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Terri Richardson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
Life just feels never-ending, a book with so many chapters. It’s uncomfortable to share your most vulnerable feelings, with anyone. Craving a space to be your authentic self. It feels impossible to find. Imagine a space where you are heard. Someone is there to communicate, “You matter.” No false expectations. A place tucked away to relate, relax and, yes, release! I hope to provide this warm, welcoming space for you to be YOU. Your feelings matter and you deserve to be heard in a judgment-free zone. As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to help you develop a place of trust. I am sensitive to my client’s needs.
Life just feels never-ending, a book with so many chapters. It’s uncomfortable to share your most vulnerable feelings, with anyone. Craving a space to be your authentic self. It feels impossible to find. Imagine a space where you are heard. Someone is there to communicate, “You matter.” No false expectations. A place tucked away to relate, relax and, yes, release! I hope to provide this warm, welcoming space for you to be YOU. Your feelings matter and you deserve to be heard in a judgment-free zone. As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to help you develop a place of trust. I am sensitive to my client’s needs.
(678) 562-7600 View (678) 562-7600
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Brittanni Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
When there are relational or sexual problems between loved ones, it can leave you feeling stuck, isolated, or defeated. You might feel like you are the problem. You are not alone and I can help. These feelings often come from early childhood messages that stay with us and interfere with our adult relationships. Being able to access and challenge these blocking messages can unlock a world to feeling more worth, connectivity and intimacy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Board Certified Sex therapist and Clinical Sexologist with the experience needed to start you towards your best life today!
When there are relational or sexual problems between loved ones, it can leave you feeling stuck, isolated, or defeated. You might feel like you are the problem. You are not alone and I can help. These feelings often come from early childhood messages that stay with us and interfere with our adult relationships. Being able to access and challenge these blocking messages can unlock a world to feeling more worth, connectivity and intimacy. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, Board Certified Sex therapist and Clinical Sexologist with the experience needed to start you towards your best life today!
(404) 476-5768 View (404) 476-5768
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Dana Robinson - Attento Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
I AM accepting new clients! Let’s face it, asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. It might seem easier to search online and try to figure things out by yourself. Looking things up online is convenient, but the value of person-to-person communication with a professional who applies evidenced-based care in a safe and supportive setting is irreplaceable. I assist with life challenges such as anxiety/stress, trauma recovery/PTSD, relationship issues, communication issues, conflict management, adjustment issues, spirituality, transitions into new phases of life, and managing mental health symptoms in general.
I AM accepting new clients! Let’s face it, asking for help can be one of the most difficult things to do. It might seem easier to search online and try to figure things out by yourself. Looking things up online is convenient, but the value of person-to-person communication with a professional who applies evidenced-based care in a safe and supportive setting is irreplaceable. I assist with life challenges such as anxiety/stress, trauma recovery/PTSD, relationship issues, communication issues, conflict management, adjustment issues, spirituality, transitions into new phases of life, and managing mental health symptoms in general.
(404) 948-5266 View (404) 948-5266
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Katherine Peñuela
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Suddenly you find yourself riding a roller coaster asking: How did I get here? What happened to us, to me? What went wrong? What changed? All your attempts to ‘fix’ things are confronted with resistance and criticism. Your home feels heavy and uncomfortable, making it hard to want to be home. Now you are at the point where your partner feels more like a roommate.
Suddenly you find yourself riding a roller coaster asking: How did I get here? What happened to us, to me? What went wrong? What changed? All your attempts to ‘fix’ things are confronted with resistance and criticism. Your home feels heavy and uncomfortable, making it hard to want to be home. Now you are at the point where your partner feels more like a roommate.
(678) 578-6314 View (678) 578-6314
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Attento Counseling Practice
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
*Request an Appointment Here https://attentocounseling.com/request-an-appointment/ *Attento Counseling is an outpatient behavioral health provider with 3 locations and over 60 licensed clinicians in the north Atlanta metro area (Marietta, Cumming, and Kennesaw). We also offer an affordable, accessible sliding-scale option for clients in need through our Mental Wellness & Emotional Learning program. Visit mwel.net for more information.
(404) 383-6944 View (404) 383-6944
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Bill Colombo
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
