Therapists in Atlanta, GA

I see children, adolescents, and adults for psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. The concerns and desires of my clients are the heart of my practice. I provide a space for each individual to speak freely and confidentially, and I listen in a way that allows the course of treatment to be oriented to each individual. I work with all ages beginning with children at age 4. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders (includes depression), and issues with identity and sexuality. I work with individuals and couples.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, my goal is to help individuals to understand how all parts of their life are interrelated and to facilitate their individual journey in the healing and growth process. My specialty areas include emerging adults that are struggling to understand how the developmental and cognitive changes that are taking place impact their social and emotional well-being, individuals whom are in the midst of transition and need additional support through life's "ups and downs" and exploring how past events influence our sense of self and our relationships with others.

As a Licensed Mental Health and Wellness Professional, I provide a therapeutic environment that fosters empowerment and enrichment in the lives of others, while cultivating creativity and comfort with one's personal identity. I hope to guide you to trust in yourself and your unique life experiences, as they are the prolific and indispensable resources for the answers you seek. Together, we will work towards helping you respond to yourself, people, and life, in a growth affirming and self-actualizing way, ultimately creating the experience of an inner-directed life, so that you may live it to the fullest potential.

For me, psychotherapy is offering patience, understanding, insight, acceptance, compassion, relationship, and a secure base to persons suffering from burdens too heavy to carry alone. I compare myself to a container into which my patients pour their unbearable feelings. My task is to detoxify these feelings and make them easier to understand and tolerate. I help my patients to use healthy relationships with others to meet their emotional needs and the emotional needs of others. To establish and maintain healthy relationships, we work in session on understanding our own and others’ mental states (wishes, feelings, intentions) and how these are connected to how we behave toward each other. Relationships tend to work better when we are able to understand our own and others’ minds and how our minds influence how we behave toward each other.

It is important to find a therapist you connect with. My clients find that my warm and compassionate approach to therapy makes it easy to connect with me. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and AASECT certified sex therapist (CST), I counsel couples looking to improve their relationship, find ways to re-connect and build a healthier, more satisfying relationship. I specialize in working with individuals and couples experiencing sexual difficulties such as low/high sexual desire, painful sex (i.e. vaginismus, vulvodynia, etc.), orgasm difficulties, and intimacy issues after cancer.

Life is hard enough. Finding a great Therapist need not be. I’m a laid back, easy to relate to person who genuinely enjoys working with people from all backgrounds and all walks of life. My clients (and their families) find me easy to talk to, genuine in my approach and committed to their success. In our work together, I may use a cognitive behavioral model, person centered approach or grounding techniques to assist you in identifying the sources of your stressors and frustrations and guide you through the steps necessary to resolve the issues, not just learn to live with them.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in trauma-related disorders, depression, anxiety and mood disorders. I am passionate about helping adults, couples, families and teens, navigate a wide array of social, behavioral and emotional challenges from a person-centered strengths-based approach. The direction of your treatment will always be guided by your preferences, values and goals! I am fortunate to have gained a diverse set of specialized training in a short period of time in the field. have worked as a clinician in community mental health serving women and families, the BIPOC community with substance abuse.

How can I support you with your mental health or addiction? I became a mental health professional after struggling with my own mental health challenges and addiction for 25 years. I approach healing from the perspective of my own lived experience. With over 10 years practicing therapy support, I bring a holistic person centered approach. I earned a Master's in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions Counseling from Kaplan University in 2013. I was certified as a Peer Specialist in 2017 and as a CPS- Addictive Diseases the following year. I believe that If I can do it, you can too!

Ellie Mental Health Atlanta is accepting new clients for in-person and virtual sessions, with NO waitlist! Our brand new office is a comfy, judgment-free zone where you can be authentic, get real about where you’re at in your mental health, and receive the compassionate care you deserve. We provide services for ages 8+ and offer individual, family, and couples counseling.

It can be overwhelming to search for a psychologist, especially when you are already in distress. A comfortable fit between you and your therapist is by far the most essential ingredient in your healing process. I encourage people to be very thoughtful about selecting someone to work with, and to speak with several people if it doesn't feel right from the beginning. I welcome the opportunity to talk with potential clients about their needs, and view our initial conversation as an important first step toward healing.

We are social beings. The success of our relationships is the main determinant of how healthy we are emotionally. I specialize in helping people to develop more effective relationship skills and to deal with the issues that arise when our relationships are unsuccessful. I believe that we possess the solutions to our problems. I can help you to become aware of those solutions and to develop the strength to effectively apply them.

Mental, physical and emotional distress often contain important clues to imbalance in your life. Learning to listen to yourself, with the active support of a trusted therapeutic relationship, can help you to become unstuck and live with greater ease. With this support, you are able to understand the interplay of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that contribute to the distress in your life. You begin to find hope when recognizable patterns emerge. Hope grows when these patterns are understood and accepted in the context of your past experiences. Change occurs with ongoing feedback, practice and encouragement.

Throughout my career I’ve worked with individuals across various populations providing mental health counseling, career counseling, mentor-ship, and life coaching services. I have worked in a variety of settings to include residential group homes, outpatient mental health, inpatient mental health, and community based counseling. I specialize in working with clients coping with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, trauma, and individuals of the LGBT community who are seeking a safe space. I also have experience working with Veterans and Active Duty Serviceman.

I believe reaching out for help is a sign of courage and strength. With gentleness and patience, I seek to create a safe place for people to tell their stories. I work with my clients to help them better understand themselves and to see new ways of looking at issues. My specializations include: family dynamics; life transitions; spiritual issues; anxiety; depression, grief, and loss; trauma; young adults; parenting; caring for elder parents; chronic illness; and divorce recovery. I consider it an honor to work with people through the rough patches of life.

Is healing possible? I believe it is. You’re here because the feelings are building up and you need to heal through past experiences. You want better communication and boundaries in relationships. You’re ready to choose yourself, feel more confident, and be more authentic in your skin. You need some help through the tough moments of self-reflection required to and went through an exploration of healing through trauma, past hurts and suppressed issues. Therapy can help. It’s time to stop diminishing your wants and needs. Learn to pay better attention to yourself so that you can take better care of yourself.

My focus is to facilitate your pursuit in creating the relationships and life goals you seek to realize. I want to enable you to create the life you are yearning for. I teach skills which will reduce stress, enhance the quality of your life, and open up possibilities for your fullfillment.

Life can be overwhelming. But positive change is attainable with the support and encouragement of a counselor you can trust. As a Professional Counselor who is compassionate and empathic, I can offer a range of therapeutic services for individual adults struggling with personal issues and dilemmas that coincide with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. I also work with couples who are struggling to resolve conflicts, re-build trust, improve communication and increase intimacy.

“I’m just tired” “Idk, just feeling a way” Found yourself describing your mood in this way recently? As the experts on our lives, we can sense when something isn't right. I offer a holistic practice that helps address these emotions and life stressors, improving overall functioning and well-being. Together, we can work towards a more emotionally balanced and fulfilling life.

**CURRENTLY VIRTUAL ONLY**The prospect of beginning therapy can be a daunting one, and you must do your best to find the right therapist with whom you will share your fears, your pain, your hopes and your dreams. To be a part of someone's therapeutic journey is an honor and a privilege. If we work together, I can assure you that I will strive to honor your process and your goals for therapy. It is my aim to cultivate relationships with my clients that are founded in trust and compassion, and are characterized by a sense of warmth and security.