First Responders Therapists in Fairburn, GA
Hello, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I specialize in strength-based, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to support clients in building resilience, healing from past experiences, and creating meaningful change. I have experience working with clients adjusting to new medical or mental health diagnoses, as well as caregivers navigating the emotional and physical demands of supporting loved ones. I also work with older adults facing aging-related concerns and young adults exploring identity, purpose, and career paths.
Hello, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with compassion and clarity. I specialize in strength-based, mindfulness, and narrative approaches to support clients in building resilience, healing from past experiences, and creating meaningful change. I have experience working with clients adjusting to new medical or mental health diagnoses, as well as caregivers navigating the emotional and physical demands of supporting loved ones. I also work with older adults facing aging-related concerns and young adults exploring identity, purpose, and career paths.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re juggling work, family, and the constant pressure to “hold it all together.” If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin creating meaningful change in your life.
Life can feel especially heavy when you’re juggling work, family, and the constant pressure to “hold it all together.” If you’re feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or stuck in old patterns that no longer serve you, you’re not alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin creating meaningful change in your life.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship stress, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or struggling with communication, relationships, and emotional wellness. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I help clients build self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
My ideal clients are teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship stress, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or struggling with communication, relationships, and emotional wellness. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I help clients build self-awareness, develop healthier coping strategies, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
I also work with religious trauma, event-based trauma, and first responders.
Relational Trauma and EMDR Therapy in GA -
You may not think of your experiences as “trauma”—but relationships have always felt more complicated than they should. You might overthink, overgive, or feel responsible for others’ emotions, even when things seem fine on the surface.
I specialize in helping adults heal from relational trauma and attachment wounds, often shaped by emotionally inconsistent, invalidating, or unpredictable relationships.
I also work with religious trauma, event-based trauma, and first responders.
Relational Trauma and EMDR Therapy in GA -
You may not think of your experiences as “trauma”—but relationships have always felt more complicated than they should. You might overthink, overgive, or feel responsible for others’ emotions, even when things seem fine on the surface.
I specialize in helping adults heal from relational trauma and attachment wounds, often shaped by emotionally inconsistent, invalidating, or unpredictable relationships.
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify with this?
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify with this?
Hello, and welcome—I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, offering warm, collaborative therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults. My practice blends evidence‑based strategies with deep compassion so you can safely explore challenges and grow. I’m especially helpful for people dealing with unresolved trauma, recent grief, chronic anxiety, or persistent depression, as well as children showing oppositional behaviors or self‑esteem struggles.
Hello, and welcome—I’m glad you’re here. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety, offering warm, collaborative therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults. My practice blends evidence‑based strategies with deep compassion so you can safely explore challenges and grow. I’m especially helpful for people dealing with unresolved trauma, recent grief, chronic anxiety, or persistent depression, as well as children showing oppositional behaviors or self‑esteem struggles.
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I have experience working with couples, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Women’s Safe Shelter, Cancer patients/survivors, Veterans, First Responders and more
I enjoy getting to know my clients. We develop short and long-term goals based on your preferences. I offer culturally-sensitive, inclusive services with respect for the client's definition of self. I offer the option of short and longterm therapy. At times, a visit or two may be all that is needed to help clients move forward.
I have experience working with couples, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Women’s Safe Shelter, Cancer patients/survivors, Veterans, First Responders and more
I enjoy getting to know my clients. We develop short and long-term goals based on your preferences. I offer culturally-sensitive, inclusive services with respect for the client's definition of self. I offer the option of short and longterm therapy. At times, a visit or two may be all that is needed to help clients move forward.
Life is a lot—like, a lot. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy with me is a self-led journey. We go at your pace, exploring what truly matters to you. I’m here to help you navigate the chaos with humor, warmth, and a person-centered approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. Using a blend of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the different parts of you with curiosity, not judgment.... because even your inner critic deserves a little compassion.
Life is a lot—like, a lot. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy with me is a self-led journey. We go at your pace, exploring what truly matters to you. I’m here to help you navigate the chaos with humor, warmth, and a person-centered approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. Using a blend of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the different parts of you with curiosity, not judgment.... because even your inner critic deserves a little compassion.
