Therapists in Oakdale, Atlanta, GA

My approach to therapy is authentic, warm, strengths-based, and collaborative. I try to be an active participant in the therapy room and will be direct as appropriate. As a practitioner, I believe that the patient is the expert on their own life and view therapy as an opportunity for the patient to collect a myriad of tools with which they can heal themselves.

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.

I commend you for taking the first step in creating a life that you love. So many of us are in the midst of experiencing life challenges that cause us pain. These challenges take many forms – family issues, health concerns, loneliness, financial strain, anxiety about the future…Sometimes, what may be causing us distress are dreams that have gone unfulfilled; life not going as planned. For many of us, we’ve struggled with such questions as, “Am I enough?”, “Who has my back?”, “Will I ever have the life that I want?”

Becca is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC014288) within the state of Georgia and conducts psychotherapy for women and couples. She focuses her work on maternal mental health, family of origin and relationship challenges, and identity formation. In addition, Becca is a certified PREPARE: ENRICH facilitator and offers premarital counseling, couples counseling, affair recovery, and divorce care. Becca has clinical training and certifications in both marriage and family therapy as well as in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

Do you consider yourself to be a people pleaser? You may feel anxiety at the idea of others being upset with you. You might feel as if you have no time for yourself or your needs. You are finally ready to make a shift & make space for yourself in your life. You can gain the freedom to no longer need to walk on egg shells and control others feelings. People pleasing is a learned behaviors that many have been conditioned to believe is the way to get love & acceptance. Together we can help you relearn your inherent worth and include yourself in the kindness & care you give to others.

We can all benefit from having someone to talk to when life presents various challenges and things become overwhelming. In my work, I value creating a therapeutic space where clients can share their experiences, feel heard, feel validated, and receive effective strategies to help achieve their goals. I acknowledge that seeking help is not always easy which is why I emphasize quality care, authenticity, and a trusting relationship with my clients. I am deeply honored to do this work and I am passionate about my clients achieving optimal mental and physical wellness. I commend you for taking the first step in receiving support!

Congratulations on taking such a significant and courageous step in your self care. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I provide counseling and psychiatric services and have worked in a variety of settings to include; behavioral health hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency rooms and in home counseling.

As a Christian counselor, it is my goal to facilitate clients and help them explore thoughts, feelings and worries without judgement. Together we can develop coping strategies for different situations in life, practice self-reflection and awareness. We will also work on habits and behaviors to improve your well-being, and learn how to understand and communicate deeper, to strengthen relationships.

It can be difficult to weather the storms of life alone. You took a crucial step in finding refuge from those storms by reaching out for help. Showing up to therapy takes incredible strength and courage. I am here to offer you a non-judgmental, empathetic, and safe atmosphere to process your worries and stresses, yet also equip you with the tools to heal from your past and grow into your full potential. I have over 15 years of expertise in treating depression, anxiety/panic attacks, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, grief/loss, and trauma.

Does life feel stagnant? Do you not possess the tools to work through life’s difficulties? The only thing constant in life is change! My approach centers around amplifying the voices and lives of those who are marginalized. I assist with helping you to discover parts of your life that no longer serve you, develop coping strategies to face life's complexities and help you to devise a plan for elevation. I have supported individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, mood diagnoses, impacted self-esteem, trauma, communication and interpersonal struggles.

As a Pastoral and Spiritual Counselor, I address difficulties of life through the lens of Spirituality and Theology, with a strong emphasis rooted in Humanistic Psychology. My sessions are intense and focus on the suffering of the soul as it relates to trauma. Trauma seems to be inevitable today and we are all faced with micro and major traumas that disturbs our daily living. With a certification in Religious Trauma, I address the deeper issue of Moral Injury. As an expert in Moral Injury, I understand the delicacy and sensitivity with which it needs to be cared for.

Stress management is essential to living a satisfying, happy life. In my practice, I help clients discover and implement existing coping skills while also developing new strategies for stress management. My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive. I work to provide clients with practical skills to assist with immediate stressors - while also addressing underlying issues. I provide a safe and relaxed atmosphere making sessions productive and enjoyable.

My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).

Are you feeling overwhelmed and emotional on the inside? You work hard to create the life you want, but you feel like it might fall apart at any moment. Do others view you as the strong friend or family member who saves the day, but there is rarely anyone who consistently shows up for you? You wonder if you’re a people pleaser, too hard on yourself, and why others don’t respect your boundaries. Is there past trauma that could be affecting your current relationships that you need to process? Unmanaged anxiety, depression, or unhealed trauma can leave us feeling dissatisfied with life.

Maximize the joy, happiness and fulfillment in your life. Let me help you navigate the challenging times, or reach even higher when things are good, to achieve the most positive life experience possible. Whether you are faced with mental health issues, personal or professional problems, or simply want to improve your day-to-day experience I can support and guide you through it. If you need more than therapy to meet your goals, I have the unique arrangement of working with a counselor who provides coaching and we can arrange a combination of services for a truly effective treatment experience.

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.

As a counselor, I have been instrumental in helping many people overcome obstacles to creating real change in behaviors and therefore their lives. I specialize in teaching recovery and relapse prevention techniques. My therapeutic style is warm, interactive and direct. I can help you learn effective emotional coping skills and restore balance to your life. I can offer assistance at any stage-from intervention to treatment to after-care and long-term recovery. I also offer sober mentoring, coaching, sober transport, and sober companion.

If you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, a new life transition (motherhood, change in schools or jobs, etc), or struggling to cope with the weight of your problems on a daily basis, I can help you find a way forward and offer you the tools and techniques to tap into the inner strength that you already possess. I believe in approaching therapy from a warm, genuine, validating, and irreverent perspective and often use humor to help my clients get “unstuck” from unhelpful thinking patterns. My job is just to be your mirror to see what is already there, infinite wisdom.

Viorel's passion is to help couples, families, and individuals overcome life challenges and achieve goals that they did not believe possible on their own. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. He has invested almost three decades of work serving people, both internationally and in the United States. He combines his clinical skills with his life and work experience to help improve the lives of children, teens, and adults from various economic, social, cultural, and religious backgrounds.