Relational Therapists in Kennesaw, GA
Christine Cantilena Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Online Only)
Hello, you have taken the first BIG step in growing and healing yourself. I view counseling as a process of positive continued growth and courage. I believe that not only can therapy enrich your life, it can open doors to witness the progress of your physical, spiritual, relational, and mental well-being can be restorative. Entering into counseling shows willpower, strength, and incredible courage. It can help uncover powerful abilities while providing useful strategies to enhance them.
Hello, you have taken the first BIG step in growing and healing yourself. I view counseling as a process of positive continued growth and courage. I believe that not only can therapy enrich your life, it can open doors to witness the progress of your physical, spiritual, relational, and mental well-being can be restorative. Entering into counseling shows willpower, strength, and incredible courage. It can help uncover powerful abilities while providing useful strategies to enhance them.
I believe that psychotherapy is a fundamentally relational process.
I work with a variety of clients on an integrative and holistic wellness basis. Currently, I specialize in working with competitive athletes and first responders; emphasizing body-centered interventions including fitness, breathwork, and nutrition. Before returning to private practice, I pioneered unique endeavors at the University of West Georgia as liaison between counseling, integrative wellness, and Division 1 athletics. Previously, I have focused on adult and adolescent personality disorders, and the utilization of psychodynamic, person-centered, mentalization-based, DBT, and play therapy modalities.
I believe that psychotherapy is a fundamentally relational process.
I work with a variety of clients on an integrative and holistic wellness basis. Currently, I specialize in working with competitive athletes and first responders; emphasizing body-centered interventions including fitness, breathwork, and nutrition. Before returning to private practice, I pioneered unique endeavors at the University of West Georgia as liaison between counseling, integrative wellness, and Division 1 athletics. Previously, I have focused on adult and adolescent personality disorders, and the utilization of psychodynamic, person-centered, mentalization-based, DBT, and play therapy modalities.
Please check our website to learn more about our clinicians. www.partnersinwellnessga.com Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and we can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, we utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of DBT, EMDR, CBT, and relational/family systems approaches
Please check our website to learn more about our clinicians. www.partnersinwellnessga.com Are you struggling to process depression, anxiety, relationship/family issues, and trauma? These emotional ruptures can cause major disruptions in our lives. The work to process these types of life events is multifaceted, and we can help you identify your feelings and potential relational patterns, build tolerance and acceptance around challenging ones, and set meaningful goals. In order to do so, we utilize various therapeutic approaches consisting of DBT, EMDR, CBT, and relational/family systems approaches
Welcome! My name is Jessica Alexander and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I view problems and work to change them from a systemic, relational perspective. I feel a good therapist is someone who sees where you are, offers a different perspective, and helps you to implement those changes you are seeking in your life.
Welcome! My name is Jessica Alexander and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I view problems and work to change them from a systemic, relational perspective. I feel a good therapist is someone who sees where you are, offers a different perspective, and helps you to implement those changes you are seeking in your life.
Taylor McDowell
Counselor, MEd, LAPC, CADC-II, CTP
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Waitlist for new clients
Using a relational, person-centered style, I have helped many clients find their purpose and access their strengths, which is critical to recovery!.
Clients who crave an honest space to be their genuine selves with a therapist who will hold them accountable typically enjoy working with me! Therapy is a self-care activity, but that does not mean it will always be easy, nor does it mean that I will tell you exactly what you want to hear. Change comes from being uncomfortable, and clients who are ready for change, with the support and guidance of an open-minded, unbiased professional like me, look forward to therapy each week. Even better- they tend to have excellent outcomes!
Using a relational, person-centered style, I have helped many clients find their purpose and access their strengths, which is critical to recovery!.
Clients who crave an honest space to be their genuine selves with a therapist who will hold them accountable typically enjoy working with me! Therapy is a self-care activity, but that does not mean it will always be easy, nor does it mean that I will tell you exactly what you want to hear. Change comes from being uncomfortable, and clients who are ready for change, with the support and guidance of an open-minded, unbiased professional like me, look forward to therapy each week. Even better- they tend to have excellent outcomes!
Bruce Cerbone
Pastoral Counselor, MA, BCPC, CACI, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
It is eclectic, relational, straight forward and encouraging.
