Psychoanalytic Therapists in Atlanta, GA

As a professional counselor I value the uniqness of each person and in the strength and creativity of the human spirit. Within the counseling relationship is a safe place to define areas for growth, vent feelings, explore the many possibilities, find encouragement and move toward peacefulness. My approach to counseling is gentle and encouraging, although I can be direct when it is helpful. I will support without judging and am respectful of individual and/or cultural differences. My approach draws on a number of theoretical orientations that best suit the group or individual needs.

I am dedicated toward working with a diverse clientele, addressing a wide range of disorders, emotional challenges, behavioral issues, and relationship dynamics across children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Feeling stuck? Wondering why you keep finding yourself in the same struggle, experiencing the same pain or relationship issues, yet again? Or perhaps you feel invisible or unheard, or can't find your own voice? I work with clients to explore how unresolved issues from the past impact the present. In an open and safe environment, we explore authentic feelings and lost aspects of self often censored in general society, toward greater personal insight, growth and change. An accepting and validating therapy relationship can be a key element in the healing of old wounds and opening up of new possibilities.

I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach that is interested in uncovering root causes of problems whether they be inter or intrapersonal. Additionally, if desired, I can also work from a Christian perspective. My focus areas are Depression and Anxiety with additional focuses on grief and addiction.

I see children, adolescents, and adults for psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. The concerns and desires of my clients are the heart of my practice. I provide a space for each individual to speak freely and confidentially, and I listen in a way that allows the course of treatment to be oriented to each individual. I work with all ages beginning with children at age 4. I specialize in working with Complex Trauma, PTSD, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders (includes depression), and issues with identity and sexuality. I work with individuals and couples.

For me, psychotherapy is offering patience, understanding, insight, acceptance, compassion, relationship, and a secure base to persons suffering from burdens too heavy to carry alone. I compare myself to a container into which my patients pour their unbearable feelings. My task is to detoxify these feelings and make them easier to understand and tolerate. I help my patients to use healthy relationships with others to meet their emotional needs and the emotional needs of others. To establish and maintain healthy relationships, we work in session on understanding our own and others’ mental states (wishes, feelings, intentions) and how these are connected to how we behave toward each other. Relationships tend to work better when we are able to understand our own and others’ minds and how our minds influence how we behave toward each other.

I have 36 years of experience working in behavioral health. I have a Master of Science degree in counseling psychology and actives licenses to practice in Washington and Georgia for the past 22 years. I have decades of experience working with adults in the Gay Community with depression, substance use, PTSD, bipolar, depression, anxiety, and stress management. I will guide you into revealing new awarenesses about how you can make better choices and will change your thoughts and behaviors in order to have better outcomes with issues in your life.

Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.

Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up

Happily ever after’ doesn’t always happen easily. Acknowledging that happiness is a journey, not just a destination, I am dedicated to helping you create transformational changes that can last a lifetime. Guided by an endearing spirit and a genuine desire to see you succeed both within and outside the walls of therapy, it is my priority to offer a safe space to process authentic emotions and embark on a path toward self-awareness and healing.

You want to "feel more like yourself" with your children, at work, and in your intimate relationships. You want to love freely, find balance, or prepare for a change. We can explore the WHYs or focus on the HOWs. I can help you understand the repeating patterns that impact your well-being and gain new skills to create and discover choices. I offer consultations for brief focused therapy, long-term psychotherapy, coaching, and referrals to other specialists.

Welcome to a place where young minds find solace, growth, and resilience. As a dedicated psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, I am here to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's challenges, build positive thought patterns, and unleash their full potential. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey towards emotional well-being and a brighter future.

Are you questioning your self-worth? Feeling like you're not living up to society's expectations? Having difficulty resolving concerns within your relationships? Having difficulty feeling connected emotionally & sexually to your partner? Feeling the need to be a perfectionist? Questioning if you will ever be able to find love & be loved? Feeling that you have current or childhood trauma that you need to overcome? If any of these resonate with you, I am here to provide a safe, confidential space for you to learn empowering ways to have self-confidence, contentment, & bliss. Let's work together to start rewriting a new narrative.

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.

Mariangela holds a Master’s of Clinical Social Work from Kennesaw State University and is working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the coming years. With a passion for working with underserved communities, she is currently a Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Specialist at a local nonprofit.

I am licensed in GA and MA. I specialize in anxiety and love working with other providers, healers, parents, teachers and caretakers for patients, relatives, parents, partners, etc. who are struggling with burnt out, struggling to find balance in their lives, and perhaps dealing with their own health and chronic health issues. In this field we often support and hold space for others without recognizing our own limits, exhaustion, sickness, chronic health issues, and need for love and support for ourselves. I value a space where we can partner to create boundaries, healing, and support for self.

Whether you suffer from anxiety, depression, abuse, adjustment, relationship issues, life stressors, school related concerns, behavioral challenges- I will assist you in identifying goals to enhance your unique strengths and capabilities.

Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Social Work at Kennesaw State University graduating cum laude. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. A New Jersey native, Jennifer relocated to Cobb County in 2005 as a single parent raising two children. She is active in the community and her church. Jennifer has extensive experience working with varied populations: working with a pregnancy resource center; inpatient adolescents; individuals/families in the community; as well as substance abuse/mental health IOP/PHP treatment settings.

You're feeling disconnected, like life as you're living it has lost purpose and meaning. It's even hard to name the exact discomfort and pain. Life might look successful on the surface, but you know something feels off. Depressed, anxious, or going through normal turmoil during unprecedented collective change? You just know the way you move through the world isn't working anymore. You're ready to reconnect with who you know yourself to be. Together, we'll listen deeply to what eludes you. Making space for life—as it is in the here and now—opens a door toward a future full of vibrant possibilities, gently waiting for you to arrive.