Self Esteem Therapists in Pooler, GA

Using a collaborative approach, I work closely with you to provide a positive therapeutic experience. With over 30 years of clinical experience, I provide for many different populations with the belief that change and healing is possible - no matter the past. I can work with you in a more immediate solution-focused way to address a crisis, or at a deeper level to meet goals for long-term issues. As a Licensed Counselor and Certified Addictions Specialist for over 20 years, I emphasize progress, not perfection, and incorporate a non-judgmental attitude for those affected by mental health and substance issues.

I am a clinical social worker providing individual, couples, and family mental health counseling to children, adolescents, and adults for 20 plus years in Savannah Georgia.

Offering helping hands for life's obstacles. In my social work career, I have met people from all walks of life experiencing what seems to them to be insurmountable challenges in their lives. In their efforts to alleviate the pain created by these challenges, many have found relief through gaining knowledge and understanding to assist them in their journey through life. If you need a new direction, a new perspective on your current situation, a new take on life, therapy could be the avenue for obtaining greater knowledge and understanding about your life experiences.

I specialize in working with those who are struggling with a life crisis, and provide 3 different virtual groups specialized in anger management, women problems, and clinical supervision to students. To recover, every day we make choices that either lead us toward wellness or choices that lead us further down the road of our illness. Whether it is premarital counseling, couples counseling, individual or young adult counseling services you seek, if you are open to change, I am open to working with you to find solutions and answers to your situation in office or online. Help is available for all needs of care.

You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I am available to work with clients throughout Georgia. I have extensive experience helping clients work through trauma, improve communication skills, decrease stress, and build additional coping strategies in order to improve their current quality of life. I have been fortunate to be part of each client's journey, and have heard so many report positive benefits of therapy. My goal is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients and to provide attentive, specialized therapeutic services. I am comfortable working with individuals from all cultures and lifestyles.

Do you need hope, joy, or encouragement? My practice strives to encourage individuals to gain the most out of life. I work with individuals of all ages to focus on their strengthens and improve weakness. I have five years of experience working with people with mental health issues. During those years I have worked with teens, children, families, and couples. In order to benefit individuals I provided behavioral modification service as well as counseling. In the practice the whole person's mind, body, culture, and spirit are focus on. We will work together to achieve the outcome of success.

Over 30 years of experience helping clients achieve their personal goals. Areas of specialization include; depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorders. coping skills post death or divorce and common family/relationship concerns.

I use a strengths based, family/individual centered, solution focused approach to providing therapy. I believe that everyone can improve their situation if they want to, and structure my sessions so that the you and I work as a team to navigate through various issues and hopefully arrive at a place where you are comfortable to move on without therapy.

Having a difficult time processing feelings and emotions? Family and friends unable to help or finding it difficult to understand what you are experiencing? I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals and families through their emotional healing process. I am committed to helping others process their feelings and emotions associated with the unforeseen circumstances of life.

In the past, I have worked in an agency setting where I work with adults who are diagnosed with Substance Abuse disorders. Through their journey, I have been able to develop an expertise in co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to depression and anxiety. I am now ready to expand my career to include children who may need assistance with mental health disorders, or maybe just feel like they have trouble fitting in.

My passion is helping others to understand their value and harness their inner strengths. My ideal client is someone who has lost themselves in a relationship. If you have loved someone at the expense of yourself and feel hurt by this, I am here for you. Therapy provides the opportunity to help gain insight into your own needs, to focus on and love yourself, and to regain balance in your relationships.

Late Afternoon & Weekend Appointment Options- Help is available for adolescents and adults (ages 12+) for Mental Health concerns and Life Transitions. Therapy can help change old patterns that get in the way, and build new coping skills while supporting a positive self-concept. I dedicate my practice to providing authenticity and mutual respect where you are safe to come as you are.

Feeling anxious or depressed? Maybe not sure exactly why? I work with clients facing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, and trauma. I have a 2-pronged approach. I first work with my clients in identifying sufficient calming and coping mechanisms to deal with the here and the now. The next step is to map out the core issues that are causing the presenting concerns, and create a plan in healing them from the source. I have treated many clients who have been in therapy for years without actually tackling the root of the problem.

All it takes is one step in the right direction for change to happen. It's not about the big leaps or bounds. It's about making progress one step at a time. You do not have to figure out life all at once. We do not control what happens to us but we control how we will respond. Adversity will come but I'm confident in your strength that you can overcome any obstacle no matter the height or depth, one step at a time.

Are you struggling with hard times, at a crossroad, experiencing heartbreak, guilt or shame? As a former athlete, prior military, and mentor, I have gained insight & strategies on how to work through life’s challenges. This combined with my educational & professional experience, I will help forge a path you have always desired. Let's create a partnership that will help you thrive, regain courage & confidence, & the sustainability to live life as a winner or, better yet, a champion. Can you imagine what your life would look like if you tapped into your limitless potential & experienced exponential growth? I can. Let's connect!

Client review: "Amazing therapist, She will help you with anything that you are going through!" Experience matters. You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I have extensive experience helping clients improve communication, decrease stress, and build coping strategies. My goal is to provide unconditional positive regard for my clients and to focus on providing attentive, specialized therapeutic services. I am committed to providing a positive environment from which to develop direction for their treatment, and to define and work toward specific goals.

I collaborate with clients to address issues and challenges that hold significance in their lives. I firmly believe that change commences with fostering hope, and I am committed to assisting individuals in realizing their potential for personal growth and mental well-being. Emphasizing the uniqueness of each person and their narrative, I work diligently to support clients in achieving their objectives and cultivating a foundation for improved mental health.

Working with and caring for individuals, couples, and families is my life's purpose. It is my pleasure to help my clients assess and achieve their goals by addressing their concerns from a holistic approach--biologically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. Through active engagement in the therapeutic process, in conjunction with assigned homework tasks between sessions, I can assist my clients with achieving the improvements they wish for, resulting in a healthier outcome for their lives. Our practice has also partnered with other trusted medical professionals to assist our clients with any additional identified needs.

As a License Professional Counselor my goal is to provide services to individuals and couples overwhelmed by life’s challenges and difficulties. While navigating through life sometimes there may be barriers that cause you to lose sight of the qualities and strengths that you possess. Gems Counseling and Consulting would like to help you rediscover the motivation, tools, and techniques to transform your live through the therapeutic process. I have provided services to the military and veteran community for over 12 years.