Life Coaching Therapists in Morningside-Lenox Park, Atlanta, GA

If you are struggling with stress, worry/anxiety/fear, health and wellness issues, cancer diagnosis/recovery, grief, life changes, workplace challenges, relationship issues or personal growth, I am here to support and guide you in feeling your best and performing at your best. My Master's degree is in Counseling Psychology. As a Coach of forty (40) years, I have learned strategies that tend to create lasting changes. My commitment to you is to listen non-judgmentally and guide you with ideas and practices that I have seen work successfully over many years. You deserve to feel your best and live at your best!

I have been working with people in Atlanta as a licensed clinical psychologist for36years. They may be experiencing anxiety or depression or frustration or anger or even hopelessness. These feelings may be related to issues such as their family of origin, their current relationship, their job, their health, their sexuality or other areas of life. While I have on occasion worked with children and adolescents, I work primarily with adults in individual, couples and group psychotherapy. I find it fulfilling to work with people to make positive changes in their lives.

I specialize in working with you. Who you are, what drives you, what defeats you & what is keeping you from a healthy perspective. My approach is an exploration of personality, habits, patterns, connections and ego that have structured your life but disrupt fulfillment. In addition, I work with the problem/s you encounter that contribute too feeling stuck or lost. When in a place of fear, anxiety, need, impulsivity, perfection, deceit or an egotistical sense of value, we defer to what we know, judgement, cynicism, sarcasm, disconnection or revenge. These are defenses resisting true self-awareness, compassion and connection.

Navigating the maze of self-worth and acceptance can be challenging. As a Life Coach, I offer a compassionate yet challenging approach, focusing on the pain rather than the problem. I believe in utmost transparency, guiding clients towards accountability and consistency. Many seek me out for guidance in finding lasting fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and self-love, often influenced by unfulfilled familial bonds. I'm here to empower them to embrace their true selves, overcome fears, and confidently pursue their purpose, ensuring they never abandon themselves or their dreams.

Change is a guarantee in life and it is often difficult. My approach to psychotherapy is to not only understand problems, but to work with you using CBT techniques that have been successful for many others. I am founder of the Atlanta Center, established in 1985 and former faculty, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School's Center for Cognitive Therapy under the direction of Aaron T. Beck, M.D. Also, I am a founding fellow for the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and also Board Certified and Fellow of the American Board of Professional Psychology.

Our professional relationship needs to be a collaborative and connecting experience. Your input and feedback are essential ingredients in getting where you want to go while my job is to understand your goals and needs and observe which methods might work best for you. I am a seasoned, ethical psychologist with 30 years of experience. My clients vary from young adults to elders. Some seek life coaching or a consultation for a specific problem while others are in distress and want major changes. In general my clients describe me as warm and encouraging, with an ability to see patterns, clarify situations and identify alternatives.

Need to reclaim space for self-care & wellness? Want help managing life transitions, setting boundaries, and overcoming burnout? As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience collaborating with clients to help them build the life they desire. I am also especially passionate about supporting individuals who experience the added stress of marginalization, racism, and other -isms. Through the therapeutic relationship, I integrate my expertise with clients’ needs to promote holistic well-being.

Human beings can change. Through the years I have worked with people of all ages who have managed to change every thing from immediate circumstances to life long, self-defeating patterns. My experience is that when you can find a therapist with expertise in the area of your difficulties, and when there is also a good personal match between you and the therapist, there are few limits on what you can accomplish.

On our journey of life, sometimes we reach a point where it seems as if, we have hit the end of the road. Thoughts like, "I feel stuck", “Life is so meaningless” or “Will my relationships ever improve?”, can leave us feeling overwhelmed and drained. A deep sense of sadness, anger and frustration can get in way of our everyday functioning.  Therapy can assist you through such difficult times, as well as help you overcome every day obstacles. Together we can work towards building healthy relationships and positive well-being. Through our collaboration you will learn to access and engage your inner strengths to combat these struggles.

Congratulations! You just made an important step in the change process and are on your way to positive growth and wellness. This is an essential ingredient in your future success! You are not alone. Healing and success are possible and I want to help you get there. Through empirically supported psychotherapy, coaching, evaluation and personal development, I will work with you to overcome adversity and secure fresh perspectives and new directions for the next phase of life. You are wonderfully made in body, mind, and spirit. Wholeness and success are within reach. Let me support you in your journey!

The personal development work we do together gets to the source of your discomfort and unwanted behaviors. Insights gained through our inquiry and conversation give you new ways of creating a life of your choosing. I love working with clients who are committed to creating better relationships, and a deeply satisfying life. It is a privilege to do this work. I honor you for the courage and commitment it takes to do deep personal self-care. The path to wholeness takes many steps, and you can go far with this life, when you actively choose. Are you someone who has challenges in relationship or feels out of control with a behavior?

Momentum. Clarity. Possibilities. I counsel individuals and couples facing a variety of challenges. I partner with clients to discover, explore, and employ strategies to deal with the "stuff" of life. Some issues addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, infidelity, sexual issues, as well as expertise and savvy in LGBTQ+ issues. Respect, honesty, trust, and equality form the basis of my therapeutic relationships. For more information, please visit my website at williambrowncounseling.com or call for a FREE 30 minute phone consultation.

Thank you for your interest in my profile and congratulations on your decision to seek help. It is my belief that only the courageous seek counseling. Therapy is a process that provides the guidance and tools necessary to make changes; changes which can have a significant and lasting impact on one's life. As a therapist, my approach is to create an environment that is filled with acceptance, empathy, and support in order to help one discover one's strengths, to solve problems, and transform one's life. Just as every fingerprint is unique, so is one's life journey.

Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, new, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you wish to become as an individual or as a couple or family. As you author your own life and relationships, you can create expansive opportunities and growth free from past patterns, rigid thinking, chaotic interactions, old wounds, childhood abuses, deep traumas or controlling fears and anxieties.

Life moves fast, and it can hit hard. We all get bruised. Whether your problem is feeling caught in a loveless relationship, trapped in a job you don't like, lost, addicted--or even just generally unfulfilled and wanting more--feeling stuck or hopeless doesn't have to be a way of life. It's my goal to help you discover solutions that are right for you. I'm a professionally trained, licensed, and experienced therapist--but a realistic, logical, and heartfelt human being most of all.

Finding the right therapist for YOU and the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors associated with positive therapy results. I place primary importance on our relationship providing an atmosphere of safety, warmth and understanding. While I have a wealth of professional and personal knowledge and expertise in individual and family recovery from addictions/compulsive behaviors, family of origin issues and life patterns that prevent authentic living, I do not approach the relationship as an "expert" but rather as a supportive guide who joins you on the journey. I am passionate about all things relational.

As a professional counselor I value the uniqness of each person and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas for growth, vent feelings, explore the many possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when it is helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and/or cultural differences. My approach draws on a number of theoretical orientations that best suit the group or individual needs.

Do you struggle with overthinking, self doubt, or lacking trust in yourself? Do you often feel like an "imposter" and feel like everyone else knows exactly what they are doing but you feel lost? Are you a perfectionist who never feels good enough or like you are never accomplishing enough? Do feelings of low self confidence hinder you from believing in yourself and trusting your abilities? These are often signs of anxiety arising and keeping us stuck and unhappy.

I have had the honor of being entrusted with people's heart during the most difficult times in their lives, from those who have experienced loss of a loved one, to divorce, infidelity, infertility, spiritual crisis, premarital preparation, dating, unresolved conflict, trauma, life transitions, and many other issues. However, I have found that the most important part of moving through these issues and circumstances is a strong faith based system along with some practical steps supported by psychology.