Narrative Therapists in 30318
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Evolution Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
Our Therapeutic counseling approach is eclectic (we meet you where you are)! Our services include Virtual and In-Person Therapy, Walk-and-Talk Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Yoga, Breathwork, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Creative Arts.
Hey there! My name is Brittany Briscoe, and I am a licensed therapist and owner of Evolution Wellness Center, located in the Metro Atlanta area. Here, we are passionate about healing and positively impacting the lives of children, women, and young adults through therapy. We specialize in play therapy, somatic therapy, creative arts, movement (yoga-infused therapy), music therapy, art therapy, mindfulness and meditation, and talk therapy. We pride ourselves in offering a safe and welcoming space where others can express themselves freely, explore their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Our Therapeutic counseling approach is eclectic (we meet you where you are)! Our services include Virtual and In-Person Therapy, Walk-and-Talk Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Yoga, Breathwork, Mindfulness and Meditation, and Creative Arts.
Hey there! My name is Brittany Briscoe, and I am a licensed therapist and owner of Evolution Wellness Center, located in the Metro Atlanta area. Here, we are passionate about healing and positively impacting the lives of children, women, and young adults through therapy. We specialize in play therapy, somatic therapy, creative arts, movement (yoga-infused therapy), music therapy, art therapy, mindfulness and meditation, and talk therapy. We pride ourselves in offering a safe and welcoming space where others can express themselves freely, explore their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery.
![Photo of Kristine Berard-Whitfield, MS, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/41b21a02-e5d1-424c-9460-e0c30f54d186/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kristine Berard-Whitfield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
I hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. As a clinician, I have worked in both family counseling and holistic wellness settings. My areas of specialty are Individual Therapy, Teletherapy, and Hypnotherapy. I work with a variety of different concerns women face, such as Trauma, Adjustment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Shame, (OCD), and Health/Caregiver concerns. My theoretical approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Theory, while incorporating perspectives and interventions from Narrative, Feminist, and Existential Theories.
I hold a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. As a clinician, I have worked in both family counseling and holistic wellness settings. My areas of specialty are Individual Therapy, Teletherapy, and Hypnotherapy. I work with a variety of different concerns women face, such as Trauma, Adjustment Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Shame, (OCD), and Health/Caregiver concerns. My theoretical approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Theory, while incorporating perspectives and interventions from Narrative, Feminist, and Existential Theories.
![Photo of Thomas Merz, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c35c911c-602d-406d-af4a-743e6c3946b5/2/320x400.png)
Thomas Merz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, LMHC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Are you hurting, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, scared, or lost? It can be hard to see sometimes, but you have what it takes to make powerful changes, to create your own pathway to health and well-being. Whether it is grief, anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment, relationships, or other issues, we can work toward resolution and a greater sense of peace.
Are you hurting, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, scared, or lost? It can be hard to see sometimes, but you have what it takes to make powerful changes, to create your own pathway to health and well-being. Whether it is grief, anxiety, stress, depression, adjustment, relationships, or other issues, we can work toward resolution and a greater sense of peace.
![Photo of Frederick Dare Brockington, MS, NCC, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71e35867-a31c-4b27-8ce8-c704c109975d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Frederick Dare Brockington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318
Life presents us with many challenging events. It can be difficult to maneuver through the maze of life by yourself. I am here to guide you through this journey with an open heart and an open mind. I have created a judgement free environment, so we can explore your feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, and any other emotions that you are experiencing. I integrate cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches and interventions. I believe a person's experiences are reflective of their family experiences, and that if a person replaces negative behaviors with positive behaviors, they can better their lives.
Life presents us with many challenging events. It can be difficult to maneuver through the maze of life by yourself. I am here to guide you through this journey with an open heart and an open mind. I have created a judgement free environment, so we can explore your feelings of sadness, anxiety, loss, and any other emotions that you are experiencing. I integrate cognitive behavioral and family systems approaches and interventions. I believe a person's experiences are reflective of their family experiences, and that if a person replaces negative behaviors with positive behaviors, they can better their lives.
