Couples Counseling Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need.
In addition to specializing in trauma and helping with anxiety and depression, I work with a range of client concerns including relationship difficulties and overwhelming emotions. I tailor your therapy to meet your needs whether it may need to be on your own, with family or as a couple.
Now, to get unstuck from those anxieties, relationship difficulties or traumatic feelings, it may only take working together to get the perspective you need.
In addition to specializing in trauma and helping with anxiety and depression, I work with a range of client concerns including relationship difficulties and overwhelming emotions. I tailor your therapy to meet your needs whether it may need to be on your own, with family or as a couple.
Couples are encouraged to choose the Couples Intensive, a 6 week marriage restoration and healing course.
As African-Americans, we are the last to seek counseling due to fear of unknown, being a "private person," and denial of the need for help. Making the choice for help with our problems is taking a brave stand. Deciding to try something different and new is a crucial aspect of emotional and physical health.
Couples are encouraged to choose the Couples Intensive, a 6 week marriage restoration and healing course.
As African-Americans, we are the last to seek counseling due to fear of unknown, being a "private person," and denial of the need for help. Making the choice for help with our problems is taking a brave stand. Deciding to try something different and new is a crucial aspect of emotional and physical health.
I have over 30 years of experience in helping clients with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, family issues, self-esteem, trauma, and other mental health problems.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic modalities. I hope to create a space that feels safe and nonjudgmental where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Therapy is an investment that
I have over 30 years of experience in helping clients with depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy related issues, family issues, self-esteem, trauma, and other mental health problems.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic modalities. I hope to create a space that feels safe and nonjudgmental where we can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Therapy is an investment that
Through individual therapy, I offer a space where you can reconnect with yourself, build stronger relationships, and begin to experience more peace in your everyday life.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, work through past experiences, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling. I use evidence based approaches such as CBT and DBT, always tailored to your unique needs, and I am deeply committed to helping you grow in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable.
Through individual therapy, I offer a space where you can reconnect with yourself, build stronger relationships, and begin to experience more peace in your everyday life.
My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, work through past experiences, and move toward a life that feels more fulfilling. I use evidence based approaches such as CBT and DBT, always tailored to your unique needs, and I am deeply committed to helping you grow in ways that feel meaningful and sustainable.
You’re a spiritual person navigating relationship challenges, existential questions, or emotional issues such as anxiety or depression.
In our work, you will be deeply supported mentally and spiritually. Using Transpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, and much more, we’ll work through the emotional blocks that cloud your intuition and constrict your energy. As you reconnect with your deeper values and inner guidance, you’ll feel more integrated, present, and free to live your truth.
You’re a spiritual person navigating relationship challenges, existential questions, or emotional issues such as anxiety or depression.
In our work, you will be deeply supported mentally and spiritually. Using Transpersonal Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, and much more, we’ll work through the emotional blocks that cloud your intuition and constrict your energy. As you reconnect with your deeper values and inner guidance, you’ll feel more integrated, present, and free to live your truth.
Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) can look like other disorders – PTSD, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (i.e. hoarding or social anxiety), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, an unhealthy relationship with food, sexual or relationship dysfunctions, suicidal ideation, alcohol or drug addiction.
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.
Religious Trauma Syndrome (RTS) can look like other disorders – PTSD, clinical depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (i.e. hoarding or social anxiety), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), borderline personality disorder, an unhealthy relationship with food, sexual or relationship dysfunctions, suicidal ideation, alcohol or drug addiction.
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.
I offer intensive individual psychotherapy and couple's psychotherapy for a range of issues.
We live in constantly changing, challenging and uncertain times. That combined with the issues we faced when growing up, can lead many of us to feel overwhelmed and distressed. With 42 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, I believe therapy is a great resource to sort out and plot a course to address all the challenges we face today, as well as their overlap with issues of the past. I am an active, engaged therapist utilizing the wide range of approaches I have learned over the course of my career. I look forward to providing the resource of a deeper dive into the possibilities available to resolve your challenges
I offer intensive individual psychotherapy and couple's psychotherapy for a range of issues.
We live in constantly changing, challenging and uncertain times. That combined with the issues we faced when growing up, can lead many of us to feel overwhelmed and distressed. With 42 years of clinical experience as a psychotherapist, I believe therapy is a great resource to sort out and plot a course to address all the challenges we face today, as well as their overlap with issues of the past. I am an active, engaged therapist utilizing the wide range of approaches I have learned over the course of my career. I look forward to providing the resource of a deeper dive into the possibilities available to resolve your challenges
Existing in unprecedented + scary times has never felt more confusing, and we are exhausted. If you are tired of carrying the weight of grief + injustice, burned out by a broken system, + desperate to be met in the heavy - I am so glad you’re here. I invite you to join me in a safe + judgment free space, where you don’t have to pretend to have it all together, but you always belong. I support individuals from all walks of life, while specializing in ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+, and trauma. My mission is justice oriented, rooted in gentleness + authenticity, with a drive to dismantle the systems that no longer serves us - together.
