Sikh Therapists in Atlanta, GA
My clientele is eclectic, and I take clients that help me expand my horizons in therapeutic work. My clinical interests include working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including mixed-race, mixed orientation, and interfaith couples, intergenerational and multicultural families, immigrant communities, children, veterans, young adults, and older adults. Beyond my academic and clinical training, I have worked extensively with university students, veterans, refugees, immigrant communities, survivors of human trafficking, nonprofit organizations, and at Mother Teresa’s orphanages.
My clientele is eclectic, and I take clients that help me expand my horizons in therapeutic work. My clinical interests include working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds, including mixed-race, mixed orientation, and interfaith couples, intergenerational and multicultural families, immigrant communities, children, veterans, young adults, and older adults. Beyond my academic and clinical training, I have worked extensively with university students, veterans, refugees, immigrant communities, survivors of human trafficking, nonprofit organizations, and at Mother Teresa’s orphanages.
Hello! My name is Chez (Shay) Clemmons. Success, in any area of life, is determined by a willingness to develop a positive relationship with yourself first. This journey of self-discovery can be an exciting part of our human growth and development. I am enthusiastic about helping people discover their worth, value and purpose. It's my pleasure to help you with your counseling needs.
Hello! My name is Chez (Shay) Clemmons. Success, in any area of life, is determined by a willingness to develop a positive relationship with yourself first. This journey of self-discovery can be an exciting part of our human growth and development. I am enthusiastic about helping people discover their worth, value and purpose. It's my pleasure to help you with your counseling needs.
Our ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions who feel overwhelmed and uncertain about their next steps. They’re seeking a supportive, culturally responsive space to process their emotions, build self-awareness, and strengthen their resilience. Whether facing stress, identity concerns, or relationship challenges, they’re looking for authentic therapists who truly understand their lived experiences. With the right support and guidance, they’re ready to heal, grow, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Our ideal clients are individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions who feel overwhelmed and uncertain about their next steps. They’re seeking a supportive, culturally responsive space to process their emotions, build self-awareness, and strengthen their resilience. Whether facing stress, identity concerns, or relationship challenges, they’re looking for authentic therapists who truly understand their lived experiences. With the right support and guidance, they’re ready to heal, grow, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and the ways painful experiences continue to affect relationships, emotions, and everyday life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trauma specialist, I bring advanced training and extensive experience working with PTSD, childhood and military trauma, anxiety, and complex relationship distress.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families heal from trauma and the ways painful experiences continue to affect relationships, emotions, and everyday life. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trauma specialist, I bring advanced training and extensive experience working with PTSD, childhood and military trauma, anxiety, and complex relationship distress.
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It is a big challenge to be vulnerable and disclose your innermost fears, thoughts, feelings and struggles to someone. By beginning to look for a therapist, you have taken the first step in overcoming this challenge. I commend you for taking this first step! I strive to create a safe space in which you are able to share and explore your thoughts and feelings without any judgment. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between a therapist and client is critical. Therefore, I value the bond and trust we create together in therapy. I hope to help you work through your life’s struggles and dilemmas in a safe and supportive environment.
It is a big challenge to be vulnerable and disclose your innermost fears, thoughts, feelings and struggles to someone. By beginning to look for a therapist, you have taken the first step in overcoming this challenge. I commend you for taking this first step! I strive to create a safe space in which you are able to share and explore your thoughts and feelings without any judgment. I believe that the therapeutic rapport between a therapist and client is critical. Therefore, I value the bond and trust we create together in therapy. I hope to help you work through your life’s struggles and dilemmas in a safe and supportive environment.
I have lived a long and colorful life. Like everyone else, I've made good and bad choices and learned from each. I have 22+ years experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment field. I do not judge at all, PERIOD. I can be both blunt and gentle as appropriate. My role is to offer another perspective, a way to see life more fully and function better, no more, no less. I don't pretend to have all the answers, but only one slice of wisdom. I just share what can help someone. Some people are not yet ready to be helped. Yet for those who are feeling lost on life's journey, and are willing to listen and learn, I'm here.
