Therapists in Georgia
S&K Professionals Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, GC-C, CPCS, IMH-E
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
S & K Professionals utilize strong case management to support clients, including in-home crisis assessment, psychosocial assessments, vocational assessments, grief counseling, required resources assessment, assistance in accessing resources, assistance in the treatment and progress of client's outcomes, and working with local and statewide agencies to ensure a smooth transition between clients and their families.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to S & K Professionals Counseling Services. The name is new, but the commitment to offer the best counseling services for our clients is as old as time. Our mission statement is "Strengthening Families One Step at a Time." We are committed to counseling with a purpose by listening to our clients issues and challenges, and finally meeting those challenges with services and resources unmatched in quality and functionality.
S & K Professionals utilize strong case management to support clients, including in-home crisis assessment, psychosocial assessments, vocational assessments, grief counseling, required resources assessment, assistance in accessing resources, assistance in the treatment and progress of client's outcomes, and working with local and statewide agencies to ensure a smooth transition between clients and their families.
It is my pleasure to introduce you to S & K Professionals Counseling Services. The name is new, but the commitment to offer the best counseling services for our clients is as old as time. Our mission statement is "Strengthening Families One Step at a Time." We are committed to counseling with a purpose by listening to our clients issues and challenges, and finally meeting those challenges with services and resources unmatched in quality and functionality.
Kimble specializes in treating clients with sexual and performance issues, grief, narcissism, LGBT+ and social justice concerns.
Dr. Aaron J. Kimble currently serves as a Sr. Project Manager for DeKalb County as well as a licensed clinical therapy associate for A Place for Me Counseling and WholeHeart Psychotherapy. As a Sr. Project Manager for DeKalb County, Dr. Kimble serves as the Chair for the Hotel/Motel, Multifamily and Tattoo Parlor Task Forces, where he uses this avenue to promote social justice through researching and writing policy for socioeconomic change. As a multi-faceted clinician, Dr. Kimble focuses on assisting clients through holistic healing of the body, mind and spirit. Dr. Kimble utilizes cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic.
Kimble specializes in treating clients with sexual and performance issues, grief, narcissism, LGBT+ and social justice concerns.
Dr. Aaron J. Kimble currently serves as a Sr. Project Manager for DeKalb County as well as a licensed clinical therapy associate for A Place for Me Counseling and WholeHeart Psychotherapy. As a Sr. Project Manager for DeKalb County, Dr. Kimble serves as the Chair for the Hotel/Motel, Multifamily and Tattoo Parlor Task Forces, where he uses this avenue to promote social justice through researching and writing policy for socioeconomic change. As a multi-faceted clinician, Dr. Kimble focuses on assisting clients through holistic healing of the body, mind and spirit. Dr. Kimble utilizes cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic.
Debbie’s specializations include trauma, PTSD, grief, school issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Debbie Weitz is an Associate Professional Therapist who hails from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia, and earned both her Master of Science and Specialist in Education degrees from the Florida State University. She also completed a PK-12 Professional School Counseling Post-Graduate Certificate from Mercer University. Throughout her career, Debbie has served as a Mock Interview Mentor, University Career Center Advisor, University Co-Instructor, School Counselor, and Associate Professional Counselor within Private Practice.
Debbie’s specializations include trauma, PTSD, grief, school issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Debbie Weitz is an Associate Professional Therapist who hails from Marietta, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Georgia, and earned both her Master of Science and Specialist in Education degrees from the Florida State University. She also completed a PK-12 Professional School Counseling Post-Graduate Certificate from Mercer University. Throughout her career, Debbie has served as a Mock Interview Mentor, University Career Center Advisor, University Co-Instructor, School Counselor, and Associate Professional Counselor within Private Practice.
Taking the first step to find the right therapist can be challenging. Whether you are ready to begin healing from trauma, or you are curious to learn more about mental wellness and wholeness, I will walk with you on your journey. I work with a wide variety of clients, from all different backgrounds, with issues that impact their mental well being, including trauma and mental illness, physical illnesses, grief and general stress.
