Therapists in Decatur, GA

Anxious, stuck, depressed, afraid. These words may be a few you use to describe your life, keeping you from living the way you want to live. I’m here to help you make sense of your struggles, build your strengths, and find peace in the midst of it all. My counseling practice is approachable and comfortable for people who have never seen a counselor before and those seeking a different therapy experience. Knowing where and how to begin might feel difficult for you, which is why we'll use the well-researched and evidence driven approach of ACT to guide us every step of the way.

I welcome and encourage you to discover the path to your best life. With over 30 years of successful clinical work, I team up with adults, college and senior high students, to help my clients reclaim their power from the problems that have disrupted their lives and relationships. Creating a comfortable healing space, I use Narrative, Strength-focused, Cognitive, and Mindfulness therapies and employ curiosity, humor, and pragmatic dialogue to inspire meaningful insight. I collaborate with clients to develop new skills and re-discover their inherent abilities, valuable in overcoming the challenges that intrude in their lives.

In my office I offer clients a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where issues can be successfully addressed and resolved. But it is only with the client's effort and desire to change that psychotherapy is most successuful. Through the years I have found that a direct approach in therapy is most valuable as it allows us both to target those beliefs and behaviors which may require change.

If you feel you are struggling with drugs and/or alcohol and experiencing issues in your life, I'm here to help. Whether you have anxiety, depression or are going through a difficult life transition, you can get through this and you could use a safe space to process this and find direction.

Straight, gay, kinky, spiritual or skeptic, in therapy you may discover pleasantly surprising things about yourself. You may become more yourself, find new strength. You can transform social minority life experiences into a vision of personal identity. You can come to terms with the realities of anxiety, depression, stress, difficult relationships: Maybe life is exceptionally difficult now. Maybe you need space to re-discover forgotten goals . Sometimes it's good to have assistance. Therapy can help.

I help people who are feeling overwhelmed get back on track. I assist young adults anxious about work or life who need support and tools to move ahead. Clients of all ages may be going through challenges or life transitions - career, divorce, medical issues, retirement - that show up as anxiety or depression or just feeling stuck. We'll explore what's not working and I'll help you make changes so life can be better. If this is your first time working with a psychotherapist, I'll do my best to explain how therapy works. Good counseling is always a collaboration.

Ralph Lynn McEachin is a licensed clinical social worker. Ralph has years of experience helping patients with depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. He practices honesty in the therapeutic relationship and aims to help his patients learn from life experiences to help in their recovery process. His ultimate goal is to help his patients live better lives. He also often educates his patients about their diagnoses, symptoms, and treatment options so patients can learn more about their situation.

Finding a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued is hard. Maybe you're seeking a safe, understanding place to explore your identity or struggles with someone who "gets it." No matter what brings you here, I'm glad you're here. Together, we will create a space where your whole, authentic self is welcomed, affirmed, and valued. You won't encounter judgment or someone telling you who you "should" be in this space. Instead, I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that your experiences, relationships, and traumas have profoundly shaped you.

I know that reading bio after bio while looking for a therapist can be overwhelming, but I hope to be a slightly different kind of therapist for you. I value this work and take it seriously, which from my orientation requires that I bring my genuine, authentic self to the room with you. This often means utilizing humor, creativity, and warmth. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, but specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I specialize in individual and couples therapy, and am experienced working with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity issues, life transitions, and substance use.

Can you remember the last time you didn’t feel stressed? Has stress become your new normal? You feel depressed and have unrelenting anxiety. You feel stuck and wish the world would slow down. And your body is in a knot - stomach aches, muscle tension, stiff neck, tight jaw. You might be struggling from a lifelong illness, like cancer, going through a life changing event like divorce or job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one, or don't know why you feel the way you do. You just know you don't like it - you want to feel better. Something has got to change.

I form a therapeutic relationship with my clients to help them deal with the issues they present. I draw on my years of experience and training to create the most effective treatment. Most of my clients experience relief within weeks of beginning therapy. Depending on the depth of the issues presented therapy can last a few months to a few years. Trust is the foundation and insight the main tool to create positive and long lasting change. I work with my clients to find what is best for them and support them in making the changes they want.

I have been working with people in Atlanta as a licensed clinical psychologist for36years. They may be experiencing anxiety or depression or frustration or anger or even hopelessness. These feelings may be related to issues such as their family of origin, their current relationship, their job, their health, their sexuality or other areas of life. While I have on occasion worked with children and adolescents, I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and group psychotherapy. I find it fulfilling to work with people to make positive changes in their lives.

I am passionate about helping you meet all of your goals. Whether it is personal and or professional, I will walk beside you as you take the steps necessary to live your best life.

Do you feel like past or current challenges affect your ability to meet your full potential? Are you feeling lost, powerless, or disengaged? Have you noticed yourself resorting to unwanted activities to cope with distress? Are you seeking a therapeutic space that acknowledges you as a whole, complex person while you work toward your goals? I work with individuals, families, and couples to address these concerns. As your therapist, I feel passionate about empowering you with tools to live a full, cognizant, and rewarding life. Together, we work collaboratively to navigate life stressors affecting your quality of life.

We may sometimes feel that we are not able to embody our identify and beliefs. Feeling you should be something you are not is unbearable: what is core to you can be honored, and what is not can be examined and then embraced, accepted or changed. What we choose to value, and how we pursue those values, dictate what we are to become. Some things cannot be changed, and yet we can choose how we move around them. Being true to yourself can sometimes seem like a difficult choice, and we all must decide when and how to realize our potential, even in the face of adversity.

Are you full of racing thoughts and can't figure out why or how to stop them? Are you looking for a therapist who you can discuss your D&D character with? Maybe you're tired from reviewing every mistake you've ever made and struggle to communicate how you feel to friends and family. I value creating a space where we will explore who the villain of your story is, whether it be feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or something else. While I enjoy working with everyone, as a queer and GNC therapist, I specialize in working with queer/trans teens & adults. I appreciate creating a comfortable & geeky space where you can show up as yourself.

I am a psychotherapist providing services to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, late deafened, and cochlear implant users across several states, including Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, New York, Maine, Texas, and Maryland. My therapeutic approach is systemic, collaborative, and strength-based while mindful of cultural, ethnic, and economic concerns. I utilize an eclectic approach that combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help individuals leverage their support system, community resources, mindfulness, and newly acquired skills to achieve the life they envision.

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I am a psychotherapist practicing in the city of Decatur. I frequently see clients who feel they need some help with their emotions, or wish to have a better understanding of themselves. My place is to journey alongside you as a companion, offering guidance and perspective to empower you towards healthy choices and lifestyles. I believe everyone has their own strengths, values, and virtues that can be used to help guide the therapeutic process.

I know you want the best life possible, and at times, it may seem out of reach--but its only temporary. It is my professional and personal belief that in us, we have all that is needed, to live our best life. At times we get "stuck" and we need help--counseling is that help. As a counselor for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to work with people from various backgrounds. I work along side you and will help you to "see" where you want to go and to develop a plan to get there.