Emotionally Focused Therapists in 30324

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Dr. Shenithia S Arnold
Counselor, EdD, LPC, ACS, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
"If you are ready to embark upon a journey that will ultimately lead to a greater you, consider beginning your Journey 2 Greatness with me. I am Shenithia Arnold, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. As your therapist, I will provide an emotionally comfortable environment allowing you to discuss your most difficult issues, uncover your fears and limitations, and/or change any destructive behaviors that may impede your growth. Together we will work to challenge any self defeating thoughts and implement effective behavioral and communication skills to aid in your journey".
"If you are ready to embark upon a journey that will ultimately lead to a greater you, consider beginning your Journey 2 Greatness with me. I am Shenithia Arnold, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. As your therapist, I will provide an emotionally comfortable environment allowing you to discuss your most difficult issues, uncover your fears and limitations, and/or change any destructive behaviors that may impede your growth. Together we will work to challenge any self defeating thoughts and implement effective behavioral and communication skills to aid in your journey".
(678) 974-1035 View (678) 974-1035
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Mary Kate Minno
Counselor, MA, APC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Not accepting new clients
I provide a grounding environment for clients who have been in survival mode and are looking to find their authentic self. Many of my clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully so that they can feel more connected with themselves and others.
I provide a grounding environment for clients who have been in survival mode and are looking to find their authentic self. Many of my clients have learned to cope with challenging relationships, trauma, or stressors by trying to control the uncontrollable or by shutting themselves off from the world around them. I help individuals and couples build awareness and develop skills to help them experience their lives and relationships more fully so that they can feel more connected with themselves and others.
(404) 882-6941 View (404) 882-6941
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Casey McCollum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
You are tired of walking on eggshells and feeling like you can't bring up any issue without it turning into a fight. Or, maybe you hardly ever fight because you both avoid bringing up difficult conversations. Either way, you just can't figure out how to communicate or make the other person understand. Your efforts go unnoticed and they never feel like enough. You end every conversation or argument feeling like your partner didn't hear a word you said which leaves you feeling lonely, hopeless, and frustrated. Sometimes you're not even sure this relationship is worth it and maybe you're ready to throw in the towel.
You are tired of walking on eggshells and feeling like you can't bring up any issue without it turning into a fight. Or, maybe you hardly ever fight because you both avoid bringing up difficult conversations. Either way, you just can't figure out how to communicate or make the other person understand. Your efforts go unnoticed and they never feel like enough. You end every conversation or argument feeling like your partner didn't hear a word you said which leaves you feeling lonely, hopeless, and frustrated. Sometimes you're not even sure this relationship is worth it and maybe you're ready to throw in the towel.
(678) 607-9027 View (678) 607-9027
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Vanessa Hebert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
My therapeutic practice includes individual, group,and couples counseling to those who need guidance navigating through crisis and conflicts, grief, depression and other emotional life issues. I also offer specialized training in addiction counseling. Psychotherapy is an effective tool in addressing issues that interfere with recovery. People struggling with addictions, and their loved ones, greatly benefit from therapy that guides them to a deeper insight than with 12-step work alone. As a recovering professional, I utilize an array of tools to assist clients, bringing into the therapeutic process my own 25-year recovery history with various types of recovery experience.
My therapeutic practice includes individual, group,and couples counseling to those who need guidance navigating through crisis and conflicts, grief, depression and other emotional life issues. I also offer specialized training in addiction counseling. Psychotherapy is an effective tool in addressing issues that interfere with recovery. People struggling with addictions, and their loved ones, greatly benefit from therapy that guides them to a deeper insight than with 12-step work alone. As a recovering professional, I utilize an array of tools to assist clients, bringing into the therapeutic process my own 25-year recovery history with various types of recovery experience.
(404) 369-2051 View (404) 369-2051
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Brittany Boden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
If you are suffering, the chances are good that parts of you have stopped or slowed in their natural development. The honest relationship forged in psychotherapy can bring about the insight and clarity needed to begin to grow again. I work with adults and young adults in individual, couples and group therapy. I am intensively trained in DBT therapy and have extensive training with Emotionally Focused Couples therapy.
