Therapists in Marietta, GA

Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focused on providing individual, couples and family counseling.

The road to a better life begins here. I listen. I listen effectively and I listen to learn. I offer solution- based therapy techniques in the first session that will begin your journey to a better life immediately. You want to feel heard, seen, and respected. I see crying as an essential part of mental hygiene. I assist clients in recognizing that often their anxiety is a doorbell announcing that they have vulnerable feelings seeking to be known and attended to. I teach emotional attending skills. If you apply the therapeutic tools that I will teach you, truly a better life begins here. Honoring my client's human dignity is key.

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker that have over 8 years of clinical experience. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and challenges. I primarily treats women in the areas of Major Depression, other mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. I employ a variety of evidence-based approaches (including CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, etc

Do you or a loved one suffer from anxiety and/or OCD? Do you have trouble with unwanted thoughts or worries, physical symptoms of anxiety, perfectionism, phobias, or trouble getting to school or work? Is anxiety/OCD getting in the way of living your best life or achieving your goals? Cognitive behavioral therapy, and more specifically exposure-based therapy, can help you manage anxiety and help you live the life you want! It is very goal driven and results-oriented. Sessions build on each other, and you will notice progress quickly. Therapy can happen in the office or outside of the office. There is a large parent component too.

Most people are doing the best they know how to do and as a therapist it is my job to meet you wherever you may be in that journey. Given the right support, anyone can learn strategies and techniques to undo negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings and destructive behaviors. In addition to teaching you new coping skills, my holistic work emphasizes lifestyle modification as an integral piece of the wellness puzzle highlighting nutrition, physical health, sleep routines, thought patterns and social connections. With compassion and respect, we will work together to form an actionable plan that leads you to mental wellness.

Are you feeling like you’ve lost your motivation and pleasure in life; are anxious thoughts crowding your mind; do you feel overwhelmed and don’t know how to find relief? When life gets overwhelming, we all need nonjudgmental, compassionate support. I'm happy to provide that for you. I’m experienced in helping adults and adolescents navigate and find relief from their mental health struggles. I'll help you make sense out of what is happening and find a way to move forward.

Compassion. Understanding. Growth! Whether you're coping with stress individually or struggling with challenges in a close relationship, I promise I will provide an open heart and a welcoming, safe place for you to hear yourself think out loud, a place where you can work through difficult decisions, and a space to share your emotional life with someone that cares.

My ideal client would be willing to build a therapeutic alliance to develop new skills and insights into their life, because they are the experts. I encourage clients to grow and implement change not only for our one-hour session, but in day-to-day life where change matters. I hope to work on a one-on-one basis with each client to ensure they have the tools they need and that work best for them as an individual. My approach to therapy is a caring, warm conversation focused on helping clients grow in different and creative ways.

My potential clients are aware they need counseling or have reached a point where they cannot manage their life effectively. While they are in charge of what they do with their lives they may feel unable to navigate it. They need support, education, empathy, tools, and insight to help them with better decision making and the ability to navigate their path. They want a therapist that is genuine and can offer multiple perspectives, insights, and empathy while helping them work through what their current struggle is. Therapy is a safe place to work through all thoughts, feelings and concerns without judgement.

I am passionate about realizing your potential, challenging barriers, and leaning into uncomfortable feelings with acceptance and honesty. Having worked as a professional musician for years, I know what it means to “dig deep” to uncover your true self. I bring this energy into my practice in a relatable way where we connect and develop a strong therapeutic relationship. No matter what techniques therapists use, nothing is more important than trust, security, comfort, vulnerability, and connection.

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Sometimes making the first phone call can be intimidating, but I listen without judgment or criticism and ensure a welcoming relaxed style that helps to minimize fear and support your goals. In therapy, I help individuals explore the specific actions, thoughts, and feelings that may contribute to repeating patterns that hinder personal growth, and emphasize existing strengths to develop specific workable goals. When appropriate, I believe in including the family system in therapy to improve relationships. I am also willing to consult with school professionals, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and guardians ad litem to improve care.

Accepting new clients & offering EMDR intensives! Whether you're looking to learn how to manage your anxiety, improve present relationships, work through life transitions, learn more about how past experiences or relationships are affecting you now, or heal from traumatic experiences, I am here to walk alongside you. You are not alone. I offer a balance between a listening, empathetic ear and skills or solutions you can take with you. I like to think I create a warm, safe, and sometimes fun environment for those looking for support & growth. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, you are in the right place.

You’ve booked the venue, almost found the dress and might even know what your food will taste like! It’s all super exciting but the stress of wedding planning is affecting your relationship in ways you didn’t expect. You have wanted to do premarital counseling, hoping that will help, but it feels like one more thing to plan, schedule and pay for. Thinking about the support it could provide and the foundation it could set for your marriage brings hope, but finding a therapist to help also feels overwhelming!

Alcohol and Drug addiction produces such an intense activation of the reward system in the brain that normal activities may be neglected (DSM V). "I tell my clients that the behaviors and the lifestyles they have been living are symptomatic of addiction. This is not who you are, there is such a thing called hope, and change is possible."

I enjoy working with both couples and individuals. Couples therapy can consist of troubles with communication, sex therapy concerns such as education, dysfunctions, lack of desire/interest, pain in sexual activity, medication side effects, and anxiety/depression related to sexual issues, post-affair recovery, and relationship conflict across the lifespan. I also work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, relational problems, including family systems. Starting this journey can feel awkward at first, but I am here to provide a safe environment for you to process and address a variety of your concerns.