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E & A Cares Counseling Consultant Services, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31202
Do you feel depressed, anxiety, or experienced past/current trauma? We provide individualized and group services by certified licensed professionals to meet your treatment needs. We provide clients with a new life direction that is designed for you to reach your optimal potential in life. You will find a safe, supportive, and warm setting while we help you meet your needs. You will find that we value listening to our clients with empathy and understanding. We are available to help you get back on track and unstuck. It’s time for you to thrive and not just move through your journey called life.
Do you feel depressed, anxiety, or experienced past/current trauma? We provide individualized and group services by certified licensed professionals to meet your treatment needs. We provide clients with a new life direction that is designed for you to reach your optimal potential in life. You will find a safe, supportive, and warm setting while we help you meet your needs. You will find that we value listening to our clients with empathy and understanding. We are available to help you get back on track and unstuck. It’s time for you to thrive and not just move through your journey called life.
(478) 796-8125 View (478) 796-8125
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Beth Kressin
Pastoral Counselor, MA, CELC, CTRC-S
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
Waitlist for new clients
Trauma and Neglect Survivors - I specialize in working with survivors of childhood, generational, and neurodiverse trauma - specifically adult children of narcissistic, emotionally immature and mentally unstable parents. Through understanding, compassion, playfulness, and sharing information, I will walk with you on your healing journey. Developmental trauma is sometimes hard to see, because for those who grew up in it, it was just normal. We were taught to keep secrets, be hypervigilant, and to do and become what the people around us needed so we could survive. Those coping skills helped us survive, but now are in our way.
Trauma and Neglect Survivors - I specialize in working with survivors of childhood, generational, and neurodiverse trauma - specifically adult children of narcissistic, emotionally immature and mentally unstable parents. Through understanding, compassion, playfulness, and sharing information, I will walk with you on your healing journey. Developmental trauma is sometimes hard to see, because for those who grew up in it, it was just normal. We were taught to keep secrets, be hypervigilant, and to do and become what the people around us needed so we could survive. Those coping skills helped us survive, but now are in our way.
(478) 654-8544 View (478) 654-8544
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Wayne H Welch, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, AAMFT
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31204
My special interest are issues related to stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
My special interest are issues related to stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.
I bring to my practice many years of experience in psychotherapy on a wide array of issues; Whatever the issues I bring no judgment, and a commitment to an empathic alliance with you to face your unique challenges. I see a limited number of clients which affords you greater attention and flexibility of scheduling. I hope you will call so we can explore working together.
(478) 217-3548 View (478) 217-3548
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AR Mitchell Consultants LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31210  (Online Only)
Trauma and race-based stress shape a person’s inner world.
Welcome to Dr. Mitchell's safe space! I am here to assist you on your journey to self-care through awareness and resilience
Trauma and race-based stress shape a person’s inner world.
Welcome to Dr. Mitchell's safe space! I am here to assist you on your journey to self-care through awareness and resilience
(770) 230-1240 View (770) 230-1240
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LaReaca Bostick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31211  (Online Only)
When having to face challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, feeling stuck or even overwhelmed, it can cause major disruptions in our overall ability to thrive.
When having to face challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, feeling stuck or even overwhelmed, it can cause major disruptions in our overall ability to thrive.
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Darla N. Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CADCII, SAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31201
It is vital to provide integrated treatment for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders, drug and alcohol and similar conditions. Located in the heart of Warner Robins, Georgia. I provide safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. I am specially trained to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and to treat the whole person in a comprehensive way. I have specialized training in the services being treated.
It is vital to provide integrated treatment for mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders, drug and alcohol and similar conditions. Located in the heart of Warner Robins, Georgia. I provide safety and privacy for patients seeking healing and recovery. I am specially trained to address the complex needs of individuals with co-occurring disorders and to treat the whole person in a comprehensive way. I have specialized training in the services being treated.
(478) 449-1590 View (478) 449-1590
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Alexis Preslynn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31204
I help overcome many mental health issues like anxiety, depression and trauma.
Starting your mental health journey helps you find the MAGIC in life's messes and leads you to inner peace and self-love because you are worthy. No matter what struggles you bring to the therapy space, you deserve to water yourself from within and bloom. Therapy is a process to explore your world and understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. As you continue to grow, you'll learn what shines light into your soul and you can achieve a wholehearted life while becoming a version of yourself that you are proud of. I’m here to walk alongside you and assist you in your growth spurts!
I help overcome many mental health issues like anxiety, depression and trauma.
Starting your mental health journey helps you find the MAGIC in life's messes and leads you to inner peace and self-love because you are worthy. No matter what struggles you bring to the therapy space, you deserve to water yourself from within and bloom. Therapy is a process to explore your world and understand your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space. As you continue to grow, you'll learn what shines light into your soul and you can achieve a wholehearted life while becoming a version of yourself that you are proud of. I’m here to walk alongside you and assist you in your growth spurts!
