EMDR Therapists in Macon, GA

With life coming at you from every angle, it can cause anxiety, depression, and fear of failure. Life makes you feel that nothing ever gets better and your past keeps showing up and making it worse. You need a safe space to slow down and heal from your past, show up and thrive in your present, and prepare for the future you want! I specialize in helping you get it ALL under control! I know the difficulty you have had trying to find a quality therapist when you work a 9-5, so I offer support both evenings and weekends! I specialize in healing trauma, increasing your self-esteem, and I offer EMDR and hypnosis.

Sometimes life throws us a curveball leaving us stunned, stuck, or having a hard time figuring out how to move forward. You may feel like you have put your all into something for it to all come to a crash. Life is hard because it seems like you just can’t get with it, leaving you feeling unmotivated, confused, and not sure of what to do next. You may be having unexplained mood swings, depression that may feel like you can’t shake it off, anxiety, or grief and loss. Grief and loss can take many forms such as a loss of a loved one, a relationship, major life change or move, loss of a business, job of livelihood, or even sense of self.

My name is Carol Brown. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC). I worked in public mental health with adults and families; and Hephzibah Behavioral Health with high risk children and adolescents for several years dealing with many issues, including addiction and anger manage- ment. In 2016, I began to focus my time on building a full-time private practice. Now, in a private setting, I offer Marriage and Family Therapy, Couple Therapy and Individual Therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. I offer specialty service related to substance abuse and anger control.

I provide face to face sessions at my office having completed vaccinations or can provide telehealth services. My office provides complete confidentiality with no staff or waiting area. I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.

Are you weighed down by your past or present experiences or trauma? Are you looking for a new way of relating to others in your life or learning to live your best life with acceptance & understanding? Many adverse experiences in our lives leave us with behaviors and beliefs that effect our ability to function and relate to the people we care about. Whether it’s a difficult break-up, childhood experiences, problematic relationships, or trauma, the healing that therapy brings can be transformative. Taking that step is important in healing & making change a reality.

Are you struggling to adjust to the changes that are happening in your life? If so, I have a genuine passion for helping families, couples, and individuals work through transitional life stages. My goal is to create an environment that will help highlight your strengths and capabilities to adjust and transition to the next step in your life.

Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.

Located in Macon and Warner Robins, SBS is a respected practice known for our value-driven services. Our treatment team includes two psychiatrists and ten licensed therapists. Our clinicians are Riuyinosa Elema, MD, Stephen Mallary, MD, Betsy Mills, LPC, CEAP, Director of Clinical Services, Barbara Newton, LMFT, Mary Key, LMFT, Kerri Thompson, LCSW, Martha Fennell, LMFT, Wendie Reynolds, LCSW, Ervin Briones, Ph.D, LPC, Kathryn McGehee, LMFT and Corbin Horne, LAPC.

Feeling stuck or hopeless? Having trouble getting out of the rut you’re in? Or struggling to know how to support your child? Life can be difficult, and it can be very scary to admit you’re not doing well. But getting help doesn’t have to be intimidating. My goal is to support children, adults, and families in helping them figure out how to sort through their trauma and build a more fulfilling life. The people I see range from middle schoolers struggling with trauma to adults struggling to figure out their next step in life. Whatever the difficulty, I'll work with you as a team to create long-lasting change.

Are you struggling to live up to your fullest potential? Do you feel like there is a gap between where you are and where you want to be? We would like to help you! We do not believe anyone is frozen in the current chapter of their life if they are willing to creatively free themselves from that situation. Whether you or someone you care about has a mental illness (i.e. PTSD, Depression, Anxiety) or if you just feel like you need help resolving some issues in your life, we have a team of people that are here to help.

No one said life was going to be easy. We go through challenging situations in life when you feel like the weight of the world is trying to overtake you. There's nothing wrong with seeking out additional support and assistance when these difficult times occur. Self-awareness is the key element one needs to possess in knowing when help is needed. Deciding to receive therapy shows that you are taking personal responsibility for your own well-being and thusly creating and gaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals, and your values.

I've worked in the community for years, addressing the issues of children, adolescents, and adults in the areas of depression, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns. I've also facilitated families working through familial traumas/conflicts and building a cohesive family dynamic. My goal is to help people on their journey of self-discovery, to heal their wounds, develop inner wisdom, and build healthy relationships with others. I want you to find your light and SHYNE.

Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it is does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.

Do you feel depressed, anxiety, or have experienced trauma? We provide individualized and group services by certified licensed professionals to meet your treatment needs. We provide clients with a new life direction that is designed for you to reach your optimal potential in life. You will find a safe, supportive, and warm setting while we help you meet your needs. You will find that we value listening to our clients with empathy and understanding. We are available to help you get back on track and unstuck. It’s time for you to thrive and not just move through your journey called life.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than a quarter of American adults experience depression, anxiety, or another mental disorder in any given year. While others may need help with difficulties in coping with daily life; the impact of trauma, medical illness or loss, like the death of a loved one; and managing relationship troubles, job loss, stress, substance abuse, or other serious illnesses. For many individuals, these problems can often become debilitating.