Couples Counseling Therapists in Atlanta, GA

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Meredith Simmons
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
It would be an honor to work with you! I especially value helping clients increase self-esteem, navigate life transitions, address anxiety and depression, focus on relational repair, and help clients as they transition to parenthood (as well as women struggling in their identity of motherhood). I am also a certified facilitator of Prepare Enrich, a premarital and marriage assessment tool that uses evidenced-based skills and insights to foster healths relationships. It is a privilege to work with premarital couples building a foundation on curiosity, growth, and awareness.
It would be an honor to work with you! I especially value helping clients increase self-esteem, navigate life transitions, address anxiety and depression, focus on relational repair, and help clients as they transition to parenthood (as well as women struggling in their identity of motherhood). I am also a certified facilitator of Prepare Enrich, a premarital and marriage assessment tool that uses evidenced-based skills and insights to foster healths relationships. It is a privilege to work with premarital couples building a foundation on curiosity, growth, and awareness.
(470) 468-5017 View (470) 468-5017
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Temi Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
I have genuine passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges such as relationship problems, work stress/burnout, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional abuse/neglect, childhood trauma/injuries/secondary trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors. My journey in this field began with a deep passion for helping individuals/couples heal from their past experiences and regain control over their lives. I have worked extensively with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures who have faced various forms of trauma.
I have genuine passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges such as relationship problems, work stress/burnout, life transitions, low self-esteem, emotional abuse/neglect, childhood trauma/injuries/secondary trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors. My journey in this field began with a deep passion for helping individuals/couples heal from their past experiences and regain control over their lives. I have worked extensively with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures who have faced various forms of trauma.
(678) 325-2474 View (678) 325-2474
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Monika A. Nowas-Rappard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30307
If you experience frequent obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, depressed feelings or you feel, you and your spouse are growing apart in your relationship, it can cause severe distress and disruption in daily life, affecting your well-being. Making choices and finding meaning in life may have become difficult. In my private practice, I focus on individual treatment and couples counseling. I like to offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. In a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together for you to reach your goals for therapy and learn how to use your strengths towards healing and personal growth.
If you experience frequent obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, depressed feelings or you feel, you and your spouse are growing apart in your relationship, it can cause severe distress and disruption in daily life, affecting your well-being. Making choices and finding meaning in life may have become difficult. In my private practice, I focus on individual treatment and couples counseling. I like to offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. In a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together for you to reach your goals for therapy and learn how to use your strengths towards healing and personal growth.
(404) 476-7342 View (404) 476-7342
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Jordan Beckum
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I guide teens (16+), adults, and couples towards healing with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer nonjudgmental support using person-centered therapy, brainspotting, and holistic methods. Celebrating diversity, I tailor therapy to each client's background. Passionate about couples' well-being, I offer premarital counseling and support through transitions. My ideal client values growth, openness, and cultural awareness, actively engaging in the therapeutic process for positive change in their life or relationship.
As a therapist, I guide teens (16+), adults, and couples towards healing with empathy and cultural sensitivity. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and trauma, I offer nonjudgmental support using person-centered therapy, brainspotting, and holistic methods. Celebrating diversity, I tailor therapy to each client's background. Passionate about couples' well-being, I offer premarital counseling and support through transitions. My ideal client values growth, openness, and cultural awareness, actively engaging in the therapeutic process for positive change in their life or relationship.
(470) 619-6183 x8 View (470) 619-6183 x8
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Dennis P Buttimer
MEd, CEAP, RYT, CHC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
If you are struggling with stress, worry/anxiety/fear, health and wellness issues, cancer diagnosis/recovery, grief, life changes, workplace challenges, relationship issues or personal growth, I am here to support and guide you in feeling your best and performing at your best. My Master's degree is in Counseling Psychology. As a Coach of forty (40) years, I have learned strategies that tend to create lasting changes. My commitment to you is to listen non-judgmentally and guide you with ideas and practices that I have seen work successfully over many years. You deserve to feel your best and live at your best!
