Emotionally Focused Therapists in Marietta, GA

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Vos Vita Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, C-DBT
Marietta, GA 30067
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or stuck processing past trauma? Are you looking for therapy that offers practical tools—not just insight—to help you feel more grounded and in control? You may be struggling with anxiety, mood changes, or relationship challenges and want support that truly understands your experiences. At Vos Vita Counseling, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care, including DBT, to support healing and emotional regulation. Our bilingual therapists provide therapy in English and Spanish in a culturally responsive space.
Do you feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or stuck processing past trauma? Are you looking for therapy that offers practical tools—not just insight—to help you feel more grounded and in control? You may be struggling with anxiety, mood changes, or relationship challenges and want support that truly understands your experiences. At Vos Vita Counseling, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care, including DBT, to support healing and emotional regulation. Our bilingual therapists provide therapy in English and Spanish in a culturally responsive space.
(678) 967-0790 View (678) 967-0790
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Dana Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC, CPCS
Marietta, GA 30067
Let’s face it, asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. It might seem easier to search online and try to figure things out by yourself. Looking things up online is convenient, but the value of person-to-person communication with a professional who applies evidenced-based care in a safe and supportive setting is irreplaceable. I assist with life challenges such as anxiety/stress, trauma recovery/PTSD, relationship issues, communication issues, conflict management, adjustment issues, spirituality, transitions into new phases of life, and managing mental health symptoms in general.
Let’s face it, asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. It might seem easier to search online and try to figure things out by yourself. Looking things up online is convenient, but the value of person-to-person communication with a professional who applies evidenced-based care in a safe and supportive setting is irreplaceable. I assist with life challenges such as anxiety/stress, trauma recovery/PTSD, relationship issues, communication issues, conflict management, adjustment issues, spirituality, transitions into new phases of life, and managing mental health symptoms in general.
(404) 948-5266 View (404) 948-5266
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Jillian Brentzel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It can be vulnerable to reach out for support and it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, family or relationship conflict, or exploring your identity and life goals, there is hope- therapy can help you move through your current challenges and get you feeling better. We will work together to reach your goals, release shame and guilt, face fears, and manage any risky behaviors.
It can be vulnerable to reach out for support and it takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, family or relationship conflict, or exploring your identity and life goals, there is hope- therapy can help you move through your current challenges and get you feeling better. We will work together to reach your goals, release shame and guilt, face fears, and manage any risky behaviors.
(678) 846-6794 View (678) 846-6794
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Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
(855) 524-5193 View (855) 524-5193
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Kristin Allpere
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with 19 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who seek support for depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. I earned both my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Georgia.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with 19 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples who seek support for depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. I earned both my Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work degrees from the University of Georgia.
(339) 244-7023 View (339) 244-7023
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A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC is now Licensed & Servicing clients in Missouri & Georgia - My ultimate goal as an LPC is to assist my clients in living their absolute best life. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, and hurt are all factors that could be prohibiting an individual from being happy and living their best life. These concerns and more are addressed in our sessions. Thinking patterns, toxic behaviors, belief systems and relationships will be explored. You deserve the best out of life, so why not take a step in that direction. I will do the utmost so that you may achieve your goals. GA & MO Clients!
A Breath of Fresh Air Counseling LLC is now Licensed & Servicing clients in Missouri & Georgia - My ultimate goal as an LPC is to assist my clients in living their absolute best life. Depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, and hurt are all factors that could be prohibiting an individual from being happy and living their best life. These concerns and more are addressed in our sessions. Thinking patterns, toxic behaviors, belief systems and relationships will be explored. You deserve the best out of life, so why not take a step in that direction. I will do the utmost so that you may achieve your goals. GA & MO Clients!
(404) 382-5829 View (404) 382-5829
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Dr. Ashley Tolleson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT
8 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I specialize in helping girls and women struggling with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, past trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe the better we understand ourselves, the better we get at making conscious choices. Gaining insight into the "why" and "how" we operate can help us cultivate self-compassion for where we've been and find the courage to do things differently. Many clients who come to work with me identify as overwhelmed high-achievers on the brink of burnout, seeking more sustainable ways to reach their goals. I'm also passionate about supporting neurodivergent women, whose experiences are often overlooked.
I specialize in helping girls and women struggling with stress, anxiety, perfectionism, past trauma, self-esteem, and life transitions. I believe the better we understand ourselves, the better we get at making conscious choices. Gaining insight into the "why" and "how" we operate can help us cultivate self-compassion for where we've been and find the courage to do things differently. Many clients who come to work with me identify as overwhelmed high-achievers on the brink of burnout, seeking more sustainable ways to reach their goals. I'm also passionate about supporting neurodivergent women, whose experiences are often overlooked.