My career in counseling started with inpatient stabilization and treatment settings treating all ages in both mental health and addiction. These experiences combined with my own life experience qualify me to help you learn and grow in a non-judgmental atmosphere that will encourage positive thinking and solution focused change. Wellness is all about removing the obstacles that keep you from your true self. I want you to imagine what it would be like to wake up and feel free of the mental anguish that comes from not knowing how to break the debilitating thinking and behavior patterns that govern your life. Feels pretty great, right?
My career in counseling started with inpatient stabilization and treatment settings treating all ages in both mental health and addiction. These experiences combined with my own life experience qualify me to help you learn and grow in a non-judgmental atmosphere that will encourage positive thinking and solution focused change. Wellness is all about removing the obstacles that keep you from your true self. I want you to imagine what it would be like to wake up and feel free of the mental anguish that comes from not knowing how to break the debilitating thinking and behavior patterns that govern your life. Feels pretty great, right?
(678) 541-8968 View (678) 541-8968
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Dr. Keith Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Hello, my name is Keith Myers, and one of my goals is to crush the stigma of mental health. Many have a story about mental health, but not everyone feels free to share that story. I have worked in the mental health profession for over 21 years working with adult men, women, and older adolescents. These include military clients, those who are struggling with complex trauma or PTSD, those who need to improve their emotional regulation skills, and those who are coping with relationship problems and/or divorce. I also treat other trauma therapists. I am comfortable sitting with you in your suffering and celebrating your successes.
Hello, my name is Keith Myers, and one of my goals is to crush the stigma of mental health. Many have a story about mental health, but not everyone feels free to share that story. I have worked in the mental health profession for over 21 years working with adult men, women, and older adolescents. These include military clients, those who are struggling with complex trauma or PTSD, those who need to improve their emotional regulation skills, and those who are coping with relationship problems and/or divorce. I also treat other trauma therapists. I am comfortable sitting with you in your suffering and celebrating your successes.
(404) 586-4072 View (404) 586-4072
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Reuben Keith Lawrence
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFT, CAM-I, PSAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I believe that life is a journey that causes us to have many experiences . Some joyful, some challenging, some very painful and disappointing. It is during these times that we need someone walk with us as we process these experiences. I would love opportunity to walk with you as we gain new perspectives and understandings from these events in life. I use a strength based, holistic and collaborative approach. I place priority upon developing and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with each client. Together we will explore where you've been, where you are now and where you would like to go.
I believe that life is a journey that causes us to have many experiences . Some joyful, some challenging, some very painful and disappointing. It is during these times that we need someone walk with us as we process these experiences. I would love opportunity to walk with you as we gain new perspectives and understandings from these events in life. I use a strength based, holistic and collaborative approach. I place priority upon developing and fostering positive therapeutic relationships with each client. Together we will explore where you've been, where you are now and where you would like to go.
(404) 334-4880 View (404) 334-4880
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Sharon Deneise Lawrence
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, MAMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I believe that life is a journey that we travel with people that aid us in our growth and development. As we sit together talking and sharing, we discover new perspectives and insights about ourselves and life. Because we see life through the lenses of our experiences, emotions and beliefs, there are times when we need someone to listen and help us sort through our thoughts. From a strength based, holistic, and collaborative approach we can explore your journey, where you've been, where you are now and where you would like to go.
I believe that life is a journey that we travel with people that aid us in our growth and development. As we sit together talking and sharing, we discover new perspectives and insights about ourselves and life. Because we see life through the lenses of our experiences, emotions and beliefs, there are times when we need someone to listen and help us sort through our thoughts. From a strength based, holistic, and collaborative approach we can explore your journey, where you've been, where you are now and where you would like to go.
(678) 325-2235 View (678) 325-2235
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Jolia Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCATP, CCTP, C-DBT, CSTIP
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
