Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I want you to move from just surviving to a point in which you are thriving. You just took a HUGE step, so thank you for being here right now. I am devoted to helping you feel and function better. Just getting through the day may feel challenging right now. It's just too much to sort through or overcome on your own. You may not know where to start - It's a lot...whew. You might feel misunderstood by friends and family; that's what I'm here for. I do the 'work' of helping you even outside of our sessions, to help you get better FASTER.

Are you a procrastinating perfectionist who loves people but also gets socially overwhelmed? Do you have anxiety but also feel like a pretty chill person? You’ve come to the right place. I love exploring the duality of human nature to help people find balance. Maybe you want to embrace imperfection, but you don’t know where to start. Perhaps you understand how your trauma impacts your life and you’re ready to heal. Maybe you are feeling ready to accept your body but you’re scared to let go of diet culture. Maybe you’re looking for more meaningful connection but socializing has become more difficult as you’ve gotten older.

If you struggle with not feeling seen or heard, not feeling like you belong, not knowing your true identity, holding on to generational trauma, experiencing any type of trauma, suppressing emotions, experience with domineering parents/loved ones, feeling helpless and worthless, then I may be a good fit for you as a therapist. I focus on individual counseling, as well as supplying skills classes. I also offer couples counseling as a Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator. Wether I'm working with an individual, class, or couple, my goal is to help you not only survive in this challenging life, but to thrive in it as well.

The foundation of my practice is built around helping people reconnect with their inherent goodness. I believe that every person in this world is inherently good, and has what to offer to others. Throughout our childhood and teenage years, we face challenges that either propel us to success or set us back and put us in a state of fear. When we "do the work" together, we try to identify what the setbacks are, then we work on unleashing your potential to reveal your goodness and your gift for the world around you.

If you are a client seeking therapy for anxiety, or because of post-traumatic or dissociative symptoms, then I would be a good fit for you. Therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to determine what you need. I used both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches in therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses changing thoughts and behaviors that could be contributing to symptoms. Psychodynamic therapy explores the origin of symptoms.

Does the state of our current culture leave you drained, unfocused, anxious, jealous, depressed as well as leave you overwhelmed by the barrage of news feeds, tweets, blogs, breaking news, texts, and endless e-mails? As a therapist, I enjoy working with those who want to learn to be more intentional with their time, relationships, behaviors, spirituality and/or professional direction. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you're looking to come back after taking a break, I'm so glad you're here searching. Even if you don't experience chronic symptoms of anxiety, depression, etc., this year has been difficult to navigate for many of us and many are looking ways to cope and feel grounded. If you are experiencing burn out, stress, feel lost, struggling with relationships and feel disconnected, I am here to help. I believe in the holistic approach that healing involves the mind, body, and spirit. I believe in acknowledging your past, observing your present, and guiding your future.

My ideal client are those who are Creatives/Performers, high profile/visibility persons/Public Figures, Black Women navigating life transitions, as well as LGBTQ+ and spiritual arts community. How do you cope with the pain and still find joy? You may feel overwhelmed and in need of guidance and support. You may be having some challenges navigating self defeating thoughts or behaviors. Maybe you're interested in improving your relationships. Overall, you have the need to feel safe and confident, and have compassionate time held for you to process your thoughts and feelings with the goal of making space to be a better YOU!

Having anxiety is really difficult. Trouble focusing at work makes it even worse. Maybe pressure, boredom and worry leave you feeling ashamed and guilty, and you don't know why. You might get impatient, impulsive or just plain overwhelmed. But there's hope. You CAN regain that fearless, creative mindset you used to have. You can point your life's energy back toward the good and important things in your life. You can learn to roll with the punches life throws, to laugh at life's absurdity, and then take back control.

I have a broad range of experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, family dynamics, grief and loss and navigating life transitions. Recognizing the courage and vulnerability it takes to enter into a therapeutic relationship, I make every effort to create a comfortable, safe space that makes each individual feel genuinely seen, heard and understood. I practice from a place of openness and curiosity. That means I don’t make assumptions and I don’t have one set, structured approach. With solution-focused techniques and a person-centered philosophy, I empower clients to overcome challenges using their own unique strengths.

I speak teen. I want my clients to go from a place of surviving to thriving. I’m here to help them uncover how to find joy + perseverance in life by connecting deeper with themselves and others through the use of therapeutic strategies + interventions that they can carry with them forever. I have my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in adolescent development. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) modalities to provide an individualized approach to therapy. Below age 10 I offer parenting sessions.

I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and most fulfilled, potential.

As a therapist and yoga instructor, I combine counseling with mindfulness for stress, anxiety, and depression. I assist you in deeply understanding your suffering and uncovering inner strength through acceptance and choice, while cultivating compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness helps us recognize emotional and physical experiences, while awareness of breath creates space to become more response-able. This develops healthy responses to stress, anxiety, and depression. It also improves our ability to communicate and be in relationship with others.

With time we can develop a therapeutic relationship that is based on trust. I strive to provide an understanding and supportive environment where you feel comfortable and secure. I offer an eclectic style of therapy, where I pull from many theories and treatment styles in order to make your experience unique and well suited to your needs.

Do you find yourself feeling misunderstood? Wondering why you have a difficult time trusting others, or why relationships never seem to work out? Maybe you have been really hurt in the past, and it's now hard to feel safe? Maybe you catch yourself responding in ways that seem to just make situations worse? It's frustrating. It's exhausting. And we all know it's way easier to avoid these situations but THEN you're lonely and depressed. Therapy isn't just about finding "the right answer" or changing everything you do. Instead, it's about collaborating to find better solutions for living a more authentic life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia with over 10 years experience working with those who struggle with depression, anxiety, substance abuse and have experienced traumatic events.

The journey from victimhood to creatorship begins by exploring where one's thoughts, behaviors, and patterns originate and then implementing new ways of interpreting and responding to triggering situations. I strive to help my clients find balance, joy, and fulfillment in all areas of their lives, as well as learn how to embody self-love fully, to form more fulfilling relationships. I am also being trained as a sex therapist and can offer support on various sexual-related concerns.