Family Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Life can be extremely overwhelming and stressful at times and there will be tough situations where support will be needed. We have a team of therapists who specialize in helping individuals cope with the real stressors of balancing work, relationships, family demands and personal life. We understand how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to conquer all of life's challenges to finding your purpose and fulfillment. With a team of therapists having five or more years of transforming lives, we provide successful and effective counseling, coaching, and educational workshops for all individuals.

My calling is to serve children and adults who deal with a variety of emotional and behavioral imbalances due to psychological trauma or other stressors. I work with my clients toward restoration of their emotional wellness by integrating aspects of trauma-focused cognitive, behavioral, and dialectical behavior therapies, as well as ART therapy, play therapy, and mind-body practices, including breathwork, yoga, and qigong. I also provide clinical diagnostic evaluations and assessments, including ADHD, trauma, and parenting fitness evaluations. Currently offering FREE clinical assessment for self-pay therapy clients.

"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.

Nic has experience working with clients of all ages in individual, family , and group therapy. His major strengths are helping those with anxiety, depression, and conflict resolution. Other issues that are relevant to Nic’s practice include substance-use, anger management, family conflict, behavioral issues, grief, life coaching, relationship issues, suicidal ideation, stress, self-esteem, and spirituality.

Alexandra Alonso is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor (LPC-NBCC). She focuses on treating adults clients with concerns and conditions related to addictions, depression, relationship issues, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder. Alexandra received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M University and received her Master's degree in Individual and Family Psychotherapy from Our Lady of the Lake University.

Immediate Openings Available for New Patients. Accepting Self-Pay, CIGNA Ins and several EAPs. What's holding you back from living the life you want? Adoption/abandonment issues/childhood trauma/loss of a loved one to death or a breakup? Having a hard time moving on? Easy to get into a relationship but hard to keep it? If one or more of these apply to you, then you are in the right place! I have a strong desire to assist youth and adults who may be dealing with these issues-identify, connect and resolve those things that may be preventing forward movement in life.

No matter how hard we try in life, inevitably we come across unpredictable waters. Sometimes riding the waves of life can be delightful and sometimes it can be soul crushing. Thus, in my own life I seek to "embrace uncertainty and live joyfully through the process." I seek to empower my clients to become the best versions of themselves, especially during times of adversity. I work with individuals and adolescents to evaluate their life goals and to gain insight and clarity about factors that might that influence their success.

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.

Dr. Shirly Barthelemy, clinical director of Carpe Diem Behavioral Health, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavior Analysis. She has over 12 years of experience providing individual therapy, psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, group therapy, parent coaching and family support. Her areas of expertise are neuropsychological testing (i.e., Stroke, TBI, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities, personality disorders, neurological disorders, comorbid disorders, applied and clinical behavior Analysis (ABA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Our ideal client wants to make life better ... and sees the possibility of a better way of living for the self, child, family , relationship, education, wellbeing ... and is looking for specialized and focused support to create a better reality. Our ideal client KNOWS that healing is possible and that they deserve compassion and support to work through some of life's most difficult challenges.

Whatever we put our attention on will grow stronger in our life -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi I have a passion for helping others in many areas in their lives. I practice from a holistic view as I believe that healing takes place from a whole individual perspective, including mind-body-spirit. You may not have a labeled mental illness but may still benefit from my services to help guide you through life experiences. I can help guide you to a better understanding of you.

My therapeutic focus is on relationships, individuals, and couples. The goal of my practice is to help clients experience healthy relationships and peace within by integrating Christian theology and psychology. Since successful relationships begin with a clear perspective of self, I emphasize the importance of boundaries, attachment patterns, self-esteem, and emotional awareness and regulation. Individual deep work, talk therapy, and family systems therapy challenge practices of thinking, feeling, and relating. My strengths include establishing rapport through respect, empathetic listening, and a safe environment to explore old wounds and new frontiers with a specialty in Christian spirituality in counseling.

My passion is to help strengthen the relationship between parent and child. You may feel sometimes that you and your child are having difficulty connecting to where you feel like you are not on the same page. This disconnect coupled with the pressures of school issues, can manifest in your teen through behaviors such as anger, anxiety, depression, self-identity crisis, and even self harm.

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?

I began my practice, Briarpatch Solutions, in 2022 as a solo practice. Now in order to meet the growing demand for my services, I am expanding into a group practice. As such, I am now working toward my AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation and offering supervision to MFT interns and graduates seeking placement and/or hours. This allows us to offer affordable mental health care to persons who are without insurance. We are an inclusive practice with doors open to all people. Our philosophy is that every human being deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion and have access to quality, affordable healthcare.