Emotionally Focused Therapists in Scottdale, GA
Ashley Tanzosh
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottdale, GA 30079 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with introspective and motivated adults who are find themselves overwhelmed with life's challenges, everyday pressures, or difficult life events. You may be feel like your drowning, stretched thin, or emotionally drained. You might be confused, questioning yourself, and wondering if there's something inherently wrong with you. Or you might feel isolated and alone in your struggles, uncertain where to turn. You want support to help you navigate and sift through these feelings, understand what is causing your difficulties, and develop skills to achieve long term change.
I specialize in working with introspective and motivated adults who are find themselves overwhelmed with life's challenges, everyday pressures, or difficult life events. You may be feel like your drowning, stretched thin, or emotionally drained. You might be confused, questioning yourself, and wondering if there's something inherently wrong with you. Or you might feel isolated and alone in your struggles, uncertain where to turn. You want support to help you navigate and sift through these feelings, understand what is causing your difficulties, and develop skills to achieve long term change.
Abigail Akpobiyeri
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Scottdale, GA 30079 (Online Only)
I want to commend you for prioritizing your mental health—it's a significant step towards self-care. As a first-generation Nigerian-American therapist, I bring a unique perspective to our therapeutic journey. I earned my master's degree from the University of Denver in Sport and Performance Psychology and am now pursuing my PsyD at Mercer University. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can feel understood, validated, and supported. Together, we'll work collaboratively, drawing from evidence-based techniques and my expertise, to navigate the challenges you face. Let's embark on your path to growth together!
I want to commend you for prioritizing your mental health—it's a significant step towards self-care. As a first-generation Nigerian-American therapist, I bring a unique perspective to our therapeutic journey. I earned my master's degree from the University of Denver in Sport and Performance Psychology and am now pursuing my PsyD at Mercer University. I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where you can feel understood, validated, and supported. Together, we'll work collaboratively, drawing from evidence-based techniques and my expertise, to navigate the challenges you face. Let's embark on your path to growth together!
Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from negative experiences and overcoming obstacles is something that I not only am passionate about, but also have experience with.
I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from negative experiences and overcoming obstacles is something that I not only am passionate about, but also have experience with.
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I practice Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and conceptualize couples from a lens of knowing that our core needs of attachment drive behaviors.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? In our world today, this deep sense of connection can be difficult to attain. As a therapist, I prioritize relationship, offer therapeutic connection, and facilitate intrapersonal and relational growth. I work with individuals to explore identity, sexuality, and the difficulties that may come along with attempting to know one’s self deeply and live authentically, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer and bisexual women.
I practice Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and conceptualize couples from a lens of knowing that our core needs of attachment drive behaviors.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? In our world today, this deep sense of connection can be difficult to attain. As a therapist, I prioritize relationship, offer therapeutic connection, and facilitate intrapersonal and relational growth. I work with individuals to explore identity, sexuality, and the difficulties that may come along with attempting to know one’s self deeply and live authentically, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer and bisexual women.
Eliza Segell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Your problems may be specific - a challenging relationship, sexual concerns, upsetting memories, or problem behaviors. Or your struggles may be less tangible - feeling lost, detached, or stuck. In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy for a range of concerns. I specialize in treating sexual dysfunctions, trauma-related issues, relationship concerns, and problem behaviors. I also provide gender & sexual identity affirming care. I deeply enjoy helping individuals feel a greater sense of self-efficacy, confidence, and clarity in their lives.
Your problems may be specific - a challenging relationship, sexual concerns, upsetting memories, or problem behaviors. Or your struggles may be less tangible - feeling lost, detached, or stuck. In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy for a range of concerns. I specialize in treating sexual dysfunctions, trauma-related issues, relationship concerns, and problem behaviors. I also provide gender & sexual identity affirming care. I deeply enjoy helping individuals feel a greater sense of self-efficacy, confidence, and clarity in their lives.
With couples, I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy, a method validated by 20 years of empirical research.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
With couples, I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy, a method validated by 20 years of empirical research.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
Shama Panjwani
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I use CBT, DBT, narrative, EFT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and integrative/wellness approaches.
