Interpersonal Therapists in 30040
I am a social worker who is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate the various challenges and transformational periods that life has to offer. I am committed to creating a client-centered space that embraces each individual’s short and long-term goals, unique stage of change, and personal strengths. I typically work with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, mood dysregulation, interpersonal stressors, aging and medical concerns, bereavement, academic stress, and more.
I am a social worker who is passionate about supporting adolescents and adults as they navigate the various challenges and transformational periods that life has to offer. I am committed to creating a client-centered space that embraces each individual’s short and long-term goals, unique stage of change, and personal strengths. I typically work with clients coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, mood dysregulation, interpersonal stressors, aging and medical concerns, bereavement, academic stress, and more.
I have trained in interpersonal and relational therapy, CBT, trauma, motivational interviewing and existential therapy.
Living is hard, and in this fast-paced world, so is having someone to confide in who helps you grow and become resilient. Life is inherently fraught with difficulties as each stage presents us with obstacles and new experiences that mold us into the versions of ourselves that we become. Along the way, we are held down by patterns of our past and expectations that don't do us justice. It is here where therapy is beneficial. I strive to provide education via collaborative exploration and narrative, bringing into awareness what our minds keep tucked away but which keeps holding us back.
I have trained in interpersonal and relational therapy, CBT, trauma, motivational interviewing and existential therapy.
Living is hard, and in this fast-paced world, so is having someone to confide in who helps you grow and become resilient. Life is inherently fraught with difficulties as each stage presents us with obstacles and new experiences that mold us into the versions of ourselves that we become. Along the way, we are held down by patterns of our past and expectations that don't do us justice. It is here where therapy is beneficial. I strive to provide education via collaborative exploration and narrative, bringing into awareness what our minds keep tucked away but which keeps holding us back.
It’s all about you being your best you! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to learn, explore, and grow as you seek to be the best version of yourself. If you are looking for a counselor to come along side you during this time of transition, acceptance, challenges, or reflection, I am available to provide support. My primary focus is to hear and see you so I may assist you in your personal and professional purpose/goals. I have been providing professional counseling services for over 18 years. I am a Licensed Professional Counseling with the state of Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida.
It’s all about you being your best you! I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to learn, explore, and grow as you seek to be the best version of yourself. If you are looking for a counselor to come along side you during this time of transition, acceptance, challenges, or reflection, I am available to provide support. My primary focus is to hear and see you so I may assist you in your personal and professional purpose/goals. I have been providing professional counseling services for over 18 years. I am a Licensed Professional Counseling with the state of Georgia and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida.
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
There are times when life challenges are difficult to navigate alone and additional support is needed. I am willing to walk with you on this journey until you are stronger. I also offer training, consultation & technical assistance to professional staff. I am competent in the delivery of evidence-based treatment within various settings. My roles as a military spouse with son's currently serving, former coach and athlete provides a unique set of skills. My clinical services are best suited for Adults,/ Young Adults/Teenagers; Offender/ Mandated (Adult & Juveniles); Veterans, Service Members & their families, Mental Health Professionals and Correctional Staff.
There are times when life challenges are difficult to navigate alone and additional support is needed. I am willing to walk with you on this journey until you are stronger. I also offer training, consultation & technical assistance to professional staff. I am competent in the delivery of evidence-based treatment within various settings. My roles as a military spouse with son's currently serving, former coach and athlete provides a unique set of skills. My clinical services are best suited for Adults,/ Young Adults/Teenagers; Offender/ Mandated (Adult & Juveniles); Veterans, Service Members & their families, Mental Health Professionals and Correctional Staff.
Change in relationships, work, and health are primary reasons that people seek therapy. I would like to understand your goals and needs as well as the unique experiences that led you to this point in your life. My primary interests include depression and anxiety as well as PTSD, including single events, such as auto accidents and personal injury. Approaches to PTSD include Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy, as well as EMDR. I value a collaborative approach; we work together to discuss your goals, what led you to seek therapy, and what will be most effective in meeting these goals.
Change in relationships, work, and health are primary reasons that people seek therapy. I would like to understand your goals and needs as well as the unique experiences that led you to this point in your life. My primary interests include depression and anxiety as well as PTSD, including single events, such as auto accidents and personal injury. Approaches to PTSD include Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy, as well as EMDR. I value a collaborative approach; we work together to discuss your goals, what led you to seek therapy, and what will be most effective in meeting these goals.
Debbie Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
Feeling stuck? Wanting personal or relational healing? I am a marriage and family therapist and enjoy helping individuals, couples, or families discover new pathways of change that they were not aware of and walking that journey with them. Understanding how we may have learned to attach to others makes change more transformational than behavioral. I also seek to walk along side women struggling emotionally with the changes that occur in pregnancy and after. I am a licensed therapist and can provide in person therapy in Cumming or remotely to anyone in the state of GA
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, LCSW, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
We offer day, evening and weekend appointments to help you get "unstuck." We provide pragmatic, down to earth, help for individuals, couples, and families. Our expert psychology and counseling staff offers child and adolescent counseling, adult therapy, individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage and family services, and psychological testing. We treat anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, trauma, career concerns, relationship troubles, academic issues, and ADHD.