If you are suffering, the chances are good that parts of you have stopped or slowed in their natural development. The honest relationship forged in psychotherapy can bring about the insight and clarity needed to begin to grow again. I work with adults and young adults in individual, couples and group therapy. I am intensively trained in DBT therapy and have extensive training with Emotionally Focused Couples therapy.
(678) 696-0991 View (678) 696-0991
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Adeyemi Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
(770) 758-0462 View (770) 758-0462
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Johnny H White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
I believe that everyone is an author of their own story. And as with any story, the main character experiences challenges they are working to overcome. I believe that we as people experience language in a way that has created the challenges we experience as main characters, and we find difficulty in writing our story past these challenges. I work together with my clients to explore their story and assist how they want to change using their existing skills and introducing others as we take a journey to reach the goals they want.
I believe that everyone is an author of their own story. And as with any story, the main character experiences challenges they are working to overcome. I believe that we as people experience language in a way that has created the challenges we experience as main characters, and we find difficulty in writing our story past these challenges. I work together with my clients to explore their story and assist how they want to change using their existing skills and introducing others as we take a journey to reach the goals they want.
(770) 407-8787 View (770) 407-8787
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Stephanie Haft
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
A mantra that resonates with me both personally and professionally is, “Do a brave thing every day.” I love working with clients who are motivated to self-discover and grow. I specialize in providing exposure therapy and other evidence-based treatments to individuals who struggle with problems related to OCD, trauma, anxiety, and fear-based difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients overcome tics, skin-picking, and trichotillomania. I use a flexible approach to individually tailor evidence-based tools and treatments to each client based on values, culture, and client needs.
A mantra that resonates with me both personally and professionally is, “Do a brave thing every day.” I love working with clients who are motivated to self-discover and grow. I specialize in providing exposure therapy and other evidence-based treatments to individuals who struggle with problems related to OCD, trauma, anxiety, and fear-based difficulties. I also specialize in helping clients overcome tics, skin-picking, and trichotillomania. I use a flexible approach to individually tailor evidence-based tools and treatments to each client based on values, culture, and client needs.
(470) 536-4786 View (470) 536-4786
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Liza Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I am honored to help individuals struggling with fears and challenges that hinder their growth and exploration of life. My commitment to reach those who are experiencing great sadness and a lack of motivation in their lives helps me to understand my clients' alienation and pain. I take it as my duty to foster a relationship with those in need and reach them on their level. With couples, I use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to help clients change their negative patterns and move to a new music where they yearn to support each other.
I am honored to help individuals struggling with fears and challenges that hinder their growth and exploration of life. My commitment to reach those who are experiencing great sadness and a lack of motivation in their lives helps me to understand my clients' alienation and pain. I take it as my duty to foster a relationship with those in need and reach them on their level. With couples, I use emotionally focused therapy (EFT) to help clients change their negative patterns and move to a new music where they yearn to support each other.
(404) 738-8891 View (404) 738-8891
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Dennis P Buttimer
MEd, CEAP, RYT, CHC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I utilize EFT/EMDR also to help clients release fear and negative patterns.
If you are struggling with stress, worry/anxiety/fear, health and wellness issues, cancer diagnosis/recovery, grief, life changes, workplace challenges, relationship issues or personal growth, I am here to support and guide you in feeling your best and performing at your best. My Master's degree is in Counseling Psychology. As a Coach of forty (40) years, I have learned strategies that tend to create lasting changes. My commitment to you is to listen non-judgmentally and guide you with ideas and practices that I have seen work successfully over many years. You deserve to feel your best and live at your best!
I utilize EFT/EMDR also to help clients release fear and negative patterns.
If you are struggling with stress, worry/anxiety/fear, health and wellness issues, cancer diagnosis/recovery, grief, life changes, workplace challenges, relationship issues or personal growth, I am here to support and guide you in feeling your best and performing at your best. My Master's degree is in Counseling Psychology. As a Coach of forty (40) years, I have learned strategies that tend to create lasting changes. My commitment to you is to listen non-judgmentally and guide you with ideas and practices that I have seen work successfully over many years. You deserve to feel your best and live at your best!
(404) 476-7933 View (404) 476-7933
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Roshell Hanse
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences and I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling. Whether you've experienced trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present in various ways. I am the clinical expert but you are the expert of self, as I can not know you better than you know yourself, therefore; collaboratively we will focus on your strengths, explore the patterns that have brought you to where you are today, as well as discuss intentional changes you can make to struggle less and increase your life.
