Emotionally Focused Therapists in Smyrna, GA
Navigating life's challenges can feel impossible at times, even if we find ourselves seemingly surrounded by support. Are you in the middle of a life transition, unsure of the next steps to take to help you move forward? Are you open to exploring past and present experiences in a judgment-free space, in the hopes of bringing you closer to emotional freedom? In my work with adult individuals and couples, I integrate mindfulness practices and various evidence-based techniques to help you (& your partner) develop healthy coping mechanisms, build self-compassion, and create a more fulfilling life.
Navigating life's challenges can feel impossible at times, even if we find ourselves seemingly surrounded by support. Are you in the middle of a life transition, unsure of the next steps to take to help you move forward? Are you open to exploring past and present experiences in a judgment-free space, in the hopes of bringing you closer to emotional freedom? In my work with adult individuals and couples, I integrate mindfulness practices and various evidence-based techniques to help you (& your partner) develop healthy coping mechanisms, build self-compassion, and create a more fulfilling life.
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy ( EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
My therapeutic approach incorporates components of experiential therapy, attachment theory, narrative therapy, & emotional focused therapy ( EFT). I understand that everyone engages with therapy uniquely, which is why I offer a range of methods, including art therapy. These modalities tap into the power of creativity, providing you with alternative ways to process feelings and communicate your inner world. My skill set includes working with challenges such as life changes, depression, anxiety, setting healthy boundaries, navigating ADHD, OCD, relationship issues, bettering communication, issues within a family, & personal growth.
Travis Ramsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. In therapy, things change. I have guided many through their hurts and fears, loneliness and conflicts, anxiety and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
Have you lost all trust with your partner? Are you at a loss as how to stop your child's destructive behaviors? Or maybe your bad habits are pulling you under. Everyone experiences self-defeating behaviors and relationship problems. But it doesn't have to stay this way. In therapy, things change. I have guided many through their hurts and fears, loneliness and conflicts, anxiety and depression. As an individual, couple, or family, I will sit with you, creating a safe space for you to be true to you, and help you discover the tools to accomplish your goals.
Jena A. Irvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
I've spent the past 7 years focusing on training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in work with both individuals & couples.
I believe that you are the expert of your life! My job is to be curious and to help you gain more understanding of yourself. A good therapist doesn't claim to have all the answers for why you are the way you are although I may have some ideas that I will share. When it comes to getting answers & more understanding, we will form hypotheses together and you will come to your own conclusions. I facilitate and guide that process! I'm here to share my knowledge to help you make decisions that are authentic, rational, and well-explored.
I've spent the past 7 years focusing on training in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) in work with both individuals & couples.
I believe that you are the expert of your life! My job is to be curious and to help you gain more understanding of yourself. A good therapist doesn't claim to have all the answers for why you are the way you are although I may have some ideas that I will share. When it comes to getting answers & more understanding, we will form hypotheses together and you will come to your own conclusions. I facilitate and guide that process! I'm here to share my knowledge to help you make decisions that are authentic, rational, and well-explored.
Robyn utilizes relational, collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, art and play therapy techniques, solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused ( EFT) approaches to therapy.
Robyn Starks is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) who has more than 7 years of experience working with children, adults, individuals, and couples who are seeking help in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, communication, coping skills and parenting issues. Her passion includes learning alongside couples while helping them build and maintain fulfilling relationships through self-awareness and continued growth. Robyn completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and received his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
Robyn utilizes relational, collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, art and play therapy techniques, solutions-focused (SFT), and emotionally-focused ( EFT) approaches to therapy.
Robyn Starks is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) who has more than 7 years of experience working with children, adults, individuals, and couples who are seeking help in coping with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, life transitions, communication, coping skills and parenting issues. Her passion includes learning alongside couples while helping them build and maintain fulfilling relationships through self-awareness and continued growth. Robyn completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Kennesaw State University and received his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Popular approaches include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Christian Counseling, PCT, Motivational Interviewing, EFT, Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Relational therapy, Narrative therapy, and more.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
The Relationship House LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
We offer Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for Individuals, Couples, and Families, as well as Emotionally Focused informed Sex Therapy.
We are a Relationship Therapy Center that specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). We are dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals have healthy, long-lasting relationships. We are unique in our trauma informed and attachment based approach to emotional, mental, and relational health. We understand the complexity of relationships and have the skills to help you build strong, intimate bonds. As EFT informed therapists, we recognize that secure and responsive relationships decrease anxiety and depression, reduce stress, and improve physical health.
We offer Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for Individuals, Couples, and Families, as well as Emotionally Focused informed Sex Therapy.