If you are struggling with stress, worry/anxiety/fear, health and wellness issues, cancer diagnosis/recovery, grief, life changes, workplace challenges, relationship issues or personal growth, I am here to support and guide you in feeling your best and performing at your best. My Master's degree is in Counseling Psychology. As a Coach of forty (40) years, I have learned strategies that tend to create lasting changes. My commitment to you is to listen non-judgmentally and guide you with ideas and practices that I have seen work successfully over many years. You deserve to feel your best and live at your best!
(404) 476-7933 View (404) 476-7933
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Moishe Shemtov
MFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help clients develop healthier, confident relationships with themselves & others.
The foundation of my practice is built around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. I believe that every person in this world is inherently good, and has what to offer to others. Throughout our childhood and teenage years, we face challenges that either propel us to success or set us back and put us in a state of fear. When we "do the work" together, we try to identify what the setbacks are, then we work on unleashing your potential to reveal your goodness and your gift for the world around you.
Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help clients develop healthier, confident relationships with themselves & others.
The foundation of my practice is built around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. I believe that every person in this world is inherently good, and has what to offer to others. Throughout our childhood and teenage years, we face challenges that either propel us to success or set us back and put us in a state of fear. When we "do the work" together, we try to identify what the setbacks are, then we work on unleashing your potential to reveal your goodness and your gift for the world around you.
(678) 264-3020 View (678) 264-3020
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Tiffany Nolan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303  (Online Only)
Whether you are dealing with burnout, depression, anxiety, or relationship woes, or family struggles- I've got your back! Let's work together to get the results you need.
Hi there, I'm Tiffany! Do you feel like you just can't keep it all straight in your head in anymore? Too many thoughts on your mind keeping you up too late? Are you struggling to find your purpose and meaning in your day to day routine?
Whether you are dealing with burnout, depression, anxiety, or relationship woes, or family struggles- I've got your back! Let's work together to get the results you need.
Hi there, I'm Tiffany! Do you feel like you just can't keep it all straight in your head in anymore? Too many thoughts on your mind keeping you up too late? Are you struggling to find your purpose and meaning in your day to day routine?
(404) 814-5136 View (404) 814-5136
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Cassandra Barro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Do you hold yourself to a standard of perfection that can at times have you thinking, am I even enjoying my life? Does your relationship with food or your body cause significant distress, or begun negatively impacting your daily activities? Through specific goal setting and developing effective coping skills, we can work together to seek your desired change!.
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.
Do you hold yourself to a standard of perfection that can at times have you thinking, am I even enjoying my life? Does your relationship with food or your body cause significant distress, or begun negatively impacting your daily activities? Through specific goal setting and developing effective coping skills, we can work together to seek your desired change!.
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.
(404) 948-5429 View (404) 948-5429
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Christopher Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303  (Online Only)
You’re struggling to find some motivation. Mounting pressure in your work environment. Or maybe you’re looking to assert yourself more in your relationship. Sometimes, life’s stressors can hit us hard, rendering us helpless. When this happens, we don’t always act in our best self interest. But, there are ways that we can increase our mental well-being. I believe that in order to affect change, we have to understand and explore the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Clients that I have had the pleasure of working with are hopeful of having the tools to adequately manage life’s next hiccup.
You’re struggling to find some motivation. Mounting pressure in your work environment. Or maybe you’re looking to assert yourself more in your relationship. Sometimes, life’s stressors can hit us hard, rendering us helpless. When this happens, we don’t always act in our best self interest. But, there are ways that we can increase our mental well-being. I believe that in order to affect change, we have to understand and explore the relationship between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Clients that I have had the pleasure of working with are hopeful of having the tools to adequately manage life’s next hiccup.
(470) 837-2583 View (470) 837-2583
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Tamara D Turner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339  (Online Only)
I have over 10 years experience in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment.
Personal beliefs and thoughts have power over our emotions and behavior. Sometimes we just aren't aware of our underlying beliefs influencing our mood. Awareness allows us to manage our emotional world from a better place. I will help you become aware of your beliefs, how they are affecting you, and help you realize that you have what it takes to make positive changes in your life. I know it can be difficult to talk about your feelings. So I start by providing a safe space for you. Together, we will work collaboratively toward your personal goals, leading to a happier, more productive life.