I believe that there is hope in healing in everyone's struggles and issues. I have a passion for helping men (especially those in life transition), and couples find their endless potential. Endless Potential Counseling believes God's promise, that He has a plan for us. We take a Biblical approach to counseling with common sense application to help the client live life abundantly. We provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for our clients to share, heal and grow. There are solutions for your issues and challenges. Let me help you walk through them. Please contact me for a FREE evaluation via phone or face-to-face.
It is eclectic, relational, straight forward and encouraging.
I believe that there is hope in healing in everyone's struggles and issues. I have a passion for helping men (especially those in life transition), and couples find their endless potential. Endless Potential Counseling believes God's promise, that He has a plan for us. We take a Biblical approach to counseling with common sense application to help the client live life abundantly. We provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment for our clients to share, heal and grow. There are solutions for your issues and challenges. Let me help you walk through them. Please contact me for a FREE evaluation via phone or face-to-face.
Ryan DeVane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCC-H, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I utilize a strengths based and relational approach to therapy and incorporate aspects of mindfulness, meditation, and vibrational sound therapy into my work.
Do you feel like the world misunderstands you? Or you just don’t quite fit in? Are you tired of the world trying to fit you into a “box” that you just don’t belong in? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or uncertain in life? If you answered yes to any or all of these; I’m here to help. Booking that first appointment, making that first call, or even starting a search for a therapist is a brave step and I commend you. We will work together to create a plan that works to address your needs. I believe in a supportive and person-centered approach that is guided by you.
I utilize a strengths based and relational approach to therapy and incorporate aspects of mindfulness, meditation, and vibrational sound therapy into my work.
Do you feel like the world misunderstands you? Or you just don’t quite fit in? Are you tired of the world trying to fit you into a “box” that you just don’t belong in? Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, or uncertain in life? If you answered yes to any or all of these; I’m here to help. Booking that first appointment, making that first call, or even starting a search for a therapist is a brave step and I commend you. We will work together to create a plan that works to address your needs. I believe in a supportive and person-centered approach that is guided by you.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and feel honored in helping couples get to the heart of their relational struggles and find a deeper and closer connection together.
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and feel honored in helping couples get to the heart of their relational struggles and find a deeper and closer connection together.
Many people come to counseling feeling stuck in certain behaviors, relational patterns, or emotional cycles, perhaps without even understanding why, or without hope of lasting change. My desire is to journey with you toward emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational wholeness. You may be facing a broken relationship, suffering from disordered eating or body image concerns, have a history of sexual abuse or trauma, be living with or recovering from a serious illness, or be experiencing depression or anxiety. There is hope!
Sarah Zipfel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
My therapeutic approach employs empirically-supported treatments, geared to enhancing core worth, instituting healthy boundaries, and the adoption of workable relational patterns.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a PhD resident in General Psychology, it is my privilege to walk alongside people who are suffering from relational trauma and interpersonal dysfunction. I am confident that there is freedom from chaotic cycles of brokenness, disconnection and pain. My therapeutic focus centers on severe relational trauma stemming from narcissistic abuse, substance abuse, sexual addiction and codependency. My clinical practice focuses on healing from relational trauma, infidelity, high-conflict partnerships, hostile communication patterns and coparenting/divorce challenges.
My therapeutic approach employs empirically-supported treatments, geared to enhancing core worth, instituting healthy boundaries, and the adoption of workable relational patterns.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a PhD resident in General Psychology, it is my privilege to walk alongside people who are suffering from relational trauma and interpersonal dysfunction. I am confident that there is freedom from chaotic cycles of brokenness, disconnection and pain. My therapeutic focus centers on severe relational trauma stemming from narcissistic abuse, substance abuse, sexual addiction and codependency. My clinical practice focuses on healing from relational trauma, infidelity, high-conflict partnerships, hostile communication patterns and coparenting/divorce challenges.
Elizabeth Uhles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Pursing career, relational, emotional, and spiritual growth are great reasons to go to counseling.
You may have never expected to find yourself where you are today. Feelings of confusion, hurt, anxiety, anger, sadness may be overwhelming. I believe counseling can provide comfort and serve as a catalyst for personal growth. I work hard to provide an environment of warmth, safety, and mutual respect. You can expect to explore solutions to life's problems, find comfort and support, and strengthen your relationships. I would love to talk to you, and answer any questions you may have about counseling.
