Family Therapy in Dunwoody, GA
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Dr. Onoriode Evwaraye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life can be hard at times. I get it. Navigating our interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Whether it is challenges in our romantic relationships, dealing with our children’s behavior concerns, or establishing healthy boundaries with our friends and
family
– It can be hard. Struggles in relationships can lead to depression or anxiety, self-doubt, or lack of confidence. We might know that we want change, but be unsure how to achieve that change.
Wendy S Dubin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and
Family Therapist
with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.
Not accepting new clients
Janet Fluker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified
Verified
My professional experience includes teaching, ministry and directing a
family
program for a drug and alcohol treatment center.
Reaching out for help is a sign of strength. You have already taken the first step toward change by seeking support. I believe emotional healing comes through the power of relationship and I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for this healing as I "walk beside" you for a season. I have 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families face life's challenges and would be honored to work with you.
Sara Mahan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For toddlers, children, and teenagers, I provide testing (psychological or psychoeducational) and therapy for a range of presenting concerns such as neurodevelopmental (such as ASD, ADHD), anxiety, academic, problem behavior (e.g., aggression, self-hitting/biting, stereotypies), and more. I use results of testing to inform therapy which is individualized to best meet the needs of your child and
family
. I have a specialty working with toddlers, children, caregivers, and people of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or Intellectual Disabilities for testing and therapy.
Jalessa Townsend
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It can be easy to look like you've got it all together on the outside. Being the "strong" or "successful" friend,
family
member, and colleague. Getting stuck in the cycle of showing up and supporting those around you while neglecting or not attending to your own needs. It can be exhausting. Life is "good," but you desire more. You struggle with asking for help, and as a result, you suffer in silence. Together, we can create a space to become the best version of yourself. The first step is often the hardest, but I will be there to meet you halfway. If you're ready and willing to be helped, call me today for a free consultation.
Janette Berne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT
Verified
Verified
PLEASE NOTE: OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SESSIONS. Therapy is an investment of time, energy and money. When done well, the results can be life-changing. Having had decades of experience working with individuals and families in Atlanta, I'm in a unique position to help you discover and implement the solutions you need. Pulling from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I'm able to serve many different clients. I use creative methods to engage clients under 11. Combining experience and specialized training, I can help you work through personal issues and maintain more satisfying
family
and personal relationships.
Waitlist for new clients
Michelle McEwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and
family
, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life.
Patty Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck and have trouble making decisions? In a troubled relationship or marriage? Have problems communicating?
Family
tensions? Would you like to feel more calm and experience your emotions in a more healthy way? It can be very difficult to know where to turn when you need help. My 15+ years of experience have given me the ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, support and direction to some of life's most difficult challenges. I work with trauma, parenting, ADHD, healing from the past, relational issues, adjustment to life change & life coaching.
Justen L DeBowles
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to the first step in improving your mental well-being. When working with an individual, I understand that life can be a very turbulent experience, full of unexpected twists, turns, and difficulties. However, it does not have to be negative. I am a firm believer that life should be enjoyable, and every one of us has the potential to improve ourselves. I have experience with Social difficulties, Relationship difficulties, Adolescent difficulties, and
Family
stress. I use a client-centered approach along with therapeutic techniques to help you develop the inner strength to surpass the difficulties that life has thrown your way.
Tiffany Alexandra Espinosa
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I feel it is important to provide a non-judgmental space, where you can feel safe becoming vulnerable and processing any struggles you may be going through in life. I want to give you the support you need while also fostering independence by helping you recognize your strengths and teaching you skills to gain a sense of control and ability to cope. I have experience working with teens and adults with issues such as depression, suicidality, self-harm, trauma, anxiety, and
family
conflict. I have also worked closely with the Hispanic community and am able to provide therapy in Spanish.
Erin Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with people with substance abuse concerns, trauma,
family
conflict, and difficulty coping. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strive to make any difficult life experience more manageable while gently guiding my clients and their families towards the life they want and see for themselves. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults utilizing a client-centered, supportive approach. I strive to make my office a safe, judgement-free space where my clients can discuss their struggles and get the support they need.
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Jason Bussey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CM, CLC
Verified
Verified
Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your
family
answer that ultimate question with a resounding YES! In life we all struggle with our emotional health from time to time and through solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling I work with you, my client, to resolve these concerns and promote growth.
Tiana Teague
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
With my training as a marriage and
family therapist
, I am able to assist couples in better understanding and communicating with one another. Feelings that couples experience, like not feeling good enough or alone, can have an impact on how they interact and communicate. Couples without the proper skills often struggle to effectively communicate and understand how even their own triggers can affect how they react to their partner. We explore underlying emotions together and how to best communicate them to your partner so you can feel heard and connected.
Melissa Bosch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has worked with people from many different cultures, sexual/gender identities, and active duty/veteran populations for over 10 years. I help my clients deal with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma,
family
and relationship problems, career changes, and many other issues at different points in their lives. My counseling approach is eclectic and includes cognitive-behavioral, strength-based, person-focused, psychodynamic, and solution-focused counseling modalities.
Crystal Favre
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MEd
Verified
Verified
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/
family
work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Shirma Prescott-Clark
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, it is my goal to help individuals and families identify areas for positive change and growth in their lives. My approach is holistic where a variety of modalities are used including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, Brief Strategic
Family Therapy
(BSFT) and others.
Melinda Porter Barefoot
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APC
Verified
Verified
I use
Family
Systems, Attachment Theories, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT and RODBT, and I apply both Relational Life Therapy (Terrence Real) and John Gottman principles for couples.
Hello! I am thankful you are reading my profile and have such respect for anyone who is brave enough to seek counseling. Whatever the presenting issue, we can develop a treatment plan together to meet your needs and change any thoughts, feelings or behaviors you want to alter in order to accomplish your goals and reach a level of functioning you are comfortable with in your daily life. 70% of therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist, so my objective is to create a nurturing and safe environment for you while I eventually gain your trust so it becomes the foundation of your counseling experience.
Joshua Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia and Washington DC with a decade of professional work experience ranging from adolescents to adults. I work with clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I help clients with
family
conflicts, life transitions, parenting issues, mood disorders, depression, trauma, and anxiety.
Kim Oppenheimer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
In psychotherapy I focus on relationship patterns, even if I am only seeing one member of the couple or
family
.
I believe that solid, intimate relationships form the basis of a person's well-being and help us define who we are. Our earliest relationships provide the foundation for all others. We often choose partners based either on what we want to replicate or avoid in our families of origin. When problems develop in our closest relationships, we feel out of balance and symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, often occur. I help people understand and change patterns that they learned in old relationships that may be influencing their current ones.
Mahlet Endale
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Having lived across 3 continents in my childhood and now belonging to a multiracial
family
, I am especially mindful to hold space for those who navigate culture and identity in daily life.
In life we often come to a point where what has been no longer works. We reach a point where we have to make changes for our wellbeing and/or happiness. We reach a crossroad, and must figure out which direction to take. In my work with clients, I aim to help them navigate this process. This includes exploring options that are available or could be forged. It includes exploring the impact of change on existing relationships. It includes making space for all the feelings, both good and difficult, that come with considering something new. It also includes finally attending to past pain/trauma that could be clouding the process now.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.