how trauma takes root in the nervous system and colors our experiences. Whether you are working on processing old wounds, setting boundaries with difficult people, or unpacking why you do the things you do, my aim is to offer you a space where you can explore who you are, what you want, and how you hope to live in a way that feels honest, healing, and liberating.
I am a Level 2 AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) clinician.
I am a trauma therapist, drawing from attachment theory, emotional biology, neuroscience, and family systems. My training focuses on how trauma takes root in the nervous system and colors our experiences. Whether you are working on processing old wounds, setting boundaries with difficult people, or unpacking why you do the things you do, my aim is to offer you a space where you can explore who you are, what you want, and how you hope to live in a way that feels honest, healing, and liberating.
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AEDP Therapists
Who is AEDP therapy for?
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is for adults who have experienced emotional pain in the past that, because it has not been adequately addressed and processed, interferes with current functioning. The problems might manifest in a number of different ways, from excessive anger to relationship difficulties to PTSD to eating disorders, poor self-esteem, and depression. They may also be accompanied by physiological symptoms. AEDP helps people accept and digest challenging emotional experiences.
Why do people need AEDP?
People need AEDP as a way to manage distressing emotions—including anger, shame, and guilt—that in some way hamper the ability to function and form satisfying relationships in the present. The therapist-client relationship is believed to provide corrective emotional and relational experiences that facilitate positive changes in brain function, forge pathways for processing traumatic experiences, and allow resolution of emotional pain.
What happens in AEDP therapy?
Once individuals have established a strong bond with the AEDP therapist and the therapist has established a safe and secure environment, clients are encouraged to explore their most painful emotional experiences. They may be asked to pay attention to disquieting body sensations as well as to psychological discomfort. Individuals learn how to process emotions, rather than avoid them. Through the strength of the therapist-client bond, each session is intended to provide a powerful positive experience for individuals, enabling growth.
What problems does AEDP treat?
AEDP is intended to treat the unprocessed emotional pain caused by earlier distressing experiences, which commonly includes behavioral avoidance of current situations and experiences for fear that they will reactivate painful feelings. Emotional pain and avoidant behavior play a role in a wide array of mental health conditions, which is why AEDP is applied to the treatment of a range of disorders including depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship difficulties, and eating disorders.