Family Therapy in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

I am an LCSW specializing in individual, couple's and family therapy . My approach is eclectic, incorporating a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client. Therapy is a collaborative effort and I enjoy guiding clients to identify their own strengths and inner resources. I believe in giving clients the tools and support they need to move ahead on their own, knowing support is available when they need it from me. I have new patient appointment availability to see older adolescents and adults of all ages. I welcome all individuals regardless of sex, religion, sexual preference, or race.

Have you found yourself challenged with feelings of overwhelm, anxiousness, and sadness related to life transitions? Are you experiencing difficulties in your intimate or family relationships that you wish to overcome? Ineffective communication contributes to increased conflict causing more stress and potentially negatively impacting various aspects of your life. Depression, anxiety, anger, and trauma do not have to be your norm. Strengthening interpersonal skills and finding effective methods to cope with stressors is essential to attain overall wellness and develop a fulfilling life that includes peace and empowerment.

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 am a certified professional coach, speaker, educator, and co-Founder of ImpactADHD.com, an online resource for parents of kids with ADHD/ADD and other "complex" issues such as Anxiety and Dyslexia. I help parents radically improve their personal and family life by gaining new skills, increasing confidence, and bringing a "coach approach" to parent management.

I welcome those taking the step to seek therapy. The therapeutic experience is a unique and powerful one. Life can bring unexpected challenges during uncertain times. What we have control over is how we handle experiences and regulate our feelings/emotions/thoughts. A shift in perspective and new insight can be life changing. We do not live in a vaccum and problems, ( not excluded to) such as family of origin conflict, anxiety and depression may have always been present or come up later in life. I aim to aid you in facing discomfort, resolving the past, accepting the present and growing into the future with clarity and well being.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is truly passionate about walking people through difficult times throughout their lives and to help them to find hope. I strive to make sure each client feels heard and understood and take the time to develop individual relationships with each of my clients. Making the initial phone call can often be the hardest part of therapy. Making this call requires courage and strength which should not be overlooked. My goal during our first phone call is to establish hope and a connection that will carry into us working together.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological assessments to address possible learning disorders, ADHD, dyslexia, processing deficits, and emotional/behavioral issues. Additionally, I specialize in working with children and adolescents treating anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, behavioral issues, school refusal, OCD/panic, and family issues. I provide individual and family therapy , parent coaching, school consultation and psychological evaluations. I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in child and pediatric psychology at the Yale Child Study Center. I currently serve as the Director of the Regents Center for Learning Disorders.

Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, new, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you wish to become as an individual or as a couple or family . As you author your own life and relationships, you can create expansive opportunities and growth free from past patterns, rigid thinking, chaotic interactions, old wounds, childhood abuses, deep traumas or controlling fears and anxieties.

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.

Everyone can benefit from therapy in some way, yet reaching out for help can be difficult. I understand this challenge and commend you on taking the first steps towards leading the life you desire. As a systemic therapist, I believe the relationships that we are apart of, and the experiences that we have, influence our beliefs about ourselves and the world around us. Therefore, I enjoy helping clients explore the various systems they are connected to as they continue to learn about themselves.I have a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic approach and I am committed to helping my client's reach their therapeutic goals.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist working in private practice. I work with couples at many stages of life: dating, engaged, newly married, and longterm couples. I also work with individuals experiencing a variety of sexual concerns. Clients contact me for relationship and sexual-related problems including arousal and desire issues, having a different level of desire than their partner, difficulty with orgasms, painful intercourse, sexual abuse and trauma, sexual performance concerns (erectile dysfunction, rapid or delayed ejaculation), and problems with pornography and/or masturbation. I am also a kink-aware professional. (KAP)

Are you ready for change in your life? Do you want deeper and more fulfilling connection with yourself and others? Healing is possible. Many of us feel stuck in certain aspects of our lives. Maybe our relationships, career, or our family is not what we had envisioned for ourselves. I believe that through understanding and awareness, we can move towards becoming our true selves and experience life more deeply. We can learn to connect more fully with others and transform our lives.

Strengthen Your Self Esteem - Increase Your Productivity - Elevate Your Energy Level - Support Your Recovery - Improperly managed emotions can cause you and your loved ones decreased productivity, a lack of drive, strain on relationships, poor communication, and even medical health issues. I can help you channel your positive energy and recharge. I am a licenced marriage and family therapist , trained and experienced in family systems. My therapy sessions are custom designed for each client in order to be flexible, responsive, empowering, and positive.

Growing up is hard. I am passionate about helping teens and young adult men with anxiety, depression, and other challenging situations. Adolescence and young adulthood is a time of constant change and new experiences. While this can be exciting, it can also cause an immense amount of anxiety. Do you feel like your mind just won't stop turning? Sometimes it might feel as if it is driven by a motor and just won't stop. Do you struggle to find the motivation that you once did, feeling numb more often than you would like? Teens and young adult men need a place to process these issues designed especially for them.

At some time in our life we all struggle with some sort of adversity. I believe we are not judged by adversity but how we handle it. Asking for help is not always easy but it is a sign of strength. Therapy is a process of self discovery that enables you to recognize unhealthy patterns of behavior and learn effective coping strategies for optimal health and well-being. Life happens to each of us and much of life is out of our control - but how we respond to life's events is completely within our control.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents targeting ADHD, behavioral issues, anger management, depression, and anxiety. I also offer psychological evaluations addressing possible ADHD, learning disabilities, processing deficits, dyslexia, or emotional/behavioral issues. I provide individual counseling, parent coaching, and psychological evaluations. I also work with schools in terms of observations or consultation. I am currently a consultant at the The Westminster Schools and worked as the Learning Specialist for several years. I received my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University and my PhD in School Psychology at Pennsylvania State University. I have worked with children and adolescents for over 25 years.

We should work together if you are looking to improve a negative body image, change your relationship with food and/or challenge a diet mentality, have goals to improve relationships by being more vulnerable and open, or want to improve communication within your family dynamic. I specialize in treating individuals with Eating Disorders and rigidity by working from a HAES and Intuitive Eating framework. I also work with families who are looking for support in navigating their loved one’s mental health needs and treatment.

Are you awake at night again thinking, "What am I going to do?" Do you have difficulty waking up in the morning? Are you feeling stuck with grief, anxiety, depression, and feeling lost? Do you look in the mirror and cringe? Are the typical losses in life more than you can handle? How much longer do you want to suffer? Help is available.I am trained as a professional counselor, an affiliate member of American Marriage and Family Therapists, and am a Registered Play Therapist.

I strongly believe that asking for help with personal issues is very courageous. I admire people who take risks to grow emotionally and in relationships. I provide individual, couples and family psychotherapy to adults, teens and children in the Atlanta area. My specialities are working with relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and parenting issues. My orientation is eclectic, combining psychodynamic, relational and cognitive approaches. Psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can greatly enhance your life with more abundance and contentment. I am not a passive therapist and give constructive feedback as well as much support and encouragement.