Therapists in Columbia County, GA

As a Biblical Counselor, it is my desire to help individuals, couples, and families grow stronger and more resilient in their journey through life. I have counseling experience working with married couples, and families. As an educator, I have worked with middle school, high school, and college students. I specialize in working with troubled teens and their families. I also work with individuals dealing with substance abuse, depression, anxiety disorders, and grief counseling. I have a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Human Relations from Liberty University.

You and/or your child may be navigating a difficult time in your life right now. Maybe it's a past or recent trauma, a loss, divorce, separation or other situation that is causing disconnection, anxiety, anger or depression. Or maybe you are constantly getting phone calls from school and notice your child is having difficulties making friends, managing emotions, or staying focused. You need someone to partner with you and your child to support your family in finding approaches and solutions to help with creating a more peaceful and joyful life. You want a thriving family and you deserve joy and peace.

Tiffany has worked in a variety of settings. She recently was working in child welfare managing psychiatric admissions and mental health court proceedings for the Clark County Department of Family Services. She has extensive experience working in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, aTiffany Baxter Stifternd partial hospitalizations settings with children, adults, and seniors. She has worked in a variety of private practice settings working with families, couples, and individuals dealing with issues such as depression, suicidality, anxiety, bipolar, couple's issues, divorce, women's issues, adjustment, anger management, and parenting.

My passion and calling in life is to help people overcome hurts, and other problems that have created obstacles in their life that keeps them from healing and moving forward. I am a certified Christian Counselor/Biblical Counselor, Anger Mgt Specialist, Christian Life Coach, and Drug & Alcohol Counselor in which I am listed on the Ga. DBHDD registry as a Clinical Evaluator for the GA. DUI Intervention Program. Being a Christian Counselor, I counsel on many topics to include Pre-Marriage and Marriage/Couples counseling in which I am a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) facilitator.

People seek help for many reasons. I often tell clients, "I don't know how you feel, but I know the feeling." Sometimes it's the daily hassles that have become too much to handle and other times we are overwhelmed by serious life events. Whether you are struggling with the stress and strain of a current issue or coping to the best of your ability with a life-long problem, I offer a space to feel safe and connected as we navigate barriers to you becoming the best version of yourself. Offering IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL psychotherapy.

Laura Pearson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Liberty University with a B.S. in Psychology with a specialty in Christian Counseling. Laura then continued her graduate studies at Liberty University and graduated with a M.A. in Professional Counseling. She has practiced in Southeast Georgia for the past seven years providing services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has a passion for taking a holistic approach by integrating mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

If you are here because you/your child are struggling to cope with the throws of life, you're in the right place. Anxiety, depression, trauma, family struggles, behavioral disruptions & tantrums, defiance, and academics are some experiences you/your child may have had that lead you to reading this paragraph. You may be wondering if you can get through these challenges. I hold hope that you can and will. As a parent, you may be getting unwanted calls home from school or have general worry for your child's wellbeing. I can provide the support, tools, and guidance you and your child need to address your unique circumstances.

I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, PTSD, issues relating to women and/or families, children/adolescents, LGBTQ+ population and young adults. I have extensive professional experience providing individual, family and group counseling. I am passionate about taking an integrative and holistic approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person Centered Therapy, to treat the whole person and ensure that what is done in therapy is personalized, collaborative, and unique to you as a client.

Life happens to each of us, and it’s how we choose to handle it that defines who we are. I believe that achieving mental, physical, spiritual and emotional balance, will lead to healing. We all deserve healing, despite the nature of our past. Hurt, hopelessness, fear, frustration, shame, confusion and sadness, can leave us feeling lost. Each healing journey requires intention and endurance and I am here to walk and endure with you. I offer a safe, judgement-free space that is optimal for genuine, therapeutic balance. Along with the use of evidence-based therapeutic methods, I also utilize aromatherapy in my practice.

Life has many ups and downs and as a result many may experience anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional stressors related to job loss or family adjustments. It’s very beneficial to have effective tools that will help one navigate through and cope with these difficult times. I can help you work through these difficult times by finding effective and attainable coping skills and methods to help you get back to your normal and less stressful way of living.

Imagine yourself discovering or reclaiming the innate healing potential that resides within you." I am trained in traditional "talk" psychotherapy and "mindbody" therapy. - Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist & Stress Reduction Consultant with 40 years of experience. -Trained in Mindfulness-Based Therapy & Meditation. - Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. -National Board Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Diplomat. - Trained to work with a wide range of issues. People seek my help for emotional healing & regulation, eliminate negative habits, improve focus, move through life transitions, trauma recovery &/ or improve other personal & professional issues.Individual treatment programs provided. Individualized hypnotherapy for stop smoking, enjoy weight loss, stop phobias & anxiety reactions. Customized recordings available.

Accepting Georgia Clients Only with insurance. Accepting Virginia and South Carolina private pay Clients. I will provide a SuperBill for insurance. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, a new life transition, or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems daily? I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools to tap into the inner strength that you possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, and validating perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.

Do you wake up each morning feeling a sense of dread? Starting another day is going to take energy that you just don’t have. You don’t feel like yourself anymore, but you don’t know how to connect with “who you used to be.” Do you feel this disconnect impacting the level of closeness in your most important relationships, such as your spouse, your children, family members, and friends? You may find yourself pulling away from others in exhaustion or frustration, but also fearing they are pulling away from you. Perhaps you have faith and hope for the future, but lately even your faith has felt distant from you.

Christopher Hollar focuses on serving as a counselor for children, adolescents, young adults and families in an effort to assist them with improving their quality of life. He has 12 years of experience working in multiple settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, a community mental health agency, and offering in-home services. Mr. Hollar has also been fortunate enough to work with members of the military returning from the theater of war for four years at EAMC in Ft. Gordon, GA.