(678) 498-7319 View (678) 498-7319
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Sarah K Collier
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAMFT
Marietta, GA 30060
My perspective is that life is complicated and it's easy to get lost along the way as we face our own struggles like fear, insecurity, shame and worry. If we keep those struggles in the dark, they'll only take root and trip us up and make us start to forget truth. It's only by bringing those dark places into the light that those roots can vanish and we can see truth and grow in ways we could never imagine. It's my joy to partner with others through that process and remove the stigma in seeking help.
My perspective is that life is complicated and it's easy to get lost along the way as we face our own struggles like fear, insecurity, shame and worry. If we keep those struggles in the dark, they'll only take root and trip us up and make us start to forget truth. It's only by bringing those dark places into the light that those roots can vanish and we can see truth and grow in ways we could never imagine. It's my joy to partner with others through that process and remove the stigma in seeking help.
(678) 329-9095 View (678) 329-9095
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Kimbro Burnett Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC, NBCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You have reached out because things are not working, you may be in emotional pain not knowing where to turn. I have solutions to help you move out of a place of feeling stuck to feeling free to move forward in your life path.
You have reached out because things are not working, you may be in emotional pain not knowing where to turn. I have solutions to help you move out of a place of feeling stuck to feeling free to move forward in your life path.
(678) 582-1021 View (678) 582-1021
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Rachel Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
Life has a way of throwing us off course—sometimes gently, other times like a storm. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, infertility, postpartum changes, or a major life transition, therapy can help you make sense of what’s happening and find your footing again. I'm a licensed clinical social worker based in Marietta, Georgia, offering therapy for adults who want to live more intentionally, even in the face of stress, loss, or uncertainty. My work is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in deep listening. I integrate somatic techniques, mindfulness, CBT, and ERP. Learn more at RachelBarryPsychotherapy.
Life has a way of throwing us off course—sometimes gently, other times like a storm. Whether you're navigating anxiety, burnout, infertility, postpartum changes, or a major life transition, therapy can help you make sense of what’s happening and find your footing again. I'm a licensed clinical social worker based in Marietta, Georgia, offering therapy for adults who want to live more intentionally, even in the face of stress, loss, or uncertainty. My work is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in deep listening. I integrate somatic techniques, mindfulness, CBT, and ERP. Learn more at RachelBarryPsychotherapy.
(404) 998-4420 View (404) 998-4420
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Alan Behrman & Associates, PC
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.
(678) 245-6028 View (678) 245-6028
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Joyace H Lopez
Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC, NCC
7 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Hello, I'm Joyace. I offer a safe space to help you process issues and develop viable options and solutions. I comprehend complex family dynamics both individualistically and as a unit and how generational trauma can play a role in shaping family systems. Growing up in the military, I empathize with individuals who are socially isolated, are experiencing suicide ideation, and who feel stuck. I recognize the complexities of life, grief, sudden loss, divorce, aging and chronic pain, and I can help reframe thoughts and draw upon resources for better. I am trained in faith integration for those feeling spiritually disconnected.
Hello, I'm Joyace. I offer a safe space to help you process issues and develop viable options and solutions. I comprehend complex family dynamics both individualistically and as a unit and how generational trauma can play a role in shaping family systems. Growing up in the military, I empathize with individuals who are socially isolated, are experiencing suicide ideation, and who feel stuck. I recognize the complexities of life, grief, sudden loss, divorce, aging and chronic pain, and I can help reframe thoughts and draw upon resources for better. I am trained in faith integration for those feeling spiritually disconnected.
(678) 658-3839 View (678) 658-3839
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Anna LeRoy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
3 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
I love helping children, teens, and adults find hope and healing through life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative and compassionate — I meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we work toward your goals. In addition to working with kids and families, I also work with individual adults who want support through stress, anxiety, life transitions, or simply learning new ways to grow. My goal is to create a safe, encouraging space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take the next step forward.
I love helping children, teens, and adults find hope and healing through life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative and compassionate — I meet you where you are and walk alongside you as we work toward your goals. In addition to working with kids and families, I also work with individual adults who want support through stress, anxiety, life transitions, or simply learning new ways to grow. My goal is to create a safe, encouraging space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take the next step forward.
(678) 894-7278 View (678) 894-7278
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Melissa Portell Berrios
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LAPC
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Imagine struggling with grief, pet loss, or anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. You need a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and feel truly understood. Sometimes, we disconnect from our emotions and bodies while trying to “keep it together,” but our feelings eventually catch up. I can help by showing you how to connect body symptoms to your experiences, which can aid in understanding and managing your emotions better.
Imagine struggling with grief, pet loss, or anxiety and feeling overwhelmed. You need a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express your feelings and feel truly understood. Sometimes, we disconnect from our emotions and bodies while trying to “keep it together,” but our feelings eventually catch up. I can help by showing you how to connect body symptoms to your experiences, which can aid in understanding and managing your emotions better.
(470) 523-0272 View (470) 523-0272
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Mary Allred
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I help young adults and adolescents reclaim confidence, strengthen relationships, and find clarity through life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, identity concerns, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, career changes, or the emotional weight of multiple roles and responsibilities, I offer a supportive and collaborative space for healing and growth using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. My counseling style blends authenticity, compassion, humor, and curiosity to create an environment where all people feel seen, heard, and valued.
