Male Therapists in Decatur, GA
Adriel D. Johnson Jr.
Licensed Professional Counselor, DBH, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
5 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Dr. Johnson guides his clients down a path of self-discovery, helping them to identify and discover tools to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of life's journey. Through a process of building a safe, accepting, affirming and non-judgemental environment, he works with you by collaborating to help you achieve personal growth and set life-changing goals. He believes in the capacity for YOU to live YOUR best life.
Dr. Johnson guides his clients down a path of self-discovery, helping them to identify and discover tools to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of life's journey. Through a process of building a safe, accepting, affirming and non-judgemental environment, he works with you by collaborating to help you achieve personal growth and set life-changing goals. He believes in the capacity for YOU to live YOUR best life.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges and find healing and growth. My journey started at Howard University, where I earned both my undergraduate and master’s degrees in Psychology, and then I attended the University of Miami, where I completed my PhD in Counseling Psychology in 1994. In 2013, I founded my private practice, Completely Psyched, LLC, in Decatur, Georgia, to provide a space where clients feel safe, supported, and free from judgment—whether we’re meeting in person or online.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges and find healing and growth. My journey started at Howard University, where I earned both my undergraduate and master’s degrees in Psychology, and then I attended the University of Miami, where I completed my PhD in Counseling Psychology in 1994. In 2013, I founded my private practice, Completely Psyched, LLC, in Decatur, Georgia, to provide a space where clients feel safe, supported, and free from judgment—whether we’re meeting in person or online.
Confusing emotions, a general discontentment with life, or a life-changing event can motivate a person to seek counseling. Counseling helps us better understand our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. A better self-understanding helps us to reconsider our participation in undesired or unhealthy behaviors, improves our self-image, and positions us to engage healthier, more mutually gratifying relationships. Psychotherapy helps us to process or work through traumatic or hurtful experiences and gain insight into unhealthy emotions associated with these experiences. Over time, we can learn healthier ways to engage life and relationships.
Confusing emotions, a general discontentment with life, or a life-changing event can motivate a person to seek counseling. Counseling helps us better understand our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. A better self-understanding helps us to reconsider our participation in undesired or unhealthy behaviors, improves our self-image, and positions us to engage healthier, more mutually gratifying relationships. Psychotherapy helps us to process or work through traumatic or hurtful experiences and gain insight into unhealthy emotions associated with these experiences. Over time, we can learn healthier ways to engage life and relationships.
I am a licensed psychologist. I complete psychological evaluations on children, adolescents and adults. For children, I specialize in attachment stress in children who have been been adopted or otherwise are being raised by someone other than their biological parents. For adults, I specialize in general personality assessment and parenting capacity.
I am a licensed psychologist. I complete psychological evaluations on children, adolescents and adults. For children, I specialize in attachment stress in children who have been been adopted or otherwise are being raised by someone other than their biological parents. For adults, I specialize in general personality assessment and parenting capacity.
In working with a therapist, it's important to feel seen, heard, and understood, as well as feel confident your therapist can effectively help you. I invite you to reach out and see if I am the right therapist for you. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, work and life transitional stress, as well as trauma. I help couples improve communication, connect deeper, and work through conflict. My work with teens helps them navigate anxiety, ADD, school pressure, and social anxiety. I also specialize in working with elite performers in sport and business.
In working with a therapist, it's important to feel seen, heard, and understood, as well as feel confident your therapist can effectively help you. I invite you to reach out and see if I am the right therapist for you. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, work and life transitional stress, as well as trauma. I help couples improve communication, connect deeper, and work through conflict. My work with teens helps them navigate anxiety, ADD, school pressure, and social anxiety. I also specialize in working with elite performers in sport and business.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant unease, oppressive sadness, or trapped by past experiences, know healing is possible, and you don't have to face it alone. Through compassionate support, cognitive strategies, and body-based practices, we'll work toward inner strength and resilience. I specialize in leveraging the psychological benefits of physical activity–you don't need any experience with exercise, curiosity can be a starting point. I also work with the unique challenges faced by athletes of all levels. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by constant unease, oppressive sadness, or trapped by past experiences, know healing is possible, and you don't have to face it alone. Through compassionate support, cognitive strategies, and body-based practices, we'll work toward inner strength and resilience. I specialize in leveraging the psychological benefits of physical activity–you don't need any experience with exercise, curiosity can be a starting point. I also work with the unique challenges faced by athletes of all levels. I have extensive experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults.
Feeling misunderstood or unheard in your marriage? Constant arguments followed by painful silence. Two people sharing a home but living like strangers. Whether you are facing emotional disconnect, infidelity, or fears about divorce, now is the time to talk to a therapist who understands. I also work with individuals carrying wounds from church hurt, spiritual trauma, and religious trauma. If a faith community left you feeling confused, betrayed, or distant from God, I understand that pain — not from the outside, but from the inside. You should not have to choose between healing and your faith.