Existing in unprecedented + scary times has never felt more confusing, and we are exhausted. If you are tired of carrying the weight of grief + injustice, burned out by a broken system, + desperate to be met in the heavy - I am so glad you’re here. I invite you to join me in a safe + judgment free space, where you don’t have to pretend to have it all together, but you always belong. I support individuals from all walks of life, while specializing in ADHD, Autism, LGBTQ+, and trauma. My mission is justice oriented, rooted in gentleness + authenticity, with a drive to dismantle the systems that no longer serves us - together.
We are wired for connection, yet early experiences, trauma, or stress can shape how we relate to ourselves and others, leaving us stuck, anxious, or unsure of who we are. You might find yourself overfunctioning, people-pleasing, or repeating painful patterns, even when you long for something different. I work with adults navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety, identity questions, complex family dynamics, and relational wounds, especially those rooted in early attachment. My style is warm, collaborative, and engaged. Therapy offers space to make sense of patterns and move from insight to embodied change.
We are wired for connection, yet early experiences, trauma, or stress can shape how we relate to ourselves and others, leaving us stuck, anxious, or unsure of who we are. You might find yourself overfunctioning, people-pleasing, or repeating painful patterns, even when you long for something different. I work with adults navigating trauma, burnout, anxiety, identity questions, complex family dynamics, and relational wounds, especially those rooted in early attachment. My style is warm, collaborative, and engaged. Therapy offers space to make sense of patterns and move from insight to embodied change.
The areas of grief and trauma, including the secondary effects, such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship/trust issues,self-medicating and stagnation are my specialties.
The effects of trauma and grief/loss can wreak havoc on lives and often cause anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, relationship/Intimacy issues and many other problems. The good news is there is hope and I am delighted that you are ready to take the journey towards healing.
The areas of grief and trauma, including the secondary effects, such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship/trust issues,self-medicating and stagnation are my specialties.
The effects of trauma and grief/loss can wreak havoc on lives and often cause anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, relationship/Intimacy issues and many other problems. The good news is there is hope and I am delighted that you are ready to take the journey towards healing.
I have specialty training and even certification in many treatment modalities, including certification in eating disorder treatment, enneagram applications, and the highest training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
I have been treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, life transition issues, grief/loss, and marital and family issues for about 30 years. I also work as a therapist who treats other therapists for their own mental wellness needs and I work as a consultant for therapists starting and/or growing their practices. Clients and families typically come to me for help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation, often through referral from another professional or a past client. Often, these clients have tried other treatments and haven’t found optimal results.
I have specialty training and even certification in many treatment modalities, including certification in eating disorder treatment, enneagram applications, and the highest training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples.
I have been treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, life transition issues, grief/loss, and marital and family issues for about 30 years. I also work as a therapist who treats other therapists for their own mental wellness needs and I work as a consultant for therapists starting and/or growing their practices. Clients and families typically come to me for help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation, often through referral from another professional or a past client. Often, these clients have tried other treatments and haven’t found optimal results.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I have two master's degrees in clinical and general psychology and have been in the field for over 20 years. I can work with any client as my approach is a multisystemic approach. I can help clients with anxiety, mood disorders, adjustments concerns and past and current traumas. The goal is to help my clients learn how to cope with situations, give them tools to help cope with their concerns. I can help my clients with understanding and setting boundaries, learn to effectively communicate and understand why certain behaviors are related to past events. I have multiple years working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family.
I have two master's degrees in clinical and general psychology and have been in the field for over 20 years. I can work with any client as my approach is a multisystemic approach. I can help clients with anxiety, mood disorders, adjustments concerns and past and current traumas. The goal is to help my clients learn how to cope with situations, give them tools to help cope with their concerns. I can help my clients with understanding and setting boundaries, learn to effectively communicate and understand why certain behaviors are related to past events. I have multiple years working with substance abuse and dual diagnosis.
Whether you’re looking to make a change, overcome roadblocks, connect with yourself, deepen your relationships, or find a sense of purpose, I will guide you through it all.
All with the goal of cultivating a life that is meaningful to you. You already have the inner resources to make this happen, I will usher you through the counseling process.
Together, we'll utilize evidence-based practices and therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and more.
Whether you’re looking to make a change, overcome roadblocks, connect with yourself, deepen your relationships, or find a sense of purpose, I will guide you through it all.
All with the goal of cultivating a life that is meaningful to you. You already have the inner resources to make this happen, I will usher you through the counseling process.
Together, we'll utilize evidence-based practices and therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and more.
Most couples who consider therapy feel stuck in a destructive cycle that becomes exhausting, isolating, and lonely.
I have been trained in the most researched forms of couples therapy that have proven outcomes; I completed all three levels of Gottman Method Couples therapy, as well as level 1 of TEAM-CBT, Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the CBCT (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training) approach.
Most couples who consider therapy feel stuck in a destructive cycle that becomes exhausting, isolating, and lonely.