I have over 10 years experience in individual therapy, group therapy, couples therapy, and psychological assessment.
Personal beliefs and thoughts have power over our emotions and behavior. Sometimes we just aren't aware of our underlying beliefs influencing our mood. Awareness allows us to manage our emotional world from a better place. I will help you become aware of your beliefs, how they are affecting you, and help you realize that you have what it takes to make positive changes in your life. I know it can be difficult to talk about your feelings. So I start by providing a safe space for you. Together, we will work collaboratively toward your personal goals, leading to a happier, more productive life.
(678) 369-7580 View (678) 369-7580
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Maria Gomez Soler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30308  (Online Only)
I work with couples and adult individuals who are experiencing relational distress or going through life transitions, as well as with adolescents and their families in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
Sometimes it feels as if we lost our way; our closest relationships are a constant source of conflict and loneliness, and we struggle to find true connections, clarity, confidence, hope, and peace. It does not need to be that way. You can be seen and loved for who you really are, and you can count on yourself and others through the ups and downs of life. I enjoy guiding people through that journey to become their best selves and to enjoy fulfilling relationships.
I work with couples and adult individuals who are experiencing relational distress or going through life transitions, as well as with adolescents and their families in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina.
Sometimes it feels as if we lost our way; our closest relationships are a constant source of conflict and loneliness, and we struggle to find true connections, clarity, confidence, hope, and peace. It does not need to be that way. You can be seen and loved for who you really are, and you can count on yourself and others through the ups and downs of life. I enjoy guiding people through that journey to become their best selves and to enjoy fulfilling relationships.
(404) 982-4048 View (404) 982-4048
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Ellie Mental Health Atlanta (Sandy Springs)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCSW, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
Ellie Mental Health Atlanta is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with NO waitlist! Our brand new office is a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We provide services for ages 8+ and offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
Ellie Mental Health Atlanta is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with NO waitlist! Our brand new office is a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We provide services for ages 8+ and offer individual, family, and couples counseling.
(404) 476-5537 View (404) 476-5537
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Viorel Stefan Ispas
Counselor, MA, LPC, AMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327  (Online Only)
Viorel's passion is to help couples, families, and individuals overcome life challenges and achieve goals that they did not believe possible on their own. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. He has invested almost three decades of work serving people, both internationally and in the United States. He combines his clinical skills with his life and work experience to help improve the lives of children, teens, and adults from various economic, social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Viorel's passion is to help couples, families, and individuals overcome life challenges and achieve goals that they did not believe possible on their own. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. He has invested almost three decades of work serving people, both internationally and in the United States. He combines his clinical skills with his life and work experience to help improve the lives of children, teens, and adults from various economic, social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
(470) 450-4086 View (470) 450-4086
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Desirea R. Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30310  (Online Only)
My clinical areas of specialty include individual and couples counseling, women’s issues, trauma, sexuality, addiction and depression, and anxiety.
There are times where we all need a little help through navigating this journey called life. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you do just that. My name is Desirea Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. My passion is helping others by providing quality psychotherapy for those seeking help.
My clinical areas of specialty include individual and couples counseling, women’s issues, trauma, sexuality, addiction and depression, and anxiety.
There are times where we all need a little help through navigating this journey called life. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you do just that. My name is Desirea Russell, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. My passion is helping others by providing quality psychotherapy for those seeking help.
(404) 737-6277 View (404) 737-6277
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Jo Ann Atkins Christian Counselor And Therapist
Pastoral Counselor, BA, MA, MS, DMin
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
As your counselor, I focus on your counseling goals and concerns. I provide tools to help gain self-understanding, change behavior, conflict resolution, restore hope, and gain spiritual empowerment. Couples are encouraged to choose the Couples Intensive, a 6 week marriage restoration and healing course. We work to understand "Daddy Issues" and other co-dependencies, as well as grief and loss, past pain, unforgiveness and the pain of rejection. Owning our story and giving ourselves compassion for the rest of our journey is the bravest thing that we will ever do.