Feeling misunderstood or unheard in your marriage? Constant arguments followed by painful silence. Two people sharing a home but living like strangers. Whether you are facing emotional disconnect, infidelity, or fears about divorce, now is the time to talk to a therapist who understands. I also work with individuals carrying wounds from church hurt, spiritual trauma, and religious trauma. If a faith community left you feeling confused, betrayed, or distant from God, I understand that pain — not from the outside, but from the inside. You should not have to choose between healing and your faith.
Our histories and experiences have an impact on each and every one of our relationships. Gaining a broader understanding of just how they have shaped us can be a significant component of developing and sustaining mutually satisfying relationships. With more than a dozen years of experience working with couples and families I focus primarily on relationship dynamics including marital enrichment, conflict resolution, parenting skills and behavioral problems. Additionally, I work with a broad range of mental health related concerns including anxiety, stress management, depression, grief, trauma, and various comorbidities.
Our histories and experiences have an impact on each and every one of our relationships. Gaining a broader understanding of just how they have shaped us can be a significant component of developing and sustaining mutually satisfying relationships. With more than a dozen years of experience working with couples and families I focus primarily on relationship dynamics including marital enrichment, conflict resolution, parenting skills and behavioral problems. Additionally, I work with a broad range of mental health related concerns including anxiety, stress management, depression, grief, trauma, and various comorbidities.
I have a strong interest in helping individuals navigating life transitions or periods of upheaval find greater clarity, connection, and meaning. These transitions may involve loss, uncertainty, or the stress of change, even when new opportunities are present. As a licensed clinical psychologist with a master’s degree in theology, I respect the personal ways people make sense of their lives while drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and relational approaches to support safe, sustainable change.
I have a strong interest in helping individuals navigating life transitions or periods of upheaval find greater clarity, connection, and meaning. These transitions may involve loss, uncertainty, or the stress of change, even when new opportunities are present. As a licensed clinical psychologist with a master’s degree in theology, I respect the personal ways people make sense of their lives while drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and relational approaches to support safe, sustainable change.
Hello and welcome! Whether you're navigating a challenge, seeking healing, or pursuing growth, I'm here to support you with practical insights, tools, and techniques tailored to your specific needs and goals. I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life with diverse experiences. Some examples include: Professionals and leaders experiencing high stress, burnout, and seeking balance; Couples deepening emotional intimacy, reconnecting, or rebuilding trust; Trauma survivors seeking healing while building a sense of safety and control; Teens, young adults, and adults navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions.
Hello and welcome! Whether you're navigating a challenge, seeking healing, or pursuing growth, I'm here to support you with practical insights, tools, and techniques tailored to your specific needs and goals. I enjoy working with folks from all walks of life with diverse experiences. Some examples include: Professionals and leaders experiencing high stress, burnout, and seeking balance; Couples deepening emotional intimacy, reconnecting, or rebuilding trust; Trauma survivors seeking healing while building a sense of safety and control; Teens, young adults, and adults navigating identity, relationships, or life transitions.
Hi, my name is Chris Van Dyck. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has worked with people suffering with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other disorders. I have a deep respect for each client's ability to access, cultivate, and utilize their own inherent wisdom in learning how to cope with their presenting symptoms.
Hi, my name is Chris Van Dyck. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has worked with people suffering with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other disorders. I have a deep respect for each client's ability to access, cultivate, and utilize their own inherent wisdom in learning how to cope with their presenting symptoms.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Looking for a therapist who understands what you're going through? I'm here to help. With specialized education in treating anxiety and depression, I'm committed to guiding you towards peace of mind. My approach blends cutting-edge techniques, like Schema Therapy, to address the root of your challenges. Together, we'll build a path to healing - one that considers your unique bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs. Don't wait any longer to take charge of your mental well-being.
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? Looking for a therapist who understands what you're going through? I'm here to help. With specialized education in treating anxiety and depression, I'm committed to guiding you towards peace of mind. My approach blends cutting-edge techniques, like Schema Therapy, to address the root of your challenges. Together, we'll build a path to healing - one that considers your unique bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs. Don't wait any longer to take charge of your mental well-being.
My clinical experience includes specialization in various theoretical approaches, each of which is client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic in nature. Common areas of clinical focus include: anxiety, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, and depression. My clientele includes teens (18+), young adults, men, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, with a specific interest in working with young adults and college students.
My clinical experience includes specialization in various theoretical approaches, each of which is client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic in nature. Common areas of clinical focus include: anxiety, adjustment difficulties, ADHD, and depression. My clientele includes teens (18+), young adults, men, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ+, with a specific interest in working with young adults and college students.
La Clínica de Inmigración de Atlanta es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 que se especializa en evaluaciones de inmigración y servicios relacionados, incluidas evaluaciones de asilo, exenciones por dificultades, evaluaciones de VAWA, visas T, visas U, servicios de adopción, servicios de tutela y curatela, evaluaciones de PTSD.
