Jewish Therapists in Dunwoody, GA
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
If you or a loved one are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, excessively anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you don't have to navigate it alone. As a Gen Z therapist and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand the complexities of identity, belonging, burnout, relationships, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where you can show up authentically, feel heard, and explore what meaningful growth and healing can look like for you.
If you or a loved one are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, excessively anxious, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, you don't have to navigate it alone. As a Gen Z therapist and member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand the complexities of identity, belonging, burnout, relationships, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, affirming space where you can show up authentically, feel heard, and explore what meaningful growth and healing can look like for you.
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.” -Lisa Olivera. Do you find yourself constantly worrying, stressed, or like you are trapped, and you cannot seem to escape? Do you sometimes feel like no one understands you? You do not have to struggle in silence. I am pleased that you have taken the first step in addressing your concerns. In my practice, I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to be able to share whatever is on your mind and where we can explore your concerns together. Let’s put YOU at the top of your to-do list!
Life can be difficult for us all, but does it seem tougher on you at times? Maybe there actually IS something making life more challenging. Do you sometimes have feelings of guilt, shame, hopelessness, or panic, but can't identify the causes of these? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy, stomach issues, or muscle tension that you can't explain? Do you have trouble concentrating or have racing thoughts that are impossible to control? These are just some of the ways that anxiety and depression affects us. Add in daily stress or unresolved trauma and it can become challenging or even impossible to cope with daily life.
Life can be difficult for us all, but does it seem tougher on you at times? Maybe there actually IS something making life more challenging. Do you sometimes have feelings of guilt, shame, hopelessness, or panic, but can't identify the causes of these? Do you suffer from sleep problems, low energy, stomach issues, or muscle tension that you can't explain? Do you have trouble concentrating or have racing thoughts that are impossible to control? These are just some of the ways that anxiety and depression affects us. Add in daily stress or unresolved trauma and it can become challenging or even impossible to cope with daily life.
There are so many reasons that people seek therapy - perhaps you are adjusting to major change, seeking to make changes, coping with depression or anxiety, working on difficult relationships, or simply wishing to understand yourself better.
There are so many reasons that people seek therapy - perhaps you are adjusting to major change, seeking to make changes, coping with depression or anxiety, working on difficult relationships, or simply wishing to understand yourself better.
Do you find yourself burdened by heavy emotions such as sadness and anxiety? Do you want to make changes but still feel stuck? Beginning therapy may be one of the bravest steps you take towards living more fully. I am Lauren Taylor, the owner of Inner Balance Counseling. I am an interactive, down to earth therapist in practice in Atlanta since 1999. I specialize in working with big-hearted people-pleasers who want to move beyond limiting patterns of self-doubt, fear and overthinking. I believe that life's challenges are opportunities for growth and change. I can assist you in making crucial changes that will enhance your life.
Do you find yourself burdened by heavy emotions such as sadness and anxiety? Do you want to make changes but still feel stuck? Beginning therapy may be one of the bravest steps you take towards living more fully. I am Lauren Taylor, the owner of Inner Balance Counseling. I am an interactive, down to earth therapist in practice in Atlanta since 1999. I specialize in working with big-hearted people-pleasers who want to move beyond limiting patterns of self-doubt, fear and overthinking. I believe that life's challenges are opportunities for growth and change. I can assist you in making crucial changes that will enhance your life.
My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I aim to make therapy a space where you can feel understood, explore what’s holding you back, and find ways to feel more balanced and connected in your daily life. My sessions are laid-back, compassionate, and even have room for a little humor because growth doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.
My goal is to make this a space where you feel safe, seen, heard, respected, and are able to show up as your authentic self, all while keeping things comfortable and approachable.
My approach is supportive, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I aim to make therapy a space where you can feel understood, explore what’s holding you back, and find ways to feel more balanced and connected in your daily life. My sessions are laid-back, compassionate, and even have room for a little humor because growth doesn’t have to feel heavy all the time.
My goal is to make this a space where you feel safe, seen, heard, respected, and are able to show up as your authentic self, all while keeping things comfortable and approachable.
My grandfather, Leonard Cohen, earned his MSW from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to serve for many years as the Executive Director of Jewish Family and Career Services in Atlanta.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be very challenging. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can cause you to feel stuck, anxious and depressed. You may have noticed changes in your relationships, work, mood or self-esteem. Feeling understood and supported is of highest importance when navigating through life challenges. As such, I am dedicated to protecting your trust and providing you with emotional safety as you undertake the vulnerable yet enriching journey of therapy.
My grandfather, Leonard Cohen, earned his MSW from the University of Pittsburgh and went on to serve for many years as the Executive Director of Jewish Family and Career Services in Atlanta.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be very challenging. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can cause you to feel stuck, anxious and depressed. You may have noticed changes in your relationships, work, mood or self-esteem. Feeling understood and supported is of highest importance when navigating through life challenges. As such, I am dedicated to protecting your trust and providing you with emotional safety as you undertake the vulnerable yet enriching journey of therapy.
