Therapists in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

My therapeutic practice includes individual, group,and couples counseling to those who need guidance navigating through crisis and conflicts, grief, depression and other emotional life issues. I also offer specialized training in addiction counseling. Psychotherapy is an effective tool in addressing issues that interfere with recovery. People struggling with addictions, and their loved ones, greatly benefit from therapy that guides them to a deeper insight than with 12-step work alone. As a recovering professional, I utilize an array of tools to assist clients, bringing into the therapeutic process my own 25-year recovery history with various types of recovery experience.

Are you feeling discouraged, powerless, or hopeless? You’ve come to the right place. I can help you find a safe haven, whether you lost it, you are trying to build it, or you feel like you never had it.

I'm an Associate Professional Counselor dedicated in providing a safe space for my clients to explore their inner strengths, find meaning in their lives, and achieve healing and resilience. Therapy is a collaborative process that is ultimately built on respect, trust, and honesty. Whether you are struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness, loneliness, have or are experiencing challenging transitions in your life, I would love to help uncover the source of your suffering and find your inner ally. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, theory-based, and culturally sensitive.

Hope, confidence, gratification, purpose - these can seem challenging to find at times. Especially if we're experiencing depression, anxiety, or addiction. I strive to facilitate an environment which focuses on the innate strengths of each individual to make our life goals a reality. Together, we'll examine our thinking and behavioral patterns to develop tools which will allow for sustainable and meaningful healing.

Are you seeking more direction and purpose in your life? Are you wondering who you really are and what you actually want for your life? Are you experiencing a loss or conflict in your relationship(s)? Every person in this world is like a mirror directed outward - We often attract relationships and experiences, which meet us at the level of our current self-esteem. I have a passion for helping women to let go of internal critical voices, which often fuel unnecessary anxiety, fear, distraction and self-doubt. I am licensed and practice in both the State of Georgia and the State of Louisiana.

I know it might be scary to think about sharing your struggles with a stranger, even more so with a professional. I am only here to listen with an open mind and heart. My role is to guide you towards your greatest potential. Even being able to communicate your feelings and difficulties is an accomplishment.

I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and most fulfilled, potential.

As a mid-career professional, sexual trauma is the last thing you want to talk about. You’re doing more than surviving- by many definitions, you are thriving! However, most people don’t know your story. You long to show up authentically at work and home, but you struggle sometimes with feelings of inadequacy and self-esteem. You're hoping, "Maybe a therapist will understand my story without feeling burdened by it. Maybe they will help me sort out everything that has happened so I can get clarity on where to go from here."

Adolescence and young adulthood can be a tough journey, whether you’re a teen, young adult, or the caregiver of one. So much is happening at once as our identity, body, relationships, and environment are all evolving. My passion lies in supporting young people and their caregivers through this evolution. I am committed to providing an inclusive and safe space, where each person can explore and speak their truth.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with 30 years of professional work experience. I have direct experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, chronic illness, bereavement, family conflicts and trauma and abuse. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I want to build a therapeutic alliance with you utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to assist you in identifying and focusing on the issues most important to you.

Dr. Anderson is passionate about helping clients in their journey of personal growth, insight, and change. She views a trusting relationship with the client as the most important factor in positive therapeutic success. She is very patient and careful to listen to the needs of her clients, thus facilitating a safe haven for her clients to express their thoughts, feelings, and struggles. Her approach to therapy is integrative to match interventions to unique client needs. Dr. Anderson provides individual and group therapy services to diverse adult populations.

Cassandra specializes in working with eating disorders and perfectionism with a focus on teens and young adults. She is specially trained in Family Based Treatment (FBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Cassandra is a solution focused therapist, for clients in search of specific behavior change and active goal setting. She is also passionate about women’s health and helping women access their inner strength to make positive change in their lives related to assertion, self-esteem and building self-confidence.

For some, change can be difficult. As a clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience, I commit to helping you make that desired change in a safe and comfortable setting. I will partner with you to identify your needs, set your expectations and accomplish your goals. During therapy, I will help you understand your dynamics and focus on your strengths as you reach solutions.

What would it look for you to live a life that more closely aligns with your values and potential? Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck as we repeat the same self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. We try to cope with the stresses of life, but our coping mechanisms just don't seem to work anymore. Let's face it: life can be really hard at times. But with the help of others, we can take steps towards becoming the people we were created to be.

In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.

Pathways to Renewal Counseling Center: I believe there are multiple paths to recovery and healing. I am here to support you in your journey to find the path that is best for you to reach your counseling goals by focusing on your strengths.

I believe in the power of therapy and its ability to help you discover more about yourself. Therapy can be useful to help you uncover ways to live your fullest life and I strive to provide support, perspective, and tools to help you achieve your goals. I believe that every individual has innate strengths and skills needed to overcome challenges.