Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Buckhead, Atlanta, GA

Maybe you’re mentally exhausted and unsure how to process your current or past painful experiences. The heaviness of your emotions is affecting your goals, relationships, and career. Now, imagine a life where you can finally breathe and quiet those anxious thoughts. Together, let’s work together on unpacking your emotions and finding a route toward healing, authentically fitting for you. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, present, and future. As your therapist, I can provide you with tools to ease your stress, understand your triggers, and restore your sense of self.

My commitment is to facilitate your growth and healing in a supportive and collaborative relationship designed to meet your unique needs. As a seasoned therapist I listen and seek to understand your world using technical skills as well as the wisdom and intuitive knowing that I bring from over four decades of experience in private practice and agency settings. I have a passion for my work and I function with compassion and caring. I continue to pursue learning and skill building including cutting edge research on the brain and tools to generate healing and change.

I am an authentic and passionate Licensed Professional Counselor providing high quality evidence based counseling services to adolescents, college students, and adults facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma , LGBTQ+, life transitions, panic attacks, and OCD. I believe that healing begins the moment you feel heard and understood. However, we live in a world where finding someone who can actively listen and attend to our true emotions and thoughts nonjudgmentally is hard to come by.

I have over 18 years of experience in the behavioral health field working with people from various backgrounds, with 12 of those years being a counselor. I particularly like to work with individuals, couples and families. I believe that, ultimately, the client is the agent of change and I am simply the guide on your journey to wholeness. Together we will identify your goals and, through our work together, I will help you reach them. I work with a myriad of issues, from marital relationship and family conflict, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and more!

Have you experienced a trauma or life-changing event? Are you feeling stuck and struggling with anxiety or depression? Or are you just trying to figure out who you are or find a purpose? I am passionate about helping those who are working to find balance in their lives and those in need of finding that mind-body connection to promote health and well-being. I am experienced in working with Trauma , LGBTQ+ community, relationship and family concerns, and college students struggling to balance the demands of academics and daily living.

As a dedicated and compassionate certified trauma professional, I specialize in helping young adults overcome past traumas and life challenges. I have experience treating trauma , anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and identity concerns using a range of evidence-based therapies, including Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and holistic practices.

I have a passion for helping individuals establish more satisfying, authentic relationships with others and with themselves. My goal is to create a safe, supportive, therapeutic environment that fosters well-being, healing, and growth. I strive to establish a collaborative, empowering atmosphere that strikes the balance between support and challenge. My style is generally warm, direct, and transparent. I am an empathetic listener and actively participate in sessions by sharing my observations, fostering insight, and sharing practical feedback to help my clients find relief and to effectively address the challenges of life.

I am part of the team at the The Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, which provides Individual, Relationship, and Group Psychotherapy as well as Psychological Assessment. We believe that you deserve to work with someone who understands and affirms the complexities of your identities. I work to create an environment in which clients can examine and better understand themselves and the challenges they face. I have particular expertise in working with addiction/substance abuse; trauma ; sexual orientation and gender identity (LGBTQIA+); and issues related to experiencing racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression.

I received my MA in Counseling Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), specializing in working with men and women who are having difficulty balancing life and a variety of struggles (ranging from addictions, relationships, work, parenting, depression, anxiety, PTSD , etc.). I work with survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and complex sexual trauma ; sex trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation; substance abuse; families impacted by porn or infidelity; and veterans or first responders who are having difficulty managing the impact of their work.

Currently featured in Atlanta Magazine, I can help you through a cutting edge neuropsychological approach to therapy. Emotional and physical pain are often interrelated. I am a trauma specialist who uses a combination of therapies to help you transform your life from not-so-good to great. I can help you calm the mind and the body, reducing anxiety laden symptoms. Advanced BrainSpotting, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Experiencing™ are tools that can really help move you forward from the inside out. Conveniently located in Buckhead and Brookhaven. Currently taking “Virtual” counseling patients through Zoom.

Hi my name is Dr. Louvenia Lawson. Do you feel like you don't know where to start? Do you feel like you're not sure if you need therapy? Do you feel totally stuck? Needing therapy doesn't mean you're “crazy”. You're stronger than you think. Things can get better. But your therapist can't “fix” you. No topic is off limits. Therapists are trying too. No, your therapist is really not judging you.

We know that initiating counseling services for your child or yourself can be very challenging. However, please know that you are making a positive step towards a healthy change in your life. During the counseling process, together we will identify your strengths and use those strengths to help propel you in making the necessary changes you would like to make in your life. If you want to obtain support in dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, abuse, anger management, trauma , parenting assistance, divorce or substance abuse, I am here to help you navigate this process.

I am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and work closely with minority groups and immigrants. My goal is to provide a safe, direct, and compassionate environment in order to help clients gain deeper insight and acceptance in the face of adversity. I believe the past is present, which is why I focus on addressing the root of the problem. I am committed to meeting my clients exactly where they are on their journey. Change can be often uncomfortable for people but I will be right there with you through that process.

My caseload is composed of high- achieving men, CEOs, baby boomers, and clients facing the unique challenges of high affluence or celebrity/public life. My clients are looking for a counseling experience that is tailored to their unique needs. I specialize in clinical issues as addictions, crises, trauma , leadership development, stress management, maximizing productivity, divorce, finances, retirement transition and career counseling. I am experienced at stepping into crisis situations with individuals and groups to help them navigate "next steps" as well as long term recovery strategy. I do interviews with the media on request.

Have you been dealing with trauma , PTSD , guilt & shame, panic attacks, anxiety, or phobias? I use a gentle, effective therapy approach that can provide healing without the need to relive the emotional pain of the past. As a trauma specialist, I work with rape survivors, veterans, police and other first responders, and clients with trauma from childhood abuse, domestic violence, traumatic childbirth, car accidents, and other traumatic events.