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Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC

Lora Aples

Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
3400 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 312, Douglasville, GA 30135
Let's Connect (470) 752-3196
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Life is a gift, yet it can be challenging. Things like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, negative thoughts, loss of a loved one, social pressure, and various other challenges can, at times, become overwhelming. Or maybe you know it is time to stop overthinking, take that next step, and move forward. It is beneficial to have an individual who is honest, impartial, nonjudgmental, and supportive to accompany you on your healing journey. You have taken this bold and courageous step to seek professional assistance, and I am here to support you in achieving and maintaining your mental health goals and improving your quality of life.
Using an integrative counseling approach, my commitment is to help clients by promoting healthy thought patterns, effective decision-making, adaptive coping strategies, and behavioral changes to address past and current challenges. These methods foster positive thinking and healthy habits to lessen the negative effects of life's challenges.
I believe each person possesses unique strengths and qualities that can be leveraged to greatly enhance daily living. My goal is to provide you with a safe place to openly communicate your experiences and challenges while offering effective and proven strategies to mitigate or eliminate barriers to moving forward. Life struggles are real, but so is HOPE!
Call or Lora Aples now for a free 15 minute consultation - (470) 752-3196

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3400 Chapel Hill Rd

Suite 312

Douglasville, GA 30135 map

(470) 752-3196

StraightTalk, LLC

120 South Park Square Northeast

Suite 203

Marietta, GA 30060 map

Confidential in-person & online therapy offered in a calm, safe space—available most weekdays, evenings, & Saturday a.m. Times are flexible.
$105 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (470) 752-3196
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3400 Chapel Hill Rd

Suite 312

Douglasville, GA 30135 map

(470) 752-3196

StraightTalk, LLC

120 South Park Square Northeast

Suite 203

Marietta, GA 30060 map

Confidential in-person & online therapy offered in a calm, safe space—available most weekdays, evenings, & Saturday a.m. Times are flexible.
$105 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $105
  • Couple Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Humana
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (470) 752-3196
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (470) 752-3196

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Georgia / APC009319 Supervised by Jacqueline Oduselu (Georgia / LPC008829) Lora Aples
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Liberty University, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2023
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I have been counseling in GA for 3 years; however, as a retired military member, I have served with and helped people from many different cultures and backgrounds. I also have over 10 years of experience helping teens and young adults build life skills, discover careers, and have a hopeful future.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 752-3196
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I have been counseling in GA for 3 years; however, as a retired military member, I have served with and helped people from many different cultures and backgrounds. I also have over 10 years of experience helping teens and young adults build life skills, discover careers, and have a hopeful future.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 752-3196

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Veterans
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (470) 752-3196
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (470) 752-3196

Endorsement

StraightTalk Professional Counseling, LLC
StraightTalk Professional Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCCCSCGSRTOTNBCC
I am pleased to endorse Lora Aples for her exceptional skills & dedication to help others in meaningful growth. She genuinely cares and remains a continual learning leader. I have witnessed firsthand her ability to connect and provide compassionate support

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Recognizing that our thoughts affect our emotions and experiences, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my practice. Without realizing it, our minds can become trapped in negative thought cycles. By teaching clients to challenge and reframe these thought patterns, they gain lifelong tools for emotional resilience. By using CBT with other therapy styles, a client's life can be changed.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 752-3196
"
Recognizing that our thoughts affect our emotions and experiences, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into my practice. Without realizing it, our minds can become trapped in negative thought cycles. By teaching clients to challenge and reframe these thought patterns, they gain lifelong tools for emotional resilience. By using CBT with other therapy styles, a client's life can be changed.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 752-3196

Location

Primary Location

3400 Chapel Hill Rd

Suite 312

Douglasville, GA 30135

(470) 752-3196

Additional Location

StraightTalk, LLC

120 South Park Square Northeast

Suite 203

Marietta, GA 30060

(470) 752-3196

Nearby Areas

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Confidential in-person & online therapy offered in a calm, safe space—available most weekdays, evenings, & Saturday a.m. Times are flexible.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 752-3196
"
Confidential in-person & online therapy offered in a calm, safe space—available most weekdays, evenings, & Saturday a.m. Times are flexible.
Photo of Lora Aples, Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Lora Aples
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NBCC
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 752-3196