Depression Therapists in Suwanee, GA

I help nerdy cool awkward teens and young adults navigate through a world that doesn't seem to fit. My clients struggle like you do. Despite being smart, funny, and knowing the ins and outs of their favorite games, life is hard. When they first come in, they tell me that they don't need therapy. They explain that other people don't get them, blame them, and expect them to be something they're not. They can't figure out where life went from sometimes fun/sometimes boring to unmanageable and overwhelming. They talk about their family not caring and not really having friends. They struggle to communicate with pretty much everyone.

I am a licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia . I have a Masters Degree in Community Counseling. I specialize in working with adults with depression , bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, emotional and physical trauma. I also work with teenagers struggling with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. In addition, I work with couples to re-energize their relationship.

Melanie is an Associate Counselor. She completed her BA in Photojournalism through the University of Georgia. While completing her BA she discovered that what she most enjoyed about Photojournalism was getting to know people, and to help them tell their stories. Realizing her passion to help people to experience and tell their story well, led her to complete her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. While completing her master’s she worked in a college setting counseling young adults dealing with anxiety, depression , and relational issues. After graduating, she worked with adults managing a range of mental health issues.

Dealing with feelings of anxiety, depression , hopelessness, PTSD, and/or the general difficulties of life can be hard. With that being said, I want to commend you for seeking out help to overcome these struggles. A person’s awareness and acceptance of their emotional complexities can be the difference between living a high quality of life, with no restrictions, and one that is filled with pain, loss and destructive cycles. The good thing is, all that is needed to foster recovery is honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness. These three qualities are the keys to the kingdom, if you will, regarding therapy.

I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University in Evanston IL. I began practicing in a community mental health center in 2002 where I gained valuable experience in counseling with individuals, couples, families, and groups.I have been in private practice since 2006. My varied professional experience has provided me with significant challenges, resulting in a skillful, and empathic therapist. I am goal oriented and strength-focused. I enjoy assisting individuals and families in making positive changes. I specialize in relationship issues, depression , anxiety, stress management, substance abuse and domestic violence.

I treat a variety of issues such as PTSD, ADHD, ODD, OCD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression , suicidal ideations, self-esteem issues, substance use, trauma, and behavioral issues. I strive to help children/teens becoming caring, loving, functional adults with a positive self-image and healthy emotional expression. In my work with adolescents, I help them to achieve life goals, build self-esteem, and healthy peer relationships. For adults with substance use I work with the client to find a path to sobriety by treating the underlying cause, using their inner strengths to support them.

Wendy Crawford's mission is to provide professional counseling within a Christian context. She uses established therapeutic techniques against the solid guidance of Scripture to help clients learn more effective and healthier ways of dealing with life's struggles. Wendy provides individual counseling for couples, adults, and adolescents suffering from a variety of emotional, relational, and spiritual difficulties. Her practice specialties include depression , anxiety, stress management, divorce recovery, relationship issues, sleep problems, life transitions, parenting issues, trauma and grief, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, workplace/career problems, eating disorders, and anger management.

You wake up in the mornings dreading the day. You have a never ending to do list but never enough time. You feel on edge, stressed, depressed , and numb. The things in your life that you're grateful also drain you from your joy because you give it your best and somehow you still feel it's not good enough. I'm here to let you know that I understand.

One of my greatest joys in life is my career as a professional counselor. It's so gratifying to work with my clients and help them reach their respective goals. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families treating their depression , anxiety and relationship issues. I also work with all types of addictions and destructive behaviors, helping my clients develop a healthier lifestyle. I encourage my clients to believe in themselves. It's my belief that with help, open-mindedness, and willingness to take action, clients can positively influence their destiny. During each session, aspirations and positive progress are addressed.

I get it!!! You're unsettled, restless, and struggling to make it in life, relationships, and work. These will never work without knowing yourself better, developing a positive mindset, and improving your brain health. We are getting beat down in our thinking and there is a tremendous drain on our brain. My focus is to help you develop a happier mindset and a healthier brain. If your brain is not healthy, forget your mind being healthy. My focus on wellness includes: building a stronger identity, improving mental positivity, and creating greater brain health. You will discover a better way to become a better you.

Expert Marriage & Family Therapist featured on several tv shows now offering extended hours 7 days a week! Are you feeling anxious or depressed ? Are you worried about your relationship with your spouse or teen? As a licensed professional clinical counselor for 20 yrs, I can provide insight and a plan of action to help you resolve those difficult issues that are upsetting you. I help couples who are feeling disconnected & resentful learn new effective ways to communicate & renew their relationship. I also specialize in helping adults, teens & families dealing with depression , anger, divorce, anxiety & conflict.

I view my clients as fellow human beings in search of some type of change. For one reason or another, they feel stuck or unable to get where they want. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing hopes and goals, and increasing awareness of recurring patterns that maintain dysfunction. I find that often these patterns were somehow adaptive, but are now "outdated" for life's current situation. As awareness of one's desires, perceptions, fears, and strengths increase, doors often begin to open. There are more options and more opportunities for change and connection with others.

The quote, “Every person should find out before they die what they are running from and to, and why,” will be the foundation for our work together. This “running” often results in anxiety, depression , and other negative emotions and behaviors. Psychotherapy offers us a way to look at what is causing those symptoms, seek to understand why those symptoms keep emerging, and begin the process of changing those circumstances so one can have a more full and healthy life. I believe that healing takes place in the context of relationship. In my office, the process of psychotherapy is collaborative and cooperative. Each of us plays an