We are a Relationship Therapy Center that specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) and in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). We are dedicated to helping couples, families, and individuals have healthy, long-lasting relationships. We are unique in our trauma informed and attachment based approach to emotional, mental, and relational health. We understand the complexity of relationships and have the skills to help you build strong, intimate bonds. As EFT informed therapists, we recognize that secure and responsive relationships decrease anxiety and depression, reduce stress, and improve physical health.
Grace Jiyoon Choi
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
My approach to therapy is attachment-based and emotionally focused.
You are searching for a safe space. You wish to process experiences, emotions, and relationships that you feel stuck in. You hope to receive support navigating conflict, stressors, and trauma. You are here to find a therapist who validates, empathizes, and affirms. I can walk alongside you to help foster healing and growth during this difficult time.
My approach to therapy is attachment-based and emotionally focused.
You are searching for a safe space. You wish to process experiences, emotions, and relationships that you feel stuck in. You hope to receive support navigating conflict, stressors, and trauma. You are here to find a therapist who validates, empathizes, and affirms. I can walk alongside you to help foster healing and growth during this difficult time.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and I am ready to begin helping you and your partner gain new insight into the unhelpful patterns that you’ve fallen into and how to best meet your needs.
You feel disconnected and alone. Even in your most trusted relationship with your partner or spouse, you feel like there’s a separation between the two of you. You keep having the same fights or discussions over and over again, repeating the same pattern. Communicating with your partner doesn’t seem to be working. Everything you say seems to be the wrong thing. You feel hurt, angry, and scared that the pain and loneliness that you’re going through will never get better. You want to feel trust and security in your relationship. You want more than anything to feel connected again
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and I am ready to begin helping you and your partner gain new insight into the unhelpful patterns that you’ve fallen into and how to best meet your needs.
You feel disconnected and alone. Even in your most trusted relationship with your partner or spouse, you feel like there’s a separation between the two of you. You keep having the same fights or discussions over and over again, repeating the same pattern. Communicating with your partner doesn’t seem to be working. Everything you say seems to be the wrong thing. You feel hurt, angry, and scared that the pain and loneliness that you’re going through will never get better. You want to feel trust and security in your relationship. You want more than anything to feel connected again
My ideal client is someone who is committed to creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life, characterized by deeper connections with themselves and others, and greater emotional well-being. This individual may find themselves navigating various challenges in their relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, family members, friends, or colleagues. They understand that therapy is a collaborative process and are actively engaged in their own healing journey, ready to embrace both the joys and the challenges that come with self-exploration and growth.
My ideal client is someone who is committed to creating a more fulfilling and meaningful life, characterized by deeper connections with themselves and others, and greater emotional well-being. This individual may find themselves navigating various challenges in their relationships, whether it be with romantic partners, family members, friends, or colleagues. They understand that therapy is a collaborative process and are actively engaged in their own healing journey, ready to embrace both the joys and the challenges that come with self-exploration and growth.
Greetings! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in Georgia with original roots in Ohio. I am a Vietnam-Era Veteran with experience working with veterans and the homeless population. Although my expertise is with Substance Abuse; I am skilled in Mental Health issues such as, (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; etc.) I have worked the majority of my career with Veterans, homeless, and substance abuse clients. I don't limit myself to working with veterans, but that's where I'm most comfortable.
Greetings! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in Georgia with original roots in Ohio. I am a Vietnam-Era Veteran with experience working with veterans and the homeless population. Although my expertise is with Substance Abuse; I am skilled in Mental Health issues such as, (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; etc.) I have worked the majority of my career with Veterans, homeless, and substance abuse clients. I don't limit myself to working with veterans, but that's where I'm most comfortable.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
I am Leigh Swanson, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients and families in overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges. By identifying and re-evaluating negative thought and relationship patterns, I guide individuals toward healthier, more adaptive perspectives. This collaborative approach promotes lasting change and self-improvement, equipping clients with the tools needed to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
I am Leigh Swanson, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients and families in overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges. By identifying and re-evaluating negative thought and relationship patterns, I guide individuals toward healthier, more adaptive perspectives. This collaborative approach promotes lasting change and self-improvement, equipping clients with the tools needed to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
Growing up, I was always told to be strong throughout anything. What does strength look like and how can I know that I am being my “strongest”? If this is a question that has come across your mind, know that you are not alone. Seeking therapy in the midst of one’s strong suit is a brave experience, and I am here to counteract all the myths that you may have. To have someone to talk to and really understand your path is of utmost importance and this journey is something that we will venture on together. Healing and understanding are the main goals on the horizon and we will take our time to encounter those spaces head on.
