Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Jaime Stepansky (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Jaime is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices and specializes in treating individuals who experience challenges related to their identity, as well as individuals who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, impulse-control, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.

Hi and welcome! Chances are if you've landed here, it's not been on accident or mishap. I'm sure you are contemplating whether you'd like to start therapy. Maybe your mind is settled and you'd like to proceed. I can tell you firsthand that therapy is a very rewarding self investment. I can also tell you that therapy isn't very easy - it requires intention, transparency, and willingness. It requires talking about some uncomfortable "stuff". No, I don't expect you to come air out your dirty laundry or tell me your deepest darkest secrets. However, I would like for you to show up with a willingness to work through challenges.

Are you feeling stuck in your head and struggle to be present in your day to day experiences? Living with constant worry and stress can negatively impact our quality of life. While it is understandable that negative thoughts and feelings might creep up, I want you to know there are multiple paths to fostering peace! With a little self-exploration, self-compassion and therapeutic work, it is possible for you to learn how to overcome negative experiences that impact your life and increase your overall fulfillment. I strive to provide an environment where my clients can find peace and freedom from whatever challenges they may face.

At Atlanta CBT, I help adults with anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and depression using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness training. In addition to those core areas of focus, I am a seasoned therapist also possessing skills and experience to guide adults through grief, spiritual exploration, parenting, family relationships, adjusting to life’s stressors, and issues associated with diversity and inclusion.

My name is Ashley Hackett and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the field. My focus is to provide the necessary tools in learning how to heal from past traumas or difficult situations. I am here to help you be the best version of yourself that you inspire to be. I work with adults, teens, and couples. I mostly treat clients with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, difficulty in communicating, and relationship problems. I often utilize dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and person-centered, narrative therapy to help my clients achieve their life goals.

My name is Dr. Katina Pittman. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.

My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.

I'm an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) who believes every client's life experiences shape who they are individually, and therefore influences the counseling framework required for personal growth. I enjoy working with teens and young adults facing life transitions, let that be adjusting to college, starting a new job, or maybe taking on a new life role such as being a partner or becoming a parent.

Kate Braestrup says it best: "I'm not here to keep you from freaking out. I'm here to be with you while you freak out, or grieve or laugh or suffer or sing. It is a ministry of presence. It is showing up with a loving heart." I truly believe that everyone could benefit from psychotherapy at some point in their lives -- we all need support. Taking the step towards seeking help of any kind can sometimes be difficult. I consider it a privilege to be chosen to walk out life's challenges with you.

Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Social Work at Kennesaw State University graduating cum laude. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. A New Jersey native, Jennifer relocated to Cobb County in 2005 as a single parent raising two children. She is active in the community and her church. Jennifer has extensive experience working with varied populations: working with a pregnancy resource center; inpatient adolescents; individuals/families in the community; as well as substance abuse/mental health IOP/PHP treatment settings.

I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of the human experience, yet there are times when healing can't be done alone. My work is fundamentally relational. I help people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with an understanding that these issues can overlap or involve additional problems impacting other areas of life. I am warm, relatable, active, and flexible, balancing exploratory work with directness. I have over 15 years of experience with a diverse body of clients. I divide my time between clinical work, teaching, and research.

I am Bridget Pollack-Naber and have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years. I provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old through adulthood. I specialize in Trauma, working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old though adulthood. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, building skills to help enhance life. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, and building skills to help enhance life.

Dr. Carman S. Clark, LPC. My approach is interpersonal, compassionate, and healing. I focus on issues of sexual abuse trauma, anxiety, major depression, grief, and medical issues. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen and help you heal. I work mainly with adult individuals who are dealing with childhood trauma, stress on the job, grief, anxiety, depression, medical issues, or wants life coaching and positive transformation. I am most comfortable treating all of the above. My approach is cognitive-behavioral; mindfulness; strengths-based; and trauma-focused awareness and healing.

I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from negative experiences and overcoming obstacles is something that I not only am passionate about, but also have experience with.

What would it be like to live courageously? My clients say I have a unique joy that gives them hope and helps them find direction. I work with adults and teens as they figure out how to get unstuck. That stuck place may be an addiction, a divorce, a broken parent-child relationship, depression, ADHD, anxiety, or grief. I work as a counselor, a coach, and an accountability partner to help individuals dig deep to understand who they are and to take concrete steps to live more authentically.

You are trying to escape the control of a fundamentalist faith community/lifestyle, that holds great personal meaning to you; but you’re conflicted about leaving the dogmatic, authoritarian belief system in which you find yourself. You want to make sense of the damage that has been done by indoctrination. Or perhaps you experienced chronic abuse in a harmful religion and are trying to sever your connection to the faith, but you have no idea how to go about it? Have you experienced confusion, inability to think critically and have negative beliefs about yourself? You may be experiencing Religious Trauma Syndrome.

We will begin therapy by talking about the concerns that are troubling you the most. My intention is to provide attentive and empathetic care so that you feel comfortable during therapy. I check in regularly for feedback to make sure you are feeling good about our time together. I would love to connect with you and discuss your goals. Interventions and techniques may include mindfulness, motivational interviewing, play therapy, and solution-focused counseling. My style is warm and supportive, but I am ready to provide an extra push if you need it.

My unique approach assists individuals, and couples in learning strategies and techniques that will help them create a more fulfilling and rewarding life. Together, we will collaborate to help you navigate through life's obstacles and past traumas that might be negatively impacting your quality of life. I use a Cognitive Behavioral Theoretical approach to assess clients' presenting issues and create a collaborative treatment plan meeting the client where they are, and setting goals to help them get to where they want to be.