Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I work with a variety of people, all facing different challenges. I am here to support and you as you continue to explore your passions and curiosities. I can also be helpful by gently challenging you as you continue to discover new aspects of yourself and your life. The one common thread that all of my clients share is that they are all motivated for change in order to reach their highest, and most fulfilled, potential.

It has been my privilege to help people of all ages and backgrounds live their preferred story - to feel, think, and experience life the way they want. You’ve already started seeking it out. I truly believe it is the well part of someone that seeks and shows up to therapy, that knows and wants something better. Whether you are a young person, a parent, or simply a fellow human being, you can grow, learn, change & heal. It is all possible. And I see therapy not just as a way to decrease what you aren’t wanting but also a chance to increase what you’d like to experience in yourself, your life, & your family.

Are you are a full-time employee or full-time student seeking counseling services outside of your 9-5? I offer sessions after 5:15 pm on weekdays as well as give my clients the option for a weekend session. I use a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approach that is highly flexible in order to meet the needs of my client’s unique and diverse lifestyles. I specialize in adolescents, college students, and young professionals dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body dysmorphia, and managing interpersonal relationships.

Hey there! My name is Brittany Briscoe, and I am a licensed therapist and owner of Evolution Wellness Center, located in the Metro Atlanta area. Here, we are passionate about healing and positively impacting the lives of children, women, and young adults through therapy. We specialize in play therapy, somatic therapy, creative arts, movement (yoga-infused therapy), music therapy, art therapy, mindfulness and meditation, and talk therapy. We pride ourselves in offering a safe and welcoming space where others can express themselves freely, explore their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.

Seeking balance? Feeling lost or stuck? These are common reasons for why people seek out assistance with a professional clinician. They are interested in creating a change that can help them move forward. I am a trained counselor who works with helping people struggling with life situations and issues that can slowly emerge or suddenly appear. Whether coping with strong emotions such as anxiety or depression, overriding negative self talk, overcoming a traumatic event, or experiencing frustration in relationships, together we set goals in and out of therapy to help you find your best self.

April is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. I specialize in supporting relationships. I work with couples feeling disconnected/unheard and longing for a change. I walk along side each partner to understand where and why you keep getting stuck (ie having the same, repetitive argument). I will teach you how to exit those patterns and gain the skills to hear each other in those moments. With individuals, April specializes in: Young adult issues/ life transitions, Mood regulation (Anxiety and Depression), Self-esteem/Identify development, Perfectionism/ Burn out, Poor/ineffective boundaries with

Dr. Carman S. Clark, LPC. My approach is interpersonal, compassionate, and healing. I focus on issues of sexual abuse trauma, anxiety, major depression, grief, and medical issues. Everyone has a story to tell and I am here to listen and help you heal. I work mainly with adult individuals who are dealing with childhood trauma, stress on the job, grief, anxiety, depression, medical issues, or wants life coaching and positive transformation. I am most comfortable treating all of the above. My approach is cognitive-behavioral; mindfulness; strengths-based; and trauma-focused awareness and healing.

My name is Ellen Farrell, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Athens, GA. I work statewide with clients via telehealth, and I love working with motivated adults who are interested in reducing stress and creating more balance. Working holistically, I use EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients reduce trauma triggers, raise awareness, and implement healthier goals to feel better.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Master Addiction Counselor; and Certified Anger Management Specialist. I offer counseling services to adults, couples, teens and families. My practice philosophy is to treat the "whole person," addressing each client's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs. I do this by creating and promoting conditions conducive to personal growth and development.I provide solution-focused treatment using Mindfulness interventions that aim to help individuals, couples and families attain optimal functioning at home, school, work and in society.

As a warm, heart-centered, holistic therapist, I am deeply interested in accompanying my clients in their journey to health, happiness, and wholeness. In facilitating a safe healing space for adults, we gently explore what emerges in the present moment, letting the session organically unfold. I am welcoming clients who want to step into an authentic, more peaceful, more empowered and expansive place within themselves. I work with those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship turmoil, spiritual or existential issues, grief, life transitions, women's issues, co-dependency, abuse, trauma, or those simply wanting to find deeper contentment in their lives.

I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, developing coping skills, and working toward personal growth and healing.

My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).

As a Licensed Holistic Therapist I utilize and integrate evidence-based practices to help clients reduce symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I integrate trauma informed yoga, breathwork, meditation, reiki, and sound healing as holistic strategies to help create safety in the mind, body, and spirit. I utilize the following theoretical concepts: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Solution Focused Therapy. ​

With a spirit of compassion and nonjudgement, I help people move beyond the issues that limit their joy in life through a unique blend of psychotherapy and meditation. I love helping people find clarity about the thoughts and emotions they are carrying so they can feel empowered to choose greater freedom and expansion. Many people who are exploring mindfulness practices feel unsettled by the emotions and thoughts that pull them out of presence. As a psychotherapist who understands emotional life both from insights garnered through Eastern and Western wisdom, I assist my clients to move towards greater awareness and self acceptance.

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.

Hi, my name is Jeanne Simpson. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state Georgia. Finding a balance with work, relationships, self-care and managing every day life can be challenging. Counseling is the perfect tool to help gain perspective of the challenges we face. I am here to support you in that process. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, depression, work-related stressors, adjustment concerns, self-esteem issues, and aging.

I am a solution-driven psychotherapist with a humanistic and experiential focus on emotional and physical well-being for children through young adults. I'm licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and an in-home Therapeutic Crisis Coach for families. I encourage choice and change toward wholeness.

Hello, my name is Teresa Carter and I go by Terri. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of Georgia, where I live and provide therapy across the state via telehealth. I primarily work with adults 18 and older experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, and relationship concerns. The modalities I most rely upon include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-Mindfulness to help my clients progressively regain their life balance.

Scott Leenan’s approach to psychotherapy is rooted in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), positive psychology, narrative therapy and existentialism. For Scott, becoming human is a project; our task is not so much to discover who we are, but rather to ‘create’ ourselves. During therapy sessions, he works with clients to identify and examine their personal values and priorities, beliefs, goals, and perceptions of reality. He also works with clients on stress management, personal growth and development, finding purpose and cultivating balance.