Emotionally Focused Therapists in Lowndes County, GA
Susan S. Bradshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, teens, couples, and families. Her experience includes providing counseling with adults with varied mental health disorders that include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief and relationship problems. She teaches parenting skills and has completed a certification course in co-parenting. Susan provides therapy from a Christian perspective. Susan provides supportive environment for addressing mental health problems or concerns.
Susan S. Bradshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, teens, couples, and families. Her experience includes providing counseling with adults with varied mental health disorders that include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief and relationship problems. She teaches parenting skills and has completed a certification course in co-parenting. Susan provides therapy from a Christian perspective. Susan provides supportive environment for addressing mental health problems or concerns.
For couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help partners rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and navigate conflict in a way that fosters deeper emotional bonds.
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
For couples, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help partners rebuild trust, strengthen connection, and navigate conflict in a way that fosters deeper emotional bonds.
Are you struggling with past trauma that keeps showing up in your relationships?
Do you find yourself shutting down, overreacting, or feeling emotionally distant, even when you want connection? You’re not “too much” your nervous system may still be in survival mode. You may be trying your best to communicate, trust, stay calm, or feel close yet something keeps pulling you back into fear, defensiveness, or disconnection. If that resonates, I want you to know that nothing is wrong with you. Your mind and body may still be responding to old experiences that never fully had the chance to heal.
I'm available to clients in GA (in person/telehealth) as well as KY (telehealth).
As a counselor who values empowerment, trauma-informed healing and overall mental wellness, I find that working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, and post-partum depression can feel transformational. Most of my training and focus is with trauma informed care, especially when working with those who identify with victimization and/or survivorship. I truly believe that I learn something new about the world and myself with every human that I work with. I hope to learn from you and honorably witness your healing experience through therapy.
I'm available to clients in GA (in person/telehealth) as well as KY (telehealth).
As a counselor who values empowerment, trauma-informed healing and overall mental wellness, I find that working with clients who have experienced trauma, abuse, and post-partum depression can feel transformational. Most of my training and focus is with trauma informed care, especially when working with those who identify with victimization and/or survivorship. I truly believe that I learn something new about the world and myself with every human that I work with. I hope to learn from you and honorably witness your healing experience through therapy.
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Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed? Unsure if you're coming or going, or too tired to make another decision?
Let’s take a moment and just talk.
Life can throw obstacles at us faster than we can handle. It’s part of being human.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.
With over 38 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. My passion lies in providing compassionate, evidence-based support to those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and other mental health concerns. Through a person-centered approach, I empower individuals by helping them build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster personal growth. My goal is that clients leave each session feeing heard, validated, and empowered.
With over 38 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds navigate life’s challenges and achieve emotional well-being. My passion lies in providing compassionate, evidence-based support to those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship difficulties, and other mental health concerns. Through a person-centered approach, I empower individuals by helping them build resilience, strengthen coping skills, and foster personal growth. My goal is that clients leave each session feeing heard, validated, and empowered.
Ashley Rhys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR-C
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy with me looks like support, growth, gaining strength, and insight along the way. You don't have to take the struggles of life alone. I have been a therapist for 13 years and I am truly passionate about providing a safe space for all my clients. I enjoy creating a calm, non-judgmental, and peaceful environment for clients to be their full and true selves as they evolve, while accomplishing their goals. I teach clients how to empower and heal themselves. I provide services for individuals (adults & adolescents) couples, and families. I work with people between the ages of 18- 65+. Including all demographics, and backgrounds.
Therapy with me looks like support, growth, gaining strength, and insight along the way. You don't have to take the struggles of life alone. I have been a therapist for 13 years and I am truly passionate about providing a safe space for all my clients. I enjoy creating a calm, non-judgmental, and peaceful environment for clients to be their full and true selves as they evolve, while accomplishing their goals. I teach clients how to empower and heal themselves. I provide services for individuals (adults & adolescents) couples, and families. I work with people between the ages of 18- 65+. Including all demographics, and backgrounds.
I utilize relational, systemic, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, Solution-Focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy.