Taking the first step to find the right therapist can be challenging. Whether you are ready to begin healing from trauma, or you are curious to learn more about mental wellness and wholeness, I will walk with you on your journey. I work with a wide variety of clients, from all different backgrounds, with issues that impact their mental well being, including trauma and mental illness, physical illnesses, grief and general stress.
Stacey O'Neil Kitchens
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC, AMS
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Covington, GA 30014
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues
Positive Impact Counseling Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088 (Online Only)
My specialty is domestic violence, grief, substance abuse, testing, and assessments, anger management, and conflict resolution.
Life is ever evolving sometimes we believe it to be perfect, other times we see it as being overwhelming, stressful causing us to feel angry, violent, lost, and overworked, we hear and experience heartrending periods of death/ grief, highs, and lows that we believe will last forever. We have been told or view ourselves as flawed, not good enough, emotionally, spiritually, and physically injured by others and we start to see ourselves just as they described us. We feel confused, fearful, miserable/unhappy, depressed, and embarrassed. Thus, our past struggles, current challenges, future goals, thought patterns, behavior, and relations
My specialty is domestic violence, grief, substance abuse, testing, and assessments, anger management, and conflict resolution.
Life is ever evolving sometimes we believe it to be perfect, other times we see it as being overwhelming, stressful causing us to feel angry, violent, lost, and overworked, we hear and experience heartrending periods of death/ grief, highs, and lows that we believe will last forever. We have been told or view ourselves as flawed, not good enough, emotionally, spiritually, and physically injured by others and we start to see ourselves just as they described us. We feel confused, fearful, miserable/unhappy, depressed, and embarrassed. Thus, our past struggles, current challenges, future goals, thought patterns, behavior, and relations
We experience depression and anxiety and grief, and feel alone in this struggle.
Resiliency...this is the most powerful quality of the human spirit. I work with clients to help them realize and expand upon this quality. I have been in the mental health field since 1998. My career has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults in every imaginable setting (e.g., private practice, clinics, inpatient, outpatient, outdoor therapy, HIV/AIDS, incarceration, foster care, addiction). My education, clients, and experiences have given me a wealth of understanding that I am thankful to be able to bring into my private practice.
We experience depression and anxiety and grief, and feel alone in this struggle.
Resiliency...this is the most powerful quality of the human spirit. I work with clients to help them realize and expand upon this quality. I have been in the mental health field since 1998. My career has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults in every imaginable setting (e.g., private practice, clinics, inpatient, outpatient, outdoor therapy, HIV/AIDS, incarceration, foster care, addiction). My education, clients, and experiences have given me a wealth of understanding that I am thankful to be able to bring into my private practice.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
Discipline Challenges
•Self-Harm Behavior
•Complicated Grief Reactions
•Anger and Stress Management
•Trauma and Abuse
•Family and Relationship Issues
•Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction
•Group Psychotherapy
•Chronic Mental Illness
•Couple’s Conflict
•Self-image and Self-.
Meisha completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Fordham University Harrison New York She has over 10 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient psychiatric, foster care , large nonprofits, and private practice. She has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the life span in the following areas: •Depression and Bipolar Disorder
•Anxiety Disorders
•Behavioral and
Discipline Challenges
•Self-Harm Behavior
•Complicated Grief Reactions
•Anger and Stress Management
•Trauma and Abuse
•Family and Relationship Issues
•Suicide Assessment and Risk Reduction
•Group Psychotherapy
•Chronic Mental Illness
•Couple’s Conflict
•Self-image and Self-.
Meisha completed her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Fordham University Harrison New York She has over 10 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings including outpatient clinics, crisis intervention, inpatient psychiatric, foster care , large nonprofits, and private practice. She has a broad range of clinical experience working with individuals and groups across the life span in the following areas: •Depression and Bipolar Disorder
•Anxiety Disorders
•Behavioral and
Specialize in stress relief, depression, anxiety, marriage counseling, all mood disorders and personality disorders, grief and loss, communication skills I Have experience working in a hospital setting and in the community with a variation of age groups, cultures, adolescents, teenagers, seniors, and also accept patients from LGBTQ community.
