Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Newnan, GA

My belief is everyone needs a little help sometimes. Life is stressful and bad things happen to good people. I help by coming along side my clients and help them to develop a more positive mindset through various therapy methods. The most important aspect of therapy is the working relationship between the client and therapist. Through being genuine and building trust, I work to create a safe space that allows my clients to feel comfortable being open and honest. As a certified ERPSCC, I am specially trained to help first responders and law enforcement officers manage the unique stressors of their jobs.

Hi, I’m Celeste Spates. I am a Person-Centered therapist who incorporates elements of CBT, DBT, and holistic body/ mind/ spirit interventions that support my client’s abilities to find the direction that is right for them. I enjoy helping adults, military veterans, trauma survivors, and those who struggle with grief, ADHD, and substance abuse, as they learn to overcome depressive, anxious, disconnected, or trauma-based emotions which impede their progress or push them off the path that is right for them.

Katie is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who has experience in helping a diverse client base work through a wide array of issues, including sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, violent crime, parenting difficulties, divorce, spiritual growth, depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and OCD. She has training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), which is an evidence-based treatment for minors who have experienced significant trauma. Katie treats clients aged 12 years and up.

Hello! I’m an Associate Professional Counselor, at Sea Glass Therapy private practice in Newnan, GA. In my work with clients, I employ a holistic (mind/body/spirit) integrative theoretical practice, utilizing person-centered, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to bring out the qualities needed to help the client reach their desired goals. Therapy is a collaborative journey, one which I will walk alongside each client as they bridge the gap between who they are now and who they hope to be. My hope is to guide clients through and into healing, as they navigate life and its various transitions and challenges.

We all have times in our lives when we find ourselves looking for someone to help us through this thing called life. During those times, we may find ourselves a little lost or confused with no direction. Therapy with me is like talking to your best friend. You can be yourself in a judgment free zone. I’m a great listener, creative, and compassionate, which will help you in discovering your strengths and develop the life you desire. Life may have handed you challenging experiences that included trauma, pain, and confusion, but you don’t have to stay stuck in it. I want to help you heal and grow so you can live with joy and purpose.

Is your teen or young adult struggling with the challenges of everyday life? Has academic pressure, stress, relationship challenges, or trauma led to anxiety, depression, lack of motivation, low-self esteem/self-confidence, or negative patterns of behavior? As a parent, do you feel frustrated and defeated because you can’t find answers? You feel like you have tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working. All you desire is for your child to feel better and to be successful. We cannot control the things that happen to us, but we can control how we respond. Expressing feelings and emotions is the first step in taking control.

You are about to make history by improving your quality of life and I am humbled and honored to facilitate your personal evolution. My practice is a no judgement zone providing professional, respectful and advanced psychotherapy. In a safe and discreet private practice setting, I provide extensive therapeutic care to adult women and men experiencing depression, anxiety, mood and interpersonal issues, including but not limited to; High Functioning Autism, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Social Phobia, Personality Disorder, ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Relationship Issues, Codependency and Everyday Stress.

Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life! You have obviously decided that you need a change and have taken the first step by looking for help. I specialize in addiction and trauma treatment. I utilize traditional therapy interventions, EMDR, and Sandtray therapy. I am basic trained in both EMDR and Sandtray, which are specialized psychotherapy treatments. They help individual reprocess their traumas in nontraditional ways so they are no longer distressing. By reprocessing the trauma, individuals can heal and make positive changes.

I am passionate about equipping clients to live happier, healthier lives. This is accomplished by listening to each individual's unique story, creating a plan to address concerns, and walking alongside the client throughout the process. I have experience in helping clients address thought processes or behaviors that pose obstacles to wellbeing, equipping individuals for problem solving and interpersonal effectiveness, assisting clients with emotional regulation, and providing strategies for distress tolerance. My experience includes those who have been affected by trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.

Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA (LPCA-GA). I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.

I specialize in treating healthcare professionals who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, burnout, impostor syndrome, moral injury, or a combination of symptoms. I have had the privilege of working with people all along their mental health journey. Wherever you are in your distress, I can meet you there to continue your progress towards recovery.

Through an objective and supportive relationship, which is often called the therapy alliance, I specialize in helping clients reach their short-term and/or long-term personal goals. I have a broad range of experience treating conditions, solving problems, and coping with circumstances that influence the emotional and cognitive functioning of adults of all ages and gender. I am a primarily a person-centered therapist with advanced training and expertise in treating conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and depression with evidence-based interventions such as cognitive processing therapy (CPT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and eye-movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).

There are many reasons to seek professional counseling. Yours might be feeling "stuck" or overwhelmed with depression. Perhaps, stress and anxiety have become constant companions. Maybe panic has been intruding too often. Has grief taken over your thoughts? Whatever your struggle, my purpose is to guide you towards inner peace utilizing a variety of emotional, and if desired, spiritual techniques.

Offering over 30 years of quality counseling experience, I help couples and adults find better connections in their relationships. I work with couples to repair broken bonds, recover from affairs and infidelity, rekindle passion, and re-establish open, safe communication. Ending long patterns of repetitive conflict can be done with the right level of commitment and quality couples counseling. Likewise, I'm honored to help individuals heal from experiences that have created blocks to their personal fulfillment.

At my core I am a person-centered therapist who sees the relationship between the client and myself as one of the most important aspects of the therapeutic process. I am not only a person-centered therapist, but I am trained in evidenced-based interventions that I employ based on your particular needs. The main modality used in therapy is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which addresses trauma as well as stressful life events such as divorce, job loss and early childhood issues. I am the CEO/Owner of The Veal Group, LLC and a professor which gives me a very unique counseling perspective.

After years of Pastoral Counseling, I decided to get my professional license. I have a heart to help people who have experienced trauma to be healed from the inside out. As a minister and a pastor's daughter, I also have a desire to provide a safe, confidential place for ministers and their families to go for counseling. I also trained in play therapy. While I mostly counsel from a Cognitive Behavioral approach, I also use interventions from other therapies depending on individual client needs.

Marriage /relationships can be tough and even good marriages can be stressful. With my husband Tom, I work collaboratively with couples experiencing distress & disconnection in their relationships. We work as a husband-wife team and focus on helping couples rebuild & strengthen their emotional bond. We believe that strong marriages are the foundation for healthy families and believe that marriage is worth fighting for. We are committed to helping couples preserve, enhance and restore their relationships.

COUPLES or MARITAL COUNSELING thru telemental sessions provided. "Just knowing that someone understands cares, begins the healing process". I provide individual and family needs assessment & evaluations, develop treatment plans for families individuals and groups, and support you by utilizing carefully tuned listening skills. I work closely with Adults or Children apply methodology to reduce stress. I use EFT, CBT, DBT and proven clinical technique to relieve suffering caused by social and experiential, trauma.

Have you been through something that was so painful that you’ve had a difficult time moving past it? Does it feel impossible to imagine that things can ever get better? Do you have a hard time forgiving yourself for past mistakes These experiences and feelings are sadly all-too-common in the world today. Together, we can work to find a way to resolve distressing emotions and any distorted thought processes which are making it difficult for you to move forward.