Trauma Focused Therapists in Atlanta, GA
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The mind is a complex place, full of layers where we process our world, our relationships, and our identity.
Hello, I'm Jo-Ann. Hope is an optimistic state of mind based on expectations of positive outcomes for one's life. Are you struggling to hold on to hope? To your belief in a positive future, positive relationships, or positive mindsets? I am a hope dealer. It is my passion to be an agent of change for those struggling to hold on to hope in a world that seems to be full of despair. The first step to change is hope, as it takes belief that things can change for change to happen. That's where I come in as your hope dealer.
The mind is a complex place, full of layers where we process our world, our relationships, and our identity.
You’re someone who’s trying to keep it all together while juggling responsibilities, relationships, and the expectations you place on yourself. Maybe you feel anxious, distracted, or unsure of your next steps. You want to understand yourself better, feel more balanced, and start showing up in life the way you know you can. My practice is a dedicated space for those who experience the world with intensity, whether through deep hyper-focus, or the persistent "what-if" loops of intrusive thoughts. Together, we work toward clarity, calm, and confidence, building tools that help you navigate everyday life with more intention and ease.
You’re someone who’s trying to keep it all together while juggling responsibilities, relationships, and the expectations you place on yourself. Maybe you feel anxious, distracted, or unsure of your next steps. You want to understand yourself better, feel more balanced, and start showing up in life the way you know you can. My practice is a dedicated space for those who experience the world with intensity, whether through deep hyper-focus, or the persistent "what-if" loops of intrusive thoughts. Together, we work toward clarity, calm, and confidence, building tools that help you navigate everyday life with more intention and ease.
You're a high‑achieving person, who’s always been the “strong one.” You wake up with your heart racing and everyone else’s needs in your head. Behind the polished exterior is anxiety, relational trauma, and shame that keeps you silent. You crave a space to unload without judgment, unlearn internalized messages, and set boundaries without guilt. Your goal is to stop performing, reclaim your voice, and live boldly as your whole self grounded, seen, and free to rest without apology. I offer an inclusive, affirming practice that intentionally centers women and LGBTQ+ people.
You're a high‑achieving person, who’s always been the “strong one.” You wake up with your heart racing and everyone else’s needs in your head. Behind the polished exterior is anxiety, relational trauma, and shame that keeps you silent. You crave a space to unload without judgment, unlearn internalized messages, and set boundaries without guilt. Your goal is to stop performing, reclaim your voice, and live boldly as your whole self grounded, seen, and free to rest without apology. I offer an inclusive, affirming practice that intentionally centers women and LGBTQ+ people.
Some of the evidenced-based modalities inlcude person-centered, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatically informed with mindfulness techniques, IFS-informed, solution-oriented approach, and play therapy techniques.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only). I am paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield in New Jersey and Massachusetts for telehealth only (if you are not a NJ or MA resident).
Some of the evidenced-based modalities inlcude person-centered, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatically informed with mindfulness techniques, IFS-informed, solution-oriented approach, and play therapy techniques.
I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only). I am paneled with Blue Cross Blue Shield in New Jersey and Massachusetts for telehealth only (if you are not a NJ or MA resident).
Are you struggling with relational challenges, low self-worth, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I understand the complexities of these issues and societal stigmas that often accompany them. I believe that each individual's journey to well-being is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your needs. Together, we will explore how past experiences and emotional pain may continue to influence your current relationships and self-perception, while working towards meaningful healing. I specialize in supporting clients by empowering their self-recovery with a deep sense of empathy and respect for others.
Are you struggling with relational challenges, low self-worth, depression, or anxiety? As a therapist, I understand the complexities of these issues and societal stigmas that often accompany them. I believe that each individual's journey to well-being is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet your needs. Together, we will explore how past experiences and emotional pain may continue to influence your current relationships and self-perception, while working towards meaningful healing. I specialize in supporting clients by empowering their self-recovery with a deep sense of empathy and respect for others.
You're successful, driven, and juggling a lot—work, family, life’s demands. But something’s not right. You’re exhausted, stuck in a cycle of pressure and expectations, and despite appearing fine on the outside, you feel disconnected, maybe even numb. You want more than just symptom relief. You want to explore what’s behind it all, to understand the patterns playing out in your life, and to improve your most important relationships. If you're ready for long-term, meaningful change, let’s work together to get to the heart of what’s holding you back.
You're successful, driven, and juggling a lot—work, family, life’s demands. But something’s not right. You’re exhausted, stuck in a cycle of pressure and expectations, and despite appearing fine on the outside, you feel disconnected, maybe even numb. You want more than just symptom relief. You want to explore what’s behind it all, to understand the patterns playing out in your life, and to improve your most important relationships. If you're ready for long-term, meaningful change, let’s work together to get to the heart of what’s holding you back.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress and those wanting to feel more safe, comfortable and confident in their own skin. Using a holistic approach to counseling, I help my clients develop kinder and more compassionate relationships with themselves as they explore aspects of their lives, patterns and strategies that are no longer serving them. Together, we identify, grow and utilize their strengths and internal resources to develop more positive and effective habits for a healthy and fulfilling life.