We offer day, evening and weekend appointments to help you get "unstuck." We provide pragmatic, down to earth, help for individuals, couples, and families. Our expert psychology and counseling staff offers child and adolescent counseling, adult therapy, individual therapy, couples counseling, marriage and family services, and psychological testing. We treat anxiety and depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, trauma, career concerns, relationship troubles, academic issues, and ADHD.
Jessica Bassett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CBT-E
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Do you struggle with a challenging or lifeless relationship that affects your ability to connect with your partner, how you show up for others, or how you feel about yourself? Do you feel exhausted & overwhelmed by the thought that your relationship will stay this way forever or if it could be what it used to be? Or even better? I believe that people can grow alongside each other, there is hope, and we can find solutions together. I start with a thorough assessment of your relationship, taking up to 3 or 4 sessions to gather an accurate and comprehensive relationship history.
Do you struggle with a challenging or lifeless relationship that affects your ability to connect with your partner, how you show up for others, or how you feel about yourself? Do you feel exhausted & overwhelmed by the thought that your relationship will stay this way forever or if it could be what it used to be? Or even better? I believe that people can grow alongside each other, there is hope, and we can find solutions together. I start with a thorough assessment of your relationship, taking up to 3 or 4 sessions to gather an accurate and comprehensive relationship history.
Struggling with the effects of trauma can be difficult and challenging. I can help. You can recover and manage your emotions in a healthy way. My goal is to meet clients where they are, equipping and helping them to live their life to their fullest potential.
Struggling with the effects of trauma can be difficult and challenging. I can help. You can recover and manage your emotions in a healthy way. My goal is to meet clients where they are, equipping and helping them to live their life to their fullest potential.
With over ten years of dedicated service to children, teenagers, and individuals, I am a passionate advocate for mental wellness. My journey in psychology has been defined by a commitment to providing compassionate support to those navigating emotional and psychological challenges.
With over ten years of dedicated service to children, teenagers, and individuals, I am a passionate advocate for mental wellness. My journey in psychology has been defined by a commitment to providing compassionate support to those navigating emotional and psychological challenges.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
Hello! My name is Sarah Palmer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I focus on developing a warm, safe environment to encourage the processing of difficult or traumatic experiences while allowing for healing in a holistic manner and assisting the client in gaining the coping skills necessary to increase their feeling of resiliency. I have focused my training and experience on working with those who are dealing with trauma and/or those who healing from traumatic life experiences.
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Throughout my years of studying Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I've gained experience working with a wide range of clientele. From high school students struggling to achieve academic goals, to couples wanting to strengthen their communication and emotional understanding, as well as families that are trying to navigate challenging situations, every person who comes to therapy is unique and deserves to be treated as such. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic atmosphere so we can work collaboratively on the topics that have brought you to counseling.
Throughout my years of studying Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I've gained experience working with a wide range of clientele. From high school students struggling to achieve academic goals, to couples wanting to strengthen their communication and emotional understanding, as well as families that are trying to navigate challenging situations, every person who comes to therapy is unique and deserves to be treated as such. I strive to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic atmosphere so we can work collaboratively on the topics that have brought you to counseling.
I believe my training and experience has prepared me for working with individuals and families. I have specializations in older children, adolescents and adults dealing with having feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, low self-esteem, loneliness and isolation, and excessive worry and anxiety. Including those with issues of self-harm,impulsivity, experiences w/bullying, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. Also, those working through transitions such as life-stage transitions, relationship changes, boundary setting, grief and loss, divorce and blended families.
I believe my training and experience has prepared me for working with individuals and families. I have specializations in older children, adolescents and adults dealing with having feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, low self-esteem, loneliness and isolation, and excessive worry and anxiety. Including those with issues of self-harm,impulsivity, experiences w/bullying, trauma, anger, and self-esteem. Also, those working through transitions such as life-stage transitions, relationship changes, boundary setting, grief and loss, divorce and blended families.
Sometimes we reach areas in life, that make it seem as though there is no where to turn. Often we struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you are feeling stuck or uncertain how to progress, I believe there is always hope. I would love to offer you a safe place to grow and find restoration. I specialize in working with child/adolescent and young adult populations, for those who may be facing issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, disturbance of conduct, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm and more. I would love to help you take the first step in your journey towards healing.
Sometimes we reach areas in life, that make it seem as though there is no where to turn. Often we struggle to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you are feeling stuck or uncertain how to progress, I believe there is always hope. I would love to offer you a safe place to grow and find restoration. I specialize in working with child/adolescent and young adult populations, for those who may be facing issues of anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, disturbance of conduct, self-esteem, trauma, self-harm and more. I would love to help you take the first step in your journey towards healing.
