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Dr. Heather Koth
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with difficult emotions, food and body image, over control, or interpersonal relationship issues in your personal or professional life? These problems can create suffering, and prevent us from living fulfilling lives and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. I work with adolescents and adults on these target issues, including eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I approach therapy with a focus on mindfulness and self-compassion in a trusting and safe environment.
Are you experiencing challenges dealing with difficult emotions, food and body image, over control, or interpersonal relationship issues in your personal or professional life? These problems can create suffering, and prevent us from living fulfilling lives and developing and maintaining healthy relationships. I work with adolescents and adults on these target issues, including eating disorders, ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, and borderline personality disorder. I approach therapy with a focus on mindfulness and self-compassion in a trusting and safe environment.
(470) 330-8565 View (470) 330-8565
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Hannah Quackenbush
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033  (Online Only)
I have worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years with a focus on individual and group therapy for the past five. I have experience as well as a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, experiences of trauma and borderline personality disorder. Sometimes it can be hard to even envision a life beyond your current struggles. We will work together to explore what is the life you want to be living and strategies to get you there.
I have worked in the field of mental health for nearly ten years with a focus on individual and group therapy for the past five. I have experience as well as a passion for working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, experiences of trauma and borderline personality disorder. Sometimes it can be hard to even envision a life beyond your current struggles. We will work together to explore what is the life you want to be living and strategies to get you there.
(470) 613-5148 View (470) 613-5148
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Sherry S Mchenry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I am a licensed psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach is a humanistic, psychodynamic, and systemic one. My primary focus is helping individuals, couples, and families address those difficult issues in their lives which have been chronic and resistant to change. I also specialize in the treatment of personality disorders.
I am a licensed psychologist and a licensed marriage and family therapist. My approach is a humanistic, psychodynamic, and systemic one. My primary focus is helping individuals, couples, and families address those difficult issues in their lives which have been chronic and resistant to change. I also specialize in the treatment of personality disorders.
(404) 236-6708 View (404) 236-6708
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Fawzia Khan
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RN
Not Verified Not Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I have over 15 years of counseling experience with clients of all ages. Multicultural issues, marriage and family, and abuse are areas close to my heart. My practice is based on serving clients with empathy and compassion, and providing coping skills to support their growth and development.
I have over 15 years of counseling experience with clients of all ages. Multicultural issues, marriage and family, and abuse are areas close to my heart. My practice is based on serving clients with empathy and compassion, and providing coping skills to support their growth and development.
(404) 738-9629 View (404) 738-9629
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Samantha Rae Pasko
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
(678) 990-1380 View (678) 990-1380
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Katie Herzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I became a therapist because I believe everyone is struggling with something, and no one deserves to struggle alone. I provide skills-based therapy to give adults and adolescents tools you can use to create a life more aligned with how you wish to live. If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I offer may be helpful for you. If you feel you have to hide your emotions, struggle with perfectionism and loneliness, or often feel like you are wearing a mask, then you may find Radically Open DBT to be helpful.
I became a therapist because I believe everyone is struggling with something, and no one deserves to struggle alone. I provide skills-based therapy to give adults and adolescents tools you can use to create a life more aligned with how you wish to live. If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I offer may be helpful for you. If you feel you have to hide your emotions, struggle with perfectionism and loneliness, or often feel like you are wearing a mask, then you may find Radically Open DBT to be helpful.
(470) 688-3214 View (470) 688-3214
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Edliz Vazquez
Counselor, LPC, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
Hi there! I'm Edlíz and I love to work with young adults who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health illness, and self-esteem/interpersonal struggles. My goal is to create a solid therapeutic alliance and create opportunities in navigating these issues for self-understanding and validation because, let's be honest, adulting can be pretty hard sometimes. The structure I provide in therapy includes helping clients build skills to manage mental wellness and prevent distress in the future. I also support clients in finding purposefulness in their decisions to reinforce healthy identity development.
Hi there! I'm Edlíz and I love to work with young adults who are experiencing life transitions, anxiety, depression or other mental health illness, and self-esteem/interpersonal struggles. My goal is to create a solid therapeutic alliance and create opportunities in navigating these issues for self-understanding and validation because, let's be honest, adulting can be pretty hard sometimes. The structure I provide in therapy includes helping clients build skills to manage mental wellness and prevent distress in the future. I also support clients in finding purposefulness in their decisions to reinforce healthy identity development.
(321) 459-6864 View (321) 459-6864
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Helping Other Live Together Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
With over 20 years experience as a therapist, and as a graduate of Argosy University Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Holt specializes in Reality Therapy. She is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Areas of expertise include but are not limited to children and adolescents, couples, anxiety and trauma. Dr. Holt is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. Dr. Holt integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.
(678) 974-0056 View (678) 974-0056
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Vincent Grieco
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
In my office I offer clients a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where issues can be successfully addressed and resolved. But it is only with the client's effort and desire to change that psychotherapy is most successuful. Through the years I have found that a direct approach in therapy is most valuable as it allows us both to target those beliefs and behaviors which may require change.
