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Anna Moriarty
Licensed Professional Counselor, MPS, LPC, LMHC, CPCS, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
I specialize in intensive work for pre-marital counseling, couples and families.
I have had over 25 years experience assisting individuals and families with finding successful outcomes. I developed, trademarked and copyrighted Core Belief Therapy. This therapy helps you grow in your awareness of core beliefs and how they affect your thoughts, emotions and behaviors so that you can find healing from painful experiences and ultimately live with lasting happiness and peace.
I specialize in intensive work for pre-marital counseling, couples and families.
I have had over 25 years experience assisting individuals and families with finding successful outcomes. I developed, trademarked and copyrighted Core Belief Therapy. This therapy helps you grow in your awareness of core beliefs and how they affect your thoughts, emotions and behaviors so that you can find healing from painful experiences and ultimately live with lasting happiness and peace.
(678) 835-7830 View (678) 835-7830
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Sanona A Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to provide healing, help and restoration to individuals, couples and families. My work in marriage ministry and with families and couples enables me to walk with you through the challenges life brings. Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environment for my clients to explore and process past and present issues is my goal in therapy. Promoting healing of the individual and the family unit is my heart's work and I dedicate myself to helping my clients reach their potential.
My passion is to provide healing, help and restoration to individuals, couples and families. My work in marriage ministry and with families and couples enables me to walk with you through the challenges life brings. Providing a safe, supportive and confidential environment for my clients to explore and process past and present issues is my goal in therapy. Promoting healing of the individual and the family unit is my heart's work and I dedicate myself to helping my clients reach their potential.
(770) 766-4767 View (770) 766-4767
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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.
(404) 948-5710 View (404) 948-5710
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Max Merritt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Feeling like life has gotten beyond your abilities to handle? Perhaps you're stressed out from work, or the loss of a loved one. Perhaps there are struggles in your marriage, or you're wondering what's going on with your kids. Perhaps you are engaged and simply wanting to set yourself and your partner up for a successful marriage. Maybe your child has been diagnosed with a mental health concern and now you are concerned with how to help them. Or perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Life may be difficult, but it can still be one worth living.
Feeling like life has gotten beyond your abilities to handle? Perhaps you're stressed out from work, or the loss of a loved one. Perhaps there are struggles in your marriage, or you're wondering what's going on with your kids. Perhaps you are engaged and simply wanting to set yourself and your partner up for a successful marriage. Maybe your child has been diagnosed with a mental health concern and now you are concerned with how to help them. Or perhaps you or a loved one is struggling with self-harm or thoughts of suicide. Life may be difficult, but it can still be one worth living.
(678) 403-6845 View (678) 403-6845
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Trish Bellante
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm dedicated to fostering lasting change through collaborative and encouraging support. Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward growth, resilience, and lasting fulfillment.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm dedicated to fostering lasting change through collaborative and encouraging support. Working with both couples and individuals, my goal is to empower clients to navigate challenges and cultivate thriving relationships. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward growth, resilience, and lasting fulfillment.
(678) 551-6851 View (678) 551-6851
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Dr. Michele Harding
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
I will meet you where you are at, and assist you with various issues as anxiety, relationship issues, postpartum depression, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, marital issues, and school issues to name a few.
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 18 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)!
I will meet you where you are at, and assist you with various issues as anxiety, relationship issues, postpartum depression, self-esteem, life transitions, suicidal ideation, marital issues, and school issues to name a few.
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 18 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)!
(678) 647-6634 View (678) 647-6634
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Shontel Cargill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Shontel Cargill is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been facilitating change for those who are greatly impacted by mental health issues, addictive diseases, and developmental disabilities for 6 years. Shontel has experience working with diverse populations in private practice, community health care, outpatient, and hospital settings. She specializes in marriage and family therapy, couples therapy, and maternal mental health. Shontel also enjoys working with individuals on achieving their personal and professional goals in therapy.
Shontel Cargill is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has been facilitating change for those who are greatly impacted by mental health issues, addictive diseases, and developmental disabilities for 6 years. Shontel has experience working with diverse populations in private practice, community health care, outpatient, and hospital settings. She specializes in marriage and family therapy, couples therapy, and maternal mental health. Shontel also enjoys working with individuals on achieving their personal and professional goals in therapy.
(678) 916-9772 View (678) 916-9772
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Aaron M. Wondrasek
Counselor, MA, APC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Is your world changing seemingly by the minute and sometimes you do not know which end is up? Are you struggling with managing stress and anxiety, or depression? Are you struggling with chemical dependence or addiction and do not know where to turn? Maybe you struggle with poor self-esteem, poor self-image, or low self-worth? Are you struggling with unhealthy relationships, or a marriage that needs some tweaking? Are you a high school or college student that needs help finding direction? Are you looking for a life-focus or purpose and seem to be stuck? Are you in a season of life that needs to change but do not know where to start?
Is your world changing seemingly by the minute and sometimes you do not know which end is up? Are you struggling with managing stress and anxiety, or depression? Are you struggling with chemical dependence or addiction and do not know where to turn? Maybe you struggle with poor self-esteem, poor self-image, or low self-worth? Are you struggling with unhealthy relationships, or a marriage that needs some tweaking? Are you a high school or college student that needs help finding direction? Are you looking for a life-focus or purpose and seem to be stuck? Are you in a season of life that needs to change but do not know where to start?