Hi, I’m Kelly Gorham, a Licensed Professional Counselor — and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that reaching out for help takes courage, especially when life has been heavy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, or PTSD, I want you to know that what you’re feeling makes sense given what you’ve been through — and healing is possible.
Hi, I’m Kelly Gorham, a Licensed Professional Counselor — and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that reaching out for help takes courage, especially when life has been heavy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma, or PTSD, I want you to know that what you’re feeling makes sense given what you’ve been through — and healing is possible.
Hello! My name is Ryan Humphries, and I am a full time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here in Georgia. I got my Masters in Counseling (MACN) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and have been practicing therapy here in Georgia for about 9 years. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as other life issues. I also work with couples, and with other concerns to help clients improve relationships, and to become the best version of themselves.
Hello! My name is Ryan Humphries, and I am a full time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) here in Georgia. I got my Masters in Counseling (MACN) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and have been practicing therapy here in Georgia for about 9 years. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as other life issues. I also work with couples, and with other concerns to help clients improve relationships, and to become the best version of themselves.
We all experience times when we feel stuck in our lives. No matter how much we want to make positive changes within ourselves and relationships, it can sometimes feel that we are trying to move forward against a brick wall. Whether you are struggling with anxiety about the future, sadness or guilt about the past, or confusion on how to navigate the present, therapy should be a space where you are met with compassion, genuine curiosity, and support – exactly as you are and without judgment.
We all experience times when we feel stuck in our lives. No matter how much we want to make positive changes within ourselves and relationships, it can sometimes feel that we are trying to move forward against a brick wall. Whether you are struggling with anxiety about the future, sadness or guilt about the past, or confusion on how to navigate the present, therapy should be a space where you are met with compassion, genuine curiosity, and support – exactly as you are and without judgment.
Raise your hand if you know what it’s like to carry pain while still trying to hold everything together. Maybe you are a millennial or Gen Z who grew up with chaos at home, or you’re healing from past experiences that still linger in your body. On the outside you look like you’re doing fine, but the anxiety and self-doubt tell a different story on the inside. I specialize in helping clients move out of survival mode into a state of being you've been longing for—filled with safety, calm, confidence, clarity, and genuine connection.
Raise your hand if you know what it’s like to carry pain while still trying to hold everything together. Maybe you are a millennial or Gen Z who grew up with chaos at home, or you’re healing from past experiences that still linger in your body. On the outside you look like you’re doing fine, but the anxiety and self-doubt tell a different story on the inside. I specialize in helping clients move out of survival mode into a state of being you've been longing for—filled with safety, calm, confidence, clarity, and genuine connection.
A supportive, collaborative space grounded in military understanding, helping clients navigate transitions, stress, and change.
Life transitions, ongoing stress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals and families unsure of how to move forward or regain a sense of balance. I work with clients navigating these experiences, including those coping with anxiety, trauma, or the emotional weight of significant change, who are seeking a space where they feel heard and supported. Together, we create a collaborative, client-centered environment to explore your experiences, build insight, and begin making meaningful shifts.
A supportive, collaborative space grounded in military understanding, helping clients navigate transitions, stress, and change.
Life transitions, ongoing stress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals and families unsure of how to move forward or regain a sense of balance. I work with clients navigating these experiences, including those coping with anxiety, trauma, or the emotional weight of significant change, who are seeking a space where they feel heard and supported. Together, we create a collaborative, client-centered environment to explore your experiences, build insight, and begin making meaningful shifts.
I like to help one discover the tools to grow personally, understand themselves more deeply, have rewarding relationships, and make deep, lasting change. I have a twenty year history using a holistic approach to treatment. I am passionate about serving the community; I’ve worked in public health, family and children services, child advocacy, core and act team treatment, and emergency medicine psychiatric assessment. I have a Master’s of Mental Health Counseling (2011) and a Bachelor’s of Social Work (1996).
I like to help one discover the tools to grow personally, understand themselves more deeply, have rewarding relationships, and make deep, lasting change. I have a twenty year history using a holistic approach to treatment. I am passionate about serving the community; I’ve worked in public health, family and children services, child advocacy, core and act team treatment, and emergency medicine psychiatric assessment. I have a Master’s of Mental Health Counseling (2011) and a Bachelor’s of Social Work (1996).
