Therapists in Conyers, GA

Your peace of mind is priority. Whether it's depression, low self-esteem, anxiety - whatever gets in the way of your peace, let me walk through it with you. You're not alone, & it is my desire to help you find the peace of mind we all need & deserve. I've spent many years learning about the evidence-based (scientific) approaches that lead to wellness. To be honest, I've spent many years practicing what I preach, & have learned to manage my own anxiety using a few of the techniques. I would be honored to learn about you & what you've survived. I would also be honored to give you the tools to rebuild your mental health.

I have 32 years of counseling experience. I blend Spiritual (when requested) and Clinical Counseling. Many spiritual people across America are confused about where to go for counseling. My husband of 30 years and I have traveled the world with many religions. I have 2 Bachelors, 2 Master of Divinity Degrees, a Post-Masters in Hospital & Hospice Chaplaincy, and a PsyD. in Psychology. I was a Chaplain intern, resident or taught religious programs at many Atlanta hospitals. I am a HIV/AIDS, cancer and bereavement specialist. I bring a multiplicity of clinical specialties and counseling modalities to my clients from 2 and up.

Everyone deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life. As a mental wellness coach, my goal is to help those who desire a better understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their understanding of life. I have an expressed interest in assisting youth who deal with absentee parents, bullying, loneliness, peer pressure, anxiety, stress, social media comparison, feeling fault due to custodial circumstances and other things outside of their control, and feelings of inadequacy.

Are you struggling with life emotionally? I am here to help. Are you struggling with codependency? Are you in college and in need of guidance? Are you an older parent with younger children and need to balance what life throws at you? Are you looking for peace in the chaos? Are you a high school student or athlete trying to navigate your future? I can help you with your treatment goals.

Abeke Baker, LMFT is a 2011 graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine's Marriage and Family Therapy Master's Degree program. She has a unique career path in the Mental Health/Social Services fields that began at the age of 14. She started as a youth counselor for the Red Cross Lock Key Kids safety program and has more than 18 years of hands on experience ranging from a Program Director of a Howard County Parks and Recreation in Columbia, MD which included youth and young adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities, autism, and mal-adaptive behaviors to Inpatient Crisis Stabilization Hospital for adolescents and adults.

Are you having a difficult time to get through your day to day life tasks? Are you feeling uneasy, anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed. If so you made it to the right place and I am so happy that you are here. I understand beginning therapy can be both scary and uncomfortable but it does not have to be anymore. I practice with empathy, understanding, and compassion in all areas in an environment that is non judgmental and accepting.

Today is the best day to take the 1st step towards talking with someone about challenges and issues that are impacting your life, and I am committed to helping you. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. I provide individual, family, and group counseling. I work with my clients to address school and work challenges, intimate relationship conflicts, family conflicts, and mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

As an experienced mental health counselor, my journey has been one of continuous growth, learning, and dedication to supporting individuals in their pursuit of emotional well-being and personal growth. Throughout my career, I have been privileged to walk alongside clients from diverse backgrounds, facing various challenges, and I am deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective therapeutic care. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard, creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions.

Applied Behavior Analysis is a therapy based on the science of learning and behavior. It helps us understand how behavior works, how it affects the environment, and how learning occurs. ABA is an intervention that works across all ages and disciplines. My passion for ABA comes from seeing its success with my child, now an adult with autism. He is my purpose in this journey. Using visual data analysis, evidence-based assessments, and interventions, I can help you create focused and comprehensive goals such as social skills, self-management, and other impactful behavior to solve real problems and develop lifelong abilities.

Therapy is a way of connecting with someone who can support you in these difficult times and help you find ways of coping that lead to growth, insight, and understanding. To often when it comes to mental health we feel alone and like there is no one who could possibly understand what we are going through. My mission as your therapist is to help you gain deep insight and cultivate practical tools needed to forge the fulfilling life you desire and deserve. I help young adult, college students and professional women who are facing difficult life transitions, relationship stress, family issues, child and adolescents overcome challenges.

Apryl is a compassion-centered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern who is committed to aiding couples, families and individuals in their pursuit of peace, joy, and purpose. Her interests encompass guiding couples through amicable separations, nurturing strong co-parenting relationships, gentle parenting and assisting couples in creating a harmonious and romantic balance within their marital dynamics. Apryl is also passionate about providing support to families and individuals challenged by chronic illness, in particular Type 1 Diabetes.

“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.” -Seneca Are you ready to be free and create the life you were destined to live? You can only start a new beginning, once you make a commitment to healing. Everyday offers us the opportunity to be renewed, I wished I had learned this earlier in life. I spent so many years in bondage, delaying my walk in purpose and power. After rebelling and neglecting purpose for many years, I made a conscious decision to face the unhealed version of myself, by shedding the echoes of my past.

There’s got to be more to life than this! While often times we know this to be true, our current or past experiences can make it difficult to believe we truly deserve it. Whether you’ve been searching for more peace, self-love, joy, understanding, healthy relationships, balance or all of the above, I truly believe the the journey to accessing your hearts desires begins with healing. The process of unlearning old patterns while trying your best to implement new ones, can be difficult. The beautiful thing about building a therapeutic relationship is that it means you don’t have to go on that journey alone.