In my office I offer clients a warm and supportive therapeutic environment where issues can be successfully addressed and resolved. But it is only with the client's effort and desire to change that psychotherapy is most successuful. Through the years I have found that a direct approach in therapy is most valuable as it allows us both to target those beliefs and behaviors which may require change.
(678) 679-5598 View (678) 679-5598
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Lucila Goicochea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MPH
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I like to provide my clients a safe and private therapeutic space, where they can process their feelings, beliefs, struggles, emotional or behavioral concerns. Every human being has stages in their life, when you feel lost, depressive, grieving, anxious or when you experience abuse, trauma, substance or behavioral dependence or other struggles. A Counselor with professional preparation and skills can help you without a judgmental attitude. I like to focus on the people's strengths and resources opening the path of healing. My background and experience helps me to consider your social context, beliefs and culture.
I like to provide my clients a safe and private therapeutic space, where they can process their feelings, beliefs, struggles, emotional or behavioral concerns. Every human being has stages in their life, when you feel lost, depressive, grieving, anxious or when you experience abuse, trauma, substance or behavioral dependence or other struggles. A Counselor with professional preparation and skills can help you without a judgmental attitude. I like to focus on the people's strengths and resources opening the path of healing. My background and experience helps me to consider your social context, beliefs and culture.
(404) 947-6932 View (404) 947-6932
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Abbie Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Hello & welcome! My passion lies with assisting individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood instability, medical trauma, life-transitions, under-controlled and over-controlled traits, women’s health, belongingness, and self-esteem. Through my work-related experiences at 3 residential programs, a non-profit, and private practice, it has truly been a privilege aiding diverse populations. They never fail to show me that no one is too broken, hopeless, or unworthy of having a life that is worth living.
Hello & welcome! My passion lies with assisting individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood instability, medical trauma, life-transitions, under-controlled and over-controlled traits, women’s health, belongingness, and self-esteem. Through my work-related experiences at 3 residential programs, a non-profit, and private practice, it has truly been a privilege aiding diverse populations. They never fail to show me that no one is too broken, hopeless, or unworthy of having a life that is worth living.
(404) 390-4678 View (404) 390-4678
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Lane Gormley
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033  (Online Only)
I have been a Counselor and Psychotherapist, Inpatient and Outpatient, for almost 20 years. I work with people who are having difficulties with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, and many other disruptions to their personal lives. I think that anyone can heal if they intend to, and I know many ways to help them do that.
I have been a Counselor and Psychotherapist, Inpatient and Outpatient, for almost 20 years. I work with people who are having difficulties with Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Trauma, and many other disruptions to their personal lives. I think that anyone can heal if they intend to, and I know many ways to help them do that.
(470) 466-8311 View (470) 466-8311
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Shima Eidi - Evolve Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033  (Online Only)
Trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts show up differently for each one of us. The time frame and required support to heal differ for each individual. We all have an innate quality that knows what is best for us. We must find that part of ourselves to get to that answer. It requires therapy, meditation, and a lot of self-reflection. The support we receive from our family and friends, even though coming from a good place, might not be what we need. Having a professional therapist is essential, but you would still be at the core of this partnership. No one can help or heal you if you are not willing.
Trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts show up differently for each one of us. The time frame and required support to heal differ for each individual. We all have an innate quality that knows what is best for us. We must find that part of ourselves to get to that answer. It requires therapy, meditation, and a lot of self-reflection. The support we receive from our family and friends, even though coming from a good place, might not be what we need. Having a professional therapist is essential, but you would still be at the core of this partnership. No one can help or heal you if you are not willing.
(678) 839-7086 View (678) 839-7086
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David Terraso
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
(404) 491-7751 x5 View (404) 491-7751 x5
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Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033  (Online Only)
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
(678) 855-0933 View (678) 855-0933
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Natalie Milom Couples And Trauma Specialist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Like you, my clients have been through disheartening things that happen in movies like being raped by their own parent, having it swept under the rug, and being seen as the black sheep of the family; being treated like dirt, bullied by their family, and left alone to fend for themselves; being cheated on and learning years later the son or daughter they've raised isn't theirs; witnessing the suicide, homicide, or brutal abuse of their loved ones while hiding and holding their breath under the bed or in the closet; and being refused opportunities and otherwise oppressed because of their racial or sexual identity.
Like you, my clients have been through disheartening things that happen in movies like being raped by their own parent, having it swept under the rug, and being seen as the black sheep of the family; being treated like dirt, bullied by their family, and left alone to fend for themselves; being cheated on and learning years later the son or daughter they've raised isn't theirs; witnessing the suicide, homicide, or brutal abuse of their loved ones while hiding and holding their breath under the bed or in the closet; and being refused opportunities and otherwise oppressed because of their racial or sexual identity.
(470) 236-5308 View (470) 236-5308
Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists

What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.

What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?

Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.

What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?

DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.

What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?

The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.