Therapists in Douglasville, GA

Bob works together with clients, focusing on solutions, for people to move on in life. Bob is trained, and has extensive experience in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), to treat traumas which can be sexual, physical, emotional abuse, and/or veterans of war.

As your counselors, we will use a variety of treatments to help you focus on your specific goals. Effective counseling is the place to turn when solutions to life’s problems seem out of reach. Our professional staff helps individuals and families resolve crises, enrich family functioning, enhance parenting, and help manage unexpected life events, challenges and transitions. If you are a parent, you want what is best for your child, but it’s not always easy to know what type of support he or she needs. Our practice is is the place to turn when children’s problems seem overwhelming and too difficult to handle alone.

Many people are reluctant to seek help, therefore they will suffer in silence. Life can often be difficult, and overwhelming, and it seems that you will never get through that moment. This may be due to past or present trauma, divorce, anxiety, mental health issues, or other situations in life. You may need someone to guide you through those difficult moments to find the healing and peace you desire. The therapeutic interventions I use will assist you in finding those things. Through a trustworthy client and counselor relationship, we can discover how to find healing to have a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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.

“Be the change you want to see.” This statement was made by Gandhi and repeated by former president of the USA, Obama. Here, at Telleme.org you can really apply that concept to yourself. I can accompany you on a journey to find your real self and then changes can occur quickly. Whether it is a behavioral problem, your mood, dealing with conflicts in relationships, anxiety or distress, talk to me at Telleme.org. I am a good listener, can provide support and offer treatment for most psychological problems.

Our ideal client wants to make life better ... and sees the possibility of a better way of living for the self, child, family, relationship, education, wellbeing ... and is looking for specialized and focused support to create a better reality. Our ideal client KNOWS that healing is possible and that they deserve compassion and support to work through some of life's most difficult challenges.

My goal as your therapist is to provide you with practical solutions and tools that you can be equipped to practice outside of therapy. My approach will be to start where you are, while assisting you in identifying healthy solutions for your problems. I believe that most people have the ability to be empowered to build on their strengths, however at times feel as though they are stuck. I view therapy as a collaborative process. I will work along with you to grow and make positive changes that can result in a more fulfilling life.

A unique approach to psychotherapy. ART is unique because the ART Therapist guides the client to replace the negative images in the mind that cause the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress with positive images of the client’s choosing. Once the negative images have been replaced by positive ones, the triggers will be gone. Imagine, if you can, what it feels like to carry a heavy burden for years and then, all of a sudden, be able to let it go – years of carrying the effects of trauma gone during a single session with an ART therapist, This type of relief may seem unbelievable, but it does happen consistently with the use of A.R.T.

Are you feeling hurried and overwhelmed? Perhaps you struggle with panic attacks, sleeplessness, or endless worries. Or, maybe you have experienced hurt in your past that you just can't seem to shake. No matter what you are going through, I am here to listen to you and provide you with a nonjudgemental space to process and unload your burdens. I will also provide you with tangible tools to relieve anxiety and PTSD symptoms. I am a Christian and a licensed minister through the Assemblies of God. If desired, I am able to utilize Christianity in our sessions as another form of support.

"The past is for reference, not for residence". We will work together, briefly revisiting the past, to be better informed about your present. My therapeutic orientation is empowerment based, solution-focused and follows an ecological model of treatment, working with the person as a whole human being, not just its parts. This mindset fuels the therapeutic process. Within an atmosphere free of judgement, your intuitive process will be honored during our sessions.

Innovative Options Incorporated believes that compassionate, high quality behavioral healthcare services can best be provided by being faithful to our core values of respect, justice, compassion, integrity, quality, and confidentiality. Innovative Options is dedicated to promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration among everyone involved in care. Innovative Options operates its programs based on the premises of utilizing evidence base empirically supported therapeutic interventions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with 30 years of experience in the field of social work, human services, and counseling. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College School of Social Work, NYC and my Ph.D. in Human Services, with a specialization in community and social programs from Capella University, Minnesota. Additionally, I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II).

Ernest Benson, LPC is the founder of Infinite Life Counseling, LLC. Originally from Birmingham, Al and proud graduate of Morris Brown College. Infinite Life Counseling, LLC provides counseling services to children, adolescents, adults and families who have experienced difficult situations and life has become difficult to manage/overwhelming. ILC prides itself on recognizing the impact of stress, anxiety and trauma based on past and present experiences of daily living. Understanding the impact complex trauma plays on daily operations, and decreased functionality. We create an atmosphere where our clients can be transparent.

Do you find yourself caught in the grip of overwhelming emotions or constant, uncontrollable worry? Are life’s challenges leaving you feeling helpless and stressed? At times, it can seem like your mindset is the only thing standing between you and a happier, more fulfilling life. I’m here to help you transform that mindset and create lasting positive change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in the helping field. My passion is assisting individuals, couples, and families in overcoming a wide range of challenges, from depression and anxiety to trauma, substance abuse, and marital issues.