Schema Therapy in McCaysville, GA

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, as if it's become an epidemic in your life? If so, I'm here to offer specialized support in treating anxiety, depression, and related issues. Together, we can work towards finding real peace of mind. One of the ways anxiety manifests is through constant "playback" of previous interactions and daily tasks, leaving you feeling like you're unable to control your thoughts and the intensity of your thinking. But don't worry, we can address and overcome these challenges. In my approach,

Hi I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia with over 10 years of experience working with families and children. If you need a place to process your thoughts and work out issues related to life issues, domestic violence, relationship issues, couples counseling and spiritual development, please call to schedule an appointment. I am here for all who need a safe space. Additionally, I provide Clinical Supervision and Consultation via Telehealth.

Welcome! I am a Georgia and New Jersey LCSW, specializing in narcissistic abuse recovery, trauma, anxiety, and depression in adults ages 18 and above. I have over 12 years of experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship difficulties and providing parent coaching. I provide treatment to address problematic behaviors (emotion dysregulation, insomnia, and substance use), troubling emotions (fear, depression, and anxiety), maladaptive thought patterns (self-criticism and rumination), and relationship issues (work, family, and dating).

There is a life worth living, but you are probably feeling stuck right now. Maybe you have tried therapy before and haven't had much luck, or maybe you've been struggling on your own for a long time. I'm here to get you UNSTUCK and moving towards that life worth living! I enjoy working with the following issues: substance, sexual, and other addictions, trauma, anxiety and OCD disorders, depression, chronic issues that haven't responded to traditional talk therapy, and issues that don't fit into a typical "diagnosis." or clinical label. I love helping my clients live by their deepest values and do what's most important to them.

My clients are struggling with personal trauma, sometimes stemming from their childhood, other times from traumatic events at other times in their life. This may include racism. They may be struggleing in their current relationships with spouses, parents or their children. Some are self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, others are challenged by crippling anxiety, panic or depression. Still other clients have mood swings, boutes of anger and diffculty regulating their emotions behavior or thinking. They may have impulses to self harm in a variety of different ways, from cutting, binging or purginng, or other behaviors.

​I have been in the recovery field for 7 years and have seen a wide range of issues related to addiction. Addiction in itself can be a traumatic event as it causes us to go against our morals. Addiction often contributes to shame and can produce anger, anxiety& depression as well as a wide range of other issues. I have created treatment plans for every issue my clients have presented with as related to addiction. Each client has a different set of issues, needs and goals so I take a person-centered approach to best meet those needs. It's important to identify our strengths and capitalize on these rather than focusing on the problem.

You are worthy of love and belonging! I help individuals and families gain insight in order to live fuller, happier, more connected lives. Anxiety, depression, conflict, and major life changes affect how we think and feel. I help you work through the beliefs that create the feelings and behaviors that are holding you back from getting what you want out of life and reconnect with your body to feel congruent, calm, happy, and confident. I particularly working with people and couples who have communication problems and/or trauma histories. I'm here to help, and you can be assured of complete confidentiality.

I am an LCSW with over 26 years of service to Child / Adolescent, and adult individuals with mental health and psychoactive substance use challenges. I have been recognized for my Clinical skills in Fulton and Dekalb counties as well as the Grady Health Care systems. I use the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory(SASSI) to support Individuals with interest or requested to have Substance Abuse Evaluations. As a Licensed, AASI Clinician; I am able to administer Sexual Interest Assessments to Adolescents and Adults.

Everyone experiences difficulties in life because we are all human, make mistakes, and need support. I provide a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive environmental for clients from a variety of different backgrounds. I believe therapy is most effective when you are seeing results, therefore, I make it my goals to help you see lasting, desired change. I encourage clients to recognize areas they can grow and equip them skills to help pursue that growth. If you want more control, peace, and contentment in life, then I would love to work with you in achieving your goals.

Happily ever after’ doesn’t always happen easily. Acknowledging that happiness is a journey, not just a destination, I am dedicated to helping you create transformational changes that can last a lifetime. Guided by an endearing spirit and a genuine desire to see you succeed both within and outside the walls of therapy, it is my priority to offer a safe space to process authentic emotions and embark on a path toward self-awareness and healing.

I am invested in helping individuals & couples navigate the challenges & milestones that surface in serious dating, pre-engagement, engagement, and married relationships. I am a certified facilitator for several evidence-based relationship-building inventory programs that help reduce vulnerability of a failed relationship. Research shows that most people wait until they are six years into a relationship before they reach for the help, direction, and support they need. I help intentional couples build resilient bonds by more deeply understanding one another through learning & practicing tools to enrich their relationship.

What would it look for you to live a life that more closely aligns with your values and potential? Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck as we repeat the same self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. We try to cope with the inevitably uncomfortable feelings that come with being human, but our coping mechanisms just don't seem to work anymore. I want to help you identify those sticking points and cultivate new, healthier ways of coping. In short, I want to to help you feel more alive again.

My name is Timothy Shea MA LPC. I have been a fully Licensed Professional Counselor for 14 years, plus 3 years of being an Associate Professional Counselor. My interest in pursuing a career in the field of mental health developed out of a sense that I wanted to provide service to others in a way that fostered a sense of meaning and growth in their lives. I take pride in my ability to empathize with the consumers that I work with and to help them move forward in life and awaken their own unique potential. I look forward to working with you to help you unlock your potential.

I believe in creating a new therapy for each client and that you are the expert of your life. By building a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, I want to help guide you through the challenges life can bring. I utilize an integrative, person-centered approach to therapy, emphasizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Art Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and several other therapeutic modalities. My clinical experience has given me the skills to efficiently treat ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Complicated Grief and Loss, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Step one is to close your eyes and take a deep breath. Fantasize for a moment about the greatest possible version of yourself. Is that ideal person confident? Is that person content? Do you see yourself as more energized and ambitious, or more calm and reflective? Are you more available for the people you care about, less likely to feel manipulated or used by those you trust? Step two is to ask yourself one simple question. Is the person in the mirror growing more like the person you envision, or further from who you want to be? My understanding of therapy has never been limited to treating the symptoms of a diagnosis, or crisis.

I approach our time together as an opportunity to co-create a detailed map of your unique experiences and accompanying beliefs. This process allows us to clarify current and future desires, identify strengths and opportunities for wellbeing, and enhance skills. To make the most of our sessions, it is important we develop a relationship based on mutual trust and openness. I seek to provide clients a safe space to express their unfiltered self and receive acceptance. I see my role in our relationship as one of a partner, seeking to join you in your journey towards living a more satisfying life and offering tools to help along the way.

Are you feeling "stuck"? Anxiety and depression can be challenging but it doesn’t have to stop you from living the life you want. We all experience difficult feelings such as sadness, disappointment, guilt, anxiety, and fear. If these feelings get in the way of you living the life you want then it is probably time to seek help. You deserve to live a life that is fulfilling despite the obstacles you face. I am here to help. Book an initial consultation or your first intake appointment directly on my website: heartwoodcounselingservices.clientsecure.me

I am accepting new clients! Our relationship will be built on finding strengths on which you already have and can build supported change. My skills are suited to clients who have experienced something traumatic, find themselves anxious or depressed, are seeking new purpose or direction in life or find themselves needing support by a neutral and honest voice. My approach is geared toward helping clients understand how thinking can get in the way, and how we can use flexible thinking to help make forward life progress.

Hello! Thank you for taking the first step! My name is Makeda Bostwick, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Florida. I bring over 11 years of clinical experience to the field of mental health.