Family Counseling Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Choosing to enter into therapy is a courageous decision that I deeply honor and respect. It says that you believe in your capacity for growth and healing. I am here to facilitate your healing experience by providing a safe, authentic, non-judgmental space for us to get to the heart of what is keeping you stuck in your life or relationships. I work integratively, blending various therapeutic modalities to support clients in addressing their unique needs. I am formally trained in psychodynamic therapy and use it as the foundation for the work we will do together.

Working with a psychologist should be collaborative experience that is rewarding and beneficial for you. I believe in supporting my clients throughout successes and challenges, and love my work. Finding a therapist that is appropriate for you is important. I work with individuals of all ages throughout all phases of life, and find a supportive, empowering approach to be a crucial part of my work. You are in the driver seat of your therapy!

I am a therapist who integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and systems theories into my clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and college students. Because I greatly value interdisciplinary work, I strive for successful collaboration with social workers, physicians, and educators in the provision of holistic behavioral healthcare for my clients. With a deep appreciation for the family system I partner with the important people in a child's life who often influence and affect their behavior through modeling and other relational processes. By providing concrete parenting strategies that increase self-efficacy, I aim to reduce disruptive behaviors & improve parent-child relationships.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing we will ever do" - Brene Brown. With these words in mind, I work to create an open, caring, and safe space where clients can explore their life story and the challenges that they are facing. I specialize in clinical issues, including addictions, eating disorders, bullying, health concerns, anxiety, and depression. I have experience working with clients ranging from late adolescence to late adulthood. Additionally, I conduct substance and family violence evaluations.

Solution-Focused Couples & Family expertise ( weekend availability), marriage repairing, healing and adjusting to divorce, individual counseling addressing personal issues and growth. I pride myself in taking a compassionate, gentle approach that leads to overall wellness. I also have expertise in Anger Management, PTSD, and Alcohol Abuse/addiction.

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.

Life can be stressful. Whether it be your family , partners, work, and/or friends— It can all be too much at times. Sometimes, we just need a little help and/or someone to talk it out with. I can be that person. My therapeutic style is an integrative type. My foundations are CBT, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy. This means, we will identify then confront the challenges or issues you’re having. Figure out what is contributing to them, whether we delve into the past and/or explore the present. We will talk and process, and you will put your new tools and techniques into practice (outside of session).

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.

Greetings! Therapy is a safe, healing place to share your story & to experience symptom relief. My hope is that you reach your therapeutic goals. Dr. Truth is invested in your emotional well-being & passionate about our client relationship. Therapeutic focus includes childhood trauma/abuse, depression/bipolar, anxiety/stress, family /relationship conflict, grief/loss, self-harm/violence, anger management, behavior concerns, & abrupt changes/major life transitions. 15+ years experience working within emergency rooms, community mental health clinics, schools (ADHD, learning /behavioral concerns,special education), &private practice.

NOTE: CASH ONLY AT THIS TIME. PAYMENT DUE AT TIME OF SERVICE . A super bill will be provided upon request for member reimbursement. We currently have a 2-3 WEEK WAIT FOR APPOINTMENTS If a faster appointment is desired there are CO-THERAPISTS available CURRENTLY NOT accepting Short Term Disability (STD) clients at this time.

I am committed to assisting individuals in their desire to live their best life possible. I help individuals re-author their story, in order to heal broken relationships and overcome internal conflict. My therapeutic approach is built on developing a healthy view of self-worth, independence and resiliency to life's challenges. I utilize an integrated approach to therapeutic services which includes narrative, cognitive behavioral and person centered therapy. In addition, I also provide coaching services to those focused on a specific life or wellness goal.

Choosing a therapist for yourself or a member of your family can be a difficult decision. The decision to engage in therapy takes true consideration for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. My approach is from a place of compassion. I hope to create safe spaces for clients to engage in a trusting therapeutic relationship and focus on open communication while promoting individual self-growth and positive change. I believe that everything in life is full of purpose and that each experience we go through can be used as a catalyst to grow. I am passionate about individual growth and diversity.

I have a passion in helping people to thrive and build lives worth living. As a mental health therapist, my practice is concentrated on children and adolescents, and emerging adults, though I also enjoy working with individuals and families of all ages. I currently offer support to those who experience difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, mood dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict.

I have over 20 years of experience working with women, men and children. I started in Mississippi as a County Supervisor for a local mental health center. I then moved to Atlanta where she worked for about 16 years in public and private mental health. She is able to provide individual, family , couples and sexual abuse counseling.

I believe in establishing a collaborative approach with my clients to help support the therapeutic process. Using cognitive-behavioral techniques, I help my clients learn to identify and challenge their unhealthy thoughts and behaviors so they can develop fuller, more meaningful lives. I work with clients in managing their emotions, improve their ability to communicate with others, and build healthy and resilient self-concept. Utilizing a direct, interactive approach, with a touch of humor, I teach my clients coping skills so they can pull from their "toolbox" of skills in between sessions and eventually throughout their lives.

Everyone wants to live feeling fulfilled and happy; that is a universal truth deeply rooted in our human nature. While we all share that truth, figuring out exactly what makes us feel fulfilled and happy isn’t always easy. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling just a little bit off. Other times we find ourselves completely lost, deeply unhappy, and consistently unfulfilled. Whatever the case may be, experiencing meaningful and lasting positive change is entirely possible - and that is exactly what I help my clients achieve in the warmest, non-judgmental, and productive atmosphere possible.

You’re burnt out. So exhausted from the weekly grind, it’s nearly impossible to force yourself from bed into another unfulfilling day at the job you hate. You want a change, but you’re not sure you can have what it takes to make a change. Self-doubt has you imprisoned this unhappy life. You’re out there trying to “be your best self,” but you barely have the energy to be anything at all. Your inner critic constantly cuts you down just when you’re about to get your feet under you. You thought you’d be further along at this point in your life. You’ve started avoiding friends and family . It’s too much effort to hold up a fake smile.

Do you consider yourself resilient? My goal when working with clients is to assist them in finding their inner resilience which will help them to reach their ultimate goals in therapy. I have worked with clients and supervisees to empower them to use their strengths and competencies to improve and enhance their life situations. 
 
 Besides private practice, I have worked for agencies working with families , providing groups on systematic training for effective parenting, developing and implementing caregiver support groups, and running parent support groups.

Do you want a better quality of life? Tired of being stuck? Are you exhausted, overwhelmed, grieving, depressed or anxious? Has chronic illness or pain caused you to withdraw from others? Have you suffered from mental health issues most of your life? Maybe, you are stressed due to divorce, family conflict, relocation, retirement, career difficulties, intimacy issues or caregiving? You may want to feel more self-confident, assertive or less lonely. Sharing your problems with an understanding and nonjudgmental therapist is the first step. Don't suffer alone. You deserve to feel better. Pick up the phone and call me.