Growing up, I was always told to be strong throughout anything. What does strength look like and how can I know that I am being my “strongest”? If this is a question that has come across your mind, know that you are not alone. Seeking therapy in the midst of one’s strong suit is a brave experience, and I am here to counteract all the myths that you may have. To have someone to talk to and really understand your path is of utmost importance and this journey is something that we will venture on together. Healing and understanding are the main goals on the horizon and we will take our time to encounter those spaces head on.
As someone diagnosed with autism as an adult, and an addict in recovery, I love working with clients who face challenges in those areas of life. Being an autistic adult in a society that is built for neurotypical individuals can be challenging. I work with clients to implement skills and create space for their needs. When working with addicts, I understand the vicious cycle of trying to get control of substance use and the process of relapse. Together we can work to overcome these challenges. Coming to therapy isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of growth and courage. Together we can create a meaningful life for you.
As someone diagnosed with autism as an adult, and an addict in recovery, I love working with clients who face challenges in those areas of life. Being an autistic adult in a society that is built for neurotypical individuals can be challenging. I work with clients to implement skills and create space for their needs. When working with addicts, I understand the vicious cycle of trying to get control of substance use and the process of relapse. Together we can work to overcome these challenges. Coming to therapy isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of growth and courage. Together we can create a meaningful life for you.
If you feel overwhelmed with life stressors; like you need to turn up your personal power dial or your motivation switch a notch or two; or change your life channels; or feel more comfortable experiencing your feelings, I invite you to tune into my network. I enthusiastically work to help individuals desiring to enhance their personal well-being emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and/or socially. I enjoy partnering with adults and teens, using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive, Cognitive Processing, Recovery-oriented, Dialectic Behavioral, Action Commitment, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed, and Positive Psychology therapies to em
If you feel overwhelmed with life stressors; like you need to turn up your personal power dial or your motivation switch a notch or two; or change your life channels; or feel more comfortable experiencing your feelings, I invite you to tune into my network. I enthusiastically work to help individuals desiring to enhance their personal well-being emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, and/or socially. I enjoy partnering with adults and teens, using Cognitive Behavioral, Cognitive, Cognitive Processing, Recovery-oriented, Dialectic Behavioral, Action Commitment, Mindfulness, Trauma-informed, and Positive Psychology therapies to em
I am a graduate of Auburn University and received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 30 years of counseling experience. My practice is an outpatient, private practice located on Concord Road in Smyrna Georgia. Office hours are by appointment, and most appointments are 45-minutes to an hour. I offer services to individuals for a wide range of issues or situations. My services may be covered in part by your health insurance. I am on most insurance panels.
I am a graduate of Auburn University and received my Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Georgia School of Professional Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 30 years of counseling experience. My practice is an outpatient, private practice located on Concord Road in Smyrna Georgia. Office hours are by appointment, and most appointments are 45-minutes to an hour. I offer services to individuals for a wide range of issues or situations. My services may be covered in part by your health insurance. I am on most insurance panels.
I aim to assist clients in becoming the best version of themselves through techniques and perspectives as unique as they are. Clients that often seek my therapeutic alliance often come from diverse backgrounds, varied religious perspectives, and are members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. I strive to make a warm and welcoming environment for my clients to feel they can be as authentic and as vulnerable as they wish to be. My experience includes concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Type II, Gender Related Concerns, Chronic Illness/Pain, and many other topics less widely experienced.
I aim to assist clients in becoming the best version of themselves through techniques and perspectives as unique as they are. Clients that often seek my therapeutic alliance often come from diverse backgrounds, varied religious perspectives, and are members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. I strive to make a warm and welcoming environment for my clients to feel they can be as authentic and as vulnerable as they wish to be. My experience includes concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Type II, Gender Related Concerns, Chronic Illness/Pain, and many other topics less widely experienced.
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected to yourself and others? Does it feel impossible to find the strength or motivation to get through your days? If you find yourself answering yes to these questions, therapy may be a fit for you. I take a relational approach to therapy in which I prioritize the alliance formed between myself and my clients. I believe the therapy space is one that facilitates growth, healing, and connection to oneself and others. I desire to know my clients deeply and communicate that understanding to them in a way that brings about insight.
Are you struggling with feeling disconnected to yourself and others? Does it feel impossible to find the strength or motivation to get through your days? If you find yourself answering yes to these questions, therapy may be a fit for you. I take a relational approach to therapy in which I prioritize the alliance formed between myself and my clients. I believe the therapy space is one that facilitates growth, healing, and connection to oneself and others. I desire to know my clients deeply and communicate that understanding to them in a way that brings about insight.
Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
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.