Therapists in Atlanta, GA

It can be really overwhelming searching for the right therapist, especially with the amount of help available. It may even add to the stress, anxiety, and indecision you’re already feeling. You may have an idea of what you’re coping with or may be unsure. Perhaps you have had some experience in therapy or this is your first time - maybe you feel you’ve tried everything and still no relief. No matter where you are in your mental health journey, I hope to provide you with your own unique treatment experience. I specialize in helping people to get relief from OCD, anxiety, phobias, negative body image, disordered eating, and trauma.

I specialize in treating Anxiety and Mood Disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). People seeking my help often struggle with Panic, worry, Social Anxiety, OCD, Agoraphobia, Phobias (fear of flying, driving, heights, public speaking, etc), and Depression and Bipolar Disorders. As a CBT therapist, I conduct Exposure Therapy (and ERP), meaning I help clients go TO their feared situation - this may mean driving with a client, going to the airport, getting on an elevator, and many other situations - to help stop the patterns of avoidance and fear. I also specialize in Women's Health including pre/post-partum emotional issues.

If you are struggling in your current relationship or have been unsuccessful in past attempts to develop healthy relationships, I'm here to help you identify what needs to change and take steps towards your goals. Whether it is difficulty with emotions, unhelpful beliefs, or destructive behavioral patterns, we will get to the root issues and develop a plan. I'm an especially good fit for people who appreciate a warm but direct approach to therapy and are motivated to change. I will carefully and empathically listen to your concerns, while also challenging you to lean into the difficult areas of your life as you change and grow.

My expertise lies in assisting young adults in overcoming past trauma and life challenges. I have experience in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, as well as identity and gender concerns. I utilize an integrative approach that combines evidence-based therapies with holistic practices to provide comprehensive support.

The core component to successful therapy is a warm and trusting relationship. We will begin building this relationship from our very first call where hope and alliance begin to emerge. In therapy, we will integrate evidence-based treatments, clinical expertise, and your preferences to create a personal, culturally responsive, and comprehensive treatment plan. No matter what you are struggling with, be it anxiety, trauma, OCD, relationships, or big life transitions like becoming a parent, my goal is always to help empower you with autonomy, wholeheartedness, and meaningful connection to guide you toward your own values.

OCD is exhausting, depressing, hinders productivity and prevents you from enjoying life to the full. You've probably felt shame, or maybe you've hidden the special tricks that have helped with decreasing your OCD anxiety. You feel stuck and it's hard to be confident in your decisions. It would be nice to have one moment of relief, where your thoughts don't feel like they're spinning out of control. You're desperate to have clarity around everything you've been feeling for so long, especially your concerns about contamination, sexual orientation, religion, violence, pedophilia, health or harm.

Good Life. "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It's a direction, not a destination" (Carl Rogers). I help people make lasting changes they feel good about. I'm easy to talk to and I'll work with you flexibly, even playfully, using a mix of techniques and approaches known to be effective. I'll help you couple your insight with action so you can work out creative solutions. I'll respect your right to decide what is good for you, based on your truths. I'll help you to rewrite The Story of You.

Dr. Mary Ablett has over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults using cognitive-behavioral techniques for a wide range of problems. Dr. Ablett specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, particularly Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and childhood behavioral problems. She also specializes in treatment for stress-related disorders and is particularly interested in early intervention for adolescents and young adults who are experiencing difficult life transitions.

A mantra that resonates with me both personally and professionally is, “Do a brave thing every day.” I love working with clients who are motivated to self-discover and grow. I specialize in providing exposure therapy and other evidence-based treatments to individuals who struggle with problems related to OCD, trauma, anxiety, and fear-based difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients overcome tics, skin-picking, and trichotillomania. I use a flexible approach to individually tailor evidence-based tools and treatments to each client based on values, culture, and client needs.

My ultimate mission is to collaborate with you to help you tap into your existing resources and strengths, build resilience & ultimately a rich, full, and meaningful life. It takes courage to reach out, and I can help you take further steps to be brave, courageous, and bold!

