Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Throughout life's journey, many people will or may have encountered some form of trauma, abuse, hurt, or pain. If that’s you, I want you also to know that it’s been me too. You’re Not Alone! I am passionate about working with Teens And Adults. I speak trauma, truth, and transparency. Allow me to walk with you along the journey and assist you in living and no longer existing.

Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW005867) specializing in working with womxn across the lifespan as well as couples. Emily works with her clients on concerns related to identity development, relationship challenges, recovery from substance use disorders, shame resilience, perfectionism, and life transitions— career changes, breakups/divorce, changing family/work demands. Emily also has experience working with parents/partners as they navigate the recovery process of a loved one. Additionally, Emily works with individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one from suicide or accidental overdose.

Have you found yourself feeling stuck or discouraged lately? Some of the struggles I hear about include self-doubt, boundaries, and stressful life changes. Others are dealing with toxic relationships, family, or work environments. People usually come to therapy because they're experiencing pain in one form or another. I've worked with clients of all ages and with a variety of issues, but the thing most of them have in common is that they all need someone in their lives to remind them that they matter. Everyone needs a sounding board, a place they can process without fear of judgment. I would love to provide that space for you.

Are you experiencing difficulties as a result of life challenges and disappointments? Are you struggling balancing your spirituality with sexual identity? Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one? Are you in need of spiritual and emotional support in a open and nonjudgmental environment? I am here to help you to recover your "Soul" (the essence of your best and productive self). I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board Certified Chaplain and a Pastoral Counselor here to help you explore your feelings, work with your emotions, rediscover your passions and find inner peace/healing for your "Soul."

You are searching for a safe space. You wish to process experiences, emotions, and relationships that you feel stuck in. You hope to receive support navigating conflict, stressors, and trauma. You are here to find a therapist who validates, empathizes, and affirms. I can walk alongside you to help foster healing and growth during this difficult time.

Do you consider yourself resilient? My goal when working with clients is to assist them in finding their inner resilience which will help them to reach their ultimate goals in therapy. I have worked with clients and supervisees to empower them to use their strengths and competencies to improve and enhance their life situations. 
 
 Besides private practice, I have worked for agencies working with families, providing groups on systematic training for effective parenting, developing and implementing caregiver support groups, and running parent support groups.

I specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, family, trauma therapy, life transitions, substance misuse, and dual diagnoses. I find great pleasure in addressing men’s issues and bringing a strong accepting presence to areas of the male dynamic of family, dating, grief and life issues. I have experience working with (age 19+) Young Adults, Adults, Elders (65+), and Veterans. My role includes providing a safe space to explore your life, help identify and remove any barriers to having a healthier existence. To allow clients to be their authentic self and to build a plan to get the client to a more manageable state of life.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological assessments to address possible learning disorders, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing deficits, and emotional/behavioral issues. Additionally, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, behavioral issues, OCD/panic, and marriage/family issues. I see clients across the lifespan, and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.

I love working with clients who are facing divorce, custody, or other family law issues. As a family lawyer turned therapist, I bring a keen understanding of the legal system to my clinical work with individuals & couples. However, not all of my clients are getting divorced! I also enjoy working with couples who wish to improve their relationships as well as individuals seeking to grow. Many of my clients are lawyers or other professionals who value my ability to analyze issues strategically and understand the challenges of a demanding profession. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, & multicultural counseling traditions, I collaborate with clients to explore their concerns, set goals, & develop a plan for moving forward. My warm, empathic presence combined with my solution-focused approach allows me to provide non-judgmental support as clients tackle life's challenges.

Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.

My therapeutic focus is on relationships, individuals, and couples. The goal of my practice is to help clients experience healthy relationships and peace within by integrating Christian theology and psychology. Since successful relationships begin with a clear perspective of self, I emphasize the importance of boundaries, attachment patterns, self-esteem, and emotional awareness and regulation. Individual deep work, talk therapy, and family systems therapy challenge practices of thinking, feeling, and relating. My strengths include establishing rapport through respect, empathetic listening, and a safe environment to explore old wounds and new frontiers with a specialty in Christian spirituality in counseling.

Dr. Aurélie Weinstein is a Child and Family Therapist. Dr. Weinstein is passionate about helping her clients work through challenging life circumstances which include serious illness, anxiety, traumas, phobias, depression, self-esteem, attachment, and divorce related issues. She applies the best research-based treatments to effectively help her clients. For children, adolescents, and adults who have suffered from trauma, she uses EMDR and Brainspotting and for those with depression and self-esteem issues, she uses DBT treatment. As a Registered Play Therapist, she uses different types of play therapy to help children's challenges.

Are you experiencing communication problems between you and your spouse? Have you guys been experiencing conflict over financial issues, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and or differences in parenting styles? The top five common issues that bring couples into therapy are communication problems, conflicts over finances, sexual difficulties, lack of intimacy, and differences in parenting styles. These issues can create tension and strain in a relationship and may require the assistance of a therapist to help you and your partner work through them.

You want to "feel more like yourself" with your children, at work, and in your intimate relationships. You want to love freely, find balance, or prepare for a change. We can explore the WHYs or focus on the HOWs. I can help you understand the repeating patterns that impact your well-being and gain new skills to create and discover choices. I offer consultations for brief focused therapy, long-term psychotherapy, coaching, and referrals to other specialists.

Oh how I loved everybody else when I finally got to talk about myself. - Dar Williams. This practice provides a space for clients to feel safe enough to take off the mask without judgement. What about the anxious, depressed, angry, shamed and stuck parts of ourselves? They desire to be seen as well. I am here to stand witness with you. I work with women, particularly women of color, and the men who love them. I am proudly LGBTQ allied. I work with individuals and couples. All are welcome.

Asking for help can be difficult especially when you pride yourself for being an independent person. When the uncontrollable aspects of life emerge and stick around it can often lead to feeling out of control, stuck, or unproductive even for someone that is usually successful. The truth is that life happens no matter the best of our own intentions and that is where I can work with you to reclaim your ideal life and achieve your goals.

I work with adults, young and seasoned, dealing with underlying issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and relationship related, guiding them through to cope with and/or healing through such challenges. Together, we will get you through a crisis from divorce to death and support you to "resurrect" from such major life transitions. I draw upon cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems, expressive arts (including visual arts, body movement, music, poetry and journaling), career counseling, eco-therapy and mindfulness, to effect change. In addition, I bring 30 years of working with individuals in higher education.

We specialize in Pre-Marital, Marriage and Couple Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Life Coach, Intimate, and Support Groups. Our support groups encompass various concentrations. We outsource to companies providing Diversity training. Counseling is provided in office, In home, dedicated location, and video.

Remember you are BIGGER than your problems! Here to assist clients with the daily demands of their busy and complex lives which can be perceived as overwhelming or challenging. Coping with daily stressors pulls us in several directions at once which leads us to feel disconnected from our own mental, spiritual, and physical sources of well-being and power. I am here to encourage the development of self-love for clients through healing, wholeness, and self-empowerment. Offering a safe, supportive, and confidential environment for clients who are pursuing a powerful journey to rediscovering themselves.