I seek to establish a mutual understanding of the issue through metaphor and collaboration with my clients. Providing an unbiased view of the problem formation and explore its solution via the client’s own understanding. I wish to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better cooperate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
I utilize relational, systemic, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based, Solution-Focused, and emotionally focused approaches to therapy.
I seek to establish a mutual understanding of the issue through metaphor and collaboration with my clients. Providing an unbiased view of the problem formation and explore its solution via the client’s own understanding. I wish to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better cooperate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
Hi, I’m Chastidy Boutin, LCSW. I earned my MSW degree in 2021. Since then, I’ve worked with both adults and children across the lifespan, supporting people through their needs.
Some of the challenges you will find most of my patients struggle with are anxiety, ADHD/Neurodiversity, addictive behaviors, complex trauma, inner family abuse/ dysfunctional dynamics, and those with separated and/or blended families.
Michelle C Brooten-Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
In June 2021, and November 2023, I completed the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship through ICEEFT.
Currently there's a waitlist for new clients. Want to be added? Contact to join!
Are you dealing with ongoing chaos, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes? Are you exasperated in your relationships?! Feeling desperate for a sense of relief and support? I help people make sense of their lives and challenges. Those who are struggling to communicate or deeply hurt by a loss of connection and closeness. None of us are born with relationship skills and yet we're all dealing with many different relationships on a daily basis. Therapy can provide strategies, coping skills, much-needed relief, and peace of mind. I am telehealth-only.
In June 2021, and November 2023, I completed the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) Externship through ICEEFT.
Currently there's a waitlist for new clients. Want to be added? Contact to join!
Are you dealing with ongoing chaos, stress, anxiety, trauma, and life changes? Are you exasperated in your relationships?! Feeling desperate for a sense of relief and support? I help people make sense of their lives and challenges. Those who are struggling to communicate or deeply hurt by a loss of connection and closeness. None of us are born with relationship skills and yet we're all dealing with many different relationships on a daily basis. Therapy can provide strategies, coping skills, much-needed relief, and peace of mind. I am telehealth-only.
I work with couples, families and individuals. I counsel from a Christian perspective offering insight, encouragement and guidance from a biblical worldview. I also reference Christian literature on marriage, family and healthy individuals. I also work with temperaments (personality types) in helping people better understand themselves and those they are in relationship with.
I work with couples, families and individuals. I counsel from a Christian perspective offering insight, encouragement and guidance from a biblical worldview. I also reference Christian literature on marriage, family and healthy individuals. I also work with temperaments (personality types) in helping people better understand themselves and those they are in relationship with.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist proving therapy for children and adults, with a focus on military families. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide an affirming and validating space for all of my clients. I’ve found that many people come to me with narratives that describe themselves as “bad” or broken and not good enough, thinking that they will never succeed, or are unworthy of love or respect. These false beliefs often prevent them from making desired changes, resulting in a hopeless narrative that brings pain and discouragement.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist proving therapy for children and adults, with a focus on military families. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide an affirming and validating space for all of my clients. I’ve found that many people come to me with narratives that describe themselves as “bad” or broken and not good enough, thinking that they will never succeed, or are unworthy of love or respect. These false beliefs often prevent them from making desired changes, resulting in a hopeless narrative that brings pain and discouragement.
I enjoy working with a wide range of client populations and the challenges faced by each. When asked "what kind of clients" I see in my practice, my answer is always the same, that "I see normal people with normal problems." My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where one can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized, since it is my philosophy that we are all transforming and evolving from each experience or trial that we face. It is also my passion to empower each client with education, confidence and self-awareness.
I enjoy working with a wide range of client populations and the challenges faced by each. When asked "what kind of clients" I see in my practice, my answer is always the same, that "I see normal people with normal problems." My goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic environment where one can share their innermost struggles and challenges without feeling judged or criticized, since it is my philosophy that we are all transforming and evolving from each experience or trial that we face. It is also my passion to empower each client with education, confidence and self-awareness.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 22years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 22years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
I specialize in assisting teens and young adults who need to learn to reframe negative thoughts, grow through difficult times, and learn who they are and who they want to become. Transitioning into adulthood can be overwhelming, add in stress from past trauma and therapy is a good start in healing. Overcoming trauma, discovering one’s self, or processing grief or difficult life events, I am here to help you learn tools to become who you desire to be.
