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Stephen Rock Nelson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30329
I work with a wide range of adolescents and adults, in particular those in the LGBTQIA community who are seeking to understand and accept themselves. This process involves self-discovery, understanding and self-acceptance. We can work together through issues such as shame, guilt, low self - esteem, school bullying, verbal/physical abuse, discrimination and the lack of family and societal support. We can also navigate possible conflicts of spirituality and personal values with sexual orientation/gender identity.
I work with a wide range of adolescents and adults, in particular those in the LGBTQIA community who are seeking to understand and accept themselves. This process involves self-discovery, understanding and self-acceptance. We can work together through issues such as shame, guilt, low self - esteem, school bullying, verbal/physical abuse, discrimination and the lack of family and societal support. We can also navigate possible conflicts of spirituality and personal values with sexual orientation/gender identity.
(678) 647-9379 View (678) 647-9379
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Metta Sweet
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329
My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
(404) 566-9249 View (404) 566-9249
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Constance Pritchett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318
Constance Pritchett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia who has been working with children and families in the helping profession since 2010. Constance's treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that when we choose to look inward, we are able to live our best life. Therapy is the collaborative process of looking inward. "One who looks outside, dreams; one who looks inside, awakes." -Carl Jung
Constance Pritchett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia who has been working with children and families in the helping profession since 2010. Constance's treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that when we choose to look inward, we are able to live our best life. Therapy is the collaborative process of looking inward. "One who looks outside, dreams; one who looks inside, awakes." -Carl Jung
(404) 640-5644 View (404) 640-5644
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Dianna Briggs Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
I also utilize Expressive Arts, Family Systems, Strength-Based, and CBT.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
I also utilize Expressive Arts, Family Systems, Strength-Based, and CBT.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
(404) 946-4816 View (404) 946-4816
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Jaime Stepansky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Jaime’s work is grounded in a strength-based, relational, and playful approach.
Jaime Stepansky (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Jaime is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices and specializes in treating individuals who experience challenges related to their identity, as well as individuals who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, impulse-control, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Jaime’s work is grounded in a strength-based, relational, and playful approach.
Jaime Stepansky (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist. Jaime is grounded in LGBTQIA+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices and specializes in treating individuals who experience challenges related to their identity, as well as individuals who experience difficulties with emotional regulation, impulse-control, complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, mood disorders, and ADHD.
(678) 931-9434 View (678) 931-9434
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Michelle Robertson
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Are you an individual or couple who struggles with addiction, codependency, or other coping behaviors that have not only stopped helping you but have started to hinder you and your relationships? If you were able to just stop doing those things, then you would have already done that. But so much about our behaviors and interactions is gripped by how our nervous system interpreted earlier experiences. Wouldn't you like help getting to the root of why you keep repeating the same unhealthy patterns? While those roots are often deep, it's never too late to start growing in a healthier direction.
Are you an individual or couple who struggles with addiction, codependency, or other coping behaviors that have not only stopped helping you but have started to hinder you and your relationships? If you were able to just stop doing those things, then you would have already done that. But so much about our behaviors and interactions is gripped by how our nervous system interpreted earlier experiences. Wouldn't you like help getting to the root of why you keep repeating the same unhealthy patterns? While those roots are often deep, it's never too late to start growing in a healthier direction.
(404) 609-0365 View (404) 609-0365
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Candice S White
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30327
As a therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for anyone who seeks insight, balance and growth at their current stage in life. I work with those who may feel stuck during a life transition, coping with a strained relationship, or battling inner thoughts while struggling with their self esteem. My approach is person-centered and strength-based, as I focus on supporting my clients with psychoeducation and coping strategies that fit specific needs.
As a therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for anyone who seeks insight, balance and growth at their current stage in life. I work with those who may feel stuck during a life transition, coping with a strained relationship, or battling inner thoughts while struggling with their self esteem. My approach is person-centered and strength-based, as I focus on supporting my clients with psychoeducation and coping strategies that fit specific needs.
(470) 828-2884 View (470) 828-2884
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Jen Packard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30306  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with youth, adults, families, and systems that have been impacted by trauma. I practice from the paradigms of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of laughter, playfulness, movement, and the expressive arts. Although I specialize in trauma-focused treatment, I work with individuals with a variety of mental health and wellness goals.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with youth, adults, families, and systems that have been impacted by trauma. I practice from the paradigms of interpersonal neurobiology, attachment, and mindfulness-based psychotherapy. I believe in the healing power of laughter, playfulness, movement, and the expressive arts. Although I specialize in trauma-focused treatment, I work with individuals with a variety of mental health and wellness goals.
