Teresa
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC (she, her)
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Let's Connect (470) 887-3805
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
If stress, difficult emotions, or overwhelming life events or experiences are pulling you away from feeling like yourself, therapy can help. Together, we’ll explore what’s standing in your way, develop practical strategies to manage emotions and stress, and take steps to restore balance, confidence, and connection to who you are. Therapy is a safe space to reflect, act, and move forward with purpose.
I meet you where you are and help you build from there. You set your therapy goals, and together we work to achieve them. I teach practical skills to manage stress, difficult emotions, and unhelpful thoughts, supporting you in developing tools for lasting change. Growth requires understanding, willingness, and practice—and I’m here to support you through it.
Sometimes, we all need a little guidance to keep moving forward in life. I want to help you feel empowered and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. You are capable of navigating even the most difficult times, and I encourage you to take those brave first steps. Let’s take this journey together—I’m ready to walk with you!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Teresa Smoak now - (470) 887-3805
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem EAP (select employers)
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Independence Blue Cross Penn
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Healthcare Medicare Adv
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Teresa Smoak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Email me or call with questions - (470) 887-3805
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC009247 Teresa SmoakLicense state differs from primary location state.
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended USC Aiken, MS in Applied Clinical Psychology
- Certificate from Master of Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- Degree/Diploma from Furman University BS in Psychology
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Teresa Smoak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Email me or call with questions - (470) 887-3805
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Mood Disorders
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Teresa Smoak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (470) 887-3805
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Teresa Smoak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (470) 887-3805
Location
Additional Location
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(470) 887-3805Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Teresa Smoak
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (470) 887-3805