I specialize in assisting teens and young adults who need to learn to reframe negative thoughts, grow through difficult times, and learn who they are and who they want to become. Transitioning into adulthood can be overwhelming, add in stress from past trauma and therapy is a good start in healing. Overcoming trauma, discovering one’s self, or processing grief or difficult life events, I am here to help you learn tools to become who you desire to be.
Hello and welcome! I'm a Jamaican Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide compassionate online therapy across New York and Georgia helping adults find calm, confidence, and clarity through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, postpartum changes, or burnout, you don’t have to face it alone. My approach blends empathy, active listening, and CBT tools to help you heal, grow, and rediscover your strength. This is your safe space to breathe, reset, and move forward—one step at a time.
Hello and welcome! I'm a Jamaican Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide compassionate online therapy across New York and Georgia helping adults find calm, confidence, and clarity through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, postpartum changes, or burnout, you don’t have to face it alone. My approach blends empathy, active listening, and CBT tools to help you heal, grow, and rediscover your strength. This is your safe space to breathe, reset, and move forward—one step at a time.
Are you seeking a compassionate ally on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? Look no further. I'm Tanya, a licensed Clinical Therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique paths to wellness. With a collaborative, empowering, and supportive approach to therapy, I specialize in working with adults and adolescents facing relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic pursuits and recovering from trauma. My therapeutic toolkit is diverse and adaptable, allowing me to tailor interventions to meet your specific needs and goals. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I integrate psycho
Are you seeking a compassionate ally on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? Look no further. I'm Tanya, a licensed Clinical Therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their unique paths to wellness. With a collaborative, empowering, and supportive approach to therapy, I specialize in working with adults and adolescents facing relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, life transitions, academic pursuits and recovering from trauma. My therapeutic toolkit is diverse and adaptable, allowing me to tailor interventions to meet your specific needs and goals. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I integrate psycho
I'm a therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship challenges. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore emotions, set boundaries, and find balance. I specialize in postpartum support, teen issues, and family dynamics, using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I'm a therapist with over 15 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship challenges. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore emotions, set boundaries, and find balance. I specialize in postpartum support, teen issues, and family dynamics, using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
In my practice, I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues. I understand that each person's journey is unique, which is why they are seeking ways to navigate these tough times. My ideal clients desire a personalized approach to therapy where their specific needs and goals are prioritized. They are looking for a supportive environment where they can explore their emotions, close old chapters, and embrace new beginnings in pursuit of a happier, healthier life.
In my practice, I work with individuals facing a variety of challenges such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and self-esteem issues. I understand that each person's journey is unique, which is why they are seeking ways to navigate these tough times. My ideal clients desire a personalized approach to therapy where their specific needs and goals are prioritized. They are looking for a supportive environment where they can explore their emotions, close old chapters, and embrace new beginnings in pursuit of a happier, healthier life.
During therapy sessions, I utilized CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Polyvagal Therapy, EFT/Tapping, and parts of DBT.
Hello! My name is Brittany & I recently started a telehealth counseling practice called Resilient Strength Counseling, PLLC. I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, & ADHD. I currently work with adults 18 and up. I can help clients process trauma, learn coping skills, provide psychoeducation on mental health, identify & set boundaries, identify core values, & learn how to change behaviors in order to improve their overall quality of life.
Our first session will begin with an intake to identify your goals for therapy, & I will teach you at least one coping skill to start improving your symptoms.
During therapy sessions, I utilized CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Polyvagal Therapy, EFT/Tapping, and parts of DBT.
Hello! My name is Brittany & I recently started a telehealth counseling practice called Resilient Strength Counseling, PLLC. I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma, anxiety, & ADHD. I currently work with adults 18 and up. I can help clients process trauma, learn coping skills, provide psychoeducation on mental health, identify & set boundaries, identify core values, & learn how to change behaviors in order to improve their overall quality of life.
Our first session will begin with an intake to identify your goals for therapy, & I will teach you at least one coping skill to start improving your symptoms.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.