I have been trained in the most researched forms of couples therapy that have proven outcomes; I completed all three levels of Gottman Method Couples therapy, as well as level 1 of TEAM-CBT, Certified Prepare and Enrich Facilitator and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the CBCT (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training) approach.
The good news is: you can have the relationship you desire.
"You just don't get it". "Forget it!" And just like that, the conversation is over. Nothing gets resolved. The "topic" is avoided. How can communicating be so difficult? After all, you all speak the same language. Somehow what you say gets misunderstood, taken personally, and what you get back is defensiveness and criticism. There's not even an attempt at understanding you. There's no interest, no curiosity. You feel lonely, discouraged. "How can I get through to you?", you wonder. You're tired of arguing. The same old bickering every time. Enough is enough! You all can learn to get out of that pattern. You just need HELP!
The good news is: you can have the relationship you desire.
"You just don't get it". "Forget it!" And just like that, the conversation is over. Nothing gets resolved. The "topic" is avoided. How can communicating be so difficult? After all, you all speak the same language. Somehow what you say gets misunderstood, taken personally, and what you get back is defensiveness and criticism. There's not even an attempt at understanding you. There's no interest, no curiosity. You feel lonely, discouraged. "How can I get through to you?", you wonder. You're tired of arguing. The same old bickering every time. Enough is enough! You all can learn to get out of that pattern. You just need HELP!
I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals who are firing on all cylinders in their careers or relationships, yet find themselves needing support during a time of transition.
I help them turn that same level of intention inward—to connect with themselves in new ways and move through change with authenticity and resilience. My background is unique—I served years as an NBA referee, working in high-pressure environments that demanded focus, adaptability, and relational intelligence.
I specialize in working with high-achieving individuals who are firing on all cylinders in their careers or relationships, yet find themselves needing support during a time of transition.
I help them turn that same level of intention inward—to connect with themselves in new ways and move through change with authenticity and resilience. My background is unique—I served years as an NBA referee, working in high-pressure environments that demanded focus, adaptability, and relational intelligence.
I specialize in treating Anxiety and Mood Disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). People seeking my help often struggle with Panic, worry, Social Anxiety, OCD, Agoraphobia, Phobias (fear of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, etc), and Depression and Bipolar Disorders. As a CBT therapist, I conduct Exposure Therapy (and ERP), meaning I help clients go TO their feared situation - this may mean driving with a client, going to the airport, getting on an elevator, and many other situations - to help stop the patterns of avoidance and fear. I also specialize in Women's Health including pre/post-partum emotional issues.
I specialize in treating Anxiety and Mood Disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). People seeking my help often struggle with Panic, worry, Social Anxiety, OCD, Agoraphobia, Phobias (fear of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, etc), and Depression and Bipolar Disorders. As a CBT therapist, I conduct Exposure Therapy (and ERP), meaning I help clients go TO their feared situation - this may mean driving with a client, going to the airport, getting on an elevator, and many other situations - to help stop the patterns of avoidance and fear. I also specialize in Women's Health including pre/post-partum emotional issues.
I am a licensed psychologist in Georgia, and I must confess – I am older than this outdated picture suggests. I have been licensed for 30 years, with a focus on providing psychological evaluations of all types. My specialty area is anything related to a court case or a related legal or administrative situation, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court or legal case (see below for details).
I still see a select number of therapy clients, but only with people who are truly motivated to make positive changes in their lives.
I am a licensed psychologist in Georgia, and I must confess – I am older than this outdated picture suggests. I have been licensed for 30 years, with a focus on providing psychological evaluations of all types. My specialty area is anything related to a court case or a related legal or administrative situation, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court or legal case (see below for details).
I still see a select number of therapy clients, but only with people who are truly motivated to make positive changes in their lives.
Chris Hunter DeVinney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CST, NCC
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I work with adults to optimize intimate relationships and embrace the vitality that comes when we express our full sexual selves.
I've spent more than a fifteen years studying human sexuality. I cover a breadth of topics related to human sexuality, particularly how each client’s connection with their own sexuality plays out in various facets of life. I work with gender, sexuality, and relationship diverse clients.
I work with adults to optimize intimate relationships and embrace the vitality that comes when we express our full sexual selves.
I've spent more than a fifteen years studying human sexuality. I cover a breadth of topics related to human sexuality, particularly how each client’s connection with their own sexuality plays out in various facets of life. I work with gender, sexuality, and relationship diverse clients.
Is your relationship feeling disconnected or facing challenges in your marriage?
I am dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier, fulfilling lives through the transformative practice of (DBT) and CBT) with a Christian foundation, I offer a unique blend of faith-based principles and evidence-based therapy to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness. My approach is holistic, supportive, and empathetic.
Is your relationship feeling disconnected or facing challenges in your marriage?
I am dedicated to empowering individuals to lead healthier, fulfilling lives through the transformative practice of (DBT) and CBT) with a Christian foundation, I offer a unique blend of faith-based principles and evidence-based therapy to empower individuals on their journey to mental wellness. My approach is holistic, supportive, and empathetic.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.