Marriage Counseling Therapists in Monroe County, GA

Life is a journey that will bring on many challenges and changes that can often put you in a dark place. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, that will transition you to a better place. As a Licensed, caring professional, I would be honored to offer assistance to you in discovering that light, so you can be empowered, equipped and successful on your journey.

Have you found yourself at a place where you are wondering what path to take? A place where either your child or yourself are struggling and yet you are not quite sure what to do next? Taking the first step toward identifying the underlying problem is often a difficult, confusing, and stressful process. From the very first contact, I am committed to helping ease those difficulties as much as possible and guide you along the path most suited for you or your child's needs.

I am a licensed psychologist accepting teletherapy patients from all areas of Georgia. In-office patients will be seen at St Simons Psychiatry. I work with all ages incorporating mental, physical and spiritual factors. Therapy with children and teens typically involves better communication with parents and parenting help. Areas of expertise are mood, anxiety, ADD/ADHD, behavior problems, autism, chronic pain, stress and anger management.

Therapy helps work through your thoughts, emotions, perceptions, interactions and relationships in a safe supportive atmosphere. A good therapist will support and guide you to gain increased perspective and insight while also empowering you to self-assess and identify solutions/needed changes, not impress their beliefs on you. The active change agent in your journey to increased happiness and fulfillment is YOU; a good therapist just guides the way. I am happy to help whether you are adjusting to change and transition, wanting to improve or change relationships, or hoping to learn better ways to manage/cope with stress/emotions.

Located in Macon and Warner Robins, SBS is a respected practice known for our value-driven services. Our treatment team includes two psychiatrists and ten licensed therapists. Our clinicians are Riuyinosa Elema, MD, Stephen Mallary, MD, Betsy Mills, LPC, CEAP, Director of Clinical Services, Barbara Newton, LMFT, Mary Key, LMFT, Kerri Thompson, LCSW, Martha Fennell, LMFT, Wendie Reynolds, LCSW, Ervin Briones, Ph.D, LPC, Kathryn McGehee, LMFT and Corbin Horne, LAPC.

Are you facing more life stressors than usual? For many of us, Yes we are. Do you need additional support and care? Yes, many of us do. These days everyone needs someone. Anxiety and depression symptoms can worsen when all areas of our lives are changing rapidly. Time to feel better? Ready to make that first move and text? I have 20+ years experience working with Middle Georgia families.

Did you grow up without a consistent and healthy relationship with your parents due to their substance abuse, mental health issues, or verbal and/or physical abuse? Do you struggle with feelings of abandonment, rejection, worthlessness, inadequacy, and low self-esteem? I want to work with you to develop a positive sense of self and to heal from the past traumas associated with your parental and family unit. Life does not warn you about the adverse effects of having a parent that struggles with substance abuse or mental illness which can leave you to sort out the byproducts of your trauma. I have experienced this exact pain.

You're a Barbie girl in a Barbie world. Life in plastic is fantastic! Unfortunately, your life is not in plastic. Much like Barbie, you've reached many accolades. You have a cute apartment and a nice car. You long to feel confident and secure. You have your Ken. Your Ken gets treated much like Barbie's Ken. When you lack control, you feel afraid. You don't tell people that you're afraid. Perceptions are then made that you are mean, aloof. You can be referred to as the naughty word that rhymes with itch and witch. You get the idea. No worries, though! You are in the right space! You are a Barbie. I'm Therapist Barbie!

I am a firm believer that the greatest experiences and our most difficult moments include other people. Relationships with others are not always easy to navigate. Experiences we have with other people can have a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. I love to support people exploring their relationship with themselves and how that can have a positive impact on our relationship with others. I have knowledge and experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, parenting, postpartum and identity issues.

Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson “It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.” It is when we are faced with our greatest fears when we are in need of someone who we can trust to hear those fears and assist us with equipping ourselves with life skills/tools to overcome and conquer them. I have over 28 years of clinical experience assisting others on how to achieve their best life. It is my belief solutions to our problems are within us.

Today’s world moves fast, and as such it often requires us to move just as fast or get swept downstream. In these times we often doubt ourselves, our strengths, abilities, and our own innate power. Taking the first step for help when getting swept up is scary. Whether it is depression and anxiety, family and relationship issues, identity or existential issues, or even career conflicts, I am here to help my clients navigate.

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.