First Responders Therapists in Fayetteville, GA
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.
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 am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and the founder of the Emotional Wealth Academy. I help high-functioning professionals, teens, and individuals who are emotionally exhausted reset, heal, and regain power over their lives through strategic emotional care, trauma-informed practices, and practical tools for lasting transformation. My approach is integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed care
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and the founder of the Emotional Wealth Academy. I help high-functioning professionals, teens, and individuals who are emotionally exhausted reset, heal, and regain power over their lives through strategic emotional care, trauma-informed practices, and practical tools for lasting transformation. My approach is integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and trauma-informed care
As a therapist, our purpose is to reflect back what people bring to us in a way that allows them to unlock their own doors. Emotional development in people of all ages is an ongoing cycle throughout the lifespan. Dr. Fish began her career as a Music Therapist, and later returned to obtain her doctorate in clinical psychology which she completed in 2002. Treatment can include individual, family or group therapy based on specific needs. Clinical supervision for practitioners working towards licensure is also available.
As a therapist, our purpose is to reflect back what people bring to us in a way that allows them to unlock their own doors. Emotional development in people of all ages is an ongoing cycle throughout the lifespan. Dr. Fish began her career as a Music Therapist, and later returned to obtain her doctorate in clinical psychology which she completed in 2002. Treatment can include individual, family or group therapy based on specific needs. Clinical supervision for practitioners working towards licensure is also available.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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..
Licensed Psychotherapist, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed
Welcome, I’m Nubia.
Healing doesn’t happen overnight — but with the right support, it absolutely happens. Whether you're working through trauma, betrayal, anxiety, divorce, or simply feeling emotionally stuck, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity, strength, and care.
Licensed Psychotherapist, Culturally Sensitive, Trauma-Informed
Welcome, I’m Nubia.
Healing doesn’t happen overnight — but with the right support, it absolutely happens. Whether you're working through trauma, betrayal, anxiety, divorce, or simply feeling emotionally stuck, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity, strength, and care.
Life can be overwhelming and it’s not always easy knowing the right steps when trying to navigate it all. Balancing work, maintaining relationships, parenting all while trying to meet life’s expectations. This can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and leaves little time for ourselves. It can feel like a up hill battle especially when fighting mental health challenges. However, I believe that slowing things down is the first step toward healing. Finding a safe place to work through barriers and stuck points holding one back from reaching their goals and help one find inner strength while also increasing resilience.
Life can be overwhelming and it’s not always easy knowing the right steps when trying to navigate it all. Balancing work, maintaining relationships, parenting all while trying to meet life’s expectations. This can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and leaves little time for ourselves. It can feel like a up hill battle especially when fighting mental health challenges. However, I believe that slowing things down is the first step toward healing. Finding a safe place to work through barriers and stuck points holding one back from reaching their goals and help one find inner strength while also increasing resilience.
I provide psychological services to address a wide variety of concerns, challenges and transitions, using approaches that have been scientifically shown to be effective. I view the therapeutic process as a partnership between myself and the client. My approach is adjusted to meet the unique needs of each individual client, and I seek to provide an open, supportive forum in which to explore your life and reach your personal goals. With my support you can identify the areas of your life that are not working and make a plan to create growth, change and improvement, allowing you to live the life you desire.
I provide psychological services to address a wide variety of concerns, challenges and transitions, using approaches that have been scientifically shown to be effective. I view the therapeutic process as a partnership between myself and the client. My approach is adjusted to meet the unique needs of each individual client, and I seek to provide an open, supportive forum in which to explore your life and reach your personal goals. With my support you can identify the areas of your life that are not working and make a plan to create growth, change and improvement, allowing you to live the life you desire.
I am in network with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon ( Military One Source), CareSource, Cigna, Peachstate, Peachcare for Kids, Oscar, United, UMR, and the VA Community Care Network.
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk about things that bother you or make you anxious and people either don't listen or say you're overreacting? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think? Are you going through something but your friends and family don't want to hear about it anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you straighten out your thoughts? Do you have issues from your past that are affecting your present? Do you just want someone you can talk to about anything? Do you want to see measurable results relatively quickly? Send me an email
I am in network with Aetna, Ambetter, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon ( Military One Source), CareSource, Cigna, Peachstate, Peachcare for Kids, Oscar, United, UMR, and the VA Community Care Network.
Do you wish you had someone to talk to who won't judge you? Do you try to talk about things that bother you or make you anxious and people either don't listen or say you're overreacting? Are you hiding part of yourself because you are afraid of what people will think? Are you going through something but your friends and family don't want to hear about it anymore? Do you just wish someone could help you straighten out your thoughts? Do you have issues from your past that are affecting your present? Do you just want someone you can talk to about anything? Do you want to see measurable results relatively quickly? Send me an email
I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. Successful therapy requires the establishment of a trusting, nurturing and respectful environment coupled with a high level of therapeutic skills. Various techniques and strategies may be employed to increase insight, break unhealthy patterns and improve emotional health. I am a goal-directed therapist who takes great satisfaction out of assisting young people and adults in resolving issues to achieve clarity, self-confidence, and courage to face everyday issues and challenges.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. Successful therapy requires the establishment of a trusting, nurturing and respectful environment coupled with a high level of therapeutic skills. Various techniques and strategies may be employed to increase insight, break unhealthy patterns and improve emotional health. I am a goal-directed therapist who takes great satisfaction out of assisting young people and adults in resolving issues to achieve clarity, self-confidence, and courage to face everyday issues and challenges.
You know nothing is technically wrong, but it doesn't feel that way. There may be a lingering sense that something is off, even if you can't quite name or pinpoint it. You may be getting through your days, while replaying conversations, second-guessing, or holding yourself to standards that never feel met. It can feel like no matter how much you try to get things right, there's still no real sense of ease. You may find yourself pushing things down just to keep going.
You know nothing is technically wrong, but it doesn't feel that way. There may be a lingering sense that something is off, even if you can't quite name or pinpoint it. You may be getting through your days, while replaying conversations, second-guessing, or holding yourself to standards that never feel met. It can feel like no matter how much you try to get things right, there's still no real sense of ease. You may find yourself pushing things down just to keep going.
I've been serving communities for many years in various positions, and I have found that my ideal client is the one that is ready to work, even if they are not sure what needs to be done or even why. This client is open to collaborating with me in figuring out what about their right now is no longer working for them. Basically, my ideal client is the one that says "I want help for something different" & chooses me to be that helper!
I've been serving communities for many years in various positions, and I have found that my ideal client is the one that is ready to work, even if they are not sure what needs to be done or even why. This client is open to collaborating with me in figuring out what about their right now is no longer working for them. Basically, my ideal client is the one that says "I want help for something different" & chooses me to be that helper!
Tired of traditional counseling sessions that gets no headway? Tired of wasting time? Try a counseling session with me to make more headway, while learning about yourself, and the world around you as well to make everything fit. I am an extremely interactive, energic Christian counselor that practices holistic healing as well to get you where you want to be.
Tired of traditional counseling sessions that gets no headway? Tired of wasting time? Try a counseling session with me to make more headway, while learning about yourself, and the world around you as well to make everything fit. I am an extremely interactive, energic Christian counselor that practices holistic healing as well to get you where you want to be.
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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.