Therapists in Buford, GA

Rainer Maria Rilke's quote "The only journey is the one within" expresses my hope for my clients in their path to wellness. I have experience in working with individuals and couples seeking help with adjustment/phase of life issues, depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, relationship concerns, and low self esteem. I am passionate about being an ally of the LGBTQA+ community, and identify as an affirming and sex-positive therapist. I enjoy supporting those who are experiencing major life changes, such as going to college, grieving a loss, becoming a new parent, transitioning to their true self, or embracing retirement.

Have you been feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or worried? You are not alone, and therapy can help you find relief. I specialize in supporting women who are struggling with the impacts of stress, trauma, and grief. When stress is ongoing or traumatic, it can lead to addiction, anxiety, chronic illness, depression, and post-traumatic stress.

I hope to serve young adults, children, teens, and their families in making better choices, exploring needs, developing strengths, healing trauma, and finding clarity towards change and growth. I would like to help you by fostering and facilitating change, creativity, and searching for solutions.

I work with clients who lack a sense of calm and hope. We can label it as anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, or many other things, but for the person or family that is struggling, it’s the day-to-day overwhelm that matters. This is a parent full of self doubt. This is a child who has outbursts or is easily overwhelmed. This is a teenager who shuts down when looking at homework. This is a professional who sits in their car dreading going into the office.

My family oriented practice is balanced between adolescents and adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a variety of counseling approaches in order to best fit each individual client and their needs. My goal and desire with every client is to do my best to see the world through your eyes and understand your experience in order to best provide the kind of support and encouragement you seek.

Are you a single Christian woman who seems to have it all together? Yet you're sad, anxious, and lonely. Are you a young woman with low self-esteem, questioning your worth? Are you a new mom who "should be happy" but somehow you're sad and having intrusive thoughts? Perhaps you're a new empty-nester. You should be excited. Instead you're grieving. Or maybe you're an elder, great-grandmother, and somehow everyone's telling you what to do. You're losing your autonomy. It makes you angry and confused. Considering marriage, but want to make sure he's the one? Struggling in your relationship? These are all issues I can help you with.

The ability of an individual to obtain the goals and aspirations that they once believed were obtainable often triggers struggles. You have been given a promise, but find life has dealt you a bad hand. I focus on assisting you to identify how that lost promise has affected you emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. Together, we work to obtain the promise of living life on purpose. We desire to make therapy more accessible through teletherapy. Please visit https://obtainthepromise.com/

Have issues at home or school left your child depressed, angry or withdrawn? Many times, behavior and mood changes may be your child’s way of communicating that they need help processing the things going on in their lives. When adults are stressed and overwhelmed, other aspects of our lives suffer (e.g. job performance, relationship, etc). Children & teens experience emotional stress in similar ways. Failing grades, self-harm or behavioral issues at home and school are signs that something deeper may be happening. As a parent you may feel helpless. You've tried all you know but nothing works. You just want it to get better!

While it is my job as a counselor to listen and validate your feelings and experience, I am also here to challenge and confront you to grow, learn, and to get you out of your comfort zone that leads to lasting changes. Therapy is a collaborative relationship to address mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, challenges in life, and relational and family conflicts. Most of the therapy work transpires outside of the therapy room. If you acknowledge this belief, please allow me to come along side you to be your partner in your healing journey.

I'm both an LPC and LMFT who enjoys helping people of all ages and stages including teens adults, couples and families. The goal of my therapy is build trust and a working alliance so together we process unresolved issues and replace present behaviors, emotions and thoughts causing distress with more effective coping and ways of being that empower you to live the life you've always wanted. My therapy styles include CBT, DBT and I'm solution focused and client centered. I make sure you're heard and understood.

Is your child struggling with friendship issues, anxiety, and low self-esteem that affects their schoolwork and time with you at home? Do you feel lost on how to help them navigate their adolescent years and manage their stressors? Do you want them to be able to handle the difficulties of adolescence and early adulthood with confidence? Now more than ever, kids and teens are struggling with managing mixed emotions, low self-esteem, and school stressors. We believe adolescents and young adults can find a way to manage the ever-changing dynamics without losing their sense of wonder.

I am a compassionate, creative, energetic, and caring therapist who enjoys working with children and teens from all cultural backgrounds. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 2021 and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University in 2023. I am under the clinical supervision of Rebecca Muyres LPC, RPT-S, CPCS. I love creating an authentic, engaging, and fun environment where every child and teen feels safe to freely express themselves.

Do you need help adjusting to all of the Changes? Are Anxiety, Fear, and Stress getting to you? Do you need help getting Unstuck? I can help you move forward! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in Anxiety, Addictions, Anger, Domestic Violence, Relationships and Criminal Justice. I have experience helping patients improve their marriage/relationship, resolve grief, reduce anxiety, control anger and improve life satisfaction. I have experience working with High Performing Professionals. ***I am NOT currently providing court ordered treatment or evaluations in Georgia.

I am an empathetic, creative, compassionate, and caring therapist who loves working with individuals from all walks of life. I earned a Bachelor of science in psychology from Young Harris College in 2016 and a Master of Arts in professional counseling from Truett McConnell University in 2022. I am under the direction and clinical supervision of Rebecca Muyres LPC, RPT-S, CPCS. I specifically enjoy incorporating art, music, and play into counseling, as I believe these creative outlets are therapeutic and bring about healing in a joyful, light-hearted manner.

I believe an individual has the tools to live the fulfilling life they want to live and I, as the therapist, can help guide him/her achieve his/her goals. I create a non-judgmental therapeutic atmosphere and I make sure to listen to my clients. Throughout my years as a counselor I have had the pleasure of counseling individuals who need help with developing effective coping skills for their anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am also passionate about individuals who are going though bereavement and grief; no one should have to experience loss alone.

Have you found yourself at a cross roads- feeling like you can't stay where you are but you don't know where to go from here? Are you tired of swinging from one extreme to another? Are you trying to maintain the picture of perfection while inside you feel overwhelmed and anxious? Are you looking for balance in your life? Are you battling with inconsistent behaviors, overwhelming emotions, trauma, food, or body image? To change your life, your next step is to take a "bold crossing" - to make a decision to move and I can help you through the journey.

Divorce, job loss, chronic illness - these all can cause tremendous distress. Even daily stressors, the ones you think you can handle, can become overwhelming and throw your life and health out of balance. Therapy can help! Therapy can also be highly effective in treating anxiety, depression, and other emotional disorders (and reduce the chance the same problem will return in the future). I have been licensed as a Psychologist (Ph.D.) since 1993 and I am currently in private practice in Buford, Georgia. I offer services for adults and adolescents (18+) using a variety of approaches (primarily cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy).

Maike holds a Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Valdosta State University and a Bachelors Degree in Child & Family Development from The University of Georgia. She has enjoyed enhancing her work with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples by assisting everyone involved to work collaboratively to achieve their full potential. She is Certified in the Prepare/Enrich Program which is used to strengthen and enhance marriages as well as prepare for marriage; this program utilizes a comprehensive assessment which the couple will complete along with skill building exercises during therapy.

The expectation often is that becoming a mother is the most joyous moment of a woman’s life, but on the inside motherhood can feel isolating and crazy. These inner thoughts can be difficult to manage alone. Sharing with others is risky – letting go of appearances – or fear of what others will think – or how they might react – all add to the isolation new parents often feel. During pregnancy and the baby’s first year, anxiety can run high with a thousand “what-if” worries. Handling worries and the new identity can be overwhelming when also facing sleep deprivation.