I help young adults and adolescents reclaim confidence, strengthen relationships, and find clarity through life’s challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, identity concerns, and life transitions. Whether you’re navigating relationship issues, career changes, or the emotional weight of multiple roles and responsibilities, I offer a supportive and collaborative space for healing and growth using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches. My counseling style blends authenticity, compassion, humor, and curiosity to create an environment where all people feel seen, heard, and valued.
(678) 381-1055 x106 View (678) 381-1055 x106
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Georgia Forensic Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Marietta, GA 30062
We provide forensic evaluations, criminal mitigation, family law evaluations, forensic therapy, expert testimony, litigation and trial consulting, and mediation. Led by William A. Smith, LCSW, our main focuses include Psychological Trauma (PTSD), Criminology, Stalking, Narcissists and Personality Disorders, Anger Management, Child Development, and Family and Relationship Dynamics. As a licensed forensic clinician, it is within our scope to provide a court-admissible mental health diagnosis, forensic reports, and clinical opinions.
We provide forensic evaluations, criminal mitigation, family law evaluations, forensic therapy, expert testimony, litigation and trial consulting, and mediation. Led by William A. Smith, LCSW, our main focuses include Psychological Trauma (PTSD), Criminology, Stalking, Narcissists and Personality Disorders, Anger Management, Child Development, and Family and Relationship Dynamics. As a licensed forensic clinician, it is within our scope to provide a court-admissible mental health diagnosis, forensic reports, and clinical opinions.
(678) 909-1327 View (678) 909-1327
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Christina Vaughn-Chesterman
Pre-Licensed Professional, APC
Marietta, GA 30067
Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including individuals impacted by sexual assault, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and a variety of other traumatic experiences. I utilize a person-centered approach, allowing each individual to take the lead in their healing journey while feeling safe, seen, heard, and accepted. In addition to a person-centered framework, I incorporate CBT to support small, intentional changes that lead to long-term healing and personal growth. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, & families.
Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including individuals impacted by sexual assault, domestic abuse, postpartum depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, and a variety of other traumatic experiences. I utilize a person-centered approach, allowing each individual to take the lead in their healing journey while feeling safe, seen, heard, and accepted. In addition to a person-centered framework, I incorporate CBT to support small, intentional changes that lead to long-term healing and personal growth. I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, & families.
(678) 533-6509 View (678) 533-6509
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Amanda Knapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS MAAT, LPC , CPCS
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
Hi! I'm Amanda. I am so honored to work with Clients of all ages. I specialize in Children (birth-6, school aged, teens) and adults of all ages. I bring strengths based work, lots of compassion, and a variety of activities to spark creativity, personal insight and resilience. I work with the family system and individuals. My specialties include Adoption, Trauma, Abuse/Neglect, Mood disorders (Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, etc.), Early Childhood Mental Health (age 0-6), Adoption and Foster care, Attachment and Bonding, and HFA/Autism. For kids, I use a variety of social games and art tasks to get their thoughts (adults like them, too.)
(770) 692-0448 View (770) 692-0448
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Heather Wheeler
Associate Professional Counselor, MA, LAPC, NCC
Marietta, GA 30064
Hi, I'm Heather! I'm glad you're here. I meet with couples, individuals, and families who wish to understand themselves better, to be seen rightly by others, and to connect and communicate more effectively with those closest to them. My goal is to sit with you in the emotions, helping you gain comfort in the uncomfortable. Why learn to experience feelings rather than "fix" them? Because we have to connect with what hurts in order to soothe, heal, and ultimately to change it.
Hi, I'm Heather! I'm glad you're here. I meet with couples, individuals, and families who wish to understand themselves better, to be seen rightly by others, and to connect and communicate more effectively with those closest to them. My goal is to sit with you in the emotions, helping you gain comfort in the uncomfortable. Why learn to experience feelings rather than "fix" them? Because we have to connect with what hurts in order to soothe, heal, and ultimately to change it.
(678) 679-0194 View (678) 679-0194
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Ada Perez Cole
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, MS
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
Life can be challenging and looking for someone who can help isn't easy. It takes courage and commitment. As a Licensed Associated Professional Counselor, I believe in our ability to self-explore, looking at life's pivotal moments with the goal of making positive changes to attain fuller health and inner healing. I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide variety of challenges including parental stress, balancing work-life balance, life transitions, co-parenting, grief, and low self-esteem.
Life can be challenging and looking for someone who can help isn't easy. It takes courage and commitment. As a Licensed Associated Professional Counselor, I believe in our ability to self-explore, looking at life's pivotal moments with the goal of making positive changes to attain fuller health and inner healing. I'm passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide variety of challenges including parental stress, balancing work-life balance, life transitions, co-parenting, grief, and low self-esteem.
(470) 348-8744 View (470) 348-8744

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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.