Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Suwanee, GA

I help highly intelligent over-achievers trade anxiety for confidence without feeling like a failure. My clients struggle like you do. Despite being smart, successful, and funnier than a viral meme, life is hard. When they first come in, they feel trapped by their image. They like being thought of as organized and successful, but inside they feel a total fake. When they stop to think about it, they realize they don't even feel like themselves anymore... it's like they've morphed into what other people expect them to be. Their greatest fear is people seeing the real person behind their mask and rejecting them.

Choosing a therapist is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable and accessible. Someone who is willing to take the time and help you review all of your options. At my practice, I pride myself on client service. I offer over 25 years experience in mental health, safe and proven procedures, and the latest in clinical technology. I would love to help you begin a new day and way of life starting today.

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.

Now Accepting New Clients via Telehealth! If you are here today, chances are you are going through some challenging things in your life right now. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, or maybe you are not really sure what you are feeling. You may wonder what happened to the person you used to be, the person who was once filled with life and joy; only now to find yourself feeling shut down, overwhelmed, and drained all the time and not sure why they coping skills that once worked are no longer effective for you. Are you ready to find your joy and spark again?

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.

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 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.

I specialize in treating mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and trauma . My passion, humor, and genuineness allow me to provide a different experience for clients who may have reservations towards therapy in the past. I believe that by embracing the dialectic of acceptance and chance, anyone can learn to love themself, change their behaviors, and build their life worth living.

I am excited to connect with people who find themselves ready for a change, but perhaps unsure of how to make that happen for themselves. I enjoy helping people explore all parts of their life to help make sense of present situations and to make a plan for a healthier future. This can look like discussing nutrition, exercise, emotional intelligence, past relationships and family dynamics, as well as a myriad of other topics. I prioritize a holistic approach for not only my clients, but for my own life as well and have personally experienced healthy change from this perspective.

Do you feel sad, lonely, hurt, or feel that your life is missing something? Do you have a child who is struggling with mood dysregulation, self-harming thoughts, or is simply "out-of-control?" Would like someone to talk too, process your thoughts, and help you or your family member feel better? If so, I am here to help you! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who specializes in working with children and families struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anger management, low self-esteem, social skills, and divorce and family transition.

Life experiences can sometimes leave us feeling as though we are presented with something too challenging or difficult to face. We can feel lost, overwhelmed, and unsure. So we can turn to coping mechanisms that might help us in the moment but aren't realistic long-term. Everyone needs help from time to time. I believe in empowering my clients to gain the tools and self-awareness they need in order to achieve more peace and serenity in their lives.

I work with clients who lack a sense of calm and hope. We can label it as anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, OCD, PTSD , or many other things, but for the person or family that is struggling, it’s the day-to-day overwhelm that matters. This is a parent full of self doubt. This is a child who has outbursts or is easily overwhelmed. This is a teenager who shuts down when looking at homework. This is a professional who sits in their car dreading going into the office.

In your lifetime, you may have had some experiences that negatively impacted your mental health and well-being. Many of these experiences may have derived from adversities and even trauma in your childhood or adulthood; causing you to struggle in some areas of your life. It may seem that you are “stuck” in time psychologically or emotionally and, find it hard to have healthy relationships with others. If this is you, you are not alone; neither are you "flawed”. Your natural survival mechanisms helped you along the way. Therapy is tool that can help you get "unstuck" and heal through awareness, acceptance, alliance, and action.

Are you ready to be empowered to transform your life or relationship? I motivate individuals and couples to appreciate the meaning of life and learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the life YOU truly desire. I help individuals and couples process emotional distress and learn basic to advance skills needed to recover and heal from mental health disorders, trauma , grief, domestic violence, substance abuse problems to daily life stress, grief/loss and transitional changes through increasing awareness of the mind-body connection. I journey with you and meet you where you are

Are you struggling to make sense of how painful past experiences may be impacting your present day life? Do your relationships feel challenging as opposed to joyful, connected, and life-giving? It is my passion to work with others as they process past experiences, relational patterns, and pursue holistic healing in all areas of their lives. Whatever challenges, grief, or suffering you’re facing, you are invited to come exactly as you are.

I am passionate about servicing individuals and families from multicultural backgrounds, positive youth development, and empowering clients toward relational and psychological health. I am committed to seeing healing, restoration, and growth for my clients by utilizing evidence-based interventions and serving as a tool in your unique journey, and presenting concerns.