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Hello! I'm delighted to welcome you here. The journey to find the right therapist can be quite challenging, and I deeply appreciate your commitment to taking this important step. In our therapeutic space, you can exhale and let go.My commitment is to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can find the strength and insight to thrive. Your well-being is my utmost priority, and I look forward to supporting you on this path of transformation.
Hello! I'm delighted to welcome you here. The journey to find the right therapist can be quite challenging, and I deeply appreciate your commitment to taking this important step. In our therapeutic space, you can exhale and let go.My commitment is to provide a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where you can find the strength and insight to thrive. Your well-being is my utmost priority, and I look forward to supporting you on this path of transformation.
![Photo of Jasmine H Winbush, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2bf5dd33-b77a-4315-9cd7-10f89ca0b9fd/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
![Photo of Kahlor Lutz - Toasted Sesame Therapy LLC, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/112282c8-1328-4400-bdf9-568fcfe681db/1/320x400.jpeg)
Toasted Sesame Therapy LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Kahlor (Kay) and my pronouns are she/they. I am a Queer, Multiracial, Korean American, who is passionate about providing culturally-responsive therapy to people who hold multiple marginalized identities.
Hi! My name is Kahlor (Kay) and my pronouns are she/they. I am a Queer, Multiracial, Korean American, who is passionate about providing culturally-responsive therapy to people who hold multiple marginalized identities.
![Photo of Esther Cassady, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21ab9642-cea0-4859-8ccf-681f09c6b0fd/1/320x400.jpeg)
You live the same life, week after week. You can’t really pinpoint what’s wrong. But you can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong. Or maybe you do know what it is and what you should be doing, but you can’t seem to get any consistent forward momentum. You criticize yourself in the hopes that it will spur some action or you deny your needs and desires. If anything, it makes you feel even more despondent. Time passes, the same week, again and again, and you wonder if things will ever change.
You live the same life, week after week. You can’t really pinpoint what’s wrong. But you can’t shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong. Or maybe you do know what it is and what you should be doing, but you can’t seem to get any consistent forward momentum. You criticize yourself in the hopes that it will spur some action or you deny your needs and desires. If anything, it makes you feel even more despondent. Time passes, the same week, again and again, and you wonder if things will ever change.
![Photo of Kenya Jones (Lgbtq+ Identifying And Affirming), LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8b03f8d2-db2c-4dd1-9a23-7d9bc2f19b5f/2/320x400.png)
Kenya Jones (Lgbtq+ Identifying And Affirming)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318
I am a queer therapist, I work high achieving and high functioning people of color experiencing depression, anxiety, and challenges in their relationships. I am a gender affirming clinician who enjoys working with LGBTQ+ adult clients exploring gender identity, career paths, life transitions and family dynamics. I also offer assistance with support letters for HRT and Gender affirming procedures ($200 fee) after a minimum of 4 therapy sessions to allow for proper evaluation. I look forward to assisting you on your healing journey. I am currently only telehealth in Florida for Cigna and Aetna client. Additional panels pending.
I am a queer therapist, I work high achieving and high functioning people of color experiencing depression, anxiety, and challenges in their relationships. I am a gender affirming clinician who enjoys working with LGBTQ+ adult clients exploring gender identity, career paths, life transitions and family dynamics. I also offer assistance with support letters for HRT and Gender affirming procedures ($200 fee) after a minimum of 4 therapy sessions to allow for proper evaluation. I look forward to assisting you on your healing journey. I am currently only telehealth in Florida for Cigna and Aetna client. Additional panels pending.
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You’re burnt out. So exhausted from the weekly grind, it’s nearly impossible to force yourself from bed into another unfulfilling day at the job you hate. You want a change, but you’re not sure you can have what it takes to make a change. Self-doubt has you imprisoned this unhappy life. You’re out there trying to “be your best self,” but you barely have the energy to be anything at all. Your inner critic constantly cuts you down just when you’re about to get your feet under you. You thought you’d be further along at this point in your life. You’ve started avoiding friends and family. It’s too much effort to hold up a fake smile.
