Teen Therapists in Decatur, GA

I believe that therapy is a journey towards self-discovery, reflection and increased awareness. Therapy can improve and help you thrive in your relationships with others as well as: live your authentic self, set healthy boundaries with others, and manage stress. Therapy can help you make tough decisions, manage uncertainty about relationships, identify stumbling blocks getting in the way of reaching your highest potential. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults. My areas of interest include: child and adolescent development, gender & sexuality identity, mother-daughter issues, trauma/PTSD, depression and anxiety problems.

I am licensed psychotherapist with over 22 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (excessive worry and stress), depression (feeling unmotivated, disinterested, and stuck), couples conflict, parent/child issues, OCD, RSD, and ADHD. I have extensive training providing therapy for family and teen / adolescent issues. I work best with individuals, teens, couples, and families who prefer a hands-on and action-oriented psychotherapy approach to promote change. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered, RRT, and family systems techniques. I work 100% virtually serving patients in Georgia and California.

"It's a privilege to be able to bear witness to someone's story when they may not have had the chance to tell it before." - Lindy Alexander. I believe in the celebration of baby steps, because they lead to growth, evolving, and newfound strength. I provide a space absent of judgment, and full of empathy. Are you a parent struggling to understand your child's feelings and behaviors? I can provide space for both parenting strategies and the child's expression of emotions through play. Are you an adult struggling with difficult life stressors and transitions? I can provide the emotional space necessary for clarity and peace.

Child and adolescent specialist in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, poor emotional regulation, social skills and anger management training. Provide school support to increase school success. Co-parenting counseling and coordination with focus on the well-being of children.

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.

You’re trying to navigate all of the transitions that come with being a teenager or young adult in the world. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and isolated as you try to do it all on your own. Transitions aren’t easy, whether you’re moving from one career to another, out of relationships that no longer serve you, or from college to graduate school. As hard as it can feel when you’re in the midst of it, these changes offer an opportunity for you to explore where you come from, who you are, and who you want to be.

Life can be a difficult journey that brings upon an array of emotions, some heavier than others. I believe that once the war between the heart and mind ends, you are then able to experience true freedom to thrive, flourish and become your best!

Change is possible! For 20 years I have been helping children, adolescents, and adults to successfully navigate life's challenges.I have been privileged to witness improved self-esteem, decreased anxiety,improved relaionships and increased hope again and again! I see our work together as a joint venture and feel privileged to support, encourage, participate and help navigate as needed. I offer brief treatment for specific challenges and longer-term treatment for more complicated and/or long-standing psychological problems. My approach to treatment is eclectic and and always individually tailored to the particular client or family.

I am a firm believer that wellness starts from within. My goal is to help clients become a better version of themselves in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I specialize in working with children, teens and their families. I also provide individual counseling to adults as they navigate through life. I have dedicated my career to working with individuals to help them through the obstacles that they encounter in their lives. I utilize evidence and strength-based approaches with my clients. I also recognize the importance of meeting clients where they are to reach the desired goal.

If you are searching for a therapist to journey with you in your healing process following a traumatic experience(s) that has left you feeling stuck and broken, my practice was designed for you. If you are an adolescent having difficulty making developmental transitions while overcoming mental health challenges, my practice was designed for you. If you are a woman lacking self-confidence and seeking to improve her self-esteem while charting an unknown path for a career and/or relationships, I can support you.

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 (13+) 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.

As a professional counselor I value the uniqness of each person and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas for growth, vent feelings, explore the many possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when it is helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and/or cultural differences. My approach draws on a number of theoretical orientations that best suit the group or individual needs.

My ideal client is usually someone who is seeking answers to various life stressors or someone who may be seeking to make positive changes in his/her life. Additionally, I work with children and adolescents as well as their families who are looking to maximize their personal and academic successes.

Everyone deserves a safe space. Our aim at All-1-Family is to provide a safe space for all persons, but in particular, LGBT+ identified persons in the Atlanta metro area to simply, be.

Life's challenges bring opportunity for growth and change. Counseling provides insight, tools and awareness to allow you to choose differently to get different results. This process is effective only when clients are willing to be consistent, honest and open to consider different methods of change. With over 20 years of clinical experience with various cultures in varied settings, I utilize eclectic counseling techniques to best meet the individual needs of my clients.

Firefly Wellness Counseling is here to help with the stresses of every day life. From the teen and their family who are struggling with getting on track with school to the new mom who has no idea how to make motherhood work during a pandemic, we have the support you need. We help clients who are tired of struggling with themselves every day to do the things they want, tired of feeling anxious and irritable, and tired of feeling detached from their life.

I am a caring and compassionate therapist, working with pre- teen & teen girls struggling with anxiety and depression, relationship issues, academic performance, self harm, suicidal ideations and trauma. Having raised girls, I understand working through these issues can be difficult. A good therapist can be valuable. I am inspired to also work with adult woman experiencing infertility, divorce or even navigating a co-parenting relationship. These life changes can be challenging and I truly enjoy being a support to you while also providing concrete tips and knowledge around how to work through these changes.

Struggling as a parent? Having power struggles with your little one or teen ? Are you are your partner arguing a lot on how to parent? Finding yourself angry and frustrated? Is your child struggling at home &/or at school? Let's work together on building your connection with your child, helping you and & your child/ren learn how to decrease the power struggles in your home, & you and your partner being on the same page. Are you preparing for a life commitment/marriage & want a strong foundation?