Jewish Therapists in Brookhaven, GA
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
It is very difficult to admit you may need help and there should be no shame for doing so. I specialize in helping people who struggle with addiction, trauma, and depression. I can help people improve their self-confidence and self-esteem which may be a result of these maladaptive behaviors. Whether you are looking to regain stability in your life or do not even know what stability looks like, I can help you navigate that. I believe that everyone is capable of change. My job is not to change you but to guide you to change yourself. You are the expert on yourself not me. This is why I believe that therapy must be a collaborative exp
It is very difficult to admit you may need help and there should be no shame for doing so. I specialize in helping people who struggle with addiction, trauma, and depression. I can help people improve their self-confidence and self-esteem which may be a result of these maladaptive behaviors. Whether you are looking to regain stability in your life or do not even know what stability looks like, I can help you navigate that. I believe that everyone is capable of change. My job is not to change you but to guide you to change yourself. You are the expert on yourself not me. This is why I believe that therapy must be a collaborative exp
Life presents us with many challenges, and it is easy to feel bogged down or stuck in our negative patterns. I am committed to supporting adults at all stages of life as they navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. I have seen firsthand how hope and self compassion can propel each individual towards deep healing. Sometimes, words just aren’t enough, so I use a variety of interventions, such as art, psychodrama techniques, sandtray, and writing. Together, we will discover what works for you, and I will support you with warmth and acceptance as you work towards your vision for yourself.
Life presents us with many challenges, and it is easy to feel bogged down or stuck in our negative patterns. I am committed to supporting adults at all stages of life as they navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. I have seen firsthand how hope and self compassion can propel each individual towards deep healing. Sometimes, words just aren’t enough, so I use a variety of interventions, such as art, psychodrama techniques, sandtray, and writing. Together, we will discover what works for you, and I will support you with warmth and acceptance as you work towards your vision for yourself.
Welcome to Self-Led Counseling! At our practice, we believe that all parts are welcome. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or going through a life transition, we are here to guide you toward healing and greater connection to your true Self. Led by Ashley Marx, LCSW, a Level 3 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist with over two decades of experience, our team provides compassionate and personalized counseling for children, teens, and adults and families. We offer individual and family therapy to ages 6 and up.
Welcome to Self-Led Counseling! At our practice, we believe that all parts are welcome. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or going through a life transition, we are here to guide you toward healing and greater connection to your true Self. Led by Ashley Marx, LCSW, a Level 3 trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist with over two decades of experience, our team provides compassionate and personalized counseling for children, teens, and adults and families. We offer individual and family therapy to ages 6 and up.
My clients are often perceptive, self-aware, and driven. Yet, they struggle with self-compassion and fulfillment. Many experience a daily a stream of negative thoughts and self-criticisms. Many have developed self-defeating patterns to cope with intense emotion. In our work together, I help people come back to their truest, best selves- to find steady ground and reconnect to what is most vital and alive in them. I specialize in treating trauma, especially childhood trauma, including- abuse, neglect, chronic invalidation, adoption issues, family substance misuse, bullying, and sexual trauma.
My clients are often perceptive, self-aware, and driven. Yet, they struggle with self-compassion and fulfillment. Many experience a daily a stream of negative thoughts and self-criticisms. Many have developed self-defeating patterns to cope with intense emotion. In our work together, I help people come back to their truest, best selves- to find steady ground and reconnect to what is most vital and alive in them. I specialize in treating trauma, especially childhood trauma, including- abuse, neglect, chronic invalidation, adoption issues, family substance misuse, bullying, and sexual trauma.
I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. Using a collaborative and kind approach, I specialize in supporting adult men, adult women and teens navigating substance misuse, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, anger management, and life transitions. I also have experience working with Veterans and combat trauma.
I’m passionate about creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. Using a collaborative and kind approach, I specialize in supporting adult men, adult women and teens navigating substance misuse, Bipolar Disorder, trauma, anger management, and life transitions. I also have experience working with Veterans and combat trauma.
Life can be difficult for us all, but does it seem tougher on you at times? Maybe there actually IS something making life more challenging. Do you sometimes have feelings of guilt, shame, hopelessness, or panic, but can't identify the causes of these? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy, stomach issues, or muscle tension that you can't explain? Do you have trouble concentrating or have racing thoughts that are impossible to control? These are just some of the ways that anxiety and depression affects us. Add in daily stress or unresolved trauma and it can become challenging or even impossible to cope with daily life.
Life can be difficult for us all, but does it seem tougher on you at times? Maybe there actually IS something making life more challenging. Do you sometimes have feelings of guilt, shame, hopelessness, or panic, but can't identify the causes of these? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy, stomach issues, or muscle tension that you can't explain? Do you have trouble concentrating or have racing thoughts that are impossible to control? These are just some of the ways that anxiety and depression affects us. Add in daily stress or unresolved trauma and it can become challenging or even impossible to cope with daily life.
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Change can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. With the right support, it’s possible to build meaningful tools to work through life’s challenges and create lasting, positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my goal is to provide a supportive space where we can explore what’s going on in your life and develop practical, personalized strategies to improve your overall well-being.
Together, we’ll identify your strengths, work through barriers that may be holding you back, and focus on meaningful changes that support the life you want to live.
Accepting new clients.
Change can feel overwhelming at times, but you don’t have to navigate it on your own. With the right support, it’s possible to build meaningful tools to work through life’s challenges and create lasting, positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), my goal is to provide a supportive space where we can explore what’s going on in your life and develop practical, personalized strategies to improve your overall well-being.
