Female Therapists in Marietta, GA

You keep telling yourself “Girl, Get It Together!” as you try to maintain the perception that you are “fine”. But you are not fine. You feel broken inside and your biggest worry is that you’ll be found out. That people will see that it is just a facade and you really aren’t as put together as they think. You’re falling apart. But if you’re not the strong one, who will be? You’ve been wearing this mask for so long that you don’t believe there's another way. You know that the society we live in will not allow you to just fall apart. You don’t want to be labeled as the angry black woman so you’re doing all you can to keep it together.

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.

Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or emotionally stuck? I can help you work towards the best version of yourself that you deserve.

I specialize in guiding couples to communicate with each other, improve their parenting, work through sexual struggles, get on the same page on money and finances, manage household expectations and duties, and spice things up when the spark has died out. And I teach folks how to fight fair. I also help families come together. Relationships are a big aspect of our overall happiness. So, how’s your relationship these days? Whether you’re newly married and seeing some tension bubble up, or in a decades-long partnership where the passion is gone, having old family issues that need to be resolved I’m here to help. It's time to heal.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Having trouble connecting with yourself and those around you? Anxious about your next steps? Life is ever-changing. Who we are and how we view ourselves is fluid; it can evolve as we grow and learn. Change can be hard, and it is normal to need support and affirmation as you experience the ebbs and flows of life. Choices regarding relationships, sexuality, lifestyle, etc are yours to make. I believe you have the capacity to make the choices that best serve your needs. I am here to help you succeed at finding the best version of yourself, and validate that you are now and will always be more than enough.

I believe that self-awareness is one of the core departure points for the alleviation of suffering, and that even the simplest of lifestyle changes can create immense improvements in the quality of one’s life. Establishing a safe and trusting relationship with a therapist, can relieve psychological and physical imbalances, as well as uncover the unhealthy habits, patterns, and behaviors that lead to symptoms of depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, and chronic pain. I specialize in providing holistic mental health, yoga therapy, and psycho-spiritual support to women with mood disorders and traumatic stress related conditions.

As a wife and mother of two, it is a true privilege to do the sacred work of therapy with each client I get to meet in my practice. I specialize in helping women navigate issues related to anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, pregnancy/postpartum and grief so that they can attain a greater sense of peace, hope and courage to live their life well. I see pre-marital and married couples who are in need of help navigating complexities of relationship through building healthy communication & conflict resolution skills while exploring and facilitating healing in root areas of pain in a warm and directive environment.

Maybe you are overwhelmed, perhaps you are trying to navigate a romantic relationship or parenting, or maybe you are struggling to handle your emotions and don’t know what to do. Maybe you want to stop using substances and aren't sure what that looks like. Whatever the difficulty, as your therapist, its my pleasure to come alongside and help navigate difficult times that life brings. The decision to attend therapy takes tremendous courage and I strive to create an open place for you to share your vulnerabilities, work towards lasting change, and feel understood and validated.

Change can be difficult, and even more difficult to accept. But together, we can learn to embrace it. I have made it my priority to create a safe, non-judgmental space for us to do that. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adult women of color experiencing life changes, transitions, anxiety, and depression. Maybe you’re trying to find your place in the world and challenges continue to present themselves. Perhaps you’re seeking a way out of an emotional or physically abusive relationship. Or maybe you want to learn how to manage the inherent disadvantages of being a black woman in a society rooted in discrimination

I am pretty traditional in my beliefs about the purpose of therapy, but not your traditional therapist. I do not sit with a notebook and write down everything you say with a hmm at the end before I collect my fee. I am interactive and even directive sometimes. I guess that's why I work well with teenagers:) So, if you want therapy to be fun, I'm your gal. My specialty area has been adolescents and addiction for over 25 years, but I see adults too (codependence, divorce, parent alienation) ....etc. I am also a past President of LPCA.

I believe that difficulties, hurts and pains do not have to immobilize my clients but can serve to transform their lives into deeper meaning and fulfillment. I understand that talking about deep hurts, struggles, fears and secrets can sometimes place people in a vulnerable and uncomfortable place, so I seek to provide the safest environment to help my clients feel open and safe. My areas of interest lie with counseling adolescents, young adults, women , families, and couples who are facing a variety of issues including: relationship concerns, life transitions, personal and spiritual growth, grief/loss issues, depression and anxiety.

Working with individuals to help them achieve happier and more fulfilling lives is my goal. I have a genuine concern for people and a sincere desire to help others. As a therapist I offer support, encouragement, insight, and understanding.

Life can be hard and we can all use extra support at times. My approach is tailored to each persons needs so that the counseling experience is individualized to best help. I treat a wide range of issues for children, teens girls, and adult women . Often these issues are related to anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, life adjustments, self esteem, as well as other needs also.

My focus in working with clients is to help foster personal awareness, to draw out inner strengths, and provide tools to cope with life's challenges. All of us have certain thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and at times can even be destructive or keep us stuck. My hope is that the therapeutic relationship creates a deeper, richer understanding and acceptance of the underlying issues in one's life.

Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!

Whether you are struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there is more to life, there is help. I provide a variety of services, including: individual, marital, and family counseling. My areas of expertise include: women , teens, and young adults, marital problems, relationship troubles, pre-marital counseling, low self-esteem/identity, problems within the family, depression/anxiety, life transitions, and grief/loss. My goal is to provide you with the insights and tools necessary to move beyond old, limiting beliefs and behaviors to new, healthy ways of approaching life.

Being a clinical social worker for more than 30 years as well as a Life, Health and Well-Being Coach, I have a great deal of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My specialties include:anxiety, depression, relationship issues, divorce, life stresses, codependency, loss and grief, disordered eating, trauma, and addiction.By taking a positive, supportive, and compassionate approach, I provide a safe, nurturing environment in which women and men can heal old wounds, recognize and change old patterns, and identify and transform negative beliefs about themselves in order to create the life they desire most.

I understand the challenge of navigating through hundreds of profiles just to find the therapist that is "right for you." Frustration accompanies you and you think all hope is gone. Well, consider stumbling upon me as a sign in the "right" direction. Whether a pre-teen in middle school, a teenager in high school, a young adult forced in adulthood, or an adult navigating through the ups and downs life throws our way, I Am Your Therapist and I am here to help you! Maybe you "don't need therapy" and "just want to test things out." Maybe you've been to therapy in the past, yet those same issues you thought you "were over" resurfaced?

My name is Melisa Alaba and I help high-achieving professionals and entrepreneur women of color heal from emotional trauma, build healthy relationships and marriages that honor your soul. Getting to the love you want often means we also design new self-care routines, develop the confidence to own what we want, allow more money in our experience, feel unapologetically worthy, improve your communication and honor your boundaries, and ultimately live the extraordinarily awesome life you were meant to live. It's time to get the love you want in a loving relationship and from yourself. Let's get started.