You’re burnt out. So exhausted from the weekly grind, it’s nearly impossible to force yourself from bed into another unfulfilling day at the job you hate. You want a change, but you’re not sure you can have what it takes to make a change. Self-doubt has you imprisoned this unhappy life. You’re out there trying to “be your best self,” but you barely have the energy to be anything at all. Your inner critic constantly cuts you down just when you’re about to get your feet under you. You thought you’d be further along at this point in your life. You’ve started avoiding friends and family. It’s too much effort to hold up a fake smile.
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Have you recently been experiencing communication issues with your partner? Feeling like your relationships and mood have taken a hit due to COVID? Feeling out of control trying to manage work, family, and your own needs? Then you've come to the right place! Whether you’re newly married, or looking to spice things up, or even family of origin issues resurfacing; I am the person for you! I strive to assist my clients make long lasting change by working at the root of the issue. I utilize Gottman principles to assist my couples reach ultimate success. Are you ready to get your masters in life? What are you waiting for, enroll today!
Have you recently been experiencing communication issues with your partner? Feeling like your relationships and mood have taken a hit due to COVID? Feeling out of control trying to manage work, family, and your own needs? Then you've come to the right place! Whether you’re newly married, or looking to spice things up, or even family of origin issues resurfacing; I am the person for you! I strive to assist my clients make long lasting change by working at the root of the issue. I utilize Gottman principles to assist my couples reach ultimate success. Are you ready to get your masters in life? What are you waiting for, enroll today!
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Are you an adolescent or a public safety/service member struggling with behavior issues or mental health disorders like PTSD? You seek a safe, supportive environment to address your challenges and transform your life. Your goal is to find an experienced therapist who understands your unique needs and empowers you to embrace a new way of thinking and living.
Are you an adolescent or a public safety/service member struggling with behavior issues or mental health disorders like PTSD? You seek a safe, supportive environment to address your challenges and transform your life. Your goal is to find an experienced therapist who understands your unique needs and empowers you to embrace a new way of thinking and living.
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Bill Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Update: I am Not Currently Accepting New Referrals. Thank you. You may be experiencing a period of mental and emotional unrest or uncertainty. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of self discovery and healing.
Update: I am Not Currently Accepting New Referrals. Thank you. You may be experiencing a period of mental and emotional unrest or uncertainty. As a licensed clinical psychologist who understands the need for inner healing first, it is my goal to support you in identifying core sources of pain, confusion, fear, and stress in order to get to the root cause of the issue. By working with you to form a deeper sense of clarity, I am able to guide you in taking the next steps along your journey of self discovery and healing.
![Photo of Dan Upshaw -Atlanta Family Therapy, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/23d285fc-3328-4cc0-b8b5-e97e57b9107f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dan Upshaw -Atlanta Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
I provide counseling and therapy services to Couples, Individuals, and Families, helping them restore hope, grow, and heal. As your therapist, I will work to understand you and your unique situation & needs in order to walk with & assist you on your journey. It's easy to feel unbalanced or incongruent. I will work collaboratively with you to empower you, find hidden strengths, & navigate the roads of life, while helping you develop healthy relationships, find your true self, achieve your goals, and move toward greater wholeness, stability, and joy.
I provide counseling and therapy services to Couples, Individuals, and Families, helping them restore hope, grow, and heal. As your therapist, I will work to understand you and your unique situation & needs in order to walk with & assist you on your journey. It's easy to feel unbalanced or incongruent. I will work collaboratively with you to empower you, find hidden strengths, & navigate the roads of life, while helping you develop healthy relationships, find your true self, achieve your goals, and move toward greater wholeness, stability, and joy.
