Existential Therapists in Canton, GA

When do we seek help? When we suspect that "something is wrong", when we are suffering, when we don't feel encouraged to ask questions, when we become fixated to nonsense or when we no longer find satisfaction and life becomes more of the same. Psychotherapy is an open door to change, to embark on a path towards understanding what's hurting, bothering, distressing or paralyzing us. Therapy could help us change our perspectives, thoughts, and behaviors. It could leads us to adapt to what concerns us, distresses or affects us so we could live more fulfilling lives.

If you’re feeling stuck in your life, you’ve come to the right place. It can be difficult and even scary to ask for help, but there is no time like the present to take charge of your well-being. As a mental health counselor, my goal is to help you make the changes you need in order to have a more successful and satisfying life. In our work together, we will explore what’s holding you back and break down those barriers to assist you in reaching your goals. Often, those barriers are due to past painful experiences, and I will work with you to compassionately facilitate your healing from those events.

Difficult situations can be worked through with proper care and support. Being an open-minded and empathetic therapist creates an environment of trust and partnership with clients to tackle any challenge that may arise. Honest expression within a session is key to making progress and feeling better; I provide a supportive and open-space where there is no judgement. Empowerment gives you the confidence to make decisions that positively affect your life. I provide a safe place to share, vent, cry, adjust, brainstorm, plan, and heal. My ultimate goal is to help each client achieve a sense of well-being and life satisfaction.

Resiliency...this is the most powerful quality of the human spirit. I work with clients to help them realize and expand upon this quality. I have been in the mental health field since 1998. My career has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults in every imaginable setting (e.g., private practice, clinics, inpatient, outpatient, outdoor therapy, HIV/AIDS, incarceration, foster care, addiction). My education, clients, and experiences have given me a wealth of understanding that I am thankful to be able to bring into my private practice.

Are you overthinking, being self-critical, negatively comparing yourself to others, & feeling that you’re not good enough? Are you going through a transition in life &/or wanting to heal from relational &/or generational trauma? I help clients manage their critical thoughts & feelings, unlearn harmful beliefs, break unhealthy patterns, & adopt healthier ways to cope & relate to others. I provide you with a safe & supportive place free of judgment to explore, heal, & liberate yourself of the challenges you may be facing. In addition, I tailor my work to your unique needs.

Building a relationship is the core foundation for long lasting change in the therapeutic work. It is important to me that no matter my client's struggles, they feel safe in working with me. I work with clients dealing with many different kinds of struggles from anxiety, depression, family issues, divorce/separation, addiction, parenting struggles, and relationship issues. I have also worked with many clients around building self-esteem and self-love.

It is not uncommon to feel confused about oneself and ones relationships. My therapeutic approach is geared toward helping individuals improve their relationship with themselves and with others. I work best with individuals who are ready for change. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, feelings of unworthiness, and/or poor relationships...I can help you. If you struggle with addictions such as alcohol, and/or drugs...I can help you. My goal is to support you in developing skills and strategies to help your relationships be healthier and happier, not only with others, but with yourself.

Welcome! Today you've taken the first step towards healing. I welcome you and look forward to helping guide you towards clarity, understanding, and healing! I'm a fully Licensed Professional Counselor in the States of Michigan and Georgia and a National Certified Counselor. I graduated from Oakland University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I completed additional coursework at Oakland University leading an advanced specialization in Couples and Family Counseling. I enjoy working with couples and those seeking to improve their personal relationships with others.

Is it difficult for you to find your flow in life? I can help you find peace and balance when life's challenges become too much. I believe that achieving wellness is key, whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction. Perhaps you are a woman coping with pregnancy or postpartum concerns, or things do not feel like they are "supposed" to feel. I care about your well-being, and I would like to help you improve your quality of life.

I am a person-centered therapist, which means that my focus is helping clients realize their full potential. I've been a professional counselor for more than eight years, and I've worked with people who had issues like depression, anxiety, family problems, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma. I am a compassionate person. I believe in treating everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My counseling approach is eclectic therapy. Eclectic therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to find the best fit for clients’ needs.

We all need a little help now and then. Whether you are experiencing negative life experiences, have long term issues or needing relational help, I would be honored to help. I am a seasoned psychotherapist spending my life looking for and experiencing traditional and alternative methods to heal emotional suffering. Most of my work has been with combat, complex, childhood and single episode trauma. I am well versed in grief recovery, family dynamics, healthy parenting and coping strategies for long term recovery. I work with people of all ages in individual, group family and weekend retreat sessions.

Andrea has over 40 years of professional counseling experience in Clinical Psychology & other disciplines. She served as an elected Board of Education member in the 1980's. She served to bring the State of Georgia into the international arena to certify Addiction Counseling as a recognized profession. Andrea provides individual therapy with adults of all ages. Her specialties include helping clients establish healthy relationships, address issues of codependency, the work of overcoming grief, family-of-origin issues, navigating mid & late life transitions, crisis counseling, PTSD & transgenerational trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Moving through day-to-day life can sometimes seem almost confounding; like ‘wow, how did life become so difficult!’ Experiencing major life transitions may sometimes be at the forefront; although, often times there is no obvious explanation for the overwhelming feelings that can completely upset life balance and emotional wellbeing. Sometimes the tools that were effective in managing life stressors in the past just no longer seem to work. I invite you to schedule a session with me and look forward to assisting you in working through whatever is challenging or interfering with your being the best you and ‘living your very best life.’

I have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, stress, addiction, family issues, marital problems, women's issues, working with children, teen, couples and families. Life continues to change around us and as this happens an individual can begin to experience problems with their ability to cope. I will work with you to help navigate any life changes and improving ones abilities to cope. You may be looking for support or someone to provide a nonjudgemental view to help navigate life circumstances.

I am an experienced, effective professional working with clients to help clear away that which obscures clarity. Grounded in the belief that people inherently possess the knowledge and ability needed, they may need help to break through the emotional and cognitive defenses that block them from moving forward. I have a strong affinity for working with 20-somethings and men who are having life and relationship challenges. I create a safe, comfortable, & non-judgmental environment for exploration, insight, and change! Client ages 18+ preferred.

Apprehension is common if you are contemplating psychotherapy. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Addictions Counselor, the goal is to assist client (s) in identifying core issues, acquiring insight, accountability, discovering resiliency and developing techniques to enhance oneself interpersonal, social and emotional well being. The overall goal is to restore the prior level of functioning by collaborating with the client to reach sustainable goals. In an effort to accomplish all that is in the best interest of the client, I utilize an integrative and culturally diverse therapeutic approach to assist clients and families.

My passion is working with adolescents and young adults; what some would call Generation Z and the Millennials. I work to assist with creating stability within themselves to then work towards creating stability outside of themselves. I strive to provide a nurturing and safe atmosphere to develop rapport and develop goals to assist in becoming the best person they can be. I aim to explore their emotions, learn effective coping strategies, and make changes that push them toward healing and full wellness. I aim to meet my clients where they are, increase awareness of their emotional and cognitive experiences/behaviors and reach goals.

I assist those whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible moments. Say, at work, school, the grocery store, in the car, or home alone and nothing is working to calm down or make it stop. I walk along side those whose inner critic, insecurities, and low self-esteem has taken their life from them but can't pinpoint the cause or "why". I also work with those whose emotions are so overwhelming so they act out of character, overly people-please, fear rejection, and hide their true selves away. For those "black sheeps" struggling with imposter syndrome and becoming exhausted daily keeping up with the expectations and goals of others.