Pursing career, relational, emotional, and spiritual growth are great reasons to go to counseling.
You may have never expected to find yourself where you are today. Feelings of confusion, hurt, anxiety, anger, sadness may be overwhelming. I believe counseling can provide comfort and serve as a catalyst for personal growth. I work hard to provide an environment of warmth, safety, and mutual respect. You can expect to explore solutions to life's problems, find comfort and support, and strengthen your relationships. I would love to talk to you, and answer any questions you may have about counseling.
Rj Thaxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I help people from a holistic (mental, emotional, physical, relational, career, purpose, and spiritual) and practical lens.
Life is often filled with challenges and difficulties. Many of us can be left feeling STUCK, UNHAPPY, UNFULFILLED, or HOPELESS. Though you may feel that way today, life can always change for the better. Whether you want to work through issues from your PAST that are impacting PRESENT, or perhaps you are having trouble navigating difficult relationships, or maybe you just don't feel like life is going in the direction you thought it would, I can help! I specialize in helping individuals work through the things in their lives that have held them back or made them feel stuck.
I help people from a holistic (mental, emotional, physical, relational, career, purpose, and spiritual) and practical lens.
Life is often filled with challenges and difficulties. Many of us can be left feeling STUCK, UNHAPPY, UNFULFILLED, or HOPELESS. Though you may feel that way today, life can always change for the better. Whether you want to work through issues from your PAST that are impacting PRESENT, or perhaps you are having trouble navigating difficult relationships, or maybe you just don't feel like life is going in the direction you thought it would, I can help! I specialize in helping individuals work through the things in their lives that have held them back or made them feel stuck.
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My therapeutic approach incorporates methods such as narrative focused trauma care, relational psychoanalysis, Internal Family Systems, and somatic experiencing informed approaches.
While I have broad training as a generalist, I specialize in trauma and abuse, spirituality, relationships, and embodiment. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting, and hopeful environment. I believe in the dual powers of acceptance and constructive challenge, guiding individuals through their fears and challenges toward healing and restoration. Counseling is an opportunity for me to help others reduce pain, navigate life's complexities, and enhance their joy, purpose, and self-acceptance.
My therapeutic approach incorporates methods such as narrative focused trauma care, relational psychoanalysis, Internal Family Systems, and somatic experiencing informed approaches.
While I have broad training as a generalist, I specialize in trauma and abuse, spirituality, relationships, and embodiment. I prioritize creating a safe, trusting, and hopeful environment. I believe in the dual powers of acceptance and constructive challenge, guiding individuals through their fears and challenges toward healing and restoration. Counseling is an opportunity for me to help others reduce pain, navigate life's complexities, and enhance their joy, purpose, and self-acceptance.
Margaret Ast
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, DBTC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I love working with people who feel silenced or on the fringes of society. I seek to help them find their voice and their place through reconnecting with people. Through validation, I help to unlock secrets that have been buried. I work on removing and replacing unhealthy belief systems. I help people discover meaning in their painful experiences. I plant seeds of hope for the future as we uncover their unique strengths and abilities and discover what motivates them. In an atmosphere of collaboration, compassion and acceptance, I work towards replacing unhealthy coping strategies with more appropriate ones. I help people grow.
I love working with people who feel silenced or on the fringes of society. I seek to help them find their voice and their place through reconnecting with people. Through validation, I help to unlock secrets that have been buried. I work on removing and replacing unhealthy belief systems. I help people discover meaning in their painful experiences. I plant seeds of hope for the future as we uncover their unique strengths and abilities and discover what motivates them. In an atmosphere of collaboration, compassion and acceptance, I work towards replacing unhealthy coping strategies with more appropriate ones. I help people grow.
Everyone has a story, and quite often our stories contain certain events and relationships that lead us to unwanted ways of living and coping to over come the pain and missing elements. There is a reason why we do what we do. Yet, there is hope for transformation no matter how dysfunctional and longstanding our issues may seem. I have a passion to help individuals, teens, and families experience wholeness and freedom.
