Addiction Therapists in Sandy Springs, GA

Are you generally the person who takes care of things on your own, and you tend to be perfectionistic? Are you feeling lost or way too anxious? Needing to heal your broken relationship? Maybe you know that caring support would be helpful, but you don't want to be judged and aren’t sure where to start. Sometimes, when we place high value on perfection, we can struggle with judging ourselves, disconnection in relationships and the pressure of carrying the stress and anxiety of it all. I offer a safe place for you to unpack it all, and learn to approach life from a place of openness and self-acceptance.

When will the worry end? It seems you just can’t get out of your head. You thought that you had it all together, but the more life throws at you the more disconnected you seem to become. The worry has intensified; you feel like you’re falling apart. You seem more distracted and less focused. You’re no longer certain of yourself-and self-confidence seems to be waning. You no longer like who you’ve become and yearn for that person you once were

I believe in creating a nurturing, trustworthy environment to enhance my ability to truly see and hear my clients. My goal is to provide a judgment-free and safe space for my clients to openly share their troubles while connecting on a deeper level to evoke positive change in their circumstances. My approach to therapy is strength-based and client-centered. I strive to meet my client’s where they are and help support them in their therapeutic journey.

I have been in practice for 20 plus years. I have worked with a very diverse group of clients in terms of age, sex, race, and ethnic background. My current active clients include adults born in 6 different decades. I work with individuals and do a good deal of couples counseling.

Welcome to a safe place. My goal is to create a calm therapeutic environment, where each person can relax, feel supported and express whatever comes to mind. This is a judgment free zone, where no subject is off limits. I take a non-directive approach and allow you to be the boss. Whether you are wanting to learn about healthy boundaries, are open to understanding your emotional or physical distress and where your belief systems come from, we will work to help you reconnect with yourself, improve interpersonal relationships and enjoy your connection to the world around you.

*Intensively Trained DBT Therapist* Deciding to begin therapy can be an anxiety provoking decision. That is why I provide an ease about coming to therapy and attempt to make my clients feel comfortable beginning this process. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults helping them get through difficult transitions in their lives. I do a lot of work challenging people to explore their aggression, self-harming behaviors, drugs and alcohol use, suicidal ideations, depression and anxiety. I also enjoy working with adults dealing with life transitions and helping them improve their moods and perspectives on life.

If you want a different kind of experience with someone who is open-minded, accepting, warm, and challenging, I can help. We all have a story that's influenced by everything that has happened in our lives, and we are each in charge of the way that story unfolds. I love to use stories, myths, and visual analogies in my work. Let's work on yours together!

Are you happy? Do you have questions that you just can’t seem to answer? Is there a feeling of disconnection or distraction? Do you feel like a spectator in your own life? These questions and many more face us all…. maybe more succinctly put …. Are you living your best life? As a counselor, coach, and mentor, my passion is helping you and your family answer that ultimate question with a resounding YES! In life we all struggle with our emotional health from time to time and through solution focused and cognitive behavioral counseling I work with you, my client, to resolve these concerns and promote growth.

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.

Everyone else thinks you've got it all together. Inside, though, you feel like you have to fill a role to fit in your own life. You have to be perfect, maybe rehearse what you'll say ahead of time, and then tell yourself that no one cares about you since they can't get close enough to know the real you. You know how to appear confident but deep inside, there is this voice telling you that no one sees you. You crave the feelings of safety and acceptance. You want to feel connected to the people you love. Instead, you feel desperate to maintain control and feel stuck in painful relationships.

Have you recently been experiencing communication issues with your partner? Feeling like your relationships and mood have taken a hit due to COVID? Feeling out of control trying to manage work, family, and your own needs? Then you've come to the right place! Whether you’re newly married, or looking to spice things up, or even family of origin issues resurfacing; I am the person for you! I strive to assist my clients make long lasting change by working at the root of the issue. I utilize Gottman principles to assist my couples reach ultimate success. Are you ready to get your masters in life? What are you waiting for, enroll today!

You are worthy of love and belonging, and you are not alone. Taking the initial step to find a therapist can be the bravest decision you make to transform your life and I will meet you exactly where you are at in this moment. Focusing on the whole-self by integrating mindfulness and holistic techniques, I provide a soft place to land as you make meaning of the struggles and triumphs that have shaped you into the person you are today. I hope to help you reclaim inner strength and guide you to improve communication skills, learn to engage in empathetic introspection, and renew your curiosity about the world around you.

Welcome! I specialize in walking alongside elite athletes, individuals with eating disorders, performance anxiety, and life transitions. I have a passion for working with trauma survivors, and couples who have been impacted by trauma. As a former USA National Team Member and Division 1 athlete, I’ve learned the unhealthy culture of motivating people on shame-based performance can lead to silent struggles in mental health. Society sends different negative messages towards our belief about ourself. If you currently feel that you are unworthy of joy then I am excited to walk with you in healing any painful messages you experience​.

You're great at keeping things together but lately, you feel like you're holding on by a thread, going through the motions and at any moment, things can fall apart. Your mind completely floods and it's hard to think. Maybe you’re exhausted from always worrying about things and you can’t turn your brain off in the moments where you just want to be free, relax and live. These are times when we all need extra support and to know that we are not alone with our pain. If you are ready to get your life back on track but you need a place where it's okay to not be okay. You've come to the right place, and you've found the right person.

All of us have experiences, feelings, and behaviors we cannot always explain, control, or understand about ourselves. I view therapy as a valuable opportunity to learn about our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, experiences, and develop healthier coping skills so that we can feel better about ourselves and interact more effectively in the world around us. In our work together I will offer you strategies to enhance your life through the use of mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive techniques. My approach is direct, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental.

I have been providing psychotherapy to children, adults, families, and couples for over 20 years. I also have a specialty in psychological testing of all kinds (such as educational, neuropsychological, ADD/ADHD, and others). My greatest area of expertise is providing court related services, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court case.