Emotionally Focused Therapists in Decatur, GA

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Jaime A Blandino
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
My hope is to help ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless. Drawing from interpersonal neuroscience (e.g., polyvagal theory) I offer a compassionate, non-pathologizing framework for healing and growth so that you can enact changes in your life that are consistent with your most authentic and grounded self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality of our lives no matter how difficult and persistent problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-compassion and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
My hope is to help ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless. Drawing from interpersonal neuroscience (e.g., polyvagal theory) I offer a compassionate, non-pathologizing framework for healing and growth so that you can enact changes in your life that are consistent with your most authentic and grounded self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality of our lives no matter how difficult and persistent problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-compassion and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
(404) 369-5762 View (404) 369-5762
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Hanna Rodgers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
I am a Georgia licensed clinical social worker providing holistic therapy to adults, through individual therapy and group therapy. I practice within a proactive compassionate teamwork based model. If you are ready to jump in, I am right here to jump in with you. This may include homework between sessions and other ways to continue toward your goals in and out of the therapy office. Our connection and team-spiritedness is the foundation of our work together. I promise to always treat you with kindness, compassion, respect, cultural competency and unconditional positive regard.
I am a Georgia licensed clinical social worker providing holistic therapy to adults, through individual therapy and group therapy. I practice within a proactive compassionate teamwork based model. If you are ready to jump in, I am right here to jump in with you. This may include homework between sessions and other ways to continue toward your goals in and out of the therapy office. Our connection and team-spiritedness is the foundation of our work together. I promise to always treat you with kindness, compassion, respect, cultural competency and unconditional positive regard.
(404) 975-1143 View (404) 975-1143
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Alduan Tartt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I love working with children, families, couples and individual adults who are ready for immediate change and results. I am extremely positive, encouraging and results focused. I specialize in brief therapy and coaching models for highly motivated clients who desire to feel hope, change and success as quickly as possible. I love challenges and work with the entire system (school, corporation, team, parents, mentors, etc.) to realize lasting change and happiness. I also love to teach via workshops, webinars and especially public speaking. I am also extremely respectful of combining religion and psychology!
I love working with children, families, couples and individual adults who are ready for immediate change and results. I am extremely positive, encouraging and results focused. I specialize in brief therapy and coaching models for highly motivated clients who desire to feel hope, change and success as quickly as possible. I love challenges and work with the entire system (school, corporation, team, parents, mentors, etc.) to realize lasting change and happiness. I also love to teach via workshops, webinars and especially public speaking. I am also extremely respectful of combining religion and psychology!
(404) 220-8593 View (404) 220-8593
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Curlisha Creighton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Life transitions can be exhilarating, but they can also bring moments of uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Whether you’re navigating significant life changes, grappling with the complexities and demands of women’s issues, stressed from career issues, juggling motherhood or addressing substance abuse, if you're ready to take back control of your life I’m here to provide unwavering support.
Life transitions can be exhilarating, but they can also bring moments of uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Whether you’re navigating significant life changes, grappling with the complexities and demands of women’s issues, stressed from career issues, juggling motherhood or addressing substance abuse, if you're ready to take back control of your life I’m here to provide unwavering support.
(678) 932-0781 View (678) 932-0781
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Lucila Goicochea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I like to provide my clients a safe and private therapeutic space, where they can process their feelings, beliefs, struggles, emotional or behavioral concerns. Every human being has stages in their life, when you feel lost, depressive, grieving, anxious or when you experience abuse, trauma, substance or behavioral dependence or other struggles. A Counselor with professional preparation and skills can help you without a judgmental attitude. I like to focus on the people's strengths and resources opening the path of healing. My background and experience helps me to consider your social context, beliefs and culture.
I like to provide my clients a safe and private therapeutic space, where they can process their feelings, beliefs, struggles, emotional or behavioral concerns. Every human being has stages in their life, when you feel lost, depressive, grieving, anxious or when you experience abuse, trauma, substance or behavioral dependence or other struggles. A Counselor with professional preparation and skills can help you without a judgmental attitude. I like to focus on the people's strengths and resources opening the path of healing. My background and experience helps me to consider your social context, beliefs and culture.
(404) 947-6932 View (404) 947-6932
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Katie O'Lone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032  (Online Only)
I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn.
I am invested in creating a safe space for clients to be vulnerable and heard. Whether clients are looking to learn more tools, explore new insights or just have a time & place to focus on themselves, I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, encouragement, patience and willingness to learn.
(470) 949-3994 View (470) 949-3994
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Be Bright Counseling, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I work with adults going through various life and relationship transitions, and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression related to these changes. I also work with clients who would like to improve self-care, compassion, and self-worth.
I work with adults going through various life and relationship transitions, and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression related to these changes. I also work with clients who would like to improve self-care, compassion, and self-worth.