Everyone has a story, and quite often our stories contain certain events and relationships that lead us to unwanted ways of living and coping to over come the pain and missing elements. There is a reason why we do what we do. Yet, there is hope for transformation no matter how dysfunctional and longstanding our issues may seem. I have a passion to help individuals, teens, and families experience wholeness and freedom.
Allison Jenifer Lindsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Ever find yourself asking, "Am I losing control?"..." Will I live like this forever?"..."Something has to change, but what?"..."Is God even listening to my cries for help?"
Ever find yourself asking, "Am I losing control?"..." Will I live like this forever?"..."Something has to change, but what?"..."Is God even listening to my cries for help?"
Brandon Browne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I love what I do and it shows. I care about each and every one of you and will do all that I can do to help. I listen and find out what is important to you and then individually customize treatment as to best meet your goals. I use treatments that are shown to be the most effective according to research. I also draw on experience of what I have witnessed work the best. I look forward to speaking with you and assisting with accomplishing your goals.
I love what I do and it shows. I care about each and every one of you and will do all that I can do to help. I listen and find out what is important to you and then individually customize treatment as to best meet your goals. I use treatments that are shown to be the most effective according to research. I also draw on experience of what I have witnessed work the best. I look forward to speaking with you and assisting with accomplishing your goals.
Tanner currently holds a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is working towards becoming a Licensed Master of Social Work. With a passion for working with children and adolescents, he is currently employed as a Residential Clinical Therapist at a local nonprofit. He has experience providing services and case management to children, adolescents, and families through community health agencies.
Tanner currently holds a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is working towards becoming a Licensed Master of Social Work. With a passion for working with children and adolescents, he is currently employed as a Residential Clinical Therapist at a local nonprofit. He has experience providing services and case management to children, adolescents, and families through community health agencies.
I am passionate about working with couples, military families, and individuals struggling with difficult life transitions. My desire is to help individuals, couples and families restore healthy communication, intimacy, and increase relationship patterns. I also work with emotional abuse in the family unit, blended family issues, grief depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a military spouse, I understand the challenges with military life. I focus on a safe environment where clients can experience change that fosters growth and understanding to bring a healthy balance back to life. Under direct supervision of Denise Rountree.
I am passionate about working with couples, military families, and individuals struggling with difficult life transitions. My desire is to help individuals, couples and families restore healthy communication, intimacy, and increase relationship patterns. I also work with emotional abuse in the family unit, blended family issues, grief depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a military spouse, I understand the challenges with military life. I focus on a safe environment where clients can experience change that fosters growth and understanding to bring a healthy balance back to life. Under direct supervision of Denise Rountree.
Antonia Mizell - Attento Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I specialize in working with adults who suffer from symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood instability, stress and anger management. Specific goals that we typically work toward, include building self-esteem, developing effective coping skills, increasing interpersonal skills, improving problem solving skills, reducing family discord, and increasing effective communication skills. Together, we will work to improve your relationships, change any negative self-perceptions and/or emotions, and focus on developing new thinking patterns that will lead to your desired outcomes.
I specialize in working with adults who suffer from symptoms related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood instability, stress and anger management. Specific goals that we typically work toward, include building self-esteem, developing effective coping skills, increasing interpersonal skills, improving problem solving skills, reducing family discord, and increasing effective communication skills. Together, we will work to improve your relationships, change any negative self-perceptions and/or emotions, and focus on developing new thinking patterns that will lead to your desired outcomes.
Hello, I'm Marissa Herrera. I'm excited to meet you and help you wherever you may find yourself on your therapy journey! My ideal client would be an individual who is ready and open in their healing journey. Potential issues could be related to sexual identity/orientation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, cultural, and interpersonal challenges, and difficulty with daily functioning. Their goals would be to decrease days associated with body dysphoria, sx related to depression/anxiety, etc; improving self-report of self-worth/self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, etc.
Hello, I'm Marissa Herrera. I'm excited to meet you and help you wherever you may find yourself on your therapy journey! My ideal client would be an individual who is ready and open in their healing journey. Potential issues could be related to sexual identity/orientation, depression, anxiety, ADHD, cultural, and interpersonal challenges, and difficulty with daily functioning. Their goals would be to decrease days associated with body dysphoria, sx related to depression/anxiety, etc; improving self-report of self-worth/self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, etc.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.