I believe you have the potential to realize the desires deep within your heart. It takes courage to confront fears and overcome mental and emotional hurdles that block our best intentions. Circumstances most often out of our control can cause feelings of doubt, lonelines, lack of fulfillment and even a loss of hope. In our attempt to quiet an overwhelming sense of distress, we sometimes adopt beliefs and behaviors that are at best, self-compromising. I would be honored to accompany you on your journey towards wholeness. Together we will embrace truth, transcend pain and create a more meaningful life through freedom and choice.

You just took a HUGE step, so thank you for being here right now. I am devoted to helping you feel and function better. Just getting through the day may feel challenging right now. It's just too much to sort through or overcome on your own. You CAN move beyond the pain you may be feeling – beyond overwhelming stress – beyond not knowing, feeling confused. You may not know where to start -- It's a lot [[whew]]. You might feel misunderstood by friends and family; that's what I'm here for. I do the "work" of helping you even outside of our sessions, to help you get better FASTER. Recent Blog Post: I didn’t even need to read Michell...

*Virtual Appointments Only At This Time* I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, and families. I accept children under 10 on a case-by-case basis. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment models to treat depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, PTSD, family conflicts, self-esteem issues, identity issues, dysfunctional communication, or in preparing for/managing life transitions.

TRANSFORM YOUR HURT INTO HEALING! Emotional pain can devastating and it may feel like it will never end, however, there is hope. That pain can be a wake up call signaling that a change must happen. I am passionate about coming alongside you, to assist in transforming your hurt into healing and making the changes necessary to have your best life possible. Let your emotional pain be a catalyst for change.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and groups in the Decatur/Emory area. As a psychotherapist, I have training and experience in using a broad range of treatment approaches. My focus will be on you and your needs, on building a relationship that fits you, and on working with you to find the specific interventions and life skills that can work for you.

Marriage and Family Therapy:Sex, Money and In-laws, we use to think these were the the main causes of relationship problems. We now know that many problems occur due to “Built Up Resentments and An Inability to Resolve Conflict”. Let me help you learn to communicate in ways that resolve these roadblocks and restore intimacy, trust and vulnerability with those you love.

As an affirming provider for LGBTQ, transgender and gender expansive clients, my practice centers around supporting this community. If you want to explore your gender identity and/or sexuality, overcome anxiety and panic attacks, or work through relationship stress or I can help you. If you are seeking a secular, gender affirming therapist to walk with you through your gender transition, I can walk with you. If you are unsure if you want to stay in your relationship, lets process that together. I use mindful self-compassion, solution focused therapy and CBT that allows me to work with teenagers and adults alike.

I am a Georgia licensed clinical social worker providing holistic therapy to adults, through individual therapy and group therapy. I practice within a proactive compassionate teamwork based model. If you are ready to jump in, I am right here to jump in with you. This may include homework between sessions and other ways to continue toward your goals in and out of the therapy office. Our connection and team-spiritedness is the foundation of our work together and the surest path to success. I promise to always treat you with kidness, compassion, respect, cultural competency and unconditional positive regard.

Empathy, sympathy, active listening, and genuine concern are vital to helping individuals overcome the challenges they face. When a person feels unfulfilled, frustrated or blocked by their current situation, seeking help is where change begins. Our Holistic/Person-Centered approach to healing from the inside out is designed to assess the root of an issue, and then help support individuals, families and couples on the path to thinking differently and therefore creating different, more positive outcomes. Privacy and confidentiality is the cornerstone of OneLove Counseling Services.

I have 30+ years experience working with individuals, couples & families with a wide variety of issues and goals. I have trained in a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities and employ an eclectic approach to understand and offer support and insight into a broad range of issues and problems-all in a safe and nurturing environment/setting with opportunities to discover, explore and build on the individual strengths and capabilities to face life's challenges. I strongly believe in self determination and hope my interventions and insight opens the door to new understanding and improved overall functioning and happiness. Weekend Appointments Available!

You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you no longer recognize this version of yourself. Maybe you've tried "fixing" problems with limited success. Lived experiences shape who you are. They provide insight and strengths, as well as challenges. Therapy is about understanding who you are right now, finding balanced between pleasant and unpleasant, and growing toward feeling more whole/complete - individually and with others. Stress, perceived failure, and/or hopelessness don't have to define you. I will help you create space in your life to strengthen what's already there, and build the rest healthfully.

Have you been feeling stuck, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed? Are past traumas & relationship issues affecting your current relationships? Are you feeling numb or doing things to numb out intense feelings, emotional pain, or flashbacks? Please don't lose hope - you are not alone. I'm down to earth, and accepting of diverse cultures, backgrounds, beliefs, and genders. For the past 30 years, I've been dedicated to my professional development and motivated to help adults heal and recover from traumas, mental health & coexisting chronic medical issues, relationship conflicts & stressful life transitions.

Sheila believes that we all are recovering from something and given a safe space to share one’s feelings without judgement, individuals can grow and heal from past and current pains. Choosing to come in for counseling is often a difficult decision; She wants her clients’ to understand that she is here to provide that safe, non-judgmental space.

I have over 15 years of counseling experience with clients of all ages. Multicultural issues, marriage and family, and abuse are areas close to my heart. My practice is based on serving clients with empathy and compassion, and providing coping skills to support their growth and development.

I find it is important to focus not only on the problems in someone's life, but also to hear what is working well. My private practice is as much about finding and affirming positive aspects of a person's life as it is about addressing and healing problems and difficulties. This way, the therapy session is not just about dealing with issues, but about seeing what might be possible in someone's life.

Has it been a while since you’ve felt like yourself? Lost touch with that spark inside? Honestly, it happens to all of us. Life is tough. When feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxious, depressed, or lost, one of the most powerful things we can do is giving therapy and counseling a try. I frequently support clients through life transitions, when things just seem out of sorts, as well as painful moments, when things are just unbearable—helping them find the security and courage needed to make lasting changes. With an open ear and accepting heart, I’ll walk alongside you as we invite those changes to happen.

I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (11+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.

I believe in sitting across from people, not diagnoses.Sessions often focus on overcoming trust issues, building self esteem, assertiveness training, goal setting, and self acceptance.Using strategies of CBT with eclectic methods, I will assist you in identifying your problem areas and together we will collaborate on steps you can take to overcome them through discussions, identifying triggers, and learning coping skills. I look forward to working with you and learning more about you as each individual's story is unique and worth telling!

Tameka Harris James is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience serving individuals with mental illness, special needs, families in crisis, and men and women experiencing difficulty moving forward from traumatic experiences.

Life transitions and struggles offer the opportunity to find greater clarity of purpose, more meaningful relationships, increased confidence, and personal satisfaction. To be human is to feel emotion, both the highs and the lows. We are all connected through not only these experiences, but through the relationships with those around us. Therapy is a unique and personal journey built on mutual trust and respect. My perspective is strengths-based, LGBTQIA-affirmative, and integrative. I work with individuals of all backgrounds, bodies, and beliefs. My approach is individualized and collaborative.