(678) 403-6919 View (678) 403-6919
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Michael Charnley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
My name is Michael Charnley and I am licensed in the state of Georgia, LPC010672. Of course, over 26 years I have become quite eclectic in the therapies I use, but mostly I want to meet the client where they are. Let the session feel like a conversation between 2 acquaintances. Since worked in various agencies when I started I was able to experience a lot of different issues, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Self-Esteem Issues, and since my clients were adolescents, Family Issues. I am also comfortable working with dual diagnosis issues attached to Addiction and Abuse issues.
My name is Michael Charnley and I am licensed in the state of Georgia, LPC010672. Of course, over 26 years I have become quite eclectic in the therapies I use, but mostly I want to meet the client where they are. Let the session feel like a conversation between 2 acquaintances. Since worked in various agencies when I started I was able to experience a lot of different issues, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Self-Esteem Issues, and since my clients were adolescents, Family Issues. I am also comfortable working with dual diagnosis issues attached to Addiction and Abuse issues.
(470) 888-6470 View (470) 888-6470
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Reece Fox
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Do you find yourself stuck in survival mode, repeating familiar patterns? Is your inner child seeking to feel heard? Or maybe you are feeling disconnected from the present moment and even yourself. I would love to help you transition from a state of survival to one of living, while learning to hold compassion for your past self. You’ll find me to be warm, accepting, patient, and honest. My hope is that through therapy, we can work towards cultivating a life that fulfills you, according to your standards. Together, we can create a space that allows you to reparent your inner child and break cycles that may no longer serve you.
Do you find yourself stuck in survival mode, repeating familiar patterns? Is your inner child seeking to feel heard? Or maybe you are feeling disconnected from the present moment and even yourself. I would love to help you transition from a state of survival to one of living, while learning to hold compassion for your past self. You’ll find me to be warm, accepting, patient, and honest. My hope is that through therapy, we can work towards cultivating a life that fulfills you, according to your standards. Together, we can create a space that allows you to reparent your inner child and break cycles that may no longer serve you.
(470) 410-6396 View (470) 410-6396
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Lisa Cottrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
When you need support, guidance, and a safe place in which to heal or to process the many stressors of these challenging times, it is important that you find a loving, insightful and highly trained therapist that feels right for you. Clients tell me that I put them at ease with my accepting and non-judgmental attitude. At the same time, I point out options you may not have considered and teach you new ways of dealing with your problems. I have over 20 years experience guiding clients into health and happiness. I appreciate you having the courage and self-compassion to get help.
When you need support, guidance, and a safe place in which to heal or to process the many stressors of these challenging times, it is important that you find a loving, insightful and highly trained therapist that feels right for you. Clients tell me that I put them at ease with my accepting and non-judgmental attitude. At the same time, I point out options you may not have considered and teach you new ways of dealing with your problems. I have over 20 years experience guiding clients into health and happiness. I appreciate you having the courage and self-compassion to get help.
(404) 996-1796 View (404) 996-1796
Photo of Amy T Scully, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Amy T Scully
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
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.
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.
(404) 975-4713 View (404) 975-4713
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Brita S. Reed Lucey
Psychologist, PsyD, MD, MTS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
For over 35 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
For over 35 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?
(802) 520-1034 View (802) 520-1034
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Dr. Zena Dadouch
Psychologist, PhD, PSYPACT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Mental health is an integral part of leading a wholesome healthy life. As the saying goes “healthy body, healthy mind”, the opposite is equally true. Life comes with all sorts of traumatic events and difficult circumstances that impact our mental wellbeing and manifests in feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger and discontent. It is important for us all to navigate and overcome these difficulties so they don’t affect our overall health and quality of life.
Mental health is an integral part of leading a wholesome healthy life. As the saying goes “healthy body, healthy mind”, the opposite is equally true. Life comes with all sorts of traumatic events and difficult circumstances that impact our mental wellbeing and manifests in feelings of sadness, anxiety, stress, anger and discontent. It is important for us all to navigate and overcome these difficulties so they don’t affect our overall health and quality of life.
(706) 551-9048 View (706) 551-9048
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Lauren (Dassy) Maisel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, CYT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
Are you a woman or couple struggling with sexual concerns or communication issues? Your friends and colleagues think you're the perfect couple. But inside you're filled with frustration and confusion. You'd think with the level of love and respect in your relationship that the sex part would work itself out, but not so much. What's happening between the sheets just isn't working, but you can't understand what's going wrong or how to begin fixing it. You need help, but you aren't sure if anyone would understand. Imagine finding a supportive space to explore your situation with someone who won't judge you. At all.
