Humana Therapists in Decatur, GA

Hello, I specialize in treating symptoms of mood variances and psychosocial issues, including depression, high stress, adjustment issues and post trauma. Our lives can be limited by addiction, codependency, abusive dynamics, anger, grief, obsessions, family dysfunction, trauma, etc. I seek to help people overcome their troubles and find inner peace and serenity even amidst chaos. I am not prejudice against any illness, culture, age, sex or orientation. Asking for help is the beginning to positive change and freedom from pain and suffering that symptoms of illness, hardship, and life’s struggles can present us with. I understand.

Even without a pandemic, life can present with struggle, hardship, or overwhelming challenges. We all have many parts, some react, some retreat, some feel stuck, and some feel resigned to life's circumstances. All of our parts are well-intended, but sometimes they cast a shadow, and all we see is one part of ourselves. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, generalized stress, hopelessness, or relationship issues, obstacles don't have to define you. We will help you build upon strengths, gain new perspective, redefine stories that no longer fit, and form a stronger, healthier connection with self and others.

Do you feel highly irritated, frustrated, and overwhelmed because you have too many things on your plate? Are you the person everyone comes to for help and you feel bitter, frustrated, and even resentful? We are broken people that come from broken people and that makes life hard sometimes. Often, we enter therapy yet remain ambivalent about the process, especially when we are the one who always has it together and takes care of everyone else. Ambivalence is natural, asking for help can be hard.

Building on over 20 years of nonprofit social work with older adults and families, I am committed to a clinical practice that focuses on serving this unique population. I believe that growing older is a process of continual growth and that seeking therapy as a part of that growth is good for your health, your relationships, and your life. In my work with family caregivers, I provide critical emotional and practical support to help you to better cope with the challenges of supporting an older family member while setting good boundaries and practicing essential self care.

My practice is founded on the belief that despite our life challenges, there is a silver lining behind each dark cloud that is waiting to be found. Whether the rainbow represents a diverse group of people coming together, the promise of a better life, or a pot of shining gold waiting at the end, one thing is true: rainbows are often a symbol of hope, and that is exactly what I hold for each person with whom I work: HOPE.

Managing the challenges of life takes skill that both children and adults have to learn. I enjoy helping people enhance their skills for overcoming problems in positive ways. My goal is to help people learn to manage their emotions and behaviors, help individuals break the cycle of abuse and violence, and help people foster healthy relationships. I provide compassion while helping people find their inner strength and resources for adjusting to the challenges of life.

Sometimes, we can get messages that we can't change ourselves or our lives, that we aren't worthy of healing, that we should not hold on to hope. I believe that during those times, it is so important to seek support. In therapy, you can find a place to explore the challenges you are facing and can receive support as we work together to come up with new strategies. I enjoy helping clients find healing, hope, and wholeness in the face of difficult experiences, particularly those related to race and culture, identity, family problems, self-esteem, and spirituality.

Hello! My name is Kishla Preston and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. I have been practicing for the past 9 years and have loved every moment of it. I have had the heart to help others since the age of 10. So much so, that, in high school, I ended up taking custody of the 2-month-old child of a family friend until he was age 2, while his mother gained stability. That be said, I have a special place in my heart for children, young adults and mothers. My personal goal for every client I meet is to make their lives a little bit better than it was before we found one another.

If you're reading this, SOMETHING is not working in your life. Therapy can help! We-you and I-- work to help you identify the motivations, feelings and behaviors that might be undermining your efforts to have a satisfying life. Your past can offer context/insight for the present, but we will mainly focus on the "now" with an eye towards the future. I use psycho-dynamic, CBT and the Couple's Developmental Model to help individuals and couples develop more agency and self-awareness to bring about the changes that they want in their lives.

I have over 20 years of experience working with substance abuse, families, mental health, couples therapy, anger management, domestic violence, sexual impulsivity, and psychiatric disorders. I do a great deal of premarital counseling. I work with adolescents. I have strategies that work with individuals with ADD and ADHD. I have done extensive work in career counseling. I do a great deal of work with troubled youth. I work with families that are in stressful situations. I can help with anxiety issues, eating disorders, depression, grief and divorce issues. Many individuals are living happy, productive, and useful lives as a result our efforts and therapy.

If it matters to you- It matters! There's no concern too big or too small. As long as it matters to you, it will matter to me. Let's work together to transform your life. We'll start where you are and take the necessary steps to get you to "BETTER"! I work with adults who are in the midst of transition. Whether it's a life-changing decision, overcoming a difficult past, or healing from a traumatic experience, I will help you determine the best course of action for you and support you throughout your journey.

I have worked in the creative arts in the past which gives me an ability to observe and connect with clients regardless of their differences. I love helping others and it is a true passion of mine. Because I have worked with most cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds including LBGT, Adolescents and those working in the creative arts, I gear the treatments to the individual and encourage clients to take control of their treatme I have worked with individuals struggling with most diagnoses and coping with life itself, I can connect to the specific needs of each client as well as the style of therapy best fitting those needs.

With over 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist, I understand that therapy is not the easiest journey to take when you have to address challenging life circumstances. The easier path to take is to do nothing and remain unhappy and dissatisfied. Meaningful change in life will not happen unless you make the commitment to change. I provide a safe, comfortable, supportive, and non-judgmental space for you to do the work you need to do so you are better able to fulfill your dreams. You only have to be willing to make a difference in your life.