Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I work collaboratively with clients, finding the next best step for them to take to handle challenges and roadblocks in life. I get great satisfaction watching my clients improve their life through short or long-term therapy. I help children and adolescents reach their academic/social potential with the parents' support. I advocate for students with navigation of EiP’s/504’s and RTI. Other areas of expertise include grief/loss, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues for children, teens and adults. I teach social skills to those dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and work with youth at risk for sexual exploitation.

Briarpatch Solutions LLC and the training branch of the practice, Briarpatch Institute of Marriage and Family Therapy, offer access to affordable mental health options in Atlanta. Briarpatch Solutions provides full-fee and insurance-paid services, while the Institute offers affordable sliding-scale services. We are an inclusive practice with doors open to all people. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion and have access to quality, affordable healthcare.

I am Debbie James, and I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families on coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. I have a background in athletics and also work with individuals struggling with anxiety and enhancing their athletic performance.

Looking for support in life? Someone who takes your identity and culture into consideration to provide culturally competent care? I am dedicated to providing support to you in navigating the challenges in life. I love working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and their families to support communication, self-esteem, and life transitions. I am experienced in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, college support, life transitions, "adulting," forming healthy relationships/boundary setting, autism, and bullying. I am familiar with working in family counseling supporting and aligning each individual.

Do you ever feel like time is moving so fast? And you don't even know who you are anymore or what you want. Yosheika's mission is to provide you with a space where you can pause, reflect, and process the experiences that life brings, whether it's the events of a day, a month, a year, or a lifetime. At Balanced Embodiment, you can simply be yourself, and find the serenity you seek. Yosheika specializes in person-centered care that allows for your therapy to be individualized. Yosheika is passionate about serving parents/caregivers, individuals that identify as BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ and provides a space where it's safe to fully exist.

My name is Deon L Sanders and I am the Ower/CEO of Seek Wise Counsel. I and my staff, specialize in African American psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS.  My specific training/education in African American Psychology has provided me knowledge and a deeper subconscious understanding of how the residual effects of slavery, and religious trauma hinders our people. We have both Male and Female therapist on staff. To see staff bios and to book free consultations please visit our website seekwisecounseling.com

Throughout life's journey, many people will or may have encountered some form of trauma, abuse, hurt, or pain. If that’s you, I want you also to know that it’s been me too. You’re Not Alone! I am passionate about working with Teens And Adults. I speak trauma, truth, and transparency. Allow me to walk with you along the journey and assist you in living and no longer existing.

My goal is to provide clients with new insights to thought processes and behaviors along with new methods for handling every day difficulties that can be utilized right away. I provide my clients with a safe and inviting environment where they can learn more about the world around them and build on their strengths. It is important that we work together to formulate treatment goals, and use the counseling process to understand and improve social and emotional functioning.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with families of teenagers. I also work with individuals and greatly appreciate the opportunity to help others. Before becoming a therapist, I was an educator for 11 years and specialized in prenatal through age 5. I typically work with teenagers and anxiety. I also provide group, couples, and family counseling. Although I do not have any specialization certificates, I like to work with grief and trauma (mostly sexual trauma).

As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve the quality of your life. My approach to counseling is eclectic/integrative and based upon a person’s individual needs while being empathetic, non-judgmental, and easy to talk to. I primarily draw upon cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanism, systems theory, strengths-based theory, trauma-informed care, and psychoeducation. 
Since graduating from the University of Georgia and entering the field in 2010, I have gathered broad clinical experience in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

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).

Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also provide supervision for LAPC's working toward LPC licensure.

My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.

In our highly complex and digitized society, it may feel instinctual to leave our sense of who we are as humans on standby. I’m here to provide a safe place to land as you make meaning of the emotions, tribulations, and triumphs that have shaped you into the individual you are or aim to be in your life. I hope to help you reclaim inner confidence and guide you to improve your communication skills, learn to engage in empathetic introspection, and re-spark your curiosity about the world around you.

You made a bold and courageous decision to find help for your struggle. Millions of people deal with mental health problems daily and you are not alone in deciding to face your fears and find balance in life. I am here to help you and coach you through overcoming the obstacles in your life as you reach your full potential. By committing yourself to the progression of therapy, you can acquire holistic strategies designed to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I would love to be your guide.

I specialize in helping men transform their relationships, careers and friendships. Many of my clients work with technology or see the Internet as a major part of their lives. In my private practice

Throughout my 25 years as a therapist, I have focused on issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal thoughts, and oppositional/defiance. Many of my clients also describe themselves as Neurodivergent. No matter what the issues may be, I find that people often start therapy because they feel stuck and are seeking ways to move forward. We work together to develop concrete goals such as making a new friend or just getting out of bed everyday. Other clients in my practice are searching for a safe place to work through their pain. Whatever your starting place, you are welcome here.

Dr. Ashley Williams-Whitley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. Dr. Ashley holds certifications as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Dr. Ashley received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University in 2023, a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Clark Atlanta University in 2018, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Arkansas in 2016.

Feeling frustrated and stuck with a situation and are ready for change? I utilize and integrate several different approaches to psychotherapy. Typically I use behavioral approaches with children and more analytic approaches with adults. I believe strongly in progress and engage clients in ways that produce tangible and positive outcomes. My ideal client is eager for change and realizes therapy is an active, action oriented process which I can help them achieve.