Therapists in Decatur, GA

I work with people in a warm, supportive way that bolsters their internal strengths and resources but that also challenges them and invites change. While helping people feel better as quickly as possible, I also help them grow personally, understand themselves more deeply, have more rewarding relationships, and make deep, lasting change. Creativity, spontaneity, and sense of humor are important to me and I try to incorporate these qualities into all of my work. I most often see people individually but frequently work with couples, helping them work through difficulties and enhance their connection with each other.

Thank you for your interest. You may also visit my web site: www.susanwhittington.com. As a University of Michigan trained sex therapist, I work largely with women in treating a range of sexual, relationship, and intimacy concerns. I see clients from both heterosexual and LGBT communities. It's important to me to create a safe and collaborative experience to facilitate open discussion around subject matter that may seem hard to talk about.

Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is within this relationship that growth and change occur. I view my role in the therapeutic relationship as the coach. I am here to coach you through life's challenges and problems as well as celebrate along with you in your accomplishments and victories. I offer guidance and support in addition to knowledge, experience, skill and a listening ear. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities which include DBT, CBT, solution focused, and family systems.

How would your life change if you could embrace the wild & sensitive side of yourself....or your wild & sensitive child? I utilize science-based counseling centered on relational safety and neurobiology, along with psychoeducation, to help women, teens and parents transform worries and struggles into emotional resilience and strengths. I specialize in helping you understand the underlying roots of your struggles through parent-focused counseling and trauma-informed treatment of anxiety, depression, overwhelm, anger, OCD, insomnia, auditory sensitivities, chronic pain, and other trauma related challenges.

Do you feel like you are walking alone after the loss of a loved one? Are you tired of being a bystander watching life unfold without meaning or excitement? Do you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life, relationships, work, or school? Have unfortunate circumstances threatened to get the best of you? If you answered yes to any of the above, your journey to "greater living" awaits you. I offer a safe, supportive, space for you to work, grow, and create a more fulfilling life on your terms. I will work with you to clarify your counseling goals, develop a plan to accomplish them, and acquire the insight and tools for "greater living".

Making the decision to take charge of your life through therapy is the first step to improving your emotional well-being. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I want to help you achieve balance in your life; assist you as you make changes towards a healthier lifestyle. I have over 19 years of progressive experience in child welfare and behavioral health addressing individuals and families experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse/dependency, work stress, school issues as well as victims of abuse, which also includes experience with children and adolescents under the care of the state.

Through counseling I help individuals and couples who are struggling through life transitions, such as becoming new parents. If you are feeling hopeless, isolated, or overwhelmed, I will work with you to help you feel like yourself again. As your therapist, I will empower and guide you, in an environment free of judgement, to help you experience personal growth so you can get back to who you want to be. People say that I am a therapist who uses compassion, humor, and directness to help my clients come up with realistic strategies to start feeling better.

Twilynn has over 20 years experience working in the Human Services Industry. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy in a private practice setting. She specializes in working with those who suffer from depression, have experienced trauma and abuse, experience anxiety and stress, have communication challenges within their family system, and/or have difficulty in making life transitions. She has extensive experience working with adolescents addressing, self-esteem issues, teaching decision-making and problem solving skills, and working through school related issues. Twilynn also has extensive experience working with the LGBT community.

I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (11+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.

“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength." Betty Friedan. This quote succinctly captures the crossroads we all face, as we age: one can look back with a sense of loss and remorse or one can move forward with hope and inspiration for a better now. Friedan chooses the path towards opportunity and strength. Which path would you like to take? How does one face the myriad of changes that this stage of life presents? Grief & loss. A changing body & mind. Retirement & new freedoms. Family relationships & caregiver concerns. What support would you like along this complex and often unpredictable path?

I believe in sitting across from people, not diagnoses.Sessions often focus on overcoming trust issues, building self esteem, assertiveness training, goal setting, and self acceptance.Using strategies of CBT with eclectic methods, I will assist you in identifying your problem areas and together we will collaborate on steps you can take to overcome them through discussions, identifying triggers, and learning coping skills. I look forward to working with you and learning more about you as each individual's story is unique and worth telling!

Parenting is tough. Being a kid is tough. Being in relationship is tough. I know that people do the best they can, with what they know, at any given time. However, at times life is overwhelming, and situations can exceed one's ability to cope with them effectively. We are all part of various systems (family, work, community, school) and sometimes desire/require assistance in navigating those systems. The ability to reach out for help is an act of courage and risk taking. Counseling/therapy can be difficult, but the end result is rewarding and fulfilling.. Please visit www.clbockwitz.com for further details.

You've been feeling like you just aren't as happy as you could be. It's hard to stop your mind from overthinking and worrying about everything, sometimes even getting to the point of feeling panicky. Or maybe you just feel stuck and like you aren't satisfied with life even though you "should be." Maybe you've had a little bit of therapy before, but it feels like just talking about your problems isn't enough. You're looking for real life skills you can use to help yourself think, feel and live better.

You’re an independent, motivated adult. You’ve worked hard to get where you are in life. Maybe that’s a satisfying career, maybe that’s finding your partner, or maybe that’s pursuing your education. Wherever it is you have landed, you still feel like something is missing, and you’re finding it hard to pinpoint just what that is.

I have been fortunate to work with diverse groups of people. I have worked therapeutically with children, adolescents, adults, and families and have had extensive training and experience in the assessment of a range of psychological conditions including ADHD and learning disorders.

Love, peace and joy in our daily lives is the ultimate goal. In order to achieve this in our lives, we must unpack the layers of our past, identify unfruitful behavior and begin processing towards healing. I help guide individuals along their personal journey towards healing to rediscover the true essence of “self” and live in purpose. As your therapist my goal is to join together with you in the healing process by create a safe, trusting and hopeful space to unpack, process, and resolve the things that have been holding you back. Together we will journey on the path from surviving to thriving with the confidence.

We bring a personal touch to mental health, and we have a respect for all people.

Congratulations! You have taken a really big step towards healing in searching for a therapist! Finding the right therapist can be a bit difficult, but I want to make this process as easy as possible for you!

Working with those in transitional phases is something I love to do. There are many phases of life, and it can be difficult to get from one phase to the next. Helping you navigate a path that is appropriate for you and your system is a journey I look forward to assisting you with! I also have vast experience to help military spouses and children navigate the ins and outs of life in the military and the various challenges that accompany it. Working remotely is also a lifestyle I can help you pilot, as there are many challenges that come specifically to working at home.