I have lived a long and colorful life. Like everyone else, I've made good and bad choices and learned from each. I have 22+ years experience in the mental health and substance abuse treatment field. I do not judge at all, PERIOD. I can be both blunt and gentle as appropriate. My role is to offer another perspective, a way to see life more fully and function better, no more, no less. I don't pretend to have all the answers, but only one slice of wisdom. I just share what can help someone. Some people are not yet ready to be helped. Yet for those who are feeling lost on life's journey, and are willing to listen and learn, I'm here.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers in Georgia dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Foresight Mental Health’s integrated team of professionals includes licensed therapists, nutritionists, and psychiatric providers in Georgia dedicated to working with clients to provide individualized and personal care. We believe in providing care that is accessible and affordable, which is why we are in network with most major insurers and provide both telehealth and in-person services.
Your symptoms didn’t come out of nowhere—they developed in response to what you’ve lived through.
Adaptations. Chronic pain, chronic illness, grief, depression, exhaustion—after years of stress, loss, displacement, or having to be strong for too long.
Some of the people I work with are navigating an invisible weight of cultural rupture & survival.
Others live in bodies that hurt, are uncooperative & feel unfamiliar due to illness or trauma & systems that didn’t recognize their needs.
You may be told:
“Nothing is wrong” — yet the pain persists.
“Just manage stress” — without guidance.
“Try harder” — despite being depleted.
Your symptoms didn’t come out of nowhere—they developed in response to what you’ve lived through.
Adaptations. Chronic pain, chronic illness, grief, depression, exhaustion—after years of stress, loss, displacement, or having to be strong for too long.
Some of the people I work with are navigating an invisible weight of cultural rupture & survival.
Others live in bodies that hurt, are uncooperative & feel unfamiliar due to illness or trauma & systems that didn’t recognize their needs.
You may be told:
“Nothing is wrong” — yet the pain persists.
“Just manage stress” — without guidance.
“Try harder” — despite being depleted.
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FAQ - About Sikh Counseling
What can a Sikh therapist help with?
A Sikh therapist can help you with the same range of mental health concerns as other qualified therapists, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. You may prefer to work with a therapist who shares your background because you may feel more comfortable discussing how faith, culture, family expectations, or community experiences shape your identity and well-being with someone who personally identifies as Sikh. This can be especially helpful if you are exploring concerns related to identity, belonging, religious or cultural questioning, or feeling disconnected from your faith or community. A Sikh therapist may also support you in couples or family therapy when cultural or religious differences are contributing to conflict. For example, they may help your family navigate disagreements about religious observance, or help you and your partner discuss differences in faith practice or expectations.
How does Sikh faith and culture shape the therapy experience?
Sikh faith and culture may shape therapy through the values and beliefs that may be discussed or drawn upon during your sessions. For example, a Sikh therapist may explore concepts such as Hukam, which can relate to accepting what is beyond your control, or Seva, which refers to selfless service and may provide a sense of meaning or connection. Depending on your preferences, your therapist may also incorporate meditative practices that are compatible with Naam Simran. Your experiences of expressing your faith or cultural identity may also influence the topics you bring to therapy. These could include discrimination, family or community expectations, religious observance, or questions about identity and belonging. You may find it easier to build trust with a therapist who already understands this context.
How can a Sikh therapist support family therapy?
A Sikh therapist can support you and your family with concerns such as communication difficulties, conflict, life transitions, and stress involving extended family. For example, they may help families navigate disagreements about religious practices, expectations around marriage or family roles, or the influence of extended family dynamics. A therapist who understands culturally influenced family dynamics can help each family member feel more heard. Rather than assuming that your family should follow a specific family model, a culturally informed therapist can help you solve family issues in a way that respects your cultural values.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with Sikh clients?
If faith or cultural background is important to you in therapy, it can be helpful to ask a prospective therapist whether they have experience working with Sikh clients. In initial conversations with potential therapists, you might ask questions such as, “Have you worked with Sikh clients before?” or “How do you approach conversations about faith and culture in therapy?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed, misunderstood, or find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Sikh therapists?
The directory of Sikh therapists includes therapists who have shared their faith background in their profiles or therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Sikh clients or communities. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals would not appear in search results for this reason.