Together, we’ll identify your strengths, work through barriers that may be holding you back, and focus on meaningful changes that support the life you want to live.
I work with individuals from adolescents to adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and women's issues. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
I work with individuals from adolescents to adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and women's issues. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
The goals of treatment can range from helping my clients to understand and change problematic thought patterns and emotions, overcome grief and loss, reduce self- destructive and hostile behavior, conquer depression, enhance problem solving and communication skills, eliminate anxiety, reduce binge eating, stop intrusive thoughts, or increase fulfillment. I always work from a perspective that is trauma-informed, sex and body-positive, and anti-racist. Integrative psychotherapy is a treatment approach that combines various therapeutic methods and techniques to address a patient's specific needs.
The goals of treatment can range from helping my clients to understand and change problematic thought patterns and emotions, overcome grief and loss, reduce self- destructive and hostile behavior, conquer depression, enhance problem solving and communication skills, eliminate anxiety, reduce binge eating, stop intrusive thoughts, or increase fulfillment. I always work from a perspective that is trauma-informed, sex and body-positive, and anti-racist. Integrative psychotherapy is a treatment approach that combines various therapeutic methods and techniques to address a patient's specific needs.
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Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer individual counseling for adults only, and couples counseling. I also offer discernment counseling for couples who are unsure about the future of their marriage or if one partner is leaning out of the marriage.
Welcome to my practice. Taking that first step to feeling better and improving the quality of your life often involves risk and trust, and you are courageous for doing so. My priority is to create a safe place for you to share and explore your thoughts and feelings, and guide you on your journey of discovery and growth. Life is challenging, but you don't have to face those challenges alone. I offer individual counseling for adults only, and couples counseling. I also offer discernment counseling for couples who are unsure about the future of their marriage or if one partner is leaning out of the marriage.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and I aim to make the process feel authentic and comfortable. I welcome adult and adolescent clients, their families and significant others who are motivated to learn about themselves, improve their relationships and transform their lives. I am fat-positive and use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, am welcoming to all gender and sexual identities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with clients going through a wide range of difficulties including addiction, grief/loss, eating disorders, negative body image and relationship problems.
Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and I aim to make the process feel authentic and comfortable. I welcome adult and adolescent clients, their families and significant others who are motivated to learn about themselves, improve their relationships and transform their lives. I am fat-positive and use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, am welcoming to all gender and sexual identities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with clients going through a wide range of difficulties including addiction, grief/loss, eating disorders, negative body image and relationship problems.
I have been treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, life transition issues, grief/loss, and marital and family issues for about 30 years. I also work as a therapist who treats other therapists for their own mental wellness needs and I work as a consultant for therapists starting and/or growing their practices. Clients and families typically come to me for help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation, often through referral from another professional or a past client. Often, these clients have tried other treatments and haven’t found optimal results.
I have been treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, life transition issues, grief/loss, and marital and family issues for about 30 years. I also work as a therapist who treats other therapists for their own mental wellness needs and I work as a consultant for therapists starting and/or growing their practices. Clients and families typically come to me for help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation, often through referral from another professional or a past client. Often, these clients have tried other treatments and haven’t found optimal results.
Hey there — I’m Max! I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more navigating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (including a history of child abuse), and identity development. Many of my clients come in because they feel overwhelmed by their emotions or stuck in old coping patterns. Together, we’ll build understanding, balance, and confidence so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself and the people around you. Whether you’re a teen figuring yourself out, an adult healing old wounds, or someone just trying to make sense of big emotions — I’m here to help you find balance, confidence, and relief.
Hey there — I’m Max! I work with teens, adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more navigating anxiety, mood disorders, trauma (including a history of child abuse), and identity development. Many of my clients come in because they feel overwhelmed by their emotions or stuck in old coping patterns. Together, we’ll build understanding, balance, and confidence so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and connected to yourself and the people around you. Whether you’re a teen figuring yourself out, an adult healing old wounds, or someone just trying to make sense of big emotions — I’m here to help you find balance, confidence, and relief.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Life is messy, people are weird, and sometimes it can feel like your brain is working against itself. I’m an engaged, collaborative therapist who shows up authentically, because I can’t ask you to do the same without meeting you there. I’ll validate what’s real, call out patterns that are keeping you stuck, and stay with you through the crying, venting, and questioning everything, sometimes all in the same session. If you’re looking for a formal, reserved therapy style, I may not be the right fit for you. But if you want a therapist who’s deeply human, a little sarcastic, and fully in your corner? Hi. I’m your girl.
Life is messy, people are weird, and sometimes it can feel like your brain is working against itself. I’m an engaged, collaborative therapist who shows up authentically, because I can’t ask you to do the same without meeting you there. I’ll validate what’s real, call out patterns that are keeping you stuck, and stay with you through the crying, venting, and questioning everything, sometimes all in the same session. If you’re looking for a formal, reserved therapy style, I may not be the right fit for you. But if you want a therapist who’s deeply human, a little sarcastic, and fully in your corner? Hi. I’m your girl.
You're tired of feeling sad, exhausted, or overwhelmed every day and you're wondering if things will ever change. Anxiety, overthinking, or getting caught up in difficult emotions may be draining your energy, or a stressful job may be wearing down your confidence. I help clients break free from what’s keeping them stuck, build clarity and self-trust, and create change that transforms their life.
You're tired of feeling sad, exhausted, or overwhelmed every day and you're wondering if things will ever change. Anxiety, overthinking, or getting caught up in difficult emotions may be draining your energy, or a stressful job may be wearing down your confidence. I help clients break free from what’s keeping them stuck, build clarity and self-trust, and create change that transforms their life.
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
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Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.