I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, post-traumatic stress and those wanting to feel more safe, comfortable and confident in their own skin. Using a holistic approach to counseling, I help my clients develop kinder and more compassionate relationships with themselves as they explore aspects of their lives, patterns and strategies that are no longer serving them. Together, we identify, grow and utilize their strengths and internal resources to develop more positive and effective habits for a healthy and fulfilling life.
At times in life we all get stuck and venture to places in which change is necessary. I aim to create a safe and caring space where we (you and I) listen to what your thoughts, feelings and symptoms are telling you about your story. Those stories then serve as a roadmap for developing new skills, making new meanings, and rediscovering parts of yourself that may have been lost. My style is warm, compassionate and creative, and I will use my years of experience and intuiton to guide and walk alongside you in your courageous journey of healing.
At times in life we all get stuck and venture to places in which change is necessary. I aim to create a safe and caring space where we (you and I) listen to what your thoughts, feelings and symptoms are telling you about your story. Those stories then serve as a roadmap for developing new skills, making new meanings, and rediscovering parts of yourself that may have been lost. My style is warm, compassionate and creative, and I will use my years of experience and intuiton to guide and walk alongside you in your courageous journey of healing.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating relationship stress, emotional disconnection, or significant life transitions. They may feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed by change, or unsure how to communicate their needs without conflict or withdrawal. Many are seeking greater clarity, emotional safety, and deeper connection within their relationships and within themselves.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples navigating relationship stress, emotional disconnection, or significant life transitions. They may feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed by change, or unsure how to communicate their needs without conflict or withdrawal. Many are seeking greater clarity, emotional safety, and deeper connection within their relationships and within themselves.
As a therapist specializing in Adlerian, humanistic, and behavioral therapies, I am deeply committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential and live with greater purpose and confidence. My approach integrates the strengthening of the power of individual agency, social connection, and seeing you display your personal growth in its best light through mindfulness, balance, and inner harmony.
With an extensive background in adolescents who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I aim to guide you in understanding your unique strengths, overcoming past obstacles, and moving forward with and confi
As a therapist specializing in Adlerian, humanistic, and behavioral therapies, I am deeply committed to helping individuals unlock their full potential and live with greater purpose and confidence. My approach integrates the strengthening of the power of individual agency, social connection, and seeing you display your personal growth in its best light through mindfulness, balance, and inner harmony.
With an extensive background in adolescents who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I aim to guide you in understanding your unique strengths, overcoming past obstacles, and moving forward with and confi
Desirea Russell is a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor. Her passion is helping others by providing quality psychotherapy for those seeking help. She primarily uses the following theoretical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy. Her clinical areas of specialty include individual and couples counseling, women’s issues, trauma, sexuality, addiction, depression, and anxiety. She likes to create a safe, judgment-free environment where clients can feel comfortable being whoever they are and freely express themselves.
Desirea Russell is a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor. Her passion is helping others by providing quality psychotherapy for those seeking help. She primarily uses the following theoretical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality therapy, and Solution-Focused therapy. Her clinical areas of specialty include individual and couples counseling, women’s issues, trauma, sexuality, addiction, depression, and anxiety. She likes to create a safe, judgment-free environment where clients can feel comfortable being whoever they are and freely express themselves.
Hillary Olson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
Waitlist for new clients
You’re not broken, but maybe you're stuck. If perfectionism, over-control, or past trauma has left you feeling disconnected from yourself or others, therapy can help you find your way back. I take a collaborative, holistic approach that blends EMDR, ACT, ERP, and body-based work to help you break old patterns and reconnect with your inner self. My style is warm, engaged, and affirming. Whether you're navigating burnout, identity exploration, or deep emotional wounds, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and a more grounded way of being.
You’re not broken, but maybe you're stuck. If perfectionism, over-control, or past trauma has left you feeling disconnected from yourself or others, therapy can help you find your way back. I take a collaborative, holistic approach that blends EMDR, ACT, ERP, and body-based work to help you break old patterns and reconnect with your inner self. My style is warm, engaged, and affirming. Whether you're navigating burnout, identity exploration, or deep emotional wounds, you don’t have to do it alone. Together, we’ll work toward healing, clarity, and a more grounded way of being.
You’re tired of criticizing yourself in the mirror or feeling “too much” in relationships. Body image struggles, relationship anxiety, and attachment wounds leave you stuck in cycles of shame and self-doubt. My Atlanta therapy practice helps women and teens heal their relationship with food and their body, navigate life transitions, and build healthier connections—so you can move from survival mode into a life filled with confidence, freedom, and purpose. Why? Because you deserve this.
