Family Therapy in Tucker, GA

Did you know that oftentimes we operate in dysfunctional environments because we lack knowing it is indeed dysfunctional? I help clients with establishing boundaries, healthy relationships (family, friends, intimate) and building self confidence. I understand issues around advancing beyond the glass ceiling and can support you with both workplace and personal life issues. I also provide insight and encouragement to find your voice.

Gye Nyame -"I fear none but God!" "Only through peace of mind can you thrive"- Is your relationship not what you envisioned it? Are you demoralized by the demands of everyday stresses, devastated by uncontrollable grief and loss, apprehensive and uncertain about how to re-gain control of your life? Do you have unresolved significant emotional feelings which are keeping you from moving on in your life and or relationships? Are you frustrated, overwhelmed, burned out, depressed, lack motivation and are going through power struggle with your children and adolescents?

Where We Stand is a multidisciplinary behavioral health care practice that offers mental health and substance abuse services to communities within the metro Atlanta area. Our focus is to provide cost-effective, quality treatment.

"I believe in creating a safe and active environment where skills and tools needed to change or successfully transition through a life challenge can be developed and practiced. Everyone has the capability to excel and feel successful, especially when meaningful and doable steps are discovered. All of this occurs when you build trusting and genuine relationships." -Katrina

“Today’s a great day for a great day.” Changing our verbiage can lead to changing our perspective. My goals as your counselor are to help you identify your perspective, help you become your best self and develop ways to better manage the stressors of life. We create, set and work through your goals together, as the sessions are tailored to your needs. I understand that having a busy work schedule, making family time, and/or unforeseen circumstances occur so I am available for video sessions for your convenience. I am accepting new clients.

I am a licensed psychologist with 10 years of experience in evaluating children, adolescents and adults related to a number of concerns including ADHD, adult ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, nonverbal learning disorders, psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, college entrance and accommodations, and academic testing. I also have extensive experience working with children in schools and a broad base of knowledge of special education procedures and other school-based intervention services. I conduct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their families to help strengthen the family connection, reduce conflict at home/school, and enhance effective communication and problem-solving.

Life's challenges bring opportunity for growth and change. Counseling provides insight, tools and awareness to allow you to choose differently to get different results. This process is effective only when clients are willing to be consistent, honest and open to consider different methods of change. With over 20 years of clinical experience with various cultures in varied settings, I utilize eclectic counseling techniques to best meet the individual needs of my clients.

Let’s take this counseling journey together! I believe in helping my clients reach their full potential and helping them attain the skills necessary to succeed in all of their ventures. I am passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles that keep them stuck and emphasize the need for self-care and self-love. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approach to help clients put their negative thoughts and actions behind them to lead to positive thoughts and more beneficial behaviors. I view counseling as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client; we’re in this together.

Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life? Could you use an expert opinion on what you’re going through, or a non- judgmental ear just to listen? Do you dread going to work each morning? Did you “follow your passion” but now find yourself feeling unfulfilled and frustrated? Are you wondering if changing careers is the right move for you? Do you desire to address family issues and heal from family wounds? Are you a parent looking for tools and strategies to support your child’s unique needs?

Hi! I'm Laura Joplin, LMSW, and my foundational therapeutic philosophy is that we don’t need to be fixed, but seen. I believe that the integration of somatic tools like yoga and meditation with classical talk therapy gives us room to understand this key truth. Sessions with me are a place to land amidst the swirl of life, develop skills for self-regulation and empowerment, form goals and intentions, and receive kind accountability around it all. I show up to session relaxed (comfy pants and flowy clothes!), warm and personable, humorous and acutely aware of the challenging environmental and structural circumstances we all face.

I work with clients to explore their emotional and relational selves. I am committed to helping my clients address barriers from many aspects of their lives that impede their healing journey and working with the client(s) to treat their whole selves through collaboration with all their providers and community resources. I enjoy incorporating body awareness/movement, art, and mindfulness/meditation into my therapy sessions. I have extensive work with romantic relationships, parenting, perinatal, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+, religious trauma, grief, and co-parenting with separated/divorced individuals.

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.

Hello! My name is Shana Trimble, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. I currently provide services that assist individuals 13years+, couples, families, and groups suffering from an array of mental and emotional concerns. I also provide supervision and AAMFT mentorship to both licensed and pre-licensed MFTs in need of AAMFT supervision services.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist in Georgia and journey with individuals age 18 and older. Clients who come to me are going through transitions, seeking to recover from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, find their gender/sexuality identity or have suffered trauma. I specialize working with couples and with survivors of narcissistic abuse. I approach our therapeutic relationship with utmost sensitivity and respect to multi/cross-cultural factors. You can bring your personal values and spirituality and integrate them into our healing work. I am here to support you as you are finding your authentic self.

During the last 45 plus years, I have provided experiential psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults in individual, couple, family, and group settings. I have given over 800 lectures on the subjects of divorce, parenting, transgender, family play therapy, supervision, learning disabilities, grief, ADHD, play therapy, adolescence, etc. I am a registered play therapist, certified in EMDR, and provide supervision and consultation to other psychotherapists.

I specialize in working with children, teens, families, and adults. I provide directive and non-directive play therapy approaches. I work with individuals who have a history of trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment issues following family disturbances such as divorce or family losses. I strive to provide a safe place for individuals and families to explore their thoughts and emotions related to the struggle that they are learning to cope with.

​I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, families, teenagers, and adults who have a history of depression, anxiety, behavioral concerns, trauma, and family issues. I have a passion for supporting children and families through supportive relationships and the healing power of play. I wholeheartedly believe individuals deserve a safe, empathetic and genuine space to deal with life’s challenges.

Life is hard. Family is hard. Raising kids is hard. You want someone who can help when everything in your daily life is affected, including our thoughts, emotions and resulting behaviors. Also, impacting the way your body feels, and ultimately how you experience YOU and your relationships. You may feel overwhelmed or stuck, unsatisfied in your relationship, anxious, or wondering if things can change or things can get better. There is hope, and we are here. We have clinicians that are experienced and ready to help, including affordable options.

This a huge step for you, it is so easy to take care of others but we often forget to take care of ourselves. Sounds like many of us, right? Thanks for gracing me with your presence. Can we be genuinely honest with one another? There's a lot going on in the world today; enough to bring anyone to their “breaking point.” Are you faced with the demands from work, school, family relationships, or life? Have your emotions been “all over the place?” Are you ready to be a change agent over your life? Not sure where to start or what is next? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to talk. Let’s work together to learn how