I believe in your innate power to heal and grow from difficult life experiences and I applaud your choice to begin the significant process of change through counseling. Whether you've experienced trauma recently or many years ago, these experiences may continue to impact you in the present in various ways. I am the clinical expert but you are the expert of self, as I can not know you better than you know yourself, therefore; collaboratively we will focus on your strengths, explore the patterns that have brought you to where you are today, as well as discuss intentional changes you can make to struggle less and increase your life.
(470) 275-2897 View (470) 275-2897
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Josh Pease
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324  (Online Only)
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I specialize in working with couples and men's issues. Couples often face a range of challenges that can strain their relationship, including communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, intimacy issues, and differing expectations. These difficulties can lead to feelings of frustration, resentment, and a sense of drifting apart. I help couples navigate these obstacles, fostering understanding, improving communication, and rebuilding trust to create a healthier and more fulfilling partnership. In addition to couples, I also work with men, addressing the specific issues they may encounter.
As a psychotherapist in private practice, I specialize in working with couples and men's issues. Couples often face a range of challenges that can strain their relationship, including communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, intimacy issues, and differing expectations. These difficulties can lead to feelings of frustration, resentment, and a sense of drifting apart. I help couples navigate these obstacles, fostering understanding, improving communication, and rebuilding trust to create a healthier and more fulfilling partnership. In addition to couples, I also work with men, addressing the specific issues they may encounter.
(404) 994-6783 View (404) 994-6783
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Dr. Mary Gresham
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Our professional relationship needs to be a collaborative and connecting experience. Your input and feedback are essential ingredients in getting where you want to go while my job is to understand your goals and needs and observe which methods might work best for you. I am a seasoned, ethical psychologist with 30 years of experience. My clients vary from young adults to elders. Some seek life coaching or a consultation for a specific problem while others are in distress and want major changes. In general my clients describe me as warm and encouraging, with an ability to see patterns, clarify situations and identify alternatives.
Our professional relationship needs to be a collaborative and connecting experience. Your input and feedback are essential ingredients in getting where you want to go while my job is to understand your goals and needs and observe which methods might work best for you. I am a seasoned, ethical psychologist with 30 years of experience. My clients vary from young adults to elders. Some seek life coaching or a consultation for a specific problem while others are in distress and want major changes. In general my clients describe me as warm and encouraging, with an ability to see patterns, clarify situations and identify alternatives.
(404) 320-6510 View (404) 320-6510
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Amy T Scully
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
I believe that behind every problem lies the powerful desire for something better. In addition to working with couples and families, my expertise is in therapy with adolescents (13+) and adults, both gay and straight. I use research-based therapies that offer practical methods and skills that build emotional flexibility, self-awareness and resilience. Many of my clients are working to become free of self-defeating patterns resulting from emotional neglect in early or adolescent development. My typical client is intelligent and responsible as well as anxious and stressed, lonely, depressed or angry.
(404) 975-4713 View (404) 975-4713
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Rachel Feit
Psychologist, MS, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Evolve Behavioral strives to be a leader not only in the field of mental health, but also a leading voice in promoting mental health, work-home balance, wellness, and empowerment to individuals. Our practice serves to be available where you are available and to “meet you where you are” both psychologically and geographically. Together we develop your own tools to lead you to your best self, and offer integrative and individualized approaches tailored to your needs. Dr. Feit prides herself on being approachable, a creative problem solver, trustworthy, and adaptable.
Evolve Behavioral strives to be a leader not only in the field of mental health, but also a leading voice in promoting mental health, work-home balance, wellness, and empowerment to individuals. Our practice serves to be available where you are available and to “meet you where you are” both psychologically and geographically. Together we develop your own tools to lead you to your best self, and offer integrative and individualized approaches tailored to your needs. Dr. Feit prides herself on being approachable, a creative problem solver, trustworthy, and adaptable.
(678) 672-6992 View (678) 672-6992
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Catherine Adams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I specialize in working with you. Who you are, what drives you, what defeats you & what is keeping you from a healthy perspective. My approach is an exploration of personality, habits, patterns, connections and ego that have structured your life but disrupt fulfillment. In addition, I work with the problem/s you encounter that contribute too feeling stuck or lost. When in a place of fear, anxiety, need, impulsivity, perfection, deceit or an egotistical sense of value, we defer to what we know, judgement, cynicism, sarcasm, disconnection or revenge. These are defenses resisting true self-awareness, compassion and connection.
