Couples Counseling Therapists in Avondale Estates, GA
Hello, I’m Opeyemi Gloria Kilanko, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, veterans, and those with chemical dependency issues. I am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to healing. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, I’m here to guide you with empathy, practical strategies, and a focus on your long-term well-being.
Hello, I’m Opeyemi Gloria Kilanko, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, veterans, and those with chemical dependency issues. I am passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, expertise, and a deep commitment to healing. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, I’m here to guide you with empathy, practical strategies, and a focus on your long-term well-being.
Psychotherapy is my second career. I come from a rich background in entrepreneurship and business management which makes me more focused on goal-setting that underpins my action-oriented approach. I work collaboratively with clients to define actionable goals and identify issues (conscious and unconscious) that act as barriers to long term psycho-emotional health. Philosophically, I embrace the idea that individuals often have the answers they seek to difficult questions. The real challenge may be finding the stillness to settle inner conflicts or competing thoughts (expectations, judgments, etc.) long enough to uncover personal truths.
Psychotherapy is my second career. I come from a rich background in entrepreneurship and business management which makes me more focused on goal-setting that underpins my action-oriented approach. I work collaboratively with clients to define actionable goals and identify issues (conscious and unconscious) that act as barriers to long term psycho-emotional health. Philosophically, I embrace the idea that individuals often have the answers they seek to difficult questions. The real challenge may be finding the stillness to settle inner conflicts or competing thoughts (expectations, judgments, etc.) long enough to uncover personal truths.
For over 25 years, as a therapist/supervisor I've worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and work/life balance using an integration of evidence-based approaches to facilitate change.
No two people are the same- not even two therapy sessions, with the same person, are the same. So, describing what therapy is like with me on a web site is a little like describing what "all rivers" look like. What I can say is I will prioritize that you are heard, valued, and encouraged, and I will collaborate with you on what works best for you-whether that's finding strategies to cope with something current or finally addressing a concern that has developed over time. I will also met you with integrity and offer you the best of who I am and what the field of psychology has to offer.
For over 25 years, as a therapist/supervisor I've worked with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, and work/life balance using an integration of evidence-based approaches to facilitate change.
No two people are the same- not even two therapy sessions, with the same person, are the same. So, describing what therapy is like with me on a web site is a little like describing what "all rivers" look like. What I can say is I will prioritize that you are heard, valued, and encouraged, and I will collaborate with you on what works best for you-whether that's finding strategies to cope with something current or finally addressing a concern that has developed over time. I will also met you with integrity and offer you the best of who I am and what the field of psychology has to offer.
I use an eclectic approach that pulls from many counseling techniques that include, but are not limited to: Client-centered, Couples and Family Counseling, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, and Strength-based.
Hi there, I'm Deborah! Congratulations! You have begun your first step of self-care, and I will be there with you on your journey. My approach is collaborative and client-focused, and specialized to meet your unique goals. I have had the privilege of working with many individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trust your instinct; when you are ready, reach out. I will provide a safe space where you will know you are heard and supported.
I use an eclectic approach that pulls from many counseling techniques that include, but are not limited to: Client-centered, Couples and Family Counseling, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-focused, and Strength-based.
Hi there, I'm Deborah! Congratulations! You have begun your first step of self-care, and I will be there with you on your journey. My approach is collaborative and client-focused, and specialized to meet your unique goals. I have had the privilege of working with many individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Trust your instinct; when you are ready, reach out. I will provide a safe space where you will know you are heard and supported.
Whether you are struggling with addiction issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed by life's demands or the current political climate, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, we can work together to find solutions.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental place for you to share your challenges and deepest needs. I believe you have the ability to succeed and thrive when given the right tools and support. I can help you manage overwhelming emotions more effectively, to recognize and change self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaving and to heal from past traumas.
Whether you are struggling with addiction issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed by life's demands or the current political climate, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, we can work together to find solutions.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental place for you to share your challenges and deepest needs. I believe you have the ability to succeed and thrive when given the right tools and support. I can help you manage overwhelming emotions more effectively, to recognize and change self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaving and to heal from past traumas.
If you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Growth and healing happen when you're aligned with your values and authentic self. If you feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, I provide a supportive space to gain clarity to move forward with confidence. I also offer focused couples and family intensives, designed to target core issues and create meaningful change in a condensed, high-impact format.
If you're facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, or relationship challenges, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Growth and healing happen when you're aligned with your values and authentic self. If you feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, I provide a supportive space to gain clarity to move forward with confidence. I also offer focused couples and family intensives, designed to target core issues and create meaningful change in a condensed, high-impact format.