Do you want to live a balanced life and feel happy? Perhaps you are constantly facing obstacles and challenges in your life that are impacting your holistic wellness and authentic relationships. The anxiety and depression can be detrimental. I can help you, guide you, and support you as you process various issues related to your cultural/sexual identity, anxiety related to transitions and relationships, grief, trauma, depression, etc. I can help you gain a deeper insight and self-awareness that will allow you to get closer to your goals, make better decisions, and have a better quality of life in a holistic manner using mindfulness.
I use CBT, DBT, narrative, EFT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and integrative/wellness approaches.
Do you want to live a balanced life and feel happy? Perhaps you are constantly facing obstacles and challenges in your life that are impacting your holistic wellness and authentic relationships. The anxiety and depression can be detrimental. I can help you, guide you, and support you as you process various issues related to your cultural/sexual identity, anxiety related to transitions and relationships, grief, trauma, depression, etc. I can help you gain a deeper insight and self-awareness that will allow you to get closer to your goals, make better decisions, and have a better quality of life in a holistic manner using mindfulness.
Nicholette (Nicki) Scofield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a scientifically proven therapy for couples.
Whether you are seeking help as a couple or individual, I want to work with you in exploring what you feel and think so that you can better understand yourself and feel better. Couples often have communication problems that seem to repeat without resolution. Understanding the reasons for these cycles can help you develop the ability to get unstuck. Individual therapy can help you deal with depression and anxiety. This can include coping with such issues as difficult life transitions, lack of meaning, low self-esteem, shame, or surviving child abuse.
I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a scientifically proven therapy for couples.
Whether you are seeking help as a couple or individual, I want to work with you in exploring what you feel and think so that you can better understand yourself and feel better. Couples often have communication problems that seem to repeat without resolution. Understanding the reasons for these cycles can help you develop the ability to get unstuck. Individual therapy can help you deal with depression and anxiety. This can include coping with such issues as difficult life transitions, lack of meaning, low self-esteem, shame, or surviving child abuse.
Dr. Erika Pluhar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CST-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/ EFT work.
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/ EFT work.
I use state-of-the-art, mind-body approaches toward personal growth and healing, like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
I use state-of-the-art, mind-body approaches toward personal growth and healing, like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
I also specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, DBT, IFS, CAMS, and mindfulness to assist you on your journey.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
I also specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, DBT, IFS, CAMS, and mindfulness to assist you on your journey.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
I utilize powerful therapies, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, and KAP to help individuals and couples work through blocks and change unhelpful patterns.
You've "worked on" yourself plenty but you still feel stuck or blocked. You get anxious or reactive in situations when, rationally, you know that you "shouldn't". The way you actually relate to yourself and people in your life does not look or feel like you wish it would. You know you are capable of more; personally, professionally, creatively, spiritually but your head and heart can't seem to get aligned. You want to feel more at peace in your own skin, more connected to the people in your life, and more engaged with life.
I utilize powerful therapies, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, and KAP to help individuals and couples work through blocks and change unhelpful patterns.
You've "worked on" yourself plenty but you still feel stuck or blocked. You get anxious or reactive in situations when, rationally, you know that you "shouldn't". The way you actually relate to yourself and people in your life does not look or feel like you wish it would. You know you are capable of more; personally, professionally, creatively, spiritually but your head and heart can't seem to get aligned. You want to feel more at peace in your own skin, more connected to the people in your life, and more engaged with life.
Olga A Attebery
Associate Professional Counselor, LAMFT, LAPC, CCBRT-C, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Sometimes in the midst of struggle, it is hard to be hopeful. When it is hard, it is my privilege to hold that hope for you. I work with both men and women, as well as couples. I am passionate about working with couples through affair recovery and other difficult transitions. I am trained in the Gottman method and use this approach along with techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help my couples reach their relationship goals. I also have a passion for working with trauma, grief and loss; and as a first-generation American, the complexities of a multicultural existence.
Sometimes in the midst of struggle, it is hard to be hopeful. When it is hard, it is my privilege to hold that hope for you. I work with both men and women, as well as couples. I am passionate about working with couples through affair recovery and other difficult transitions. I am trained in the Gottman method and use this approach along with techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help my couples reach their relationship goals. I also have a passion for working with trauma, grief and loss; and as a first-generation American, the complexities of a multicultural existence.
