Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Avondale Estates, GA

I am an ABPP certified psychologist providing evidence-based psychotherapy to people ages 17+. Having practiced in Georgia since 2007 when I completed my postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Emory University, I've worked in private practice and hospital settings for 15+ years treating depression, anxiety (including OCD, panic, phobias, and chronic worry/GAD), PTSD and other trauma or grief related issues, bipolar disorder, insomnia, and issues related to meaning/purpose and existential distress. I work with individuals from late adolescence through older adulthood across the continua of gender, ethnicity, and faith.

Welcome to the Clearing! We are a group of therapists focused on supporting individuals and families to cultivate connection, healing, and liberation. We specialize in exploring and reducing depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulties in relationships, and the impact of surviving the complications of the world around us.

I value honest and thoughtful communication, which means I communicate in an attentive, supportive, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental manner while being authentic, direct, and transparent. I utilize validation and humor in therapy to foster connection and to create space for healthy, long-lasting change. I seek to help my clients deeply accept and understand their own thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences so they can more effectively navigate their relationships with self and the world.

Life is a journey...a series of expected and unexpected experiences that occur as a result of decisions made by us ourselves, by others, or by internal or external processes that seem to be beyond our control. Sometimes we benefit from having someone who will hold space for us to process, learn, and grow from them. This can be true when we are anticipating one, going through one, or have already been through one.

My goal to to assist people in finding a way forward from their distress and pain. Stressful and/or traumatic events can result in extreme anxiety that leads to isolation from your family and friends and withdrawal from what you used to enjoy. I would like to work with you to decrease that anxiety, increase your engagement with the world and nurture your relationships with others. This is done by teaching you new habits, experiences counter to stressful/trauma ones, and examining how you think about your life.

I work with clients who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, or who are going through challenging life transitions. I also specialize in treating perinatal mental health concerns. The clients I work with are typically looking for coping skills that they can use to navigate life's challenges. I use evidence-based treatments that are supported by research, while also working to create a warm and supportive therapy environment. In addition to my work as a therapist, I'm a part-time instructor at Georgia State University, where I teach doctoral students in clinical psychology.

I know the process of selecting a therapist can be a daunting one, and I commend you on taking a first step toward changing your life. I am a clinical social worker with over fifteen years of experience helping people overcome traumatic experiences, improve their relationships and change their lives for the better. I am trained to help people navigate stressful situations when their emotions, memories or previous experiences block them. Sometimes we don't even know what is bothering us or what we want to change, we just know that our life isn’t how we wish it.

Life can be difficult, and everyone could use some help at times. We all face hurdles, hardships, and uncertainty. Even the strongest, most resilient among us can be overcome by life's circumstances. In overwhelming or confusing times, it can help to have professional support. Whether you're experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, reproductive challenges, emotional instability, struggling with trauma related memories or any number of other mental health concerns, I want you to know that there is hope.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, practicing in the Atlanta area since 2006. I have a passion for helping people regain control over their lives after experiencing difficult events that have impacted how they see the world and themselves. My philosophy in therapy is that you are your own expert on your life and hold the key to making changes that you want. It is my role and privilege, as your therapist, to walk along side of you, providing support and assisting you with tools that you can carry with you on your journey.

We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!

For over 35 years, as both a fertility psychologist and OB/GYN with a strong interest in infertility, I have loved helping people on their fertility journey. Are you on a fertility journey? Have you experienced obstacles along the way? Perhaps nothing is as disempowering as struggling with fertility. For many of us, issues with fertility mark the first time that we've wanted our bodies to do something that they seem not capable of doing. Challenges with fertility are traumatic experiences. Is it any wonder why we may be struggling?

Processing our experiences in the world while trying to balance work, relationships, family, self-care, and everyday responsibilities can be challenging and overwhelming. It’s even more complicated when one or more of our identities shape these experiences. This is why I strive to provide culturally informed, evidence-based care to individuals who often come from marginalized communities, including Black men and women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of color, veterans, and many others, while addressing a variety of concerns.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years of therapy experience. I am passionate about the mental health of individuals struggling with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and anxiety. I have successfully helped children, families, and adults with adjustment difficulties, traumatic stress exposure, and other concerns that impact their daily functioning.

Life can be hard, and everyone could benefit from professional help at times. As a licensed and board certified clinical psychologist with more than 16 years of experience, I've spent my career serving clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, emotional instability, grief and loss, relationship struggles, reproductive challenges, and stressful life transitions. With virtual services as well as offices in Decatur and the South Metro Atlanta area, I aim to provide care that is high-quality and easily accessible. Reach out to me today to discuss how I may be able to support you and your mental health goals.

With over 25 years of cumulative experiences, complemented by a formal education, and extensive training, as the Executive Clinical Director, we offer a biological, psychological and social model approach to provide the highest quality of treatment. With services provided in an environment focused on individual comfort, the reward of trust is initiated and sustained for a positive therapeutic relationship and transformative results.

Love and Connection in life should not be confusing. But there is always a risk when it comes to getting those two critical human relational needs. Many times relationships feel like a dance, and feeling lost with no road map? It can often turn into division or discomfort, but does it always have to be that way? Emotionally Focused Therapy is a proven, evidence-based method that enhances couples' ability to gain Love and Connection through safety and security. And I would love to be that resource, coach, advocate to help partners sustain longevity in their relationship without leading to isolation or further hurt.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, &/or depressed? Are family issues, traumas, & mental health concerns affecting your relationships? Are you feeling numb or doing things to numb out intense feelings, emotional pain, or symptoms? Please have hope - you are not alone. Dedicated to my professional development for over 33 years, I'm motivated to help adults heal and recover from traumas, mental health & coexisting chronic medical issues, relationship conflicts & stressful life transitions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, body-image & eating problems, chronic pain, chronic medical illnesses, & BFRBs,

High anxiety keeping you from doing things? Dealing with intrusive thoughts or avoidance of anxiety provoking things? Thoughts that horrify you? I specialize in anxiety /OCD & have completed the IOCDF's renowned BTTI training for Exposure & Response Prevention. I treat all types of OCD & Anxiety - Social, Generalized, Health Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Phobia: sexual, scrupulosity/moral, sensory, checking, harm, contamination, etc. Additionally, I am trained in Inference Based Therapy (I-CBT) for OCD. I treat BFRBs with ComB Therapy (hairpulling, skin picking) & trauma using Prolonged Exposure & Cognitive Processing Therapy.

Can you remember the last time you didn’t feel stressed? Has stress become your new normal? You feel depressed and have unrelenting anxiety. You feel stuck and wish the world would slow down. And your body is in a knot - stomach aches, muscle tension, stiff neck, tight jaw. You might be struggling from a lifelong illness, like cancer, going through a life changing event like divorce or job loss, or grieving the loss of a loved one, or don't know why you feel the way you do. You just know you don't like it - you want to feel better. Something has got to change.