Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I believe that the foundation of therapy is trust and compassion. My therapeutic approach balances complete acceptance of you for you while also helping you make changes to bring you closer to achieving your goals. I will address the symptoms of what you’re experiencing while also assisting you to dive deeper to grow in your understanding of yourself and how you interact within your world and relationships. Many of my clients are high performers who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and perfectionism.

As a warm, heart-centered, holistic therapist, I am deeply interested in accompanying my clients in their journey to health, happiness, and wholeness. In facilitating a safe healing space for adults, we gently explore what emerges in the present moment, letting the session organically unfold. I am welcoming clients who want to step into an authentic, more peaceful, more empowered and expansive place within themselves. I work with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, spiritual or existential issues, grief, life transitions, women's issues, co-dependency, abuse, trauma, or those simply wanting to find deeper contentment in their lives.

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.

Beginning counseling is a brave step in facing the heavy emotions, experiences, and shame we may be carrying. I believe we all have the power to re-write unhelpful narratives, challenge negative thoughts, and transform our lives. In my practice, my goal is to cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to heal, increase self awareness, and develop tools to help navigate life’s challenges. I view healing not as a destination, but as a daily practice that allows us to connect with our authentic self and inherent wholeness.

The process of starting or reentering counseling can be overwhelming but a brave step towards improving your wellness. I honor that step by committing myself to show up for you where you are, sit with you in whatever emotion arises, and offer you a safe and relaxed environment to discuss your concerns. As your therapist, I will work with you to collaboratively create a road map to greater health using our alliance and therapeutic tools along the way. We will work together to identify your goals, beliefs, and assets; process life stressors; and empower your life for greater wellness, however you define this.

I understand that seeking therapy can be intimidating, and I am here to support you and your child. The therapeutic space is intended to be safe and welcoming to allow children, teens, and families to find and use their own unique voices. Using an integrative therapeutic approach which draws upon evidence-based treatment approaches from CBT & DBT, Child Centered Play Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Solution focused strategies, and Positive Psychology I will help uncover the roots of challenges, better understand how to address them and teach techniques and strategies that help children and teens confront and overcome stressors.

*I offer both evening and daytime appointments* Lots of people know that they need to make a shift or change in their lives but need a warm, supportive therapist and a chance to lean into the difficult areas of their lives. I’m an especially good fit for folks who appreciate the use of humor and lightheartedness in the work, but also want to move deeper and connect with themselves and their emotions in new ways, instead of always having to compartmentalize or “tough it out” with their emotions. My areas of clinical focus include therapy for men and mindfulness practices, but I also work well with lots of different people.

"The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking." - Albert Einstein I feel honored to have the privilege to be part of people's decision to improve their lives and create new beginnings. Utilizing individual, family, and couples psychotherapy I help people uncover patterns that may be holding them back. Together we work towards implementing strategies to find balance, confidence, and joy. My therapeutic approach includes the building of insight, cognitive and/or behavioral strategies, and the healing experience of a collaborative and compassionate relationship.

Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness , addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.

I am a specialist offering cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness training for anxiety (generalized anxiety, phobias, social anxiety, health anxiety, etc.), obsessive compulsive or related disorders, perfectionism, insomnia, and post traumatic stress. I also help with depression, substance use, and chronic health conditions as well as difficulties adjusting to life changes, career, or relationships.

If you’re an adolescent or young adult struggling with interpersonal relationships, career troubles, trauma, anxiety, or low-self-esteem, it can be hard to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Living with constant worry and stress can negatively impact our quality of life. While it is understandable that feelings of hopelessness might creep up, I want to offer you some hope! With a little self-exploration and therapeutic work, it is possible for you to learn how to overcome the things that impact your life and increase your everyday happiness. Let's work together to help you live a happier existence.

I provide therapy for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and relational issues. Many of my clients have found me during times of transition with their partners, at work, or within their family. I work most often with adults and older adolescents. I am interested in how we come to understand relationships from experiences within our family, and see this as closely related to how we view ourselves and others today. I hope my clients find therapy with me a safe place to explore patterns, expand awareness, and find ways to make change.

We all know that life is busy, stressful, and difficult to keep in balance, but when things become overwhelming or out of sync, the decision to seek counseling or coaching is a gutsy first step to getting back on track. I believe we owe it to ourselves and our loved ones to pay attention to our mind-body health, and I take a non-judgmental and collaborative approach to help identify what may be holding you back from a rewarding and fulfilling life. Together we can explore techniques to improve coping and communication and help you move forward with clarity and purpose.

***Currently Accepting New Clients*** Does your life feel stagnant? Do you find that decision making has its challenges? Do you lack coping mechanisms to navigate through life’s difficulties? Do you believe you can make the necessary changes to improve your life? I have experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, codependency, homelessness, trauma and substance abuse in an individual and group settings.

Are you feeling depressed? anxious? Perhaps like you are not living to your best potential? As a psychotherapist, I help people create a safe space whereby building a relationship, unraveling issues, demystifying oneself, voicing hopes and dreams, and developing wisdom and insight, one can emerge from (and exist in) the forest that is life with a deeper understanding of how to navigate oneself and the world around us. It is my philosophy that great psychotherapy not only addresses the issues on the table, but also guides one towards greater overall life fulfillment.