Dr. Michele Harding
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
In-person or virtual openings: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 8am-2pm. Are you easily angered, can't quit crying, or anxious? Are you frequently irritable, which impacts your relationships? Are your emotions difficult to manage? Are you uncertain as to why you even feel the way you do? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is here to walk through this with you. My 19 years experience and a PhD in Counseling allows me to combine an understanding of real-world practicality with a depth of knowledge. I am a mom of two juggling life right along with you (... and even winging motherhood with you too)!
In-person or virtual openings: Tues, Wed, & Thurs 8am-2pm. Are you easily angered, can't quit crying, or anxious? Are you frequently irritable, which impacts your relationships? Are your emotions difficult to manage? Are you uncertain as to why you even feel the way you do? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who is here to walk through this with you. My 19 years experience and a PhD in Counseling allows me to combine an understanding of real-world practicality with a depth of knowledge. I am a mom of two juggling life right along with you (... and even winging motherhood with you too)!
Amanda O. Reedinger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
I'm committed to assisting people who've experienced traumatic life events. My goal is to guide you during life's storms, to provide a springboard to propel you toward a fuller, more meaningful life of your choosing. I trust your strengths and abilities to become your greatest self through discovery of your innate self-worth. I embrace and value your uniqueness and individuality and strive to advocate for all. I specialize in working with individuals overcoming trauma and the LGBT community. I look forward to assisting in your journey to peace. I happy incorporate energy work into my practice when requested by clients.
I'm committed to assisting people who've experienced traumatic life events. My goal is to guide you during life's storms, to provide a springboard to propel you toward a fuller, more meaningful life of your choosing. I trust your strengths and abilities to become your greatest self through discovery of your innate self-worth. I embrace and value your uniqueness and individuality and strive to advocate for all. I specialize in working with individuals overcoming trauma and the LGBT community. I look forward to assisting in your journey to peace. I happy incorporate energy work into my practice when requested by clients.
Wellspring Psychological Services, LLC, is a place for healing and for hope. It is my aim to provide a warm and supportive therapeutic atmosphere where individiuals and families can reach their goals of healing, reconciliation and growth.
Wellspring Psychological Services, LLC, is a place for healing and for hope. It is my aim to provide a warm and supportive therapeutic atmosphere where individiuals and families can reach their goals of healing, reconciliation and growth.
You have arrived at this place wanting to explore deeper meanings of life, perhaps gain control over things that seem in disarray, or wish to make an internal shift to a place of peace, well-being, strength, and inner harmony. Pursuing therapy is a courageous decision. Whatever the challenges may be, I am happy to journey with you on this path of healing, overcoming, and anchoring. The counseling space that I offer will enable you to lean into your inner wisdom, strengths, skills, and capabilities.
You have arrived at this place wanting to explore deeper meanings of life, perhaps gain control over things that seem in disarray, or wish to make an internal shift to a place of peace, well-being, strength, and inner harmony. Pursuing therapy is a courageous decision. Whatever the challenges may be, I am happy to journey with you on this path of healing, overcoming, and anchoring. The counseling space that I offer will enable you to lean into your inner wisdom, strengths, skills, and capabilities.
I am uniquely qualified and trained in the field of addiction and especially enjoy working with those who are suffering from addictive disease. As a helping professional for over 25 years I have gained tremendous appreciation for the human spirit and one’s ability to strive for and experience positive change. I believe we all have difficulties to overcome throughout our lives no matter who we are, and change is possible if it is desired. My ideal client is someone that is motivated for change, is willing to engage in honest self-assessment, and understands that insight is necessary but not sufficient for real and lasting results.
I am uniquely qualified and trained in the field of addiction and especially enjoy working with those who are suffering from addictive disease. As a helping professional for over 25 years I have gained tremendous appreciation for the human spirit and one’s ability to strive for and experience positive change. I believe we all have difficulties to overcome throughout our lives no matter who we are, and change is possible if it is desired. My ideal client is someone that is motivated for change, is willing to engage in honest self-assessment, and understands that insight is necessary but not sufficient for real and lasting results.
Are you feeling stuck? I work with individuals and couples to help you get "unstuck." My main specialty areas include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and career concerns. Twenty years of counseling people from all walks of life has shown me that strength-based approaches to counseling can be very successful. We won't just look at what's going wrong....we'll also explore what you're doing well and build on that. Change is possible and should be expected, not just hoped for!
Are you feeling stuck? I work with individuals and couples to help you get "unstuck." My main specialty areas include relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and career concerns. Twenty years of counseling people from all walks of life has shown me that strength-based approaches to counseling can be very successful. We won't just look at what's going wrong....we'll also explore what you're doing well and build on that. Change is possible and should be expected, not just hoped for!
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Interpersonal Therapists
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.