Doctor Martin is an African American Male of Caribbean descent, lived in New York for 25 years and has been living in the Metropolitan Atlanta area for the last 30 years Martin McQuilkin worked as a therapist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, holds a doctorate in Health Psychology and a master's in clinical psychology. Dr. Martin serves a variety of ages, cultures, communities, religious or non-religious or spiritual backgrounds. Adolescents, teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community. Online presence: Telleme.org. Can be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Specialize in stress relief, depression, anxiety, marriage counseling, all mood disorders and personality disorders, grief and loss, communication skills I Have experience working in a hospital setting and in the community with a variation of age groups, cultures, adolescents, teenagers, seniors, and also accept patients from LGBTQ community.
Doctor Martin is an African American Male of Caribbean descent, lived in New York for 25 years and has been living in the Metropolitan Atlanta area for the last 30 years Martin McQuilkin worked as a therapist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, holds a doctorate in Health Psychology and a master's in clinical psychology. Dr. Martin serves a variety of ages, cultures, communities, religious or non-religious or spiritual backgrounds. Adolescents, teenagers, young adults, adults, seniors, and the LGBTQ community. Online presence: Telleme.org. Can be found on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Searching for the right therapist is not only difficult, it’s redundant. So let me make this easy for you. My own life experiences have led me to work passionately with young LGBTQ+ and straight adults experiencing life transitions issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or ADHD. I am known for my direct and honest communication style — all in the comfort of couch cushions. I work to create a safe space by first focusing on building trust within the therapeutic relationship all while building self care routines and mental wellness skills. I welcome humor, “real talk” and (appropriate) self-disclosure is my jam.
Searching for the right therapist is not only difficult, it’s redundant. So let me make this easy for you. My own life experiences have led me to work passionately with young LGBTQ+ and straight adults experiencing life transitions issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or ADHD. I am known for my direct and honest communication style — all in the comfort of couch cushions. I work to create a safe space by first focusing on building trust within the therapeutic relationship all while building self care routines and mental wellness skills. I welcome humor, “real talk” and (appropriate) self-disclosure is my jam.
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Jones Behavioral Health, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30907
Our specialties include, but are not limited to the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, relationship problems, and grief counseling.
Our number one priority is to bring happiness and well-being to our patients' lives by restoring their mental balance. We want to help you break free from old habits, develop healthy coping skills and find new ways to respond to life's challenging situations. We provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, relationship counseling, group therapy and other services.
Our specialties include, but are not limited to the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, relationship problems, and grief counseling.
Our number one priority is to bring happiness and well-being to our patients' lives by restoring their mental balance. We want to help you break free from old habits, develop healthy coping skills and find new ways to respond to life's challenging situations. We provide individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults, relationship counseling, group therapy and other services.
Hello! My name is Manoshi and I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I hold a degree from Boston University School of Social Work with a focus on Behavioral Medicine from BU school of Medicine. I have over 15 plus years of experience working with kids and adults in clinics, hospitals, schools and communities. I specialize in working children, teens and adults suffering from depression, anxiety and a variety of mood disorders. I also specialize in supporting kids and teens with issues such as bullying, school related stressors, life transitions, high conflict divorce, grief and loss.
Hello! My name is Manoshi and I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I hold a degree from Boston University School of Social Work with a focus on Behavioral Medicine from BU school of Medicine. I have over 15 plus years of experience working with kids and adults in clinics, hospitals, schools and communities. I specialize in working children, teens and adults suffering from depression, anxiety and a variety of mood disorders. I also specialize in supporting kids and teens with issues such as bullying, school related stressors, life transitions, high conflict divorce, grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness, addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.
Hello, my name is Michael and I am Licensed Professional Counselor & Certified Professional Clinical Supervisor. For over 15 years I have worked in several community based settings to provide oversight to clinical programs and counseling services. My areas of specialties include issues of meditation and mindfulness, addictions, grief and loss, depression problems, oppositional and defiant issues for children, homelessness, spiritual connectedness, leadership development, stress management, LGBTQ issues, and trauma that impact the growth, development, and potentially impeded on one's personal growth.