As your counselor, I focus on your counseling goals and concerns. I provide tools to help gain self-understanding, change behavior, conflict resolution, restore hope, and gain spiritual empowerment. Couples are encouraged to choose the Couples Intensive, a 6 week marriage restoration and healing course. We work to understand "Daddy Issues" and other co-dependencies, as well as grief and loss, past pain, unforgiveness and the pain of rejection. Owning our story and giving ourselves compassion for the rest of our journey is the bravest thing that we will ever do.
(770) 504-4645 View (770) 504-4645
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Anique S Whitmore
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30326
Working with the individual to guide them through both personal and relationship issues is a passion of mine.
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.
Working with the individual to guide them through both personal and relationship issues is a passion of mine.
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.
(404) 890-7263 View (404) 890-7263
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Dawn Swiney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30319
My clinical experience includes working with couples and families navigating the effects of addiction, ineffective communication, emotional disconnect, anxiety and grief.
Living in connection with others is a most basic need we all share. An essential part of living a healthy, satisfying life involves giving full expression to one's needs and desires and being able to support the needs of others, with empathy. My goal as therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to explore, experience and express personal and relationship needs toward achieving specific therapeutic goals. In my office, the client is the expert on his/her life.
My clinical experience includes working with couples and families navigating the effects of addiction, ineffective communication, emotional disconnect, anxiety and grief.
Living in connection with others is a most basic need we all share. An essential part of living a healthy, satisfying life involves giving full expression to one's needs and desires and being able to support the needs of others, with empathy. My goal as therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals, couples and families to explore, experience and express personal and relationship needs toward achieving specific therapeutic goals. In my office, the client is the expert on his/her life.
(770) 749-7258 View (770) 749-7258
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Becca Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30327
Becca is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC014288) within the state of Georgia and conducts psychotherapy for women and couples. She focuses her work on maternal mental health, family of origin and relationship challenges, and identity formation. In addition, Becca is a certified PREPARE: ENRICH facilitator and offers premarital counseling, couples counseling, affair recovery, and divorce care. Becca has clinical training and certifications in both marriage and family therapy as well as in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Becca is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC014288) within the state of Georgia and conducts psychotherapy for women and couples. She focuses her work on maternal mental health, family of origin and relationship challenges, and identity formation. In addition, Becca is a certified PREPARE: ENRICH facilitator and offers premarital counseling, couples counseling, affair recovery, and divorce care. Becca has clinical training and certifications in both marriage and family therapy as well as in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
(678) 253-4699 View (678) 253-4699
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Emily Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy, and I am a Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor, allowing me to work with children, adults, couples, and families, including those considering or undergoing separation or divorce.
I believe that we are all trying our best and that we are the experts on ourselves and our families. However sometimes life brings us more than we know how to handle, and we may see symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and unhealthy or disruptive behavior in ourselves, our relationships, and our children. This can leave us feeling frustrated, hopeless, and isolated as individuals, couples, and parents. Thankfully, therapy can help us and our children move beyond our pain, fear, and destructive behavior, and toward a greater sense of peace, happiness, and belonging.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR/trauma therapy, and I am a Registered Play Therapist & Supervisor, allowing me to work with children, adults, couples, and families, including those considering or undergoing separation or divorce.
I believe that we are all trying our best and that we are the experts on ourselves and our families. However sometimes life brings us more than we know how to handle, and we may see symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, and unhealthy or disruptive behavior in ourselves, our relationships, and our children. This can leave us feeling frustrated, hopeless, and isolated as individuals, couples, and parents. Thankfully, therapy can help us and our children move beyond our pain, fear, and destructive behavior, and toward a greater sense of peace, happiness, and belonging.
(678) 374-2934 View (678) 374-2934
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Dr. Wynette Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303  (Online Only)
As an LMFT, I enjoy working with couples, women, families, and professionals in achieving desired personal and professional goals. As the owner of AC Aspire LLC, working with women issues and couples is my specialty. I look forward to speaking with you about working towards fulfilling your personal, relationship, and professional goals.
As an LMFT, I enjoy working with couples, women, families, and professionals in achieving desired personal and professional goals. As the owner of AC Aspire LLC, working with women issues and couples is my specialty. I look forward to speaking with you about working towards fulfilling your personal, relationship, and professional goals.
(470) 288-2762 View (470) 288-2762
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.