Family Therapy in Atlanta, GA

Are you seeking more direction and purpose in your life? Are you wondering who you really are and what you actually want for your life? Are you experiencing a loss or conflict in your relationship(s)? Every person in this world is like a mirror directed outward - We often attract relationships and experiences, which meet us at the level of our current self-esteem. I have a passion for helping women to let go of internal critical voices, which often fuel unnecessary anxiety, fear, distraction and self-doubt. I am licensed and practice in both the State of Georgia and the State of Louisiana.

My name is Katie Hevesi, and I am here to help you achieve a fulfilling and healthy life. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression, I can help you overcome these challenges and work towards a better, happier life. I understand that these obstacles can be challenging to navigate, but with my expertise in individual therapy and family groups, I can provide you with the support you need to build strong connections with yourself and others and find peace in your relationships.

Do you struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, or relationships? Are you juggling a thousand things, only to feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected? As a parent, are you worried about your adolescent’s well-being, identity challenges, or emotional struggles? I understand how challenging these experiences can be, and I’m here to help. I’m Jaime (she/her), and I’m dedicated to cultivating an LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity-affirming practice. Together, we will work to help you learn specific skills and strategies to manage stress and anxiety, build fulfilling relationships, and nurture more enjoyment in your life (and identity).

Relationships are hard, and connection is possible. Sometimes how we cope with pain and stress become the source of more pain and stress. We repeat patterns in relationships, seek escape in negative behaviors, or generally feel stuck. Often these behaviors are responses to past trauma or to a narrative we tell ourselves. Identifying these patterns and knowing where to start is difficult and rewarding work. Engaging in therapy will help you address concerns and trauma, reduce worry and anxiety, decrease depression and sadness and cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself and your environment.

Is your life stressful and overwhelming? Are you ready to break self-destructive patterns and addictions? If your answer is yes, then help is at hand. Goal Focus Counseling Services (GFPS) incorporates faith along with psychodynamic intervention to give you an effective plan of action. Individualized attention is given to address persistent personal, relationship and work concerns. You and your family can express your feelings privately with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental. Our objective is to focus on goals to maximize your therapeutic experience. With over 20 yers. experience, we now offer video/phone sessions.

I believe that solid, intimate relationships form the basis of a person's well-being and help us define who we are. Our earliest relationships provide the foundation for all others. We often choose partners based either on what we want to replicate or avoid in our families of origin. When problems develop in our closest relationships, we feel out of balance and symptoms, such as anxiety and depression, often occur. I help people understand and change patterns that they learned in old relationships that may be influencing their current ones.

Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing, freeing, and soothing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, and traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, connected, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you are becoming as an individual or as a couple or family.

It could all be so simple, just like the days when things were great in your relationship. You felt loved, valued, and like you were your partner's most prized priority. The sex was amazing and consistent, and you were almost always satisfied in the bedroom. You and your partner laughed hysterically, like those deep belly laughs that had you crying. You did fun stuff together regularly and were each other's best friends. Do those seem like distant memories you are yearning to have again? Are you now feeling alone, frustrated, invisible, overwhelmed, discarded, and/or defeated because you:

You wish you could delete those moments from your life somehow. It was those moments that left you struggling the way you are now. You feel yourself holding your breath every day waiting and hoping things will improve with time. Every day is plagued by fear, sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, and brokenness in the aftermath of those traumatic events. You find yourself struggling to get through the day unable to focus or concentrate. You feel lonely, misunderstood, and unheard. You need relief!

You are searching for a safe space. You wish to process experiences, emotions, and relationships that you feel stuck in. You hope to receive support navigating conflict, stressors, and trauma. You are here to find a therapist who validates, empathizes, and affirms. I can walk alongside you to help foster healing and growth during this difficult time.

Are you feeling overwhelmed across different areas of your life? Does it feel like the smallest things are strongly affecting you? Are you noticing patterns when it comes to relationships that are negatively impacting you? Are experiences from your past negatively influencing your present and potential future? Is talking to your friends and family no longer helpful? Good news, you’re not alone in these feelings! Many people experience this cycle of emotional, mental and even physical exhaustion. More good news, you don’t have to stay in it or battle it alone!

Are you a parent/caregiver whose CHILD is struggling with impulse control, excessive worries, anxiety, or depression? Do you/your child need help with stress or anger management, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, social skills or learning difficulties, grief or trauma, divorce or family conflict? Are you feeling discouraged and frustrated that many methods of dealing with your problems haven't helped? Your knowledge of your family and my clinical expertise is what you need for a change. I can help you resolve your problems, improve your communication, your ability to understand your child/partner, and enjoy your relationships more.

Are you anxious or overwhelmed? Do you spiral in negative thoughts? Not sure why you keep repeating certain behaviors? Through cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other tools, I work with clients to rewire negative thought patterns and habits, develop healthier coping mechanisms, understand their emotions, and find different perspectives. With a trauma-informed approach, I make every effort to provide compassionate care and offer an open, judgment-free space. I also offer low-cost counseling at sliding scale rates to help reduce the barriers to getting support.

Hello! I'm so excited that you are here. Welcome to the start of something new! My name is Samaria Witherspoon, but I’m commonly known as Sam. I am an author, professor as well as the founder of Hidden to Healing, LLC providing individual, couples and family counseling to those that are struggling with trauma, anxiety, overall life satisfaction, depression, aggression, grief, substance abuse, and behavioral and emotional issues.

Amy Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in the Buckhead area of Atlanta. She is also certified as a Sex Therapist by the American American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Amy completed her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia majoring in Child and Family Development. She earned her Masters of Science degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Auburn University. Amy completed a masters thesis on the topic of married women’s sexual satisfaction.

I am Susan Adams, licensed Marriage and Family therapist and licensed Professional Counselor, in private practice for over 41 years. My best credential is that I have been married for 43 years and have raised one daughter, numerous cousins, and am currently owned by two wonderful Boston Terriers. I am a Clinical Member and an Approved supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The latter means that I teach and credential other therapists who are looking for state licensure or clinical membership in our professional organization.

For 20 years, I have worked with adult women around issues of anxiety, stress, overwhelm, emotional eating, family of origin issues, LGBTQ issues (including coming out later in life), trauma resolution and more. Major life transitions such as loss, grieving, the aging process, chronic pain and chronic illness are additional areas of focus in my current work. My therapeutic approach combines psychodynamic and somatic approaches from a feminist theory perspective. My expertise includes several evidence-based Somatic and body-based trauma resolution methods, Tapping/acupressure, Progressive Counting, Hypnosis, Meditation and more.

Hi, I'm Damaris Johnson! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I specialize in treating individuals, premarital couples and new moms. As a graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine with a Masters degree in Family Therapy, I am currently serving as the Clinical Director at The Walk of Life Counseling Center. Additionally, I am a Prepare-Enrich Facilitator as well as a Certified Trainer for counselors in the community who seek to provide premarital/marital counseling. Assisting new mothers and premarital couples is very important to me; I offer concierge services outside of normal business hours when available.

I adhere to the philosophy that relationships are at the core of the human experience, yet there are times when healing can't be done alone. My work is fundamentally relational. I help people overcome trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, with an understanding that these issues can overlap or involve additional problems impacting other areas of life. I am warm, relatable, active, and flexible, balancing exploratory work with directness. I have over 15 years of experience with a diverse body of clients. I divide my time between clinical work, teaching, and research.