Grief Therapists in Atlanta, GA

At times we all feel distressed or discouraged -- disconnected from ourselves, from others, or from the world around us. I provide an environment that will empower you to reconnect with your true self, better integrate your mind and body, enhance your coping skills, and move forward in meaningful directions.

As a mental health therapist I am committed to assisting my clients in developing self-awareness and their ability to manage their behaviors and emotions in a healthy, meaningful and appropriate way. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), specializing in trauma therapy, anxiety disorders, grief / loss and Borderline Personality Disorder. It is my purpose to empower, educate and encourage my clients in their growth process so that they may manage life's challenges and struggles.

During the course of our lives we experience many joys and hardships, and along with them the full range of human emotions. Each moment and feeling is an opportunity to better understand self, other, and the world. Your painful feelings may be signals that old wounds need to be acknowledged or that your truth is not being lived fully. If you are currently struggling to cope with life challenges, feeling unfulfilled or seeking personal growth, the therapeutic relationship can provide an open and nonjudgmental atmosphere to explore the body and mind in a safe, comfortable space.

stephanie understands that all people are of equal worth and dignity. she offers a non-judgemental listening ear to support you in whatever has brought you to therapy today. whether it’s looking to build your own sense of self, processing trauma, dealing with relational dynamics, parenting, or something else altogether, she invites you to safely face whatever might be bringing you grief or shame.

I deeply believe that each individual has the strength and resilience to make the changes to live the life they desire. Stress and trauma can distance us from our core selves, resulting in depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. My hope is to create space for clients to slow down, reflect, and heal. I work with those who are interested in gaining personal insight, integrating learnings, and reconnecting with their confidence and goodness. I would love to connect with you, especially if you are dealing with grief (medical diagnosis, loss , unmet expectations), maternal mental health issues (fertility, relationship), or trauma.

Maybe you’re mentally exhausted and unsure how to process your current or past painful experiences. The heaviness of your emotions is affecting your goals, relationships, and career. Now, imagine a life where you can finally breathe and quiet those anxious thoughts. Together, let’s work together on unpacking your emotions and finding a route toward healing, authentically fitting for you. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the past, present, and future. As your therapist, I can provide you with tools to ease your stress, understand your triggers, and restore your sense of self!

The relationship with the self supports all other relationships in our lives. From this understanding, my work with clients centers around exploring and strengthening the foundational relationship with the self, to include: identity formation and development, building healthy relationships with others from a place of self-worth, life stage transitions, spiritual concerns, and grief and loss . I seek to support my clients in bringing their lives into greater alignment with their personal values, so that they may feel more at home within themselves and more empowered to express themselves authentically.

Are you facing the loss of someone you love? Maybe it’s not immediately in front of you, but you know it’s coming. And it's scary. You’re juggling caregiving, and feeling anxious. Your friends or family try to be supportive, but they just don’t get it. You want to feel prepared, but don’t know how? Or maybe you’ve already lost someone you love- a family member, a friend, a partner, a pet? Are you struggling to find your new path forward without them? To find new meaning? Overwhelmed at just trying to pick up the pieces? Maybe you just received a cancer diagnosis, or genetic test result? You’re feeling lost, scared, and alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/therapist licensed in Georgia and New York state. Over the past twenty years, I have worked with a diverse group of clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief , interpersonal issues, parenting challenges, adjustment issues, and attachment-related trauma. I have also supported many people who have experienced sexual trauma, physical abuse, or emotional abuse. I’ve provided therapy for the past seven years as an LCSW.

ANXIETY ISN'T A LIFE SENTENCE. SEEKING smart successful adults & older adolescents who are struggling with anxiety - to the point they are feeling uncomfortable, having trouble making decisions or see their ability to concentrate and work sliding away. Anxiety comes out of a lot of felt experiences: grief , loss , effects of trauma, medical conditions & illnesses, imposter syndrome, abuse; and show up in a lot of different ways: compulsive behaviors, trouble sleeping, panic attacks, pain, stomach upset, and self-doubt. Sweetgrass Integrative Counseling and Therapy can help you regain control and ease in your life.

I specialize in dealing with the impact of depression, anxiety, grief and trauma that alters client’s lives. I help couples identify and work through abandonment and early attachment injuries to prevent current and future toxic relationship patterns. I am passionate about practicing a culturally specific and holistic approach to therapy.

As a therapist, one of the first and most important messages I hope to communicate about my professional work is that I feel honored each and every time I have the privilege to sit with clients in their pursuit towards growth. My work is grounded in the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives, and my role is to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship to help facilitate change and empower them to live fully.

With every situation comes the choice for self-growth, development, and healing. These times of transition or particularly difficult times may seem intense and unmanageable, but with the proper support many of these unmanageable situations can become the beacon of change to a new version of yourself and a new stage in your life. My goal is to empower you to make the choice of how you want to see yourself and your life and help you gain the knowledge, coping skills, and self-awareness needed to create and maintain change.

Have you found yourself feeling stuck or discouraged lately? Some of the struggles I hear about include self-doubt, boundaries, and life transitions. Others are dealing with toxic relationships, family, or work environments. People usually come to therapy because they're experiencing pain in one form or another. I've worked with clients of all ages and with a variety of issues, but the thing most of them have in common is that they all need someone in their lives to remind them that they matter. Everyone needs a sounding board, a place they can process without fear of judgment. I would love to provide that space for you.

Change can be difficult, but with professional support and guidance you can gain powerful tools to assist in working through and overcoming many challenges in your life. As a LCSW, I am here to help you cultivate those tools and develop a real, workable plan for improving the quality of your life. As an animal assisted therapist, my dog Riley (a Maltipoo) and I work together to create a comforting and warm environment. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy to work with my clients on reaching their goals in order to heal and grow.

I know finding a therapist can be challenging with all these options, but I’m glad that you pushed through and made it here. Life can be difficult to navigate at times causing us to become overwhelmed. I would be honored to work with you to reduce or defeat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, poor body image, disordered eating habits or trauma. I would also be honored to support, listen, and witness your pain on your grief journey. As someone who has gone through the journey myself and was reluctant to really feel it, I know how important it is to allow yourself to grieve. I look forward to meeting you and moving forward in peace.