Are you questioning your self-worth? Feeling like you're not living up to society's expectations? Having difficulty resolving concerns within your relationships? Having difficulty feeling connected emotionally & sexually to your partner? Feeling the need to be a perfectionist? Questioning if you will ever be able to find love & be loved? Feeling that you have current or childhood trauma that you need to overcome? If any of these resonate with you, I am here to provide a safe, confidential space for you to learn empowering ways to have self-confidence, contentment, & bliss. Let's work together to start rewriting a new narrative.
Are you questioning your self-worth? Feeling like you're not living up to society's expectations? Having difficulty resolving concerns within your relationships? Having difficulty feeling connected emotionally & sexually to your partner? Feeling the need to be a perfectionist? Questioning if you will ever be able to find love & be loved? Feeling that you have current or childhood trauma that you need to overcome? If any of these resonate with you, I am here to provide a safe, confidential space for you to learn empowering ways to have self-confidence, contentment, & bliss. Let's work together to start rewriting a new narrative.
(470) 466-8626 View (470) 466-8626
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Brenda Jean-Baptiste - Coping Healing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
Understanding that there has been a shift in your mental health is the first step for your journey into self-discovery. I am happy that you have chosen to take a deeper look into your life, you are experiencing extreme bravery. As a therapist, I believe that there is a cause for every behavior and response. My role in your journey is to assist you in finding the root of your stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependence, and other life altering events and emotions that have disturbed your mental health. My therapeutic environment is designed to be a safe place to identify yourself and your experiences for growth and healing.
Understanding that there has been a shift in your mental health is the first step for your journey into self-discovery. I am happy that you have chosen to take a deeper look into your life, you are experiencing extreme bravery. As a therapist, I believe that there is a cause for every behavior and response. My role in your journey is to assist you in finding the root of your stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependence, and other life altering events and emotions that have disturbed your mental health. My therapeutic environment is designed to be a safe place to identify yourself and your experiences for growth and healing.
(678) 235-3922 View (678) 235-3922
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Dr. Jessica M Shine
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Dr. Jessica Shine! I am caring and passionate about my purpose to help you heal past traumas and navigate through life’s difficult experiences and transitions. I love working with clients from diverse backgrounds and growing our therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. I strive to provide you with the necessary tools for your growth and success as your therapist, accountability partner, shoulder to cry on, and cheerleader! I’m here to connect the dots and help you understand how your life experiences all factor in to who you are today.
Hi, my name is Dr. Jessica Shine! I am caring and passionate about my purpose to help you heal past traumas and navigate through life’s difficult experiences and transitions. I love working with clients from diverse backgrounds and growing our therapeutic relationship in a non-judgmental, safe, and supportive environment. I strive to provide you with the necessary tools for your growth and success as your therapist, accountability partner, shoulder to cry on, and cheerleader! I’m here to connect the dots and help you understand how your life experiences all factor in to who you are today.
(706) 230-5323 View (706) 230-5323
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Coping & Healing Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067  (Online Only)
Our experience enables us to offer effective client, individualized, psychotherapy care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples in-person or via secured telehealth technologies.
Our experience enables us to offer effective client, individualized, psychotherapy care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples in-person or via secured telehealth technologies.
(678) 647-7409 View (678) 647-7409
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Caleb Lyon
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
No matter how big or how small, your struggle is valid. So often guys walk into the office thinking they need to carry around everything as if their pain is a badge of honor. You don’t have to carry everything. You don’t have to be alone in your struggle. It is ok to ask for help. Therapy can be a place where you come to learn more about the “why you do what you do” or it can be a place where you can talk without being judged or even fixed. I want to be a part of ushering in a new age of males. Ones that are willing to understand who they are. Ones that are willing to deal with their pain, so others don’t take the brunt.
(678) 326-4869 View (678) 326-4869
Motivational Interviewing Therapists

How does motivational interviewing work?

Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathizes, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.

Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?

Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviors in children.

How long does motivational interviewing last?

Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.

What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?

In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behavior.