I have training in experiential, cognitive-behavioral and feminist therapies, as well as specific interventions, including EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My goal is to provide focused treatment to help you feel better quickly. You can learn skills to reduce anxiety, mood swings, and negative life patterns. We may be a good match if you are experiencing grief or loss, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from trauma, or if you want to increase self-care. I also work well with children of alcoholics and caregivers (w/ a loved-one with dementia or illness.) Overall, I strive to help clients become more joyful and successful with themselves and with others. I welcome clients with a range of multicultural, gender and sexual identities, and I am committed to social justice.
I have training in experiential, cognitive-behavioral and feminist therapies, as well as specific interventions, including EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My goal is to provide focused treatment to help you feel better quickly. You can learn skills to reduce anxiety, mood swings, and negative life patterns. We may be a good match if you are experiencing grief or loss, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from trauma, or if you want to increase self-care. I also work well with children of alcoholics and caregivers (w/ a loved-one with dementia or illness.) Overall, I strive to help clients become more joyful and successful with themselves and with others. I welcome clients with a range of multicultural, gender and sexual identities, and I am committed to social justice.
Taj Yasmine Omari - Florida
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I help women get married. Dating and trying to find your forever partner is exhausting, frustrating, and impossible. But wait... there is hope. I went from being desperate and single to happily married in 18 months. In working with me, one on one, you will learn how to successfully date high value men, how to maintain a quality relationship, and how to get him to put a ring on it!
I help women get married. Dating and trying to find your forever partner is exhausting, frustrating, and impossible. But wait... there is hope. I went from being desperate and single to happily married in 18 months. In working with me, one on one, you will learn how to successfully date high value men, how to maintain a quality relationship, and how to get him to put a ring on it!
Tired of dealing with stress, anger, fears, phobias, depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral issues. Collaboratively, we will develop clear, specific, and realistic goals. The success you will achieve will be concrete, evident, and timely. My approach to therapy is holistic, conducive for self-exploration, and personal transformation. Naturally allowing you to become more self-directed and enabling you to reach your fullest potential. Discover your innate abilities, live a higher quality of life, enjoy the relationships that matter most, and more. "Life is meant to be lived, not endured." -Dr.Crow
Tired of dealing with stress, anger, fears, phobias, depression, anxiety, and/or behavioral issues. Collaboratively, we will develop clear, specific, and realistic goals. The success you will achieve will be concrete, evident, and timely. My approach to therapy is holistic, conducive for self-exploration, and personal transformation. Naturally allowing you to become more self-directed and enabling you to reach your fullest potential. Discover your innate abilities, live a higher quality of life, enjoy the relationships that matter most, and more. "Life is meant to be lived, not endured." -Dr.Crow
I love working with children, families, couples and individual adults who are ready for immediate change and results. I am extremely positive, encouraging and results focused. I specialize in brief therapy and coaching models for highly motivated clients who desire to feel hope, change and success as quickly as possible. I love challenges and work with the entire system (school, corporation, team, parents, mentors, etc.) to realize lasting change and happiness. I also love to teach via workshops, webinars and especially public speaking. I am also extremely respectful of combining religion and psychology!
I love working with children, families, couples and individual adults who are ready for immediate change and results. I am extremely positive, encouraging and results focused. I specialize in brief therapy and coaching models for highly motivated clients who desire to feel hope, change and success as quickly as possible. I love challenges and work with the entire system (school, corporation, team, parents, mentors, etc.) to realize lasting change and happiness. I also love to teach via workshops, webinars and especially public speaking. I am also extremely respectful of combining religion and psychology!
Trauma Informed Holistic Therapy Lenaya Smith Crawford The Holistic Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ERYT
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with Therapists, Healers, Leaders and CEOs to heal holistically and pour into their cups as they help their communities and grow their businesses. I specialize in Holistic Mental Health and Healing, which I define as “the return to wholeness through integrating practices of the mind, body and spirit.” I believe that in order for us to truly heal we must address all layers of self: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual and communal”
I am passionate about working with Therapists, Healers, Leaders and CEOs to heal holistically and pour into their cups as they help their communities and grow their businesses. I specialize in Holistic Mental Health and Healing, which I define as “the return to wholeness through integrating practices of the mind, body and spirit.” I believe that in order for us to truly heal we must address all layers of self: physical, energetic, mental, emotional, spiritual and communal”
ATK Marriage & Family Coaching, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
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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.