My approach to counseling is beneficial to those who need guidance and support while navigating through conflicts, grief, depression/anxiety, self-esteem, challenges to confidence, women's issues, adulting, relationship issues, adjustments/life transitions, and corporate wellness (building work/life balance, addressing burnout, maintaining professional wellness). Group sessions starting October: popwellness.eventbrite.com
My approach to counseling is beneficial to those who need guidance and support while navigating through conflicts, grief, depression/anxiety, self-esteem, challenges to confidence, women's issues, adulting, relationship issues, adjustments/life transitions, and corporate wellness (building work/life balance, addressing burnout, maintaining professional wellness). Group sessions starting October: popwellness.eventbrite.com
Dr. Thelma E Francis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, CHT
Verified Verified
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Bereavement, grief, and loss.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
Bereavement, grief, and loss.
Are you unhappy, perplexed, or confused about your life situation? Do you have life issues and need a resolution? Let me help you to find targeted practical straightforward evidence-based solutions for positive change. We incorporate an eclectic integrative approach, with short-term results, to guide, empower, and motivate individuals, children, families, and adults to focus on positive solutions for change, and to overcome life's challenges. We provide a confidential, caring, and compassionate environment for you to FEEL HEARD, and FIND SOLUTIONS to your problems. Let me help you with effective strategies to CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Contact www.ucwelpeoplesolutionsinc.com.
The Conscious Spot
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, MHC, CMFT, CDBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dallas, GA 30132 (Online Only)
The art of Mindfulness is a way of giving you your life back as you work through anxiety/depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, domestic violence & substance abuse as you shift & raise your level of consciousness.
Hello and welcome to The Conscious Spot! Thank you in advance for making the choice to begin your journey of self-discovery. Being vulnerable takes courage and is where healing begins. My goal is to develop a collaborative and trusting partnership by using the art of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and invested way, on purpose and in the moment. Any change that comes in your life, will be of your own effort, how liberating is that!! Your confidentiality/privacy are always honored. I am committed to help you with continual growth in your daily living to positive daily functioning!
The art of Mindfulness is a way of giving you your life back as you work through anxiety/depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, domestic violence & substance abuse as you shift & raise your level of consciousness.
Hello and welcome to The Conscious Spot! Thank you in advance for making the choice to begin your journey of self-discovery. Being vulnerable takes courage and is where healing begins. My goal is to develop a collaborative and trusting partnership by using the art of Mindfulness. Mindfulness is awareness, cultivated by paying attention in a sustained and invested way, on purpose and in the moment. Any change that comes in your life, will be of your own effort, how liberating is that!! Your confidentiality/privacy are always honored. I am committed to help you with continual growth in your daily living to positive daily functioning!
Shannon Eller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LPC, LMFT, CPCS, CAADC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Griffin, GA 30223
Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Family Counseling Grief Counseling Addiction & Recovery Play Therapy Interventions Counselor Training Workshops Supervision Groups (Addictions).
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth and training they're striving for in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
Individual Counseling Couples Counseling Family Counseling Grief Counseling Addiction & Recovery Play Therapy Interventions Counselor Training Workshops Supervision Groups (Addictions).
I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth and training they're striving for in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere.
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
We treat: Depression, Anxiety, Anger, relationship issues, Parenting, Divorce, Couples, Mood Disorders, Childhood abuse, Sexual Abuse, Trauma, PTSD, OCD, Loneliness, Grief, Eating disorders, Addiction (all forms), ADHD/ADD, Women's Issues, LGBT Issues, Men's Issues,Teen Issues, Bipolar, Play therapy/social skills for ages 3 and up, and Life coaching.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Nak Union Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, DR
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30349
Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. We work with Children, Families and Adults who find they are struggling with chronic mental health illness, substance recovery, divorce, loss, grief or trauma. Transitions can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. Our strength-based approach will help you heal emotionally and find your inner resiliency.
Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. We work with Children, Families and Adults who find they are struggling with chronic mental health illness, substance recovery, divorce, loss, grief or trauma. Transitions can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. Our strength-based approach will help you heal emotionally and find your inner resiliency.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.