Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Cobb County, GA

Do you struggle with overthinking, self doubt, or lacking trust in yourself? Do you often feel like an "imposter" and feel like everyone else knows exactly what they are doing but you feel lost? Are you a perfectionist who never feels good enough or like you are never accomplishing enough? Do feelings of low self confidence hinder you from believing in yourself and trusting your abilities? These are often signs of anxiety arising and keeping us stuck and unhappy.

Life experiences can often bring us pain, cause us to question our world, and create obstacles that feel overwhelming and overpowering. Having someone to talk to who you can feel safe to share your story with, someone who will join you and help you understand your experiences and their meaning, can make a valuable difference. I help my clients process their past experiences, challenge defeating thought patterns, uncover their natural strengths, find self-acceptance and healing, make choices they can take pride in, and discover connection in a world that can feel isolating.

I believe the single greatest act of courage one can provide to themselves is to begin the journey to understand oneself. You deserve to have a space to unravel the tethers of shame, doubt, grief, unmet needs, and many other experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

Now accepting new clients for assessment. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in evaluation of Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities psychological testing for children and adults. My goal is to gain a thorough understanding of strengths and challenges, in order to provide diagnostic clarity as well as appropriate recommendations so that you can reach your full potential. I see the assessment process as therapeutic in nature. As such, I strive to develop strong relationships with individuals, and families so that together, we can advocate for you or your child's learning and social-emotional needs.

My name is Dr. Cruz, but you can call me Stella. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I've been in practice since 2014. I offer services in English and Spanish. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues, and I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. “When we nurture others from a place of fullness, we feel renewed instead of taken advantage of.” — Jennifer Louden

My ideal client is someone who is seeking a safe space to land where they can feel comforted, affirmed, and valued. I know your journey has been unique and nuanced, and I would love to become your trusted ally in healing as you learn how to construct a life you can truly enjoy. I look forward to helping you discover your personal values and beliefs so you are able to make more authentic and meaningful choices as you move forward with purpose and confidence. Together, we can work to cultivate a space within you where you can feel truly loved exactly as you are. Your vulnerability will never be taken for granted in the therapy room!

I am CBT trained clinician, but I use a few approaches and treatment modalities to achieve the optimal quality of services for my clients to include Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness. I believe in recovery and know that therapy requires work. I will assign homework to my clients to cement the work we do together and to maintain active participation as therapy is a process. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and tailored to each client's need.

If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.

You need an ally. Someone that is invested in your life and wants to be a partner that can support you along your journey. As a therapist, I strive to be that ally. I believe that it is my job to meet you exactly where you are and help you move toward where you would like to be. Empowerment is imperative to my therapeutic approach, as I believe it serves as a foundation to processing complex topics such as emotional regulation, cognitive distortions, or relationship conflicts.

Therapy is all about honesty, emotional depth, and taking responsibility. Together, we’ll dive into the real work of achieving your goals. I view our therapeutic relationship as a collaborative effort, a safe space where genuine change can happen. If something isn’t effective, we’ll reassess and adapt. I’m here to support you without sugarcoating things; I believe in your self-awareness and potential. Our focus will be on trusting your instincts, clarifying core values, and breaking through barriers. This is your journey, but I promise transparency and dedication.

I incorporate intersectionality, inclusion, and equity to foster a therapeutic and healing environment for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Queer and Trans (LGBTQ+ ), and Neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in working with adult clients with marginalized identities and treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, dissociative symptoms, and trauma and stressor-related disorders.

So much of how we see ourselves and the world is based on the beliefs we hold closely, sometimes unknowingly. These beliefs are developed and emphasized over time, feeling more and more like solid truth. All too often, these beliefs are not only untrue, they are harmful to our mental health and perception of who we are and what we're worth. I am dedicated to walking with you as you come to identify, understand and work through those beliefs to move toward self-compassion and growth. I am passionate about helping you to grow in self-awareness surrounding your emotions, relationships and ability to make changes within yourself.

Connecting with the right therapist is critical when starting your therapeutic journey. I provide free consultations to potential clients, ensuring they feel confident when committing to their therapeutic journey. I specialize in working with patients and families who experience Chronic Illness and Pain. As a chronic illness patient and therapist, I recognize the unique and personal journey clients experience. I understand the obstacles, stigma, and barriers my clients face as they work on building their quality of life.

Even though we can be mired in the depths of suffering, I believe we are bestowed with life-giving hope, healing & resiliency that can bud & grow through the therapeutic process. I will walk with you as you are surmounting the suffering & begin to experience a fulfilling life of recovery & restoration. As a therapist, I demonstrate a gentle & empathetic connection with clients and understand that each client has individual needs and goals. I specialize in treating adults (18+) with complex trauma, eating disorders, body image distress, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, religious trauma, & life transitions.

Although I have worked with people across all ages, demographics, and backgrounds, I specialize in working with people ages 18-40. I offer individual and relationship counseling, and specialize in helping people work through life transitions, relationship issues, concerns with sex, anxiety, depression, and gender and sexuality exploration. I like to work collaboratively with clients to develop and reach their goals in whatever way works best for them. While my approach is rooted in the psychodynamic theory, I like using humor and techniques from the CBT, ACT, person-centered, and multicultural/feminist theories.

Darrin is a licensed associate professional counselor under supervision trained to work with men, women, adolescents, couples and groups requiring professional help. He realizes that life produces internal storm damages occurring far too often without any damage control or prevention. The causes of moodiness, irritability, restlessness, discontentment, fear, doubt, uncertainty, anger, depression, anxiety, insomnia and addiction all have one thing in common - a lack of holistic wellness. Recovery from the internal/external effects of untreated mental and emotional damages is what he will introduce you to.

It takes bravery and courage to reach out for help. As your counselor, I am here to help and to provide you with tools and skills to create measurable change in your life. I view the therapeutic process as a joint effort and it is my belief that every client deserves to feel supported on their journey. In the therapeutic space, you will be able to gain self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-understanding. Together, we will seek to move past the challenges that hold you back and set goals for the future that will allow you to pursue a fulfilled life.

Hello! My name is Shalanda Williams and I am a Christian Counselor. I enjoy helping others through some of life's most challenging transitions: career transitions, getting married, marital conflict, living life after loss of loved ones, overcoming childhood trauma, working through familial conflict, and overcoming addictions. Through honesty, openness, transparency and collaboration, I partner with my clients to help them fight - and win - some of life's toughest battles.

Hi. I am so glad you are here. Life’s circumstances and challenges can really wear on our resiliency and ability to cope effectively. Our past can also shape our current beliefs about the world and how we show up in it. Many clients who come to work with me often struggle with anxiety, depression, stress management, and interpersonal challenges. I use different modalities to help clients explore emotions, gain understanding and self compassion, build courage, and learn & apply new skills to make positive desired changes. My goal is to help empower clients to create a more meaningful life aligned with their personal values.