Are you a woman or couple struggling with sexual concerns or communication issues? Your friends and colleagues think you're the perfect couple. But inside you're filled with frustration and confusion. You'd think with the level of love and respect in your relationship that the sex part would work itself out, but not so much. What's happening between the sheets just isn't working, but you can't understand what's going wrong or how to begin fixing it. You need help, but you aren't sure if anyone would understand. Imagine finding a supportive space to explore your situation with someone who won't judge you. At all.
(404) 996-1051 View (404) 996-1051
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Jamie Fernandez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.
(404) 924-4456 View (404) 924-4456
Photo of Esther Malm, LMFT, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist
Esther Malm
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032  (Online Only)
Welcome to Hope Consult & Counseling Services. Life is a journey that is rarely straight or smooth. So, you are not alone. I have over 10+ years of experience serving individuals, couples (pre - and married), and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I integrate approaches that best fits my clients, keeping in mind the value of understanding life and cultural contexts at play. Through therapy sessions, I provide a safe space to connect and delve into areas of their interest and need. I help my clients develop strategies to connect, heal, renew goals and perspectives of self and important others. I look forward to serving you!
Welcome to Hope Consult & Counseling Services. Life is a journey that is rarely straight or smooth. So, you are not alone. I have over 10+ years of experience serving individuals, couples (pre - and married), and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. I integrate approaches that best fits my clients, keeping in mind the value of understanding life and cultural contexts at play. Through therapy sessions, I provide a safe space to connect and delve into areas of their interest and need. I help my clients develop strategies to connect, heal, renew goals and perspectives of self and important others. I look forward to serving you!
(270) 456-4788 View (270) 456-4788
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Haley Johnson
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
I help individuals step into their fullest potential by improving self-confidence, interpersonal skills, exploring trauma and childhood experiences, and mending relational conflicts. I hold a safe and judgment free space for you to have a positive corrective emotional experience and where you will gain the skills and insight to move through the world as your best self.
I help individuals step into their fullest potential by improving self-confidence, interpersonal skills, exploring trauma and childhood experiences, and mending relational conflicts. I hold a safe and judgment free space for you to have a positive corrective emotional experience and where you will gain the skills and insight to move through the world as your best self.
(470) 828-2648 View (470) 828-2648
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Kares Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030  (Online Only)
People have the power to heal, the power to change, and the power to create a happy life. As a therapist and advocate, I have worked with a diverse range of clients. I have been the listening ear to individuals with functional depression who go to work every day with a smile on their face while battling a minefield internally. I have been the helpmate to individuals trying to overcome anxiety and mood swings so they can live their best life and prosper in the ways they've always dreamed. My goal is to help you reach a place of emotional safety, wellness, and satisfaction in your life.
People have the power to heal, the power to change, and the power to create a happy life. As a therapist and advocate, I have worked with a diverse range of clients. I have been the listening ear to individuals with functional depression who go to work every day with a smile on their face while battling a minefield internally. I have been the helpmate to individuals trying to overcome anxiety and mood swings so they can live their best life and prosper in the ways they've always dreamed. My goal is to help you reach a place of emotional safety, wellness, and satisfaction in your life.
(678) 679-5498 View (678) 679-5498
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Kim Lockett
LMSW, GC-C
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30032  (Online Only)
Have you experienced a loss? Do you anticipate a loss and it seems like it's consuming you? Do feel like your loss is not taken seriously because it is not the loss of a person? Well, there are many causes of grief. Grief and loss are a universal experience; however, each person’s grief journey is unique. Whether you have experienced a perinatal loss, the loss of a loved one, relationship, pet, health, job or dream, you need and deserve support. Sometimes we need more than our immediate support system can give us.
Have you experienced a loss? Do you anticipate a loss and it seems like it's consuming you? Do feel like your loss is not taken seriously because it is not the loss of a person? Well, there are many causes of grief. Grief and loss are a universal experience; however, each person’s grief journey is unique. Whether you have experienced a perinatal loss, the loss of a loved one, relationship, pet, health, job or dream, you need and deserve support. Sometimes we need more than our immediate support system can give us.
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Shannon Stone McManus
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
We’re all doing our best to handle the demands of modern life. It can be overwhelming, especially when life throws a curve ball. My passion is helping individuals and couples explore their problems in a judgment-free, safe, and supportive environment; it’s my privilege to walk alongside your journey. Together, we examine the feelings that arise from challenging relationships, adverse childhood experiences, social injustices and traumatic events. Life’s transitions and losses may bring these wounds to the surface and create the catalyst for meaningful change.
We’re all doing our best to handle the demands of modern life. It can be overwhelming, especially when life throws a curve ball. My passion is helping individuals and couples explore their problems in a judgment-free, safe, and supportive environment; it’s my privilege to walk alongside your journey. Together, we examine the feelings that arise from challenging relationships, adverse childhood experiences, social injustices and traumatic events. Life’s transitions and losses may bring these wounds to the surface and create the catalyst for meaningful change.
(678) 647-9434 View (678) 647-9434
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