You’re tired of criticizing yourself in the mirror or feeling “too much” in relationships. Body image struggles, relationship anxiety, and attachment wounds leave you stuck in cycles of shame and self-doubt. My Atlanta therapy practice helps women and teens heal their relationship with food and their body, navigate life transitions, and build healthier connections—so you can move from survival mode into a life filled with confidence, freedom, and purpose. Why? Because you deserve this.
I provide a grounding environment for people who have been in survival mode and are craving self acceptance. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully.
Many of my individual clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. As a couples therapist, I believe that emotional connection is the key to creating a secure relationship base that offers resilience in the face of miscommunication and conflict.
I provide a grounding environment for people who have been in survival mode and are craving self acceptance. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully.
Many of my individual clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. As a couples therapist, I believe that emotional connection is the key to creating a secure relationship base that offers resilience in the face of miscommunication and conflict.
You’re competent, dependable, and high-achieving. People may admire your life, yet internally you feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or unsure why peace feels distant. You might wrestle with overthinking, relational tension, burnout, or the sense that you’ve lost touch with your true self. You want clarity, meaning, and alignment — to live in a way that reflects your values, restores your soul, and finally feels authentic. You’re ready to stop performing and start living with deeper honesty, freedom, and purpose.
You’re competent, dependable, and high-achieving. People may admire your life, yet internally you feel disconnected, unfulfilled, or unsure why peace feels distant. You might wrestle with overthinking, relational tension, burnout, or the sense that you’ve lost touch with your true self. You want clarity, meaning, and alignment — to live in a way that reflects your values, restores your soul, and finally feels authentic. You’re ready to stop performing and start living with deeper honesty, freedom, and purpose.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming due to the daily challenges we face. We often try to manage stress, but at times it can become so intense that it affects our ability to function day-to-day. Whether it’s related to school, work, family, or personal events, I’m here to offer support when stress becomes overwhelming. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to your unique circumstances. My goal is to meet you where you are in life and work together to develop strategies for coping with the stressors you’re facing.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming due to the daily challenges we face. We often try to manage stress, but at times it can become so intense that it affects our ability to function day-to-day. Whether it’s related to school, work, family, or personal events, I’m here to offer support when stress becomes overwhelming. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, tailoring my methods to your unique circumstances. My goal is to meet you where you are in life and work together to develop strategies for coping with the stressors you’re facing.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, and loss. I also work with clients seeking coping skills, emotional regulation, and ongoing mental health maintenance.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 9 years of experience providing individual therapy to adolescents and adults. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, grief, and loss. I also work with clients seeking coping skills, emotional regulation, and ongoing mental health maintenance.
You may be the one holding everything together—your family, your household, your job—while quietly carrying stress, worry, or emotional exhaustion. When life shifts, relationships strain, or parenting becomes overwhelming, it can start to feel like you’re running on empty. You don’t have to push through it alone.
I work with adults navigating complicated life circumstances, including relationship issues, trauma responses, DFCS involvement, court-related stress, family conflict, and emotional overload. Many of my clients are strong, capable people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps.
You may be the one holding everything together—your family, your household, your job—while quietly carrying stress, worry, or emotional exhaustion. When life shifts, relationships strain, or parenting becomes overwhelming, it can start to feel like you’re running on empty. You don’t have to push through it alone.
I work with adults navigating complicated life circumstances, including relationship issues, trauma responses, DFCS involvement, court-related stress, family conflict, and emotional overload. Many of my clients are strong, capable people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps.
ADHD? Trauma? Terminal illness? Conflict and communication issues?
I have 11 years of experience as a therapist and specialize in helping people work through past traumas, understand themselves better, and move toward the life they actually want.
ADHD? Trauma? Terminal illness? Conflict and communication issues?
I have 11 years of experience as a therapist and specialize in helping people work through past traumas, understand themselves better, and move toward the life they actually want.
I entered the mental health field with a deep sense of purpose shaped by personal and family experiences. Surviving domestic violence gave me a unique sensitivity and commitment to supporting individuals navigating trauma, sexual assault, and the complex process of rebuilding life after adversity. My practice centers on trauma, attachment, women’s issues, racialized trauma, and spiritual counseling for those seeking meaning, empowerment, and healing.
I entered the mental health field with a deep sense of purpose shaped by personal and family experiences. Surviving domestic violence gave me a unique sensitivity and commitment to supporting individuals navigating trauma, sexual assault, and the complex process of rebuilding life after adversity. My practice centers on trauma, attachment, women’s issues, racialized trauma, and spiritual counseling for those seeking meaning, empowerment, and healing.
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