While I greatly enjoy working with all adults around a multitude of life challenges, I have particular passion for working with elders and their families, as well as those affected by chronic and terminal illness and grief (based on work and personal experience). I also greatly enjoy helping people find and express their authentic voices.
While I greatly enjoy working with all adults around a multitude of life challenges, I have particular passion for working with elders and their families, as well as those affected by chronic and terminal illness and grief (based on work and personal experience). I also greatly enjoy helping people find and express their authentic voices.
With more insight and clarity, your present life and relationships can become more rewarding and meaningful.
Frequently, adoptees are the object in someone else's adoption narrative, here you are the subject of your own story. You can freely explore your life through the lens of adoption; relationships, career, lost history and culture, and identity. I practice with a blend of talk therapy, somatic skills, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
With more insight and clarity, your present life and relationships can become more rewarding and meaningful.
Frequently, adoptees are the object in someone else's adoption narrative, here you are the subject of your own story. You can freely explore your life through the lens of adoption; relationships, career, lost history and culture, and identity. I practice with a blend of talk therapy, somatic skills, EMDR, and Lifespan Integration.
While I work with ALL relationships, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ couples, offering an informed, collaborative space to unpack what’s not working and to develop practical tools you can begin using right away to reconnect.
It’s not easy to speak openly about differences or unmet needs. Often, we protect ourselves in ways that block true connection. Together, we’ll explore new tools for communication, work through conflict, and begin healing so you and your partner can feel safe, seen, and supported again.
While I work with ALL relationships, I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ couples, offering an informed, collaborative space to unpack what’s not working and to develop practical tools you can begin using right away to reconnect.
It’s not easy to speak openly about differences or unmet needs. Often, we protect ourselves in ways that block true connection. Together, we’ll explore new tools for communication, work through conflict, and begin healing so you and your partner can feel safe, seen, and supported again.
Whether it’s a friend, family member, or partner, the love you’ve given and the hurt it left behind matters.
Healing can feel like a song that tells your story, slowly unraveling the pain, the patterns, and the longing. Step by step, we notice how you have protected yourself, the ways you held on, and the moments that held you back. We make room for trust, joy, and connection to grow again in ways that feel safe and authentic.
Whether it’s a friend, family member, or partner, the love you’ve given and the hurt it left behind matters.
Healing can feel like a song that tells your story, slowly unraveling the pain, the patterns, and the longing. Step by step, we notice how you have protected yourself, the ways you held on, and the moments that held you back. We make room for trust, joy, and connection to grow again in ways that feel safe and authentic.
You may be figuring out how to improve your relationship with your child or parent, or how to create healthy boundaries that do not compromise who you are or your needs.
I can support you through your journey of mental wellbeing. I specialize in individual and couples counseling, postpartum, and women and men’s issues. I help clients build peace, connection, and change in their relationships. I also help individuals with childhood trauma, suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
You may be figuring out how to improve your relationship with your child or parent, or how to create healthy boundaries that do not compromise who you are or your needs.
I can support you through your journey of mental wellbeing. I specialize in individual and couples counseling, postpartum, and women and men’s issues. I help clients build peace, connection, and change in their relationships. I also help individuals with childhood trauma, suicidal ideation, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.
Relationships and life transitions can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging—and it’s okay to need support along the way.
In therapy, I bring warmth, empathy, and a genuine presence so you can feel comfortable and understood. I look at the bigger picture—how your relationships, family, and surroundings affect your sense of connection. As a perinatal therapist in Decatur, I bring compassion and insight to the ways parenthood can reshape connection, identity, and balance.
Relationships and life transitions can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly challenging—and it’s okay to need support along the way.
In therapy, I bring warmth, empathy, and a genuine presence so you can feel comfortable and understood. I look at the bigger picture—how your relationships, family, and surroundings affect your sense of connection. As a perinatal therapist in Decatur, I bring compassion and insight to the ways parenthood can reshape connection, identity, and balance.
I also provide relationship therapy when these dynamics interfere with connection.
Do you feel "stuck" in survival mode, trapped by overwhelming anxiety, behavioral ruts, or persistent shame. Perhaps your life is a fear-driven pursuit of avoiding pain and feeling good - only to find that avoiding the "mess" has made the suffering deeper. You want more than symptom relief; you want a sense of vitality and a life that's worth inhabiting. You long to move with a settled self, connecting to your values even when things feel heavy or chaotic. If you are ready to stop hiding and start living into the raw fullness of life, we may be a good fit.