I work with individuals who have been impacted by trauma, particularly experiences from childhood, and are noticing patterns that continue to affect how they connect with themselves and the people they care about.
I work with individuals who have been impacted by trauma, particularly experiences from childhood, and are noticing patterns that continue to affect how they connect with themselves and the people they care about.
Something brought you here. Maybe your relationship feels like it’s running on fumes — the same fight, the same distance, the same longing for something to shift. Maybe you’re carrying something from the past that keeps showing up in your present, no matter how hard you try to leave it behind. Maybe you’re simply exhausted, and you need a space where you don’t have to hold it all together.
Whatever it is, I want you to know: reaching out takes courage, and I take that seriously.
I work with couples and individuals from my practice in Sandy Springs, serving the greater Atlanta area — in person and virtually throughout Georgia.
Something brought you here. Maybe your relationship feels like it’s running on fumes — the same fight, the same distance, the same longing for something to shift. Maybe you’re carrying something from the past that keeps showing up in your present, no matter how hard you try to leave it behind. Maybe you’re simply exhausted, and you need a space where you don’t have to hold it all together.
Whatever it is, I want you to know: reaching out takes courage, and I take that seriously.
I work with couples and individuals from my practice in Sandy Springs, serving the greater Atlanta area — in person and virtually throughout Georgia.
I work with individuals from adolescents to adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and women's issues. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
I work with individuals from adolescents to adults. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and women's issues. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as psychological and psychoeducational evaluations.
If you find yourself overthinking, doubting your worth, or constantly managing stress without much relief, therapy can help. Many of my clients are navigating high expectations, burnout, or identity shifts and just want a space to feel like themselves again.
I provide a safe, supportive space where we work collaboratively and build on the strengths and skills you already have, even if they’ve been hard to access lately. In session, I’m warm, engaged, and adaptable, always centering your goals and your voice. We’ll figure out what works for you, together.
If you find yourself overthinking, doubting your worth, or constantly managing stress without much relief, therapy can help. Many of my clients are navigating high expectations, burnout, or identity shifts and just want a space to feel like themselves again.
I provide a safe, supportive space where we work collaboratively and build on the strengths and skills you already have, even if they’ve been hard to access lately. In session, I’m warm, engaged, and adaptable, always centering your goals and your voice. We’ll figure out what works for you, together.
Although life presents many challenges and obstacles, you do not need to overcome these challenges alone. I help adults and families find peace and better their lives by navigating life’s challenges in an engaging, calm, nurturing, and supportive environment. My areas of expertise include managing anxiety and stress, developing self-esteem and assertiveness, and coping with life challenges, such as relationship distress, parenting challenges, loss of a loved one, and other life transitions. I provide my clients insight and help them build skills so they can live the life they desire.
Although life presents many challenges and obstacles, you do not need to overcome these challenges alone. I help adults and families find peace and better their lives by navigating life’s challenges in an engaging, calm, nurturing, and supportive environment. My areas of expertise include managing anxiety and stress, developing self-esteem and assertiveness, and coping with life challenges, such as relationship distress, parenting challenges, loss of a loved one, and other life transitions. I provide my clients insight and help them build skills so they can live the life they desire.
I am also influenced by Buddhism and Jewish ethics and practices.
Many of my clients begin therapy feeling disconnected from their feelings and bodies, struggling to show up in their relationships how they'd like, and overwhelmed by life. Working together, you or your child can come to feel less overwhelmed, and more capable to engage with life in a way that feels healthy, intentional, and authentic. I help my clients to feel un-stuck from old cycles of anxiety and perfectionism, reactivity and disassociation, shame and impulsivity. Real relief and positive change don’t happen when we’re flooded. I'll help you to slow down with whatever you’re facing, so that you can feel more grounded and strong.
I am also influenced by Buddhism and Jewish ethics and practices.
Many of my clients begin therapy feeling disconnected from their feelings and bodies, struggling to show up in their relationships how they'd like, and overwhelmed by life. Working together, you or your child can come to feel less overwhelmed, and more capable to engage with life in a way that feels healthy, intentional, and authentic. I help my clients to feel un-stuck from old cycles of anxiety and perfectionism, reactivity and disassociation, shame and impulsivity. Real relief and positive change don’t happen when we’re flooded. I'll help you to slow down with whatever you’re facing, so that you can feel more grounded and strong.
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I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a specialty in working with adults with Asperger's Syndrome, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients learn to cope with the symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany Asperger's. I also work with individuals of all ages seeking to increase their daily living skills. Additionally, I am available to work with parents who are struggling with their child's challenging behaviors.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With a specialty in working with adults with Asperger's Syndrome, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help my clients learn to cope with the symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany Asperger's. I also work with individuals of all ages seeking to increase their daily living skills. Additionally, I am available to work with parents who are struggling with their child's challenging behaviors.