(770) 874-7812 View (770) 874-7812
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Kimberly Mulkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Do you find yourself struggling to engage in meaningful relationships? Are you unhappy with the current path you are on? Whatever your struggles are, you are not alone! Therapy can be an excellent place for you to work on the things keeping you from feeling fulfilled. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides therapy services for diagnoses including, but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma disorders. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and couples and my specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
Do you find yourself struggling to engage in meaningful relationships? Are you unhappy with the current path you are on? Whatever your struggles are, you are not alone! Therapy can be an excellent place for you to work on the things keeping you from feeling fulfilled. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides therapy services for diagnoses including, but not limited to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma disorders. I enjoy working with teens, adults, and couples and my specialties include anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues.
(470) 616-9237 View (470) 616-9237
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Trinity Care Counseling Corporation
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040  (Online Only)
I want to help you work through your challenges and find solutions to enable you to be your best self! I have worked with various populations and my clients find me easy to work with. I can help you with Pre Marital, Marital, Academic/Career, Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss.
I want to help you work through your challenges and find solutions to enable you to be your best self! I have worked with various populations and my clients find me easy to work with. I can help you with Pre Marital, Marital, Academic/Career, Relationships, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss.
(404) 205-8679 View (404) 205-8679
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Megan Barfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
My hope is that I can help both individuals and families who are searching to improve their day to day lives explore ways that they can continue to grow, highlighting their strengths and sharpening the areas they want to learn more about and improve in.
My hope is that I can help both individuals and families who are searching to improve their day to day lives explore ways that they can continue to grow, highlighting their strengths and sharpening the areas they want to learn more about and improve in.
(470) 275-1688 View (470) 275-1688
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Julia Nailor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 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.
(470) 333-7957 View (470) 333-7957
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Jodie Schneeberg
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040  (Online Only)
I am excited to connect with people who are looking to open up and talk about their past, present, or future. I have experience working with the following areas: family violence, trauma, relationship conflict, changes in family structure, parenting, grief, health and wellness.
I am excited to connect with people who are looking to open up and talk about their past, present, or future. I have experience working with the following areas: family violence, trauma, relationship conflict, changes in family structure, parenting, grief, health and wellness.
(470) 839-4759 View (470) 839-4759
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Carrie Hirst
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cumming, GA 30040
Do you know what is the single most important factor in determining a successful outcome in Counseling? The Counselor - Client relationship. Having a Counselor that empathizes and is willing to join along side as you begin a journey of exploring new solutions and possibilities can make ALL the difference! I'd like the opportunity to be that Counselor for YOU. My goal is to provide encouragement, create empowerment, and offer you a safe environment to confront issues and attempt new approaches that could lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
Do you know what is the single most important factor in determining a successful outcome in Counseling? The Counselor - Client relationship. Having a Counselor that empathizes and is willing to join along side as you begin a journey of exploring new solutions and possibilities can make ALL the difference! I'd like the opportunity to be that Counselor for YOU. My goal is to provide encouragement, create empowerment, and offer you a safe environment to confront issues and attempt new approaches that could lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.
(404) 491-8952 View (404) 491-8952
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Deborah L Brehm
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CTRT-Tr
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Deborah Brehm is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trainer of Etiotropic Trauma Management. She has a Specialists Degree in psychological trauma from Georgia State University. In 2022 she moved her practice to Cumming, GA. Her passion for trauma led her to Etiotropic Trauma Management with its clinical component Trauma Resolution Therapy, ETM TRT(c) she has completed an intense study program to become a trainer, in January, 2008 was certified as a trainer of ETM TRT(c)
Deborah Brehm is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trainer of Etiotropic Trauma Management. She has a Specialists Degree in psychological trauma from Georgia State University. In 2022 she moved her practice to Cumming, GA. Her passion for trauma led her to Etiotropic Trauma Management with its clinical component Trauma Resolution Therapy, ETM TRT(c) she has completed an intense study program to become a trainer, in January, 2008 was certified as a trainer of ETM TRT(c)
(678) 771-6073 View (678) 771-6073
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Jana Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040  (Online Only)
Jana Lea Walker is an integrative Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. She specializes in treating adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorder, substance use, interpersonal, trauma, infidelity, and grief.
Jana Lea Walker is an integrative Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. She specializes in treating adults who are suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorder, substance use, interpersonal, trauma, infidelity, and grief.
(678) 616-2723 View (678) 616-2723
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Dona Leith
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CTRS
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Therapy is about a collaborative relationship between people. I have significant experience in helping individuals to reach their desired potential through strength-based, person centered, holistic therapy. I do not believe that there is a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol. I tailor my approach to meet the your needs and to build a relationship with you. You get my 100% focus during your time with me.
Therapy is about a collaborative relationship between people. I have significant experience in helping individuals to reach their desired potential through strength-based, person centered, holistic therapy. I do not believe that there is a one-size-fits-all treatment protocol. I tailor my approach to meet the your needs and to build a relationship with you. You get my 100% focus during your time with me.
(678) 515-9731 View (678) 515-9731
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Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
(770) 746-4018 x1 View (770) 746-4018 x1
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Brent Sweitzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040
Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you find yourself having the same fights and conflicts with your partner? Or are you a parent that's worried about your child's behavior and coping with school or friendships? If so, I can help.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you find yourself having the same fights and conflicts with your partner? Or are you a parent that's worried about your child's behavior and coping with school or friendships? If so, I can help.
(770) 615-7974 View (770) 615-7974
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Jessica Weinstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Cumming, GA 30040  (Online Only)
Jessica Weinstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields. Jessica is passionate about working with adults and older adults to overcome the issues facing these populations. She has been an LCSW for 8 years.
Jessica Weinstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience in the medical and mental health fields. Jessica is passionate about working with adults and older adults to overcome the issues facing these populations. She has been an LCSW for 8 years.
(678) 326-4536 View (678) 326-4536
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.