Teletherapy for Decatur, GA

Do you desire a better life not controlled by negative feelings, conflicting thoughts, and behaviors that puzzle you? If changing life patterns is not working on your own, we can work together to find therapeutic techniques that are best suited for your personal challenges. Creating a strong and effective working relationship is a priority in my practice.

I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, and nature.

For you, therapy is a mirror which allows you to see the best in you as well. Clinically, through the utilization of various evidenced-based clinical modalities, your wholeness, happiness, and peace is attainable. Through therapeutic insight, self-approval, heightened perspective, and authoritative self-shifting, your desire to be the best you is truly possible. It is the aligning of effective therapy approaches, safe and secure emotional refuge, and strength based collaboration that I am certain that your best life experiences can be realized.

Are you experiencing a decline in sexual satisfaction or pleasure? Do you and your partner have different sexual preferences? Are you a consensual non-monogamist or exploring CNM and looking for a supportive space to talk? Are you 65+ and experiencing changes in sexual functioning or the loss of a partner? I work with clients of all ages, orientations/identities, and relationship structures. My goal is to support clients in their own journey towards a healthy, sexual relationship with self and others.

Life is full of constant change and challenges. Sometimes it is best to talk to someone who can provide you with a confidential, non-judgmental perspective in a supportive environment. I view therapy as a partnership. I am committed to working with you through stressful times. Together, we will tackle your concerns and address behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. Although we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand your experiences and resolve challenges. By applying therapeutic techniques and approaches, we will focus on your growth and well-being.

Brenda Hailey, Therapist Brenda Hailey obtained her master's degree from Mercer University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her previous experience includes working at Metro Atlanta Recovery Residences. Brenda sees adolescents and adults individually as well as groups. She enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders.

Transforming your life in therapy is a bold act of self-love! Together, we can work on releasing pain and shame, building strong coping skills, developing true self-compassion, understanding yourself, and challenging limiting beliefs and behaviors. You are the expert of your life, so my role is providing a judgment-free space to figure out how you can shed the burdens that may be holding you back. I love working with neurodivergent and queer clients, and hope you'll bring your authentic, human self to my office! I have experience with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, panic, depression, grief, body image, and relationships.

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.

Welcome! I work with individuals experiencing a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and relational difficulties. With a foundation in trauma-informed and person-centered care, I bring a warm, holistic, and culturally competent perspective to our therapeutic journey. My affirming and conversational style is designed to both support and gently challenge you as needed, and I draw from diverse therapeutic approaches, including attachment theory, EMDR, and narrative and psychodynamic frameworks.

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.

I find sacred purpose in helping clients navigate the complexity of human relationships in all their suffering, beauty, and diversity. This includes the relationship to our self, which has often been wounded by other significant relationships-with family, partners, friends, colleagues, faith, and society at large. Since depression, anxiety, and PTSD often have roots in relationship distress, my work supports you to heal relational wounds, ease emotional pain, and repair trust in your self’s inner wisdom to create a dynamic, loving life that aligns with your truth. My therapeutic style is compassionate, creative, and trauma-informed.

Choosing to engage in a therapeutic relationship will help to enhance understanding of self, others and your environment. I believe that everyone possesses the ability and knowledge to create a fulfilling and peaceful life. Sometimes people need a safe place and a non-judgmental guide to help them understand their thoughts and feelings so they can heal and move forward in life. I work best with clients that are collaborative and engaged in the process of understanding and healing.

I have over 15 years of counseling experience with clients of all ages. Multicultural issues, marriage and family, and abuse are areas close to my heart. My practice is based on serving clients with empathy and compassion, and providing coping skills to support their growth and development.

You are painfully aware of not feeling seen, heard, or validated by the people you desperately want to feel close to. In social situations, you may get in your own way- stuck in your head with anxiety about judgment or about saying the ‘right’ thing. You have a hard time falling asleep as you replay conversations in your head wondering what went wrong. More than anything else, you want to feel connected – to friends who don’t judge you; to a partner you can feel comfortably vulnerable with; and to yourself in a way that’s kind and compassionate.

If you’re like most people, you probably have some challenges in your life that you’ve talked over with your friends, family, and maybe even your minister. That can help with some problems. But, when the issues keep coming up, it may be time to invest in yourself by setting aside time to make a lasting change. Are you having relationship issues? Is fear or anxiety causing you to avoid things you'd like to do? Have you been depressed and uninterested in things that you usually love? Are you feeling stuck and unable to move on? If you answered YES to any of these questions, I can help you find a life worth living.

There are times when we desire a change or transformation in our lives. Our work together is heart centered and focused on getting you moving forward. I use different modalities according to your needs and acceptance levels for going to a deeper level of consciousness and feeling. We will creatively explore your life issues with a goal of empowerment and self-efficacy. Together, we will address any fears that are keeping you from moving forward, determine your resources and support, and make a plan to help you move in the direction you desire. If you don't know the direction yet, we will begin the work with self-exploration.

I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork. At Heartwork Counseling Center, we do not take insurance. We do offer a sliding scale. Our regular fee is $150.

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.

In my work with teenagers and adults, I have found that peoples' unique qualities play a critical role in helping them acknowledge, implement, & sustain their own coping abilities. My mission as a therapist is to help facilitate growth & navigation of challenges in a manner that allows clients to feel authentic, capable & safe. I specialize in working with teens, adolescents, & adults to address issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, self esteem, & stress management. From start to finish of your counseling journey, my goal is to support you through your most accessible and empowering means.