The Atlanta Immigration Clinic is a 501c3 nonprofit that specializes in immigration evaluations and related services, including asylum evaluations, hardship waivers, VAWA evaluations, T-Visas, U-Visas, adoption services, guardianship and conservatorship services, PTSD evaluations.
La Clínica de Inmigración de Atlanta es una organización sin fines de lucro 501c3 que se especializa en evaluaciones de inmigración y servicios relacionados, incluidas evaluaciones de asilo, exenciones por dificultades, evaluaciones de VAWA, visas T, visas U, servicios de adopción, servicios de tutela y curatela, evaluaciones de PTSD.
The Atlanta Immigration Clinic is a 501c3 nonprofit that specializes in immigration evaluations and related services, including asylum evaluations, hardship waivers, VAWA evaluations, T-Visas, U-Visas, adoption services, guardianship and conservatorship services, PTSD evaluations.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
I am a therapist with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA), dedicated to supporting individuals and families through significant life transitions. My practice serves emerging adolescents, young adults, and parents, with a focus on life changes, navigating family-building challenges, including infertility and postpartum experiences. My personal experience as an immigrant and with family building further informs my practice.
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.
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.
I work with individuals or couples feeling stuck after trauma, grief, or painful relationship patterns—anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb, sometimes coping with depression or addiction. They want a therapist who is warm, direct, and trauma‑informed, and who can offer both compassion and practical tools. Their goals are to calm the nervous system, understand triggers, communicate with less reactivity, and rebuild trust and emotional safety.
I work with individuals or couples feeling stuck after trauma, grief, or painful relationship patterns—anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or numb, sometimes coping with depression or addiction. They want a therapist who is warm, direct, and trauma‑informed, and who can offer both compassion and practical tools. Their goals are to calm the nervous system, understand triggers, communicate with less reactivity, and rebuild trust and emotional safety.
Slay mama! You found my profile! 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 therapist, I specialize in working with queer/trans teens & adults. I appreciate creating a comfortable & geeky space where you can show up as yourself. Sometimes that looks like discussing your OCs and other times it means watching real housewives and how your partner can be just like Meredith Marks.
Slay mama! You found my profile! 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 therapist, I specialize in working with queer/trans teens & adults. I appreciate creating a comfortable & geeky space where you can show up as yourself. Sometimes that looks like discussing your OCs and other times it means watching real housewives and how your partner can be just like Meredith Marks.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have extensive experience in helping clients manage and work through anxiety, depression, breakups/divorce, grief and loss, and a bunch of other things that life throws our way. I view counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client, and my goal is always to support clients in strengthening their relationship with themselves.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have extensive experience in helping clients manage and work through anxiety, depression, breakups/divorce, grief and loss, and a bunch of other things that life throws our way. I view counseling as a partnership between the therapist and the client, and my goal is always to support clients in strengthening their relationship with themselves.
Are you ready to stop feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, that so much is happening and you don’t know how or where to take the next step? No matter what you have been taught or believe, you do not have to take care of this “all by yourself.” I can help you with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma as well as family conflict, relationships, career, retirement, and aging. No judgment here – just support and care as together we work through whatever it is preventing you from living life on your terms.
Are you ready to stop feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, that so much is happening and you don’t know how or where to take the next step? No matter what you have been taught or believe, you do not have to take care of this “all by yourself.” I can help you with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma as well as family conflict, relationships, career, retirement, and aging. No judgment here – just support and care as together we work through whatever it is preventing you from living life on your terms.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve your therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
Why might an individual seek a male therapist?
Clients, particularly men, may look for a male therapist because they may share life experiences that help them connect well and understand each other more immediately. Some men might feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about gender-specific issues, such as fatherhood or the social pressures around masculinity. Men who have experienced trauma or abuse, sexual or otherwise, may find it more comfortable to talk through their memories of these experiences with a male therapist. Some men may feel more comfortable talking to a male therapist about relationship concerns, the pressures they feel around the roles society and family place on men, career or job challenges, self-esteem, or anger problems. For some men who have not had a male role models in their lives, a good male therapist may be especially helpful.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Men often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than women do. In some cases, men might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how women do. Talking about one’s feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some men might find it comes more naturally when talking to a male therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual’s specific needs.
Would a male therapist have specific training in treating men?
Generally, no. There are no certifications for treating men specifically, but there are continuing education classes that therapists may take that focus on treating men as a group. There are many therapists who focus on men and male issues in their treatment and therefore have experience and expertise in this domain.
How can I find out about a therapist’s experience treating men?
Individuals looking for treatment should feel comfortable directly asking a therapist about their history treating men overall and the issues that arise in therapy with men. A good therapist will be happy to discuss such matters as well as their educational background, approach to treatment, and how they think they can aid a prospective client.