![Photo of Marlayne Whitlock, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e475108-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that in today's technologically driven world counseling can provide a safe place where we can slow down to become aware of the present moment. Through counseling, clients can explore their current life situation and begin to deal effectively with the circumstances they are facing. Counseling can also provide tools for change, but even more, it can be a springboard to begin identifying some of the factors that have led to the current situation. I work with individuals and couples as well as lead pre-marital workshops.
I believe that in today's technologically driven world counseling can provide a safe place where we can slow down to become aware of the present moment. Through counseling, clients can explore their current life situation and begin to deal effectively with the circumstances they are facing. Counseling can also provide tools for change, but even more, it can be a springboard to begin identifying some of the factors that have led to the current situation. I work with individuals and couples as well as lead pre-marital workshops.
![Photo of Susan M Browner - Rock Springs Positive Coaching, Caring, & Cnslng, M, Div, Pastoral Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f9ae7d3-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Rock Springs Positive Coaching, Caring, & Cnslng
Pastoral Counselor, M, Div
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
I work with both men and women from late adolescence through adulthood, providing counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples. Some counselees are struggling with clinical disorders, some with difficult circumstances, some with life transitions, and some are looking for a way to examine, to grow, and to deepen their experience. My goal is to assist each person in finding and walking their own particular path in a way that will lead them to health, growth and wholeness.
I work with both men and women from late adolescence through adulthood, providing counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples. Some counselees are struggling with clinical disorders, some with difficult circumstances, some with life transitions, and some are looking for a way to examine, to grow, and to deepen their experience. My goal is to assist each person in finding and walking their own particular path in a way that will lead them to health, growth and wholeness.
![Photo of Loretha Tate, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/486b25ee-e16d-4541-ba90-7d933e458739/2/320x400.jpeg)
Loretha Tate
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
Are you experiencing any level of anxiety or experiencing life challenging issues? Or, are you experiencing challenges in your relationship or having a difficult time in coping with today's climate? Life is full of challenges, and if you've been looking for a therapist who is empathetic and who can integrate a spiritual framework in the counseling process - look no further.
Are you experiencing any level of anxiety or experiencing life challenging issues? Or, are you experiencing challenges in your relationship or having a difficult time in coping with today's climate? Life is full of challenges, and if you've been looking for a therapist who is empathetic and who can integrate a spiritual framework in the counseling process - look no further.
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Lisa Miller Zawko
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
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I'm passionate about adolescents and young adults (ages 12-30ish), understanding that these periods of life can be hard for most of us. If you're a teenager, college student, or young professional who's feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or wrestling with things like identity, self-esteem, or life transitions, I'd love to help. I believe in the strength of young people to work and grow through issues like depression, suicidality, anxiety, transitional issues, academic or social pressures, and more!
I'm passionate about adolescents and young adults (ages 12-30ish), understanding that these periods of life can be hard for most of us. If you're a teenager, college student, or young professional who's feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or wrestling with things like identity, self-esteem, or life transitions, I'd love to help. I believe in the strength of young people to work and grow through issues like depression, suicidality, anxiety, transitional issues, academic or social pressures, and more!
![Photo of Taylor Chandler, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6131ab3e-df58-447e-b96e-a6e49d2dc615/1/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. This is most often due to past experiences that have yet to be processed and resolved, so they block the way to adult relationship success and lead to repeating patterns. Developing a secure attachment style allows you to confidently be yourself, set healthy boundaries, implement self-care, and build healthy platonic and romantic connection for a greater quality of life.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples to shift from an insecure to secure attachment style. A person struggling with insecure attachment experiences anxiety, avoidance, or both, making it difficult to create and maintain close relationships. This is most often due to past experiences that have yet to be processed and resolved, so they block the way to adult relationship success and lead to repeating patterns. Developing a secure attachment style allows you to confidently be yourself, set healthy boundaries, implement self-care, and build healthy platonic and romantic connection for a greater quality of life.
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Narrative Therapists
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.