I also provide relationship therapy when these dynamics interfere with connection.
Do you feel "stuck" in survival mode, trapped by overwhelming anxiety, behavioral ruts, or persistent shame. Perhaps your life is a fear-driven pursuit of avoiding pain and feeling good - only to find that avoiding the "mess" has made the suffering deeper. You want more than symptom relief; you want a sense of vitality and a life that's worth inhabiting. You long to move with a settled self, connecting to your values even when things feel heavy or chaotic. If you are ready to stop hiding and start living into the raw fullness of life, we may be a good fit.
Therapy for complex patterns in body, relationships, & identity.
But underneath, they often share something important:
a system—internal or relational—that doesn’t feel stable or predictable.
My work focuses on understanding patterns—not just symptoms.
This is trauma-informed, nervous system-aware therapy that helps create more stability by connecting what’s happening in the body, nervous system, and relationships.
Therapy for complex patterns in body, relationships, & identity.
But underneath, they often share something important:
a system—internal or relational—that doesn’t feel stable or predictable.
My work focuses on understanding patterns—not just symptoms.
This is trauma-informed, nervous system-aware therapy that helps create more stability by connecting what’s happening in the body, nervous system, and relationships.
Hello, my name is Jeronia Bowden, LCSW. I use client-centered approach to assist others with navigating life transitions, managing symptoms of mental health diagnoses, and improving overall health and mental health. Client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.
Hello, my name is Jeronia Bowden, LCSW. I use client-centered approach to assist others with navigating life transitions, managing symptoms of mental health diagnoses, and improving overall health and mental health. Client-centered approach, cognitive behavioral therapy, etc.
Seeds of New Beginnings offers comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and families needing mental health support. We aim to bridge the gap between mental health and stability, empowering each client to invest in their well-being. We provide individuals with practical tools to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, separation, stress, and substance use. These services are available through face-to-face, video telehealth, and phone sessions.
Seeds of New Beginnings offers comprehensive therapeutic services to individuals and families needing mental health support. We aim to bridge the gap between mental health and stability, empowering each client to invest in their well-being. We provide individuals with practical tools to address a wide range of issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, separation, stress, and substance use. These services are available through face-to-face, video telehealth, and phone sessions.
I primarily work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults who are dealing with a variety of personal challenges that may include depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addiction, family/ relationship stress, school/work issues, and navigating life changes.
My practice framework integrates cognitive behavior models with a solution-focused, strengths-based perspective. I like this approach because it is goal-oriented, positive, and collaborative. Ultimately, I see myself as a client-centered “coach” who empowers clients by leveraging their resources and strengths to improve problem-solving and coping skills.
I primarily work with older adolescents, young adults, and adults who are dealing with a variety of personal challenges that may include depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addiction, family/ relationship stress, school/work issues, and navigating life changes.
My practice framework integrates cognitive behavior models with a solution-focused, strengths-based perspective. I like this approach because it is goal-oriented, positive, and collaborative. Ultimately, I see myself as a client-centered “coach” who empowers clients by leveraging their resources and strengths to improve problem-solving and coping skills.
I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma.
think about "complex trauma" (war, accident, death, assault, abuse). However, trauma is simply STRESS. We all experience stress! Trauma occurs when stress becomes so overwhelming it affects our daily living. This can be depicted as depression/sadness, anxiety, anger, fear, exhaustion, personality or mood disorders, eating disorders, relationship problems,
I specialize in working with individuals, families, couples, adolescents, and children facing emotional, cognitive, & social challenges as a result of trauma.
think about "complex trauma" (war, accident, death, assault, abuse). However, trauma is simply STRESS. We all experience stress! Trauma occurs when stress becomes so overwhelming it affects our daily living. This can be depicted as depression/sadness, anxiety, anger, fear, exhaustion, personality or mood disorders, eating disorders, relationship problems,
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.
I’m licensed in GA, ID, AZ, FL, RI, CT, and VT, and I work with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
My approach is direct, structured, and results-focused. This isn’t passive listening or endless venting. We identify what’s maintaining the problem, challenge it, and replace it with practical tools you can use in real life. Sessions are active and purposeful—progress doesn’t happen by accident.
I’m licensed in GA, ID, AZ, FL, RI, CT, and VT, and I work with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ concerns.
My approach is direct, structured, and results-focused. This isn’t passive listening or endless venting. We identify what’s maintaining the problem, challenge it, and replace it with practical tools you can use in real life. Sessions are active and purposeful—progress doesn’t happen by accident.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.