Life presents us with many challenges, and it is easy to feel bogged down or stuck in our negative patterns. I am committed to supporting adults at all stages of life as they navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. I have seen firsthand how hope and self compassion can propel each individual towards deep healing. Sometimes, words just aren’t enough, so I use a variety of interventions, such as art, psychodrama techniques, sandtray, and writing. Together, we will discover what works for you, and I will support you with warmth and acceptance as you work towards your vision for yourself.
Life presents us with many challenges, and it is easy to feel bogged down or stuck in our negative patterns. I am committed to supporting adults at all stages of life as they navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions. I have seen firsthand how hope and self compassion can propel each individual towards deep healing. Sometimes, words just aren’t enough, so I use a variety of interventions, such as art, psychodrama techniques, sandtray, and writing. Together, we will discover what works for you, and I will support you with warmth and acceptance as you work towards your vision for yourself.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
Chances are things suck for you right now if you’re on Psychology Today trolling for therapists. You know that something has to change because the way things are right now feels unbearable. There has to be something that can make things better, that you can do to change your circumstances - you just don't know what it is.
Yet.
But you're ready to do what it takes. You're here after all. You're looking answers and solutions. Maybe you've even found some, just not enough.
I’m Rachael Kates, I’m an LCSW and I’ve been there. I want to take you the rest of the way.
If you let me I'll help you pull your ass out of the pit you’re in.
It can be very difficult to admit you may need help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with addiction, trauma, and depression. I can help people improve their self-confidence and self-esteem which may be a result of these unwanted behaviors. Whether you are looking to regain stability in your life or do not even know what stability looks like, we can help navigate that together. I believe that everyone is capable of change. My job is not to change you but to guide you to change yourself. You are the expert on yourself not me. This is why I believe that therapy must be a collaborative experience.
It can be very difficult to admit you may need help. I specialize in helping people who struggle with addiction, trauma, and depression. I can help people improve their self-confidence and self-esteem which may be a result of these unwanted behaviors. Whether you are looking to regain stability in your life or do not even know what stability looks like, we can help navigate that together. I believe that everyone is capable of change. My job is not to change you but to guide you to change yourself. You are the expert on yourself not me. This is why I believe that therapy must be a collaborative experience.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
On a personal note, I'm a queer Jewish nonbinary woman who's big on crafting, reading sci-fi and fantasy, playing Dungeons & Dragons and cozy switch games, and thrifting.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Do you consider yourself resilient? My goal when working with clients is to assist them in finding their inner resilience which will help them to reach their ultimate goals in therapy. I have worked with clients and supervisees to empower them to use their strengths and competencies to improve and enhance their life situations.
Besides private practice, I have worked for agencies working with families, providing groups on systematic training for effective parenting, developing and implementing caregiver support groups, and running parent support groups.
Do you consider yourself resilient? My goal when working with clients is to assist them in finding their inner resilience which will help them to reach their ultimate goals in therapy. I have worked with clients and supervisees to empower them to use their strengths and competencies to improve and enhance their life situations.
Besides private practice, I have worked for agencies working with families, providing groups on systematic training for effective parenting, developing and implementing caregiver support groups, and running parent support groups.
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Jewish Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same background to be able to work together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of cultural forces, such as discrimination, that may contribute to that client’s concerns. With a professional who has such training, a client should feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues without feeling that they need to self-censor.
How can I recognize an effective Jewish therapist?
As with members of any religious or ethnic group, just because two people happen to be Jewish does not guarantee that they will share the same values, knowledge, or experiences. A Jewish client seeking a therapist who shares their cultural identity, or for whom it’s important that a therapist share their religious beliefs, may want to discuss a professional’s Jewish background with them before beginning therapy. For someone who seeks justification for major life changes in their religious tradition, or in biblical writings, finding a therapist who is comfortable framing guidance in that context may be especially valuable.
Would a Jewish therapist have unique training?
No, but they should have the same training and certification as any other mental health professional, as well as experience with a range of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or mindfulness-based therapy. A therapist with this type of experience should be able to help any client feel comfortable and safe, which is essential for a therapeutic alliance. Once this is established, a potential client may want to find out more about the therapist’s Jewish background.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with Jewish clients?
A client can directly ask a therapist if they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and if so, whether these individuals sought counseling for faith-related issues or marital or familial issues in which their Jewish background was a factor. A client may also wish to ask a potential therapist whether they incorporate Jewish teachings and values into their own professional work.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Jewish therapists?
The directory of Jewish therapists includes professionals who have opted to share their cultural background on their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their background, and they may not appear in search results for this reason.The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Jewish clients and/or communities.