I believe in the power of therapy to transform, heal and reprogram so that you can lead a full life. Are you having trouble being who you want to be in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts? Are you desperate for relief from past trauma? I am committed to providing a compassionate space for you to be heard in order to explore old hurts, navigate present difficulties, and find relief from emotional pain and anxiety. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities that access both conscious and subconscious issues.

You are feeling trapped. Stuck in a seemingly endless loop of unwanted thoughts, fears, or painful memories. You feel like the only way to get relief is to avoid what hurts or do something…anything to quiet the thoughts. Your symptoms have made your life smaller and smaller until you don't even recognize who you are or who you were meant to be. You only see your symptoms. OCD, anxiety, depression, substance use, and/or trauma make you feel like you are on an island alone.

As a licensed professional counselor, I am humbled to walk with people in the middle of their pain into a place of healing. I see you as a whole person and not a diagnosis. I foster an environment of safety and entering into your adversity. My goal is to help you on the journey to healing and hope. If faith and spirituality is something clients are interested in then; she is a trained Christian Counselor. She uses the integrative approach to meet people where they are at. (The integrative approach uses both psychology and biblical principles to treat the people on a holistic level.)

If you experience frequent obsessive-compulsive behaviors, anxiety, depressed feelings or you feel, you and your spouse are growing apart in your relationship, it can cause severe distress and disruption in daily life, affecting your well-being. Making choices and finding meaning in life may have become difficult. In my private practice, I focus on individual treatment and couples counseling. I like to offer a strength-based and person-centered approach. In a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together for you to reach your goals for therapy and learn how to use your strengths towards healing and personal growth.

If anxiety and panic are holding you or your child back from living life to the fullest, I'm here to help. Anxiety can strip the joy out of life, but you have the ability to gain it back. I specialize in helping my clients overcome their anxiety, allowing them to live healthier, happier, and more present lives. Chronic anxiety can leave you feeling exhausted, physically ill, and unable to cope, but you have the power to heal. Together, we will explore how the mind and body work together in tandem and use their connection to our advantage. I am passionate about incorporating mindfulness, breath work, and movement into sessions.

OCD/OCPD can be exhausting. The “what if” thoughts, distressing, violent, or taboo scenarios and images that get stuck in your mind. The checking, redoing, and repeating. The need to do and be perfect, right, and best. It can rule your life and cause anxiety, depressed mood, health, career, and relationship issues. I'm sure you have imagined a life without these obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors and how you could be calmer, clearer, more connected without them. A free and balanced life is possible, and I can help you achieve that.

Your largest fear carries your greatest growth. If you're searching for that one person that will change your life, look in the mirror. Our fatigue is often caused NOT by school or work, but by worry, frustration & resentment. The real cause of problems is not life itself, it's the commotion the mind makes about life that really causes the problem. Tired of overthinking? Tired of not having movement in your life? Feel stuck? Battling intrusive thoughts? Anxiety or depression draining you? Having a hard time deciding which way to go? You can choose to stay where you are, or you can choose to get help. Call me when you're ready!

My name is Dakota and I provide teletherapy in both the states of Georgia and Florida -- Finding our way through life’s journey can become overwhelming at times. We may reach stages where we feel out-of-touch, out-of-place, and out-of-sync. One method of addressing these bumps on our path is recalibrating how we understand ourselves and others. Learning new ways of handling and adapting to all of life’s changes can be revitalizing. I would be excited to be there with you on your path as a co-journeyer and as a provider of objective, researched-based counseling.

Dr. Bailey is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, OCD/panic, trauma and attachment disorders, executive functioning difficulties, behavioral issues, school refusal, social and academic difficulties and family issues. She provides individual and family therapy, group therapy, parent coaching, school consultation, in-home services and psychological evaluations. Therapeutically, she utilizes scientifically supported therapy techniques that are specifically chosen to meet each client and family's needs.