Racial Identity Therapists in Dahlonega, GA

Are you struggling with sadness, motherhood stress, anger, relationships, or family? Are you feeling emotionally drained? Or maybe your child is having behavioral challenges, racial identity issues, or a hard time adjusting to a relocation, divorce or separation, or other change(s) in their life? I help rebuild and reunify individuals and families by teaching coping skills and better communication skills to children ages 3-18, adults, and families. I use different therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of my clients and achieve results. I help children and adults learn how to understand, control, and share their emotions appropriately, and make better choices.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with clients in areas of anxiety, behavioral issues, coping skills, depression, panic attacks, racial identity, relationship issues, and self-esteem. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as well as eclectic & multicultural approaches, as I believe that no two situations are exactly the same. I am an active and empathetic communicator and work to better understand clients and find solutions together.

I am a BIPOC provider who specializes in self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma and racial identity, and I want to help you on your journey, to build your best life. I will guide you through your journey by fostering an environment of care, acceptance, and safety. I offer integrative therapy by drawing heavily from psychodynamic approaches, while incorporating dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) strategies tailored to your needs.

Have a repeating pattern of difficulty maintaining satisfying relationships? Struggling to gain freedom from memories of a painful past? Feeling stuck in cycles of conflict with your partner? Regardless of what your stressors are, you are capable of reaching your emotional potential, and living a fulfilled life through obtaining balance, wellness, and peace. I work with a range of issues, including attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, racial identity issues, and other mental health stressors, with training in EMDR, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and internal family systems (IFS). I see individuals and couples.

Do you desire a better life not controlled by negative feelings, conflicting thoughts, and behaviors that puzzle you? If changing life patterns are not working on your own, we can work together to find therapeutic techniques that are best suited for your personal challenges. Creating a strong and effective working relationship is a priority in my practice.

Life throws a lot at you and it can be overwhelming. Rest and self care can feel unobtainable when you are used to being "the strong friend/family member". You are showing up for yourself today just by being here. My goal is to journey with you as learn the skills to break the patterns that keep you stuck. You don’t have to face your stressors alone. I am passionate about helping you navigate your work stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, trauma, and grief. I aim to provide a safe space where you can come and express the fullness of who you are, learn skills, and embrace your healing journey in wholistic ways.

I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of the human experience, yet there are times when healing can't be done alone. My work is fundamentally relational. I help people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with an understanding that these issues can overlap or involve additional problems impacting other areas of life. I am warm, relatable, active, and flexible, balancing exploratory work with directness. I have over 15 years of experience with a diverse body of clients. I divide my time between clinical work, teaching, and research.

You may be wondering where to start or if counseling can help you with your current situation. My approach to therapy is to provide support and insight and to teach you coping skills that will help you identify and change patterns of behavior that don’t suit your current pursuit of happiness and peace. With sensitivity, compassion, and humor, I can help bring clarity to a wide range of life’s challenges and psychological issues.

You are searching for a safe space. You wish to process experiences, emotions, and relationships that you feel stuck in. You hope to receive support navigating conflict, stressors, and trauma. You are here to find a therapist who validates, empathizes, and affirms. I can walk alongside you to help foster healing and growth during this difficult time.

I have been a licensed individual, marriage and family therapist for 30+ years and married for over 35 years. I received my Ph.D. with high academic honors from the University of Georgia. I respect each client's ethnicity, religion and cultural background, and strive to be authentic and honest while providing a safe and compassionate environment for change. My approach to individual and couple's counseling is collaborative and eclectic. I work in different ways with different people according to their needs.I try to give gentle and honest feedback and help you understand what it is about therapy that is working and why.

People should be accepted as they are. Issues, goals, and needs vary from one person to the next; therefore, co-creating the desired future of the client is essentially important.

Are you currently navigating a difficult time in your life? Do you find it hard to manage change? Are you struggling to find your own voice? Do you seek validation from unhealthy sources? Can you identify healthy relational boundaries at work and home? Has work become a toxic environment? If you have answered yes to many of these questions, consider talking to someone who will create a space for you to evolve into your authentic self.

Hi. How are you? Really, how are you? How is your health? Do you feel mentally and emotionally healthy? If you or someone you know is having a hard time with navigating relationships, managing depressed moods, fighting anxiety, overcoming loss, or if you are haunted by trauma from your past then we need to talk. More important, we will listen. One Love Counseling's TEAM of clinicians is equipped to support you through your challenges and come out with tools and strategies to make a real difference in your life. You deserve a better life, a healthy one. Make the move to get there.

I love partnering with people on their journey to greatness. I use a strengths-based approach to help my clients see the choices that are always at their disposal to unlearn past harmful messaging or combat unrelenting present symptoms. As a Black woman, I always integrate the importance of diversity. Playing small to blend in doesn't serve anyone. Whether we're different based on external or internal attributes, we all need to embrace our beautiful and different qualities so that we can live an authentic life.

We all want to be heard and accepted. Do you find it hard to fit in, to feel accepted or accept yourself as you are? Do you struggle with focus, motivation, or confidence? Do you frequently regret the past and worry about the future? I would like to help you gain more clarity about your needs and make the change you desire. I work with those who have felt alone or less than enough because of addiction, depression, anxiety, unclear thoughts, or because of who they are or whom they love. Clients include Gay Men, HIV+, Couples; Individuals dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, Self-Harming behaviors.

I seek to create a safe and inclusive space for black-bodied individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, survivors of trauma, sex workers, and clients who are struggling with relationship and intimacy issues. My approach to mental health care is rooted in anti-oppressive and decolonizing frameworks. The treatment modalities that I use have been found to be effective across many cultures, ages, genders, and experiences. I am here to support my clients in rediscovering themselves, strengthening their mind-body connection, and living the life they have always wanted.

Individuals that seek my services for a variety of reasons that may involve issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, illness of a family member, enmeshment and boundary issues, trauma, family secrets, sibling conflicts, blended and/or non-traditional families, divorce and parenting concerns, and adult children and parent conflicts. People also seek my services for issues surrounding infidelity, separation, issues with communication, racial and cultural differences, and non-traditional relationship dynamics.

Let's give your relationship the attention it deserves. Managing one relationship is hard enough on its own. But as a thriving professional, you have to manage multiple. Now it feels like your relationships are playing tug-of-war, with you in the center, and these professional obligations are placing an unflinching strain on your personal relationship. Your partner wants more. Your professional obligations want more. You can feel your relationship slipping right out of your hands. You know this can’t last forever, but you still don’t know where to start. Let’s talk!