(470) 536-9472 View (470) 536-9472
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Trakeeta Patterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30344
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
Has stress, anxiety, depression or anger been problematic for you? Has your ability to cope affected your daily living and/or relationships? Have you been diagnosed with bipolar schizophrenia or any other illness and has had difficulty accepting and managing your symptoms? Untreated mental illness can easily affect your health and well-being and often cause strain on important relationships. Help is out there! Get ready to live a more healthy and productive life!
(404) 777-4478 View (404) 777-4478
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Nichole Michelson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Despite the chaos of today's world, there is an incredible opportunity for change. You can learn to turn anxiety into your superpower and heal from past traumas that have kept you repeating the same behaviors that keep you stuck. If you want to improve how you show up in relationships, at work, or your overall well-being, you must do the inner work. People who suffer from anxiety nearly always have unexpressed negative feelings about some problem in their lives. The inner work helps you become more mindful and empowers you to respond from a place of choice rather than reaction.
Despite the chaos of today's world, there is an incredible opportunity for change. You can learn to turn anxiety into your superpower and heal from past traumas that have kept you repeating the same behaviors that keep you stuck. If you want to improve how you show up in relationships, at work, or your overall well-being, you must do the inner work. People who suffer from anxiety nearly always have unexpressed negative feelings about some problem in their lives. The inner work helps you become more mindful and empowers you to respond from a place of choice rather than reaction.
(470) 397-1605 View (470) 397-1605
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Kim Reynolds-Solar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
Hi, I am Kim Reynolds-Solar, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, and direct. My focus is on those with chronic illness, those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I work with individual clients having relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. A large part of my clients are LGBTQ+.
Hi, I am Kim Reynolds-Solar, LCSW. My approach to therapy is client-centered, warm, and direct. My focus is on those with chronic illness, those in the LGBTQIA+ communities, and those in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I work with individual clients having relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. A large part of my clients are LGBTQ+.
(404) 975-2977 View (404) 975-2977
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Shanera Brown-Brooks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331  (Online Only)
Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, navigating life transitions, or looking to improve your relationships, I am here to accompany you on your journey towards healing and well-being. My aim is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your inner strengths and develop the tools needed to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. In a world filled with constant demands and uncertainties, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. However, I firmly believe that within each of us lies the capacity to not only endure adversity but to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before!
Whether you're seeking support for personal growth, navigating life transitions, or looking to improve your relationships, I am here to accompany you on your journey towards healing and well-being. My aim is to provide a safe, empathetic space where you can explore your inner strengths and develop the tools needed to overcome challenges and achieve your goals. In a world filled with constant demands and uncertainties, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. However, I firmly believe that within each of us lies the capacity to not only endure adversity but to emerge stronger and more resilient than ever before!
(470) 835-4171 View (470) 835-4171
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Gabriel Ty Kuecher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315
Are you experiencing relationship issues due to unresolved childhood trauma? Does something feel off but you’re not quite sure why or what to do? Are you interested in developing your inner resources for managing your stress and emotions? If you are, then I commend your willingness to get to work and I welcome you to my practice.
Are you experiencing relationship issues due to unresolved childhood trauma? Does something feel off but you’re not quite sure why or what to do? Are you interested in developing your inner resources for managing your stress and emotions? If you are, then I commend your willingness to get to work and I welcome you to my practice.
(470) 243-8490 View (470) 243-8490
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Lacey Rhodes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I believe each client has a unique experience and those individual experiences will need a unique and tailored approach. I assist couples, and individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, identity development and other areas. I am often working with people on communication, wants/needs/boundaries, and healthy emotional processing. I am sex positive and assist couples and individual in expressing needs, wants, and emotions in a functional way. Building trust and personal growth is the hallmark of my work. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe space for anything my clients bring into discussion.
I believe each client has a unique experience and those individual experiences will need a unique and tailored approach. I assist couples, and individuals with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, identity development and other areas. I am often working with people on communication, wants/needs/boundaries, and healthy emotional processing. I am sex positive and assist couples and individual in expressing needs, wants, and emotions in a functional way. Building trust and personal growth is the hallmark of my work. I provide a nonjudgmental and safe space for anything my clients bring into discussion.
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Orion Crook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30310
Orion Psychotherapy’s mission is to support expressive experiences of adolescents, adults, couples, and families that facilitate meaningful discovery and intentional change. I work with a range of issues focusing on a person centered approach to the work. That means I met you where you are with techniques that match with your struggle. I am trained and believe in an approach that helps treat mental illness and develop mental health as it is its own arena of skills and understandings. I encourage my clients to spend as much effort on working with their negative and dissociative emotions as they do with their positive ones.
