Therapists in Ellijay, GA

I understand that therapy can feel overwhelming and intimidating! My goal is to support you in navigating those emotions and guide you on your healing journey. As a clinician, I believe in providing a safe space where you can freely express yourself without fear of judgment for your actions or for who you are as a person. I place great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship with you, so that we can work together to create the best approach that meets your unique goals.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in community mental health care. My goal is to help people from all walks of life identify what they value, change what they want to change, and make the often difficult decisions that can ultimately lead to less suffering and greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. I work with adolescents and adults ages 16 and older; some are facing significant mental health challenges, others may be looking for ways of managing life stressors and transitions with greater clarity and ease.

Stepping into therapy takes courage, and if you are here, you are most likely ready for change. At Inner Balance Counseling , we offer support and guidance using research based therapy methods. With warmth and authenticity, we help you uncover your own inner strength and move into a more authentic and vibrant way of living. We offer a welcoming atmosphere to find clarity, support, and growth. Our counseling practice sees life's challenges as opportunities to understand ourselves more fully. Our therapeutic process is collaborative; we will honor your journey with non-judgment, confidentiality, and respect.

I believe you are on the journey to become who you already are and who you are is infinitely complex. Often times external influences, circumstances, events, or relationships block you from living in the fullness of your complexity, and this can lead to psychological distress. I work with clients and couples to surface these conscious and unconscious barriers to growth so that you can lead a life responsive to who you are rather than reactive to what is going on around you. My hope is that, together, you discover not just relief from symptoms but optimal psychological functioning and deeply satisfying relationships.

Hello! My name is Tiffany (she/her), and I am a holistic psychotherapist that operates, first and foremost, from the recognition that the perfect life doesn’t exist. We are all a little “messy”, unorganized, and sometimes required to do things that are not “ideal” to keep life moving forward. This understanding informs my integrated approach of primarily existential, experiential, and person-centered methodologies. I treat each client as an individual with their own unique set of circumstances, while considering the context of the external world.

We all want to feel empowered to deal with the problems life naturally throws at us. We feel empowered when we are in control and manage our lives in the way we want. In order to take control of our lives, we need to have a greater awareness of how our personal attributes and experiences influence the way we respond to what happens in our lives; our strengths, weaknesses, and our underlying motivations and barriers to how we solve life problems. Because we are complex and unique, we need to find our own unique path to building an empowered life.

I work best with individuals experiencing complications associated with adoption, ADHD, and/or ASD diagnosis. These present as anxiety, trouble establishing a sense of identity, depression, lack/trouble maintaining motivation, difficulty sustaining/developing interpersonal relationships, familial conflict, poor academic performance, and underdeveloped communication skills. I help my clients understand how their brains are affected and how it can translate to their behaviors and perceptions of the world. I provide a space in session for clients to practice new skills so they feel better prepared for application.

Hi, my name is Emeka. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with eighteen years of clinical experience. I am particularly interested in supporting Individuals, Couples, Families, and Minors who have Anger Management, Anxiety, Coping Skills, Trauma and PTSD, and Suicidal Ideation. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Clinical Supervision and Licensed, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies during sessions with my clients. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals, we are a team and work together throughout this process!

I believe the most fundamental thing to growth as an individual is empathy and understanding. Everyone has their own unique experiences, which I intend to us to empower the client, as well as being an ally and advocate for the LGBTQ community. I strive to utilize deep listening, and challenging the clients I work with by providing a new perspective to facilitate transformation in a safe and understanding environment. I strive to stay curious as we journey through anxiety, depression, identity development, grief, trauma, life transitions, low self-esteem, existential crisis and many more human experiences. .

Welcoming new clients struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustments issues! As a provider in GA, my areas of expertise encompass Anxiety/Depressive Disorders, Grief/Loss, and Relational Conflict. Clients often characterize me as approachable, empathetic, and humorous. Outside of my professional life, I have a deep love for the great outdoors. Animals hold a special place in my heart. Reading and travel are also among my personal interests. I am fluent in both English and Afrikaans and passionate about working with fellow animal enthusiasts and individuals from various diverse backgrounds.

Have you noticed some areas in your life that you feel need improvement? Do you seek guidance in becoming the best version of yourself? I provide individual therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, and those seeking to heal from past traumas. In addition, we will work to improve your self-esteem, self-awareness, and self-care habits.

As a warm, heart-centered, holistic therapist, I am deeply interested in accompanying my clients in their journey to health, happiness, and wholeness. In facilitating a safe healing space for adults, we gently explore what emerges in the present moment, letting the session organically unfold. I am welcoming clients who want to step into an authentic, more peaceful, more empowered and expansive place within themselves. I work with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, spiritual or existential issues, grief, life transitions, women's issues, co-dependency, abuse, trauma, or those simply wanting to find deeper contentment in their lives.

Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCA-GA). I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

“Often when we are breaking down, we are really breaking open. It is my hope to hold space with you during your time of transformation and healing.” My approach is to create a safe, trusting, judgment-free therapeutic environment to bring your struggle into the therapy room real-time. I will work with you to create and shape an outcome that aligns with your life’s values, goals and direction. I hold an interest in existential, humanistic, person-centered, “here and now”, experiential and mindfulness-based therapy styles.

Grounded in experiential and existential orientations, I work to understand the meaning you make of life. I walk with you to help identify purpose, values, and behaviors to live more authentically and deliberately. I foster a supportive, interpersonal therapeutic relationship, and my holistic approach taps into the body's innate wisdom to promote adaptive responses and facilitate healing. By choosing to move through discomfort--a normal and healthy response to life's uncertainties--you expand opportunities for growth. My prior career in business and technology enables me to understand the unique demands of corporate professionals.