Therapists in Carroll County, GA

My clinical focus is bodily, emotional recovery from trauma, adverse childhood experience, loss, grief, depression and anxiety. I believe in the possibilities for my clients to discover a second life...balance & renewal they couldn’t imagine at the depths of despair/struggle/change. "Maybe we will find a new purpose. Dedicate to an old dream. Maybe we will soften. Meet God. Taste the vast reservoir of our resiliency and strength. Find beauty and meaning in the simple things—like a cup of tea with a loved one while watching a yellow-tinged leaf dance into a puddle. Maybe we will find dancing or painting or writing or art or science

Life can be complicated and distressing. We all have experienced or know someone that has experienced deep emotional wounds that has taken the joy out of life and caused you to feel stuck. Whether it stems from childhood trauma, setbacks in life or pain from an abusive relationship, emotional wounds can cut very deep and have a profound affect on our lives. These experiences can lead to a crisis of faith, being codependent or severe depression. You may wonder will i ever get over this?

If you tend to be empathic, sensitive, "different", creative and/or spiritually gifted, thriving not just surviving is where you want to be! When shopping, working, being in a crowd, and other "adulting" responsibilities lead you to feel overwhelmed; it's hard to relax and enjoy a sense of personal well-being. You need a holistic, creative, and energetic approach to living and working through personal challenges in order to enhance and develop the powerful, spirited, and loving person you truly are! Getting back to a care free and grounded center can be challenging in this rat race of a world. I can help!

Hi, I am Angie Lester, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with clients virtually in Georgia. I am here to support you in reaching your treatment goals. If it's processing issues and events from your past that you feel may contribute to your anxiety and depression, we'll work on that. If it's coping skills that you want to work on, I'll be happy to help with those. If you are part of a couple looking for better communication skills, you've come to the right place.

As an approved clinical supervisor, I also offer clinical supervision to counselors in training and counselors working towards licensure. I approach supervision from a multicultural and collaborative orientation, and I work with supervisees to help them develop their own therapeutic style that is based in professional and ethical competence.

Looking to resolve deep issues at the core of memory and experience in the felt embodied realm where memory reside? That is where we go. Utilizing body centered mindfulness based modalities we go to internal felt experience and the root of experience imprints, where we witness, process and unload the old burdens, and make space for the new, in order to free up the psyche and spirit to live the way you want to live.

Is anger creating problems in your life and relationships? You deserve a fulfilling life. Anger Management is not about never getting angry. Anger Management is about finding other more positive ways to communicate or behave so that you become a more satisfied person and have better relationships with other people.

Adolescence and early adulthood are a time of tremendous growth and self-awareness. Today’s teenagers and young adults are navigating a new world of obstacles and influence while trying to maintain their identity and values. Anxiety and depression are becoming more and more common, and young people need to know how to tap into their strengths and utilize their coping skills. As a mental health therapist, I work with adolescents and young adults to utilize their strengths to overcome challenges and grow into their own identity.

Are you looking to discover greater vitality and joy in your life? I have found great satisfaction in my work helping people discover what blocks their natural "aliveness." I enjoy working with anyone who is looking to grow and make changes. I work hard to understand my clients, which helps them more deeply understand themselves and their relationship to the world around them. Then we work together to address thoughts and beliefs that interfere with being fully alive.

We all have issues that we need help with. That doesn't make us crazy or wierd, but it does make us human. If battling with depression and anxiety prevent you from living to your fullest potential I'm here to help you cope and become your best self through therapy. If you have experienced childhood trauma including domestic violence and it is taking over your adult life, I'm here to guide you through healing so those cycles won't repeat themselves in your life or the life of your family or your relationship.

When we're hurting, confused, anxious, alone, or afraid, when we're doubtful of our own worth or uncertain of who we are, we ache for deep understanding and acceptance. The unconditional companionship of another person creates a space for a healing awareness. I believe this is the most precious gift one person can give another. I primarily work from a person-centered and psychodynamic perspective, incorporating other resources, including spirituality, according to your unique needs and desiring.

Are you experiencing difficulties in your family relationships or a relationship with your significant other? Or, are you at a point in your life where you are overwhelmed with conflict, hardships, and other stressors? Life can be a struggle at times, and it can be difficult finding balance on your own. Seeking additional support is the first step in re-authoring your story and creating the life that you want for yourself. With this in mind, I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and should be unique to each client and their needs.

You are not what happens to you. Crisis, transition, and past suffering can be overwhelming, and are even more so when you try to navigate them alone. Therapy is an invitation to step into a safe and nurturing environment to explore and resolve difficult challenges in your life. With safety and presence, tending to and healing past wounds is possible. The things that have happened to you can become one part of your legacy, not the biggest part. You are not your suffering, you are so much more than that.

I have worked extensively with adolescents, at risk children, and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, anger management issues, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, and substance abuse issues. I also work with children and adults who have suffered trauma and experience symptoms of PTSD, ADHD, and ADD. I sometimes incorporate physical activity into the therapeutic process. This "active therapy" can be especially helpful in working with issues of self esteem, anxiety, depression, and addiction. In addition to "active therapy", I have also found that meditation and mindfulness can be especially helpful for children who have trouble with focus and concentration.

Coping with, surviving, and overcoming trauma of all forms is the essential focus of my practice, and how I hope to serve you. As a US Army Veteran, I'm particularly interested in working with fellow service members (and their families) reintegrating into society after service and combat. I'm also interested to work with those in the police, fire, and EMS services in the Carrollton area.