Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Bulloch County, GA

Finding the right therapist is a way to practice self advocacy! I value you considering me to meet your needs! Clients often come to me to work on difficult events, such as workplace or school stress, traumatic experiences, cultural traumas, coming out, transitioning, struggling with substance misuse, or even the things that the world labels as positive, such as a new job, marriage, or graduations. I value authenticity, autonomy, and vulnerability. As a consent-based humanistic therapist, I greatly value your growth and needs. I'm here to validate your experiences and help you to move toward a healthier life with more contentment!

No matter the presenting concern, building a trusting relationship between client and therapist is paramount for successful treatment. First and foremost, I focus on establishing a supportive, non-hierarchical relationship with each client. I believe clients get the most out of therapy by gaining a sense of agency over their experience, both in and out of treatment. Goals are established based on the client's needs, wants, and unique characteristics. I hope that clients will feel empowered by our work together.

At times it can feel like the challenges of life can be overwhelming. Perhaps you are enduring a season of worry, sadness, or isolation. If so, I would like to help. My goal in counseling is for you to feel free to address difficulties in any part of your life and to do that in a safe and productive way. Whether you want to address a specific concern or more generally live a richer life, I would be happy to support you. I engage in evidence-based practices with clients and consider my client’s unique situation as we progress. My generalist training allows me to support clients facing a variety of difficulties.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of experience. I work with a wide array of clients; from survivors of trauma to those struggling with anxiety, coping skills, depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), stress, trauma and PTSD, adolescents/teens, dual diagnosis, life transitions, self-esteem, and self-harming. I utilize a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also offer parenting assistance to parents struggling with their children's behaviors. I believe the whole family benefits from progress in therapy.

Anyone can get "stuck" once in a while. Stuck on worries that won't ease up, actions that are unproductive or harmful, symptoms that are distracting (or worse), or situations that keep them from moving forward. I can work with you to help you get "unstuck." I work with adults who are seeking help for a variety of reasons, from those struggling with temporary setbacks to those with more persistent and severe mental health needs.

Hi there! My "ideal client" would be someone who is eager to see change occur in the direction of their values, and curiosity about how our working together can illuminate the pathway for that change. My ideal client would be someone who will show up to each session exactly as they are and be willing to share what is weighing them down, no matter how heavy that might be.

Congrats on taking the first step to a healthier you! I want to join you on your journey to overcome the pressures that you are facing. I typically work with teens and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, traumatic events, people in the L.G.B.T.G.E.Q.I.A.P.+ community, familial issues, relationship problems, minority stress, self-esteem concerns, shame, distress related to being neurodivergent, as well as life changes. Let's work together as a team to create a space that allows you to do the necessary work in order to become your most authentic self.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the demands of your profession as a healthcare worker? Do you notice signs of burnout, anxiety, or depression creeping into your daily life? Or perhaps you're a parent concerned about your teen or young adult struggling with emotional challenges? At Goal Mentality, we specialize in providing a safe and supportive environment for healthcare workers facing burnout and individuals in their teens and young adulthood grappling with anxiety and depression.

I specialize in sex-positive, trauma-focused therapy with a particular commitment to serving women and the LGBTQ+ community. Whether childhood abuse, parental rejection, religious alienation, discrimination, sexual assault, etc., the types of pain we experience are often interpersonal and related to our identities. Trauma impacts our physical and mental health, relationships, and sex lives. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and chronic illness are connected to traumatic distress. Trauma also compromises our ability to feel safe in relationships. As a result, we can struggle with shame, trust, self-worth, co-dependency, intimacy, etc.

*accepting clients from GA online*. Welcome. My name is Jovanna Javis. I am a Masters Level Professional Counselor with my Professional Counseling license in Georgia. Now that I've introduced myself, lets chat. Life has its ups and downs. I want you to know that you do not have to walk through it alone. Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Issues can be a heavy weight to carry. I am in this field for my passion to help people walk towards healing. We will work together to develop a plan to help you with coping and developing strategies so that you can lay your burdens down.