Trauma Focused Therapists in Ormewood Park-East Atlanta, Atlanta, GA

Hello, I am Najla (Nay-jala)! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I earned my Bachelor's Degree from University of West Georgia in 2002 and Masters Degree from LaSalle University in 2005. I have worked in the mental health field for 20 years with children; families; adolescents; and adults. My specialties include play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trauma focused CBT. My skills and training include working with families and individual experiencing personal, relationship, and/or emotional struggles. Also, survivors of trauma, Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD), Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, and ODD.

I am a licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to individuals. My specialties include the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I have extensive professional training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). I'm an Atlanta native and have practiced psychotherapy in Maine and Alaska.

I am Dana E. Tatum LPC and my approach is to work with you to find the absolute best avenue toward your personal health and happiness. With this in mind, the most effective modality for positive change and growth will be an approach that is informed by our honest direct dialogue. I focus on how our decisions/cognition affect our behavior and vice versa. These realizations along with an emphasis and awareness on the moment we actually live within shapes and informs our work together.

Are you are stuck in a job you hate, aren’t sure if you should stay in your current relationship, or just feel in a “funk” from time to time? If so, therapy is for you. I use a solution-focused approach to help you find the answers you are looking for. I enjoy working with adults (and older teens) who can’t quite figure out how to live their best lives. I specialize in couples – before marriage, when you still have stars in your eyes, after marriage when things are a bit harder than you thought they’d be, and towards the potential end of marriage, when you need to make the tough decision to either stay together or not.

The Hardy Clinic is an outpatient mental health clinic comprised of Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Social Workers, Professional Counselor, and Graduate Level Interns. Our therapists have experience working at multiple inpatient psychiatric hospitals, community agencies, legal systems, and private practice settings. Our clients are typically experiencing things like depression, anxiety, trauma, postpartum, PTSD, and numerous other mental health ailments.

Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie Wakeley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and want to explore a more holistic approach, I can help. I specialize in Somatic techniques as well as IFS and DBT to help you process trauma, emotional pain patterns, relationship issues, life transitions, and disorders such as Bipolar, BPD, and OCD that cause anxiety, depression, and emotional pain.

Hello! Is something holding you back from living life to your fullest potential? Feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed and unable to thrive in your current life situation? As a licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified somatic psychotherapist, I will address your concerns with an integrated approach to support your journey on the path towards a life worth living.

At any given moment you can make the decision to live the life you desire. When we avoid addressing our past and present issues, we may develop unhealthy thinking patterns, behaviors and ways of coping that we don't even recognize. & although we may not recognize that these things are happening, it can easily lead to confusion, self doubt, anxiety, fear and even sadness. Healing and transformation are easier said than done and there is nothing wrong with connecting to a professional you can identify with to help you with the process.

Hi there! My name is Kashana Gaines, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am truly passionate about providing supportive psychotherapy to assist my clients in some of their most difficult and vulnerable life challenges. I truly approach therapy as, meeting clients where they are, meaning engaging the client where they are versus telling them where to be. My treatment approach may be a combination of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, humanistic, and rational emotive counseling. I tailor my counseling style to each individual's unique situation. I am a very interactive, and kind person with a non-judgmental attitude.

Okay, let's face it, therapy can be intimidating right? Especially if its your first time...well, the services I provide will definitely make you feel comfortable and relaxed, allowing you to gain full insight into your concerns. Are you struggling with depression? Relationship or marital problems? What about concerns of stress and anxiety? I have tools that will help you overcome your barriers and we work together toward change. Give me a call and let's further discuss, I'd love to meet you!

Life is full of constant change and challenges. Sometimes it is best to talk to someone who can provide you with a confidential, non-judgmental perspective in a supportive environment. I view therapy as a partnership. I am committed to working with you through stressful times. Together, we will tackle your concerns and address behavior patterns and negative perceptions that may be holding you back from a more fulfilling life. Although we can't change the past, we can work together to better understand your experiences and resolve challenges. By applying therapeutic techniques and approaches, we will focus on your growth and well-being.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and challenges, such as trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, behavioral/school problems, ADHD, ODD, grief, attachment issues, and family conflict. I have over 10 years of experience and specialized training in working with children, adolescents and their families.

When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it seems one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you could have done differently. You want to stop feeling so raw and vulnerable.

Hello! I am glad you have found your way here. I am Alex, and I am a complex trauma therapist and a Marriage and Family psychotherapist. I find myself drawn to working at this intersection of the mind-body connection and applying this with trauma-informed parts work to help clients suffering with complex trauma, including sexual trauma and emotional abuse, as well as divorce, LGBTQ+ issues, gender identity, eating disorders, anxiety and depression, self-harm, and relational problems.

Darrin is a licensed associate professional counselor under supervision trained to work with men, women, adolescents, couples and groups requiring professional help. He realizes that life produces internal storm damages occurring far too often without any damage control or prevention. The causes of moodiness, irritability, restlessness, discontentment, fear, doubt, uncertainty, anger, depression, anxiety, insomnia and addiction all have one thing in common - a lack of holistic wellness. Recovery from the internal/external effects of untreated mental and emotional damages is what he will introduce you to.

You're looking for treatment that will really help - more than what a friend could offer, more than just support and a listening ear. You're suffering with symptoms like intense anxiety, life-limiting fears, unwanted thoughts or memories, or sleepless nights, and you want something that offers healing, relief, and growth. Maybe you've tried this before, and it didn't work. Maybe you're at the end of your rope. You want - or really, truly need - a therapist who listens carefully, understands the problem, and helps you enact change to relieve your suffering, as soon as possible.

Are you are going through a major life transition, looking to develop your self-awareness and self-esteem, or seeking tools to cope with depression and anxiety? I work with clients who have experienced trauma, panic attacks, grief, loss, and interpersonal/relationship/communication issues. I work to develop your coping strategies and provide you with the tools you need to get you on the path to healing and being the best version of yourself.

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).

Welcome! I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out.Collaboration with the folks I work with is of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you.I utilize a strengths based, anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach. I work with clients navigating healthy masculinity, internalized oppression, gender dysphoria, addiction recovery, depression, sexuality, relationship stressors & boundaries, family of origin challenges, life transitions, & more.