Orion Psychotherapy’s mission is to support expressive experiences of adolescents, adults, couples, and families that facilitate meaningful discovery and intentional change. I work with a range of issues focusing on a person centered approach to the work. That means I met you where you are with techniques that match with your struggle. I am trained and believe in an approach that helps treat mental illness and develop mental health as it is its own arena of skills and understandings. I encourage my clients to spend as much effort on working with their negative and dissociative emotions as they do with their positive ones.
(404) 975-2591 View (404) 975-2591
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Lynn Louise Wonders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339  (Online Only)
Stress, anxiety and relationship challenges can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like it's too much to face on your own. Finding the right counselor with whom you feel connected to is really important. You want to feel comfortable with your therapist and confident in their ability to help you. With over 20 years counseling people of all ages and my tool-box of therapeutic resources and techniques, you can experience relief from stress and anxiety and have hope for better days ahead. And if after we meet if it feels I'm not the right therapist for you, I'll help you find the one that is.
Stress, anxiety and relationship challenges can be overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like it's too much to face on your own. Finding the right counselor with whom you feel connected to is really important. You want to feel comfortable with your therapist and confident in their ability to help you. With over 20 years counseling people of all ages and my tool-box of therapeutic resources and techniques, you can experience relief from stress and anxiety and have hope for better days ahead. And if after we meet if it feels I'm not the right therapist for you, I'll help you find the one that is.
(470) 785-8219 View (470) 785-8219
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Lauren E. Holland
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30316  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Lauren Holland and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I offer counseling in the convenience of your space and schedule as my practice is completely virtual. My clients range in age, however, most times, we are working on relationships they have. Clients come to me because they want to see positive changes in their lives and together, we work to find ways in which they can live a more wellness focused life. Many times, our work explores how clients talk to or about themselves. My goal is to always provide clients with a safe place to be seen and heard. In my practice, you are unique and always welcome!
My name is Lauren Holland and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I offer counseling in the convenience of your space and schedule as my practice is completely virtual. My clients range in age, however, most times, we are working on relationships they have. Clients come to me because they want to see positive changes in their lives and together, we work to find ways in which they can live a more wellness focused life. Many times, our work explores how clients talk to or about themselves. My goal is to always provide clients with a safe place to be seen and heard. In my practice, you are unique and always welcome!
(678) 974-1482 View (678) 974-1482
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Talk it Out
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
Hello and welcome to Talk it Out! We are a family friendly group practice located near Truist Park (formally SunTrust Park) with easy access off of 285 and 75. We specialize in a wide array of mental health concerns. One of our knowledgeable and compassionate clinicians will work with you to meet your specific goals in therapy. Our clinicians utilize various treatment modalities and vary in terms of gender and age so you can feel confident that you will be matched with a clinician that you will feel comfortable and safe with.
Hello and welcome to Talk it Out! We are a family friendly group practice located near Truist Park (formally SunTrust Park) with easy access off of 285 and 75. We specialize in a wide array of mental health concerns. One of our knowledgeable and compassionate clinicians will work with you to meet your specific goals in therapy. Our clinicians utilize various treatment modalities and vary in terms of gender and age so you can feel confident that you will be matched with a clinician that you will feel comfortable and safe with.
(678) 343-2499 View (678) 343-2499
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Dr. Meenaxi Palaniappan
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
Reaching out to a therapist is hard. So first, take a moment to commend yourself for prioritizing your wellbeing - it is difficult, even for me as a therapist! I believe that we all have a desire for genuine relational connection. However, our past experiences (eg. oppression, trauma, relational disconnections) inform our strategies of survival (eg. perfectionism, addiction, avoidance), which paradoxically leave us feeling dysregulated, isolated, or stuck in painful relationships. I see therapy as a space where you and I can co-create an open & authentic relationship, which will help us explore and heal your current life stressors.
(404) 328-7061 View (404) 328-7061
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Kelly Cave
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMFT, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Is your life and your behavior impacted by events from the past? That's a very common side effect of trauma. Trauma impacts the ways in which we respond to every day stimulation and can shape our choices in healthy and unhealthy ways. According to research, more than half of men and women have experienced a trauma in their life time and 2 out of 5 women and 1 out of 6 men have experienced sexual trauma. You're not alone in this pain and I would love to help you through it. Using talk therapy combined with EMDR, we will build a safe place for you to process your hurt and be able to unwind what the brain has been holding on to.
Is your life and your behavior impacted by events from the past? That's a very common side effect of trauma. Trauma impacts the ways in which we respond to every day stimulation and can shape our choices in healthy and unhealthy ways. According to research, more than half of men and women have experienced a trauma in their life time and 2 out of 5 women and 1 out of 6 men have experienced sexual trauma. You're not alone in this pain and I would love to help you through it. Using talk therapy combined with EMDR, we will build a safe place for you to process your hurt and be able to unwind what the brain has been holding on to.
(404) 814-5041 View (404) 814-5041
Strength-Based Therapists

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.