Trauma Focused Therapists in Alpharetta, GA

"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.

Life is complicated. How we deal with these complications will determine the level of contentment one will have. You may not be the cause of all that troubles you, but you are the only one who can come up with solutions for these problems that will work for you. My job is to help you discover what is the reason for your pain and help you deal with the causes. Each person is unique, there are no cookie cutter solutions. I take a client centered approach to therapeutic interventions to help support you within your particular life situation.

Now accepting clients for Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy services. Ketamine Intensive trained with trauma focused intervention and support. I truly believe that each client holds their own answers to their journey. I want to support you in finding your own conclusions about how YOU want to live life while walking beside you. I believe that each and every human deserves the opportunity to live healthy, rewarding lives even while working through the rough spots. Having an experienced, compassionate, and non-judgmental professional to help guide you can make all the difference!

With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.

Understanding that there has been a shift in your mental health is the first step for your journey into self-discovery. I am happy that you have chosen to take a deeper look into your life, you are experiencing extreme bravery. As a therapist, I believe that there is a cause for every behavior and response. My role in your journey is to assist you in finding the root of your stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependence, and other life altering events and emotions that have disturbed your mental health. My therapeutic environment is designed to be a safe place to identify yourself and your experiences for growth and healing.

I bring a system-based approach to working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Understanding the impact those we are connected to have on us and how we impact them can be an important part of understanding our challenges and addressing them. I incorporate a strengths-based mindset, and proven CBT techniques to help people heal and improve relationships or just move closer to reaching their potential. My role is often to help you identify and cultivate the strengths that you already possess, and I love to be a part of the transformation this can bring!

I would like to have the opportunity to assist and support clients who have experienced intimate partner abuse, sexual assault, having issues with self esteem and self confidence and have intergenerational issues when it comes to developing and keeping healthy boundaries, appropriate emotional intelligence and unimpaired self awareness. The current needs are to feel safe in their own body, comfortable with emotional expression and creating authentic self worth.

I am the founder of Destined Horizons, PLLC. We are a private practice of dedicated therapists. In a society where "everyday" life stressors and even trauma have become the norm we have always believed that there is a new horizon of awareness that awaits. With over 20 years of combined experience working with individuals and families, we have promoted change through providing therapy to a variety of clients. Our experiences range from individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and couple therapy. We currently serve the states of New York, Georgia and Maryland.

*Teletherapy available* For over 30 years, I have helped even the most anxious, stressed, and depressed patients learn how to relax. I am experienced in treating a wide variety of issues such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and marital/family conflict. I specialize in behavioral medicine, stress management, treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, and the emotional impact of physical illness. I am an expert in the field of trauma survival and work with many survivors of physical and sexual assault. As your therapist, I will help you cope with your challenges and you will learn how to manage your stress.

I provide therapy in a supportive atmosphere, to adults, children, couples, and families, who need assistance in dealing with life's obstacles. I see clients from two to ninety-nine years of age. Whether it's child behavior problems, individual stressors, couple, or family issues, inner peace is attainable. I assist people in increasing their level of happiness and overall life satisfaction while focusing on building better relationships and stronger families. The goal is always the same- to enable clients to become the best version of themselves.

My treatments focus on helping you adjust to any traumatic event that keeps you from functioning at your best each day. I use evidence-based treatments that are emotionally focused and client-centered. I am trained and experienced in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, talk therapy, virtual imagery, and restorative retelling. My treatments are reality-based, thought provoking, and empowering. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling positive, strong, hopeful, and relaxed.

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 others overcome their difficulties and experience the peace and contentment that they seek.

At Compass Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC our ideal clients are those who are receptive to working together as a team. The clients do not have to love or like therapy but should in some small way be focused on wanting to get some relief for the issue. The ideal clients also is one who can be honest during the sessions and try to understand that therapy can be successful if time and work is put into it. Compass, Clinicians also love providing family therapy and have done so for many years. We are a diverse group of mental health clinicians from various backgrounds, with several years experience providing therapy.

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, or having interpersonal relationship issues, I am here to help you.

I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I have experience working in community mental health settings, schools, and healthcare organizations. I have experience working with a variety of clinical challenges including PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and sleep issues, parenting and family therapy, mood and personality disorders, as well as impulse control and anger management.

Si se puede! I am a bilingual English/Spanish psychotherapist working in the mental health field for the past 20 years. I provide therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in Outpatient clinics as well provided therapy in-home, school and other community settings. Some of the clients that I work with come with trauma, anxiety or depression. I also see many children experiencing attention difficulties, hyperactivity, impulsivity, anger, behavior or communication difficulties.

Struggling with the effects of trauma can be difficult and challenging. I can help. You can recover and managing emotions in a healthy way. My goal is to meet clients where they are, equipping and helping them to live their life to their fullest potential.

Relationship issues, need inner healing, searching for meaning, desiring transformation, or need help coping with everyday life? Today can be the start of a new journey and I am here to partner with you. Helping individuals and families successfully meet their relational, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health goals is why I am here. Covenant Counseling Services, LLC. was founded to create a platform where partnership to promote insight and empower whole-life transformation is paramount.