(404) 777-0558 View (404) 777-0558
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La Tonya Klish-Polk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
My objective is to support and enable clients to discover their internal strengths, guiding them through life's challenges to liberate themselves from feelings of shame, guilt, denial, withdrawal, low self-esteem/confidence, hurt/pain, disappointments, trauma, and the complexities of grief and loss. I aim to help clients establish healthy boundaries, foster meaningful relationships, navigate life's direction, and recognize their self-worth and value. In my role as a therapist and coach, I prefer to engage with individuals at their current stage, offering a direct, non-judgmental, safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
My objective is to support and enable clients to discover their internal strengths, guiding them through life's challenges to liberate themselves from feelings of shame, guilt, denial, withdrawal, low self-esteem/confidence, hurt/pain, disappointments, trauma, and the complexities of grief and loss. I aim to help clients establish healthy boundaries, foster meaningful relationships, navigate life's direction, and recognize their self-worth and value. In my role as a therapist and coach, I prefer to engage with individuals at their current stage, offering a direct, non-judgmental, safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
(478) 223-7716 View (478) 223-7716
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Ashley Heggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31203  (Online Only)
I combine traditional therapeutic approaches such as CBT with modern/ancient approaches, such as MBSR , Trauma-Informed Yoga, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Meditation, Reiki and Wellness Coaching.
Are you ready to explore your whole self?
I combine traditional therapeutic approaches such as CBT with modern/ancient approaches, such as MBSR , Trauma-Informed Yoga, Mindfulness, Spirituality, Meditation, Reiki and Wellness Coaching.
Are you ready to explore your whole self?
(404) 649-0766 View (404) 649-0766
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Binge Eating Recovery And Women's Therapist Brittany Hewitt
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31201  (Online Only)
Everything might look OK on the outside. But inside, it feels like you're falling apart. You want to be optimistic and fun. You want to be a good partner, friend, daughter, or sister. But everything seems so hard and you just don't feel like yourself. Perhaps it started with a loss - like a tough breakup or a death. Maybe it comes from something deeper in your past - an unresolved trauma or abuse situation that you've never been able to talk about. Perhaps you struggle to find peace with your relationship with food and with your body. You don't have to face your struggles alone. Getting strong is often about getting help.
Everything might look OK on the outside. But inside, it feels like you're falling apart. You want to be optimistic and fun. You want to be a good partner, friend, daughter, or sister. But everything seems so hard and you just don't feel like yourself. Perhaps it started with a loss - like a tough breakup or a death. Maybe it comes from something deeper in your past - an unresolved trauma or abuse situation that you've never been able to talk about. Perhaps you struggle to find peace with your relationship with food and with your body. You don't have to face your struggles alone. Getting strong is often about getting help.
(678) 940-6477 View (678) 940-6477
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Latosha Prescott-Carr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCPT, FVIP
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
Too often individuals feel hopeless and discouraged with the direction of their life. They may have lost interest in things they use to enjoy. Some individuals may be struggling with overcoming past traumas and hurts, and these events from their past are preventing them from being their authentic self. Individuals seek counseling for a variety of reasons, and all are valid concerns. However, I am not here to judge you, but instead I am here to walk with you while we explore your life's journey and determine ways to help you find your true self.
Too often individuals feel hopeless and discouraged with the direction of their life. They may have lost interest in things they use to enjoy. Some individuals may be struggling with overcoming past traumas and hurts, and these events from their past are preventing them from being their authentic self. Individuals seek counseling for a variety of reasons, and all are valid concerns. However, I am not here to judge you, but instead I am here to walk with you while we explore your life's journey and determine ways to help you find your true self.
(470) 203-3780 View (470) 203-3780
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The PEACH Pit
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
Tired of talk therapy? We do little talking in sessions, whether with Equine-assisted Psychotherapy or Accelerated Resolution Therapy. We do "work" therapy. With EAP, you'll participate in activities outdoors on the ground with our team: a licensed mental health professional, an equine specialist and horses. When you trust the horse to be part of your counseling team, you feel more empowered to make changes. Horses are reflective and intuitive, and don't judge. ART uses rapid eye movement to help you reprogram how traumatic memories affect you. Keep the memory; lose the pain. Come "experience" therapy with us.
Tired of talk therapy? We do little talking in sessions, whether with Equine-assisted Psychotherapy or Accelerated Resolution Therapy. We do "work" therapy. With EAP, you'll participate in activities outdoors on the ground with our team: a licensed mental health professional, an equine specialist and horses. When you trust the horse to be part of your counseling team, you feel more empowered to make changes. Horses are reflective and intuitive, and don't judge. ART uses rapid eye movement to help you reprogram how traumatic memories affect you. Keep the memory; lose the pain. Come "experience" therapy with us.
(478) 449-0578 View (478) 449-0578
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LaShanna S Stephens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ACS, CCMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31201
Are you feeling like your world is crumbling? Having trouble making it day to day? Do you feel stuck? Have you decided that enough is enough? Today is a great day for change!
Are you feeling like your world is crumbling? Having trouble making it day to day? Do you feel stuck? Have you decided that enough is enough? Today is a great day for change!
(478) 569-2013 View (478) 569-2013
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Enhance Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31204