Still Waters Counseling & Assessments has Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Psychologists on staff. We provide therapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults, including ADHD assessments, memory and cognitive testing, and diagnostic clarification. Evaluations use evidence-based measures and structured clinical interviews to ensure accuracy. Particular expertise includes assessment of attention, executive functioning, and related concerns. Our psychologists participate in PSYPACT and offer in-person and telehealth services in participating states.
Still Waters Counseling & Assessments has Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Psychologists on staff. We provide therapy and comprehensive psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults, including ADHD assessments, memory and cognitive testing, and diagnostic clarification. Evaluations use evidence-based measures and structured clinical interviews to ensure accuracy. Particular expertise includes assessment of attention, executive functioning, and related concerns. Our psychologists participate in PSYPACT and offer in-person and telehealth services in participating states.
My favorite book of all time is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. One of the many wonderful things he says in that book is "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." I see our work together as a team effort. Each client I see has his or her own story and unique perspective on that story, and I believe that within that story are the seeds to healing. My approach to helping my clients is in seeing each of my clients as a whole person who is struggling with something, whether it is anxiety, depression, relationships issues, substance abuse, communication, parenting, trauma, etc.
My favorite book of all time is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. One of the many wonderful things he says in that book is "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." I see our work together as a team effort. Each client I see has his or her own story and unique perspective on that story, and I believe that within that story are the seeds to healing. My approach to helping my clients is in seeing each of my clients as a whole person who is struggling with something, whether it is anxiety, depression, relationships issues, substance abuse, communication, parenting, trauma, etc.
Most of my clients are military, first responders, and couples.
I am an intensively trained trauma therapist that utilizes EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other interventions within a context of a professional relationship. I am also trained in Gottman-method couples therapy (Level 3) which does a deep dive exploration into the relationship and provides strengths to enhance and addresses areas for growth.
Most of my clients are military, first responders, and couples.
I am an intensively trained trauma therapist that utilizes EMDR therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other interventions within a context of a professional relationship. I am also trained in Gottman-method couples therapy (Level 3) which does a deep dive exploration into the relationship and provides strengths to enhance and addresses areas for growth.
You may be used to being the strong one. The one who shows up for everyone else, keeps going no matter what, and carries burdens that most people never see. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, healthcare professional, or someone in a high-responsibility role, that strength can come at a cost. Anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, burnout, or life transitions can quietly build until the weight feels overwhelming and peace feels out of reach.
You may be used to being the strong one. The one who shows up for everyone else, keeps going no matter what, and carries burdens that most people never see. Whether you're a veteran, first responder, healthcare professional, or someone in a high-responsibility role, that strength can come at a cost. Anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, burnout, or life transitions can quietly build until the weight feels overwhelming and peace feels out of reach.
Wes Francois, Black Male Therapist Offering
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
15 Endorsed
Online Only
You’re holding it all together but it doesn’t feel that way inside. Your mind doesn’t shut off, even when things are quiet. You keep pushing through, but it’s starting to catch up with you. You’re a professional balancing career, relationships, and expectations. You don’t fall apart, you push through, but it’s costing you. The stress follows you home. Sitting in your car trying to decompress. Lying in bed replaying the day while your mind won’t slow down. It’s showing up in your body, your mood, and your relationships. You’re the one people rely on, but you rarely have space to exhale. Something still feels unresolved.
You’re holding it all together but it doesn’t feel that way inside. Your mind doesn’t shut off, even when things are quiet. You keep pushing through, but it’s starting to catch up with you. You’re a professional balancing career, relationships, and expectations. You don’t fall apart, you push through, but it’s costing you. The stress follows you home. Sitting in your car trying to decompress. Lying in bed replaying the day while your mind won’t slow down. It’s showing up in your body, your mood, and your relationships. You’re the one people rely on, but you rarely have space to exhale. Something still feels unresolved.
I believe that everyone is deserving of healing through understanding and connection. My passion for this work stems from the belief that everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported in their journey toward personal growth and mental well-being.
I believe that everyone is deserving of healing through understanding and connection. My passion for this work stems from the belief that everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported in their journey toward personal growth and mental well-being.
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First Responders Therapists
Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.