Therapists in Dahlonega, GA

They tell us we need to stay at home. it's an unprecedented time of confusion, fear, disappointment and a myriad of other emotions. I want to help you weather this interruption of your life while following recommended guidelines for personal safety by offering video/phone consultations. I can help you in your search for success, balance and emotional stability. I am offering special pricing during this season and session cost is sliding scale if applicable. Help for yourself and those you love is but a phone call away.

My approach to therapy is meeting clients where they are while helping them to identify specific goals for treatment. Throughout sessions, clients learn to recognize and use their own individual strengths in order to positively transform their lives. This is accomplished by using a variety of counseling modalities in a nonjudgmental approach.

We started LifeWorks in 1995 & serve North Georgia with three locations - Gainesville, Dahlonega, and Clarkesville. We each have over thirty years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups, and facilitating workshops and retreats. We are also trained hypnotherapists. We work with many issues including anxiety & depression, relationships, substance abuse, anger, self-esteem, stress, & abuse issues. Our approach is to view individuals holistically - mind, body, & spirit.

Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are - Brene Brown. I understand that finding someone to share in your pain, sorrow, hopelessness and all the feelings you may feel can sometimes be difficult. Allow me to meet you where you're at in life, after all it's about you and your journey.

You are worthy of love and belonging! I help individuals and families gain insight in order to live fuller, happier, more connected lives. Anxiety, depression, conflict, and major life changes affect how we think and feel. I help you work through the beliefs that create the feelings and behaviors that are holding you back from getting what you want out of life and reconnect with your body to feel congruent, calm, happy, and confident. You may be a student, in the military, a homemaker, or workaholic. Wherever you are in life, I'm here to help, and you can be assured of complete confidentiality.

** Are You looking for a SIGN to tell you it's time to START therapy? Well Here's Your Sign! ** I have the compassion to see people’s lives changed through counseling as well as personal inner healing. I provide video counseling and in person/face to face therapy in Dahlonega, Georgia as well as video counseling for those who live in South Carolina and Georgia. I specialize in substance abuse, trauma, sex, love, and relationship issues. Contact me today to start on your journey to personal recovery.

You want to get life right; I want to help you. I create a safe space to welcome your most authentic, unfiltered self. Come to me with your anxiety, self-doubt, life adjustments/transitions, and professional and personal development needs, and relationship issues; I want to help you grow—cultivating lasting resilience, and deeper self-compassion. The therapeutic relationship you’ll build with me will be our biggest catalyst for real change. Humor, transparency, and introspection guide my therapeutic sessions.

*I am not able to accept new patients at this time.* Are you at a point where you or a loved one has lost hope? With over 27 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, marriages, and families, I've seen many find hope that was previously absent by using a short-term, targeted, and effective approach to counseling. Each therapist has unique strengths. Mine is working through tough problems other therapists don't prefer to treat by seeing clients in their homes rather than in an office. Most people are able to see a significant change within 6 months. Counseling should not last forever and neither should your struggles

Would you like to improve the quality of your relationships and be more fulfilled both personally and professionally? Therapy can help! Does it feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes and you can't figure out why? Are you struggling to heal from loss or past trauma? Have you tried to solve the problems in your life on your own and realized you need help from someone else? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have made the right choice by being here.

Evaluation: Alcohol and Drug, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Cognitive Skills/Impulse Control, Mental Health. Alcohol and Drug Education,Certified Clinical Evaluations and Treatment Providers: State certified Clinical Evaluations and ASAM Level I treatment provider for the DUI Intervention Program of Georgia. Cognitive Skills CounselingThe focus is on developing right thought and right action, reprogramming and restructuring patterns. Shoplifting Diversion Program: This is a 6 week, "offense-specific" program for those charged with/convicted of shoplifting. Life Skills class , Anger Management ,Alcohol Awareness: A 4 hour educational class or Victim Impact Panel. Marijuana Education and Treatment

Are you or do you know someone who is suffering from problems such as depression, anxiety,anger or addiction? Many of us at times find ourselves or our loved ones trapped and having difficulty finding a way out of the problems life brings. Through the suffering and the pain we are tempted to give up in despair, unable to see a way through the confusion and hopelessness.As a Christian counselor I seek to minister to the mental, emotional and spiritual needs of the individual, couple or families who may be struggling with various problems.

Coming to a therapist is an enlightening experience, it can make a once chaotic and out of control life become peaceful and have meaning. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy as my main methods for therapy; however, I draw from other therapy types to give my clients the best therapeutic experience. I love working with children, adolescents and adults. My experience lies in behavior management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes, adjustment issues and addiction issues as it related to the addict and to the family. I see a lot children from blended and divorced families.

Finding the right counselor to walk along side you can be difficult! I believe wholeheartedly that healing is possible for anyone who is willing to embrace the journey. I have a varied background which gives me particular insight into individuals struggling with trauma, shame, addiction, depression, anxiety, and family conflict. I am particularly interested in marriage therapy and have equipping through the Gottman Institute. As a part of our partnership I hope to provide a safe place where you find healing and hope because my desire is to help my clients have the best possible experience in all aspects of their lives.

Hello! My name is Michelle Matthews and I have been a therapist for 17 years. My specialties include, trauma, relationship issues, blended families and anxiety.

It takes a brave person to admit they need help and are feeling vulnerable. Finding a therapist who recognizes this and provides a safe environment for you is essential in the healing process. I work with a wide variety of psychological and psychiatric disorders, as well as helping clients through difficult life experiences. By focusing on the therapeutic relationship with my clients, I am able to help you work through your problems and meet your therapy goals. I do this by utilizing evidence based treatment modalities in my practice. My primary focus is to help my clients achieve their goals in therapy with respect and compassion.