
Shari Ponder
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MDiv (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
1950 Spectrum Circle, Marietta, GA 30067
Let's Connect (678) 831-6238

Do you feel like the weight of the world is too much to bear sometimes? Are you secretly struggling with stress, anxiety & depression? Maybe you're ok but your kids are struggling. I bet you're expected to have it all together but it's okay to admit that you're tired of the constant battle. What you're yearning for is balance, inner peace & the promise of feeling a bit better today than yesterday. I am Shari Ponder & you are not alone. Let's put an end to the grip of loneliness you carry & work together to rediscover joy & hope. It's time to throw in the towel & pick up the tools for your journey to healing, wholeness & well-being.
My approach is grounded in love and authenticity, ensuring a safe space for you to be your true self. I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing, along with Christian counseling, mindfulness, and compassion to help clients set SMART goals and authentically journey with them toward achievement.
I've lived through some pretty hard stuff myself. And, I've supported individuals facing some of the deepest, darkest struggles of life. This is not just about theories. It's about thriving, yes but sometimes it's just about surviving! I'm here to guide you, keeping it real and helping you find your way towards a brighter, more balanced tomorrow. Reach out.
Call or Email Shari Ponder now for a free 15 minute consultation - (678) 831-6238
Let's Connect (678) 831-6238

Finances
Fees
- Pay by Cash, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Dayforce
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Peach State Health Plan
- TRICARE
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- WellCare
- Wellpoint | Amerigroup
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Shari Ponder
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MDiv
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of North Carolina Supervised by Dr. Asha Dickerson (Georgia / LPC008339) Shari PonderLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Certificate from Georgia Professional Standards Commission - K-12 School Counselor 404900 / 1999
- Attended Clark Atlanta University, Counseling Psychology & Emory University, Divinity, MA, MDiv, Graduated 1999
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Reality Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Someone Cares Atlanta
1950 Spectrum Circle
Marietta, GA 30067
(678) 831-6238Email me
Nearby Areas
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Shari Ponder
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MDiv