Our mission is to provide effortlessly accessible behavioral health services to the community in an environment that is safe, warm, inviting, and secure. To remove the fear, shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness that prevents individuals from seeking help while addressing the client’s lack of insight and providing mental health awareness.
Our mission is to provide effortlessly accessible behavioral health services to the community in an environment that is safe, warm, inviting, and secure. To remove the fear, shame, inadequacy, and hopelessness that prevents individuals from seeking help while addressing the client’s lack of insight and providing mental health awareness.
(478) 779-1994 View (478) 779-1994
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Ronda D. Shirley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MBA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31210
“I know that it can be hard to be in a relationship with me.” “I’m too much.” “I can’t depend on anyone but myself.” “I just rather be alone than be with someone and be unhappy.” Each of these statements suggest that you’re living life in a state of fear. When you feel unsafe, you are looking for the danger in situations. You trust no one. You are constantly in the mode of defending, running away, people pleasing or in analysis paralysis (procrastination). As a result of your responses to your fears, each of your relationships suffer. Wouldn’t it be GLORIOUS to trust your spirit of discernment, kill your fears and feel safe?
“I know that it can be hard to be in a relationship with me.” “I’m too much.” “I can’t depend on anyone but myself.” “I just rather be alone than be with someone and be unhappy.” Each of these statements suggest that you’re living life in a state of fear. When you feel unsafe, you are looking for the danger in situations. You trust no one. You are constantly in the mode of defending, running away, people pleasing or in analysis paralysis (procrastination). As a result of your responses to your fears, each of your relationships suffer. Wouldn’t it be GLORIOUS to trust your spirit of discernment, kill your fears and feel safe?
(478) 796-8236 View (478) 796-8236
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Carmita Rivers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAMS, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31210
I enjoy working with others to help them become empowered and successful by unlocking their potential. All services are provided in a calm and peaceful environment. Within this environment I am able to help those who are having difficulties in everyday life. All sessions will be tailored to fit individual needs and will provide fresh perspectives and will go at the client's pace. During a client's time with me, they will always feel supported and encouraged.
I enjoy working with others to help them become empowered and successful by unlocking their potential. All services are provided in a calm and peaceful environment. Within this environment I am able to help those who are having difficulties in everyday life. All sessions will be tailored to fit individual needs and will provide fresh perspectives and will go at the client's pace. During a client's time with me, they will always feel supported and encouraged.
(404) 800-3258 View (404) 800-3258
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Katie's Counseling & Caregiving Services, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31210  (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Katie and I am a clinically trained psychotherapist. Are you looking to create a healthy and more fulfilled life?
Hi there! I'm Katie and I am a clinically trained psychotherapist. Are you looking to create a healthy and more fulfilled life?
(912) 732-8657 View (912) 732-8657
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Riner Counseling, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, EdS, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31204
For a moment, consider life as a roller coaster. When you are waiting in line, life may move slowly or you may feel stuck. Other times, you may be thrown for a scary loop and have difficulty hanging on or managing the various twists and curves. I am committed to joining you for the ride, providing a safe and nurturing environment, assisting you as you set and reach goals, and being your biggest cheerleader as you create meaningful change and positive health. I also believe in teaching and mentoring, and therefore have 2 counselors in training that are available to help too with a significant sliding fee scale rate.
For a moment, consider life as a roller coaster. When you are waiting in line, life may move slowly or you may feel stuck. Other times, you may be thrown for a scary loop and have difficulty hanging on or managing the various twists and curves. I am committed to joining you for the ride, providing a safe and nurturing environment, assisting you as you set and reach goals, and being your biggest cheerleader as you create meaningful change and positive health. I also believe in teaching and mentoring, and therefore have 2 counselors in training that are available to help too with a significant sliding fee scale rate.
(864) 306-4871 View (864) 306-4871
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LaPrincess Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31204
LaPrincess is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College (2008) and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University (in 2014). She is an experienced therapist, with training in play therapy, family skills, TF-CBT, foster care and adoption issues and perinatal mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including public schools; group homes; foster care agencies; long term facilities and private practice.
LaPrincess is a Licensed Professional Counselor and earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan College (2008) and her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University (in 2014). She is an experienced therapist, with training in play therapy, family skills, TF-CBT, foster care and adoption issues and perinatal mood disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings including public schools; group homes; foster care agencies; long term facilities and private practice.
(478) 249-6922 View (478) 249-6922
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Classroom 21
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31210
Classroom 21 have always given an ear to people who are in pain and given them words of comfort and encouragement including strangers. Building your mental health is our number one priority.
Classroom 21 have always given an ear to people who are in pain and given them words of comfort and encouragement including strangers. Building your mental health is our number one priority.
(478) 551-3419 View (478) 551-3419
Trauma and PTSD Therapists

When should I seek treatment for trauma?

Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.

How long does trauma therapy take?

Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.

What happens if trauma is left untreated?

Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.

Can PTSD come back after treatment?

It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.