I specialize in working with you. Who you are, what drives you, what defeats you & what is keeping you from a healthy perspective. My approach is an exploration of personality, habits, patterns, connections and ego that have structured your life but disrupt fulfillment. In addition, I work with the problem/s you encounter that contribute too feeling stuck or lost. When in a place of fear, anxiety, need, impulsivity, perfection, deceit or an egotistical sense of value, we defer to what we know, judgement, cynicism, sarcasm, disconnection or revenge. These are defenses resisting true self-awareness, compassion and connection.
(470) 236-5943 View (470) 236-5943
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Ikeranda Smith
PhD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
Navigating the maze of self-worth and acceptance can be challenging. As a Life Coach, I offer a compassionate yet challenging approach, focusing on the pain rather than the problem. I believe in utmost transparency, guiding clients towards accountability and consistency. Many seek me out for guidance in finding lasting fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and self-love, often influenced by unfulfilled familial bonds. I'm here to empower them to embrace their true selves, overcome fears, and confidently pursue their purpose, ensuring they never abandon themselves or their dreams.
Navigating the maze of self-worth and acceptance can be challenging. As a Life Coach, I offer a compassionate yet challenging approach, focusing on the pain rather than the problem. I believe in utmost transparency, guiding clients towards accountability and consistency. Many seek me out for guidance in finding lasting fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and self-love, often influenced by unfulfilled familial bonds. I'm here to empower them to embrace their true selves, overcome fears, and confidently pursue their purpose, ensuring they never abandon themselves or their dreams.
(404) 923-8199 View (404) 923-8199
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Whitney Tarver
Counselor, MS, LAPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
If you have made your way to my profile, welcome! My name is Whitney and I have a passion for being with people as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Some people have never been provided with a safe place to be themselves and truly be vulnerable, and I strive to create that space for my clients. I often bring aspects of my personality to the therapy room, encouraging clients to do the same! My promise to you is that I will seek to understand your struggles and your worldview. I believe I can help by offering a compassionate ear, coping skills, and a safe place to process emotions.
If you have made your way to my profile, welcome! My name is Whitney and I have a passion for being with people as they navigate the ups and downs of life. Some people have never been provided with a safe place to be themselves and truly be vulnerable, and I strive to create that space for my clients. I often bring aspects of my personality to the therapy room, encouraging clients to do the same! My promise to you is that I will seek to understand your struggles and your worldview. I believe I can help by offering a compassionate ear, coping skills, and a safe place to process emotions.
(470) 837-2991 View (470) 837-2991
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Michele Hodges
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals and with intimate partners. With a warm, accepting and curious style, I have helped clients with challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, traumatic childhood events, self-doubt and narcissistic abuse. In my approach, I helps clients to understand the relationship between themselves and their situation—personal, societal and cultural—in order to create healing, self-compassion and personal growth.
I work with individuals and with intimate partners. With a warm, accepting and curious style, I have helped clients with challenges like depression, anxiety, stress, traumatic childhood events, self-doubt and narcissistic abuse. In my approach, I helps clients to understand the relationship between themselves and their situation—personal, societal and cultural—in order to create healing, self-compassion and personal growth.
(470) 664-2371 View (470) 664-2371
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Jack L Abernathy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, CPCS, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
The pain you are feeling and thinking is not your fault and it is not a sign of weakness. You do not have to suffer. There is help AND there is hope. Our first hour together is free and you have time to ask questions, to see if you feel safe and comfortable working together. If this is your first time and you are a bit hesitant (as I was), or you feel therapy did not work before, I am here and happy to sit with you and answer your questions and help you find some peace.
The pain you are feeling and thinking is not your fault and it is not a sign of weakness. You do not have to suffer. There is help AND there is hope. Our first hour together is free and you have time to ask questions, to see if you feel safe and comfortable working together. If this is your first time and you are a bit hesitant (as I was), or you feel therapy did not work before, I am here and happy to sit with you and answer your questions and help you find some peace.
(678) 607-8281 View (678) 607-8281
Emotionally Focused Therapists

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.