Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Atlanta, GA

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.

Are you seeking to overcome trauma, attachment issues, low self-worth, emotional instability, or a history of bullying or abuse? If so, I'd love to meet you. I use my training in ego state therapy, IFS, and other evidence-based modalities to support you in addressing and healing whatever is holding you back or interfering with the life you want for yourself. I have a down-to-earth therapy style and my clients describe me as honest, nonjudgmental, humorous, warm, and engaged. I am an affirming provider for all people and all identities.

Life's growth comes from transition points, which can often make us feel unfulfilled, anxious, and overwhelmed. During these times, support is crucial. As a counselor with extensive qualifications, including a doctorate in education, two master’s degrees, and now pursuing a master's in counseling from Northwestern University, I understand these challenges. We need human interaction to help us recharge during low periods. If you or a loved one need support, I'm here to help you regain balance. I use a tailored, narrative therapeutic model and provide holistic care with diverse therapeutic techniques. I offer a space for decompress

Being a person in the world today is more challenging than it has ever been. Sometimes we carry habits and beliefs into adulthood that can make it even harder. As we go through life we develop skills and interpret information in ways that help us to survive and cope with our environment. It is the brain's way of protecting us and preventing future pain. None of us are broken, but we may be applying skills and information in the present that are no longer helpful or relevant. I believe that developing awareness and understanding of these core beliefs and instincts is the first step toward healing and creating lasting change.

My clients are often frustrated, lost, confused and at their breaking point in their sexual relationships. They have shame or guilt regarding some aspect of their sexuality. They question their sexuality, ruminate over whether they are “having sex the right way?” and struggle to connect to their partners and their own bodies. My clients are curious about exploring their sexuality, motivated to heal their trauma and face cultural messages to achieve wellness, pleasure and liberation.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of SC, GA, and NJ. I am also a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor Candidate in SC. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Charleston Southern University and a Master's degree in Human Services, specializing in Mental Health Counseling, from Capella University. I bring to you over fourteen years of experience in the mental health field, which has been a beautiful journey. With years of experience, I specialize in trauma and work with dual-diagnosed clients ranging from children to geriatrics.

First of all, thank you for viewing my profile! I want to help! I can assist you as you explore your life experiences and relationships to come to a fuller understanding of yourself and others. I believe that therapy is most beneficial when it is active, structured, and goal-directed, which means you play a critical part in the therapeutic process. Therapy is effective and rewarding when your personal and relationship goals are clear and obtainable. I can help you clarify your goals and help you reach them in a way in which you feel capable, comfortable, and confident.

My work focuses on helping clients come to recognize patterns within themselves and then go about the very fulfilling work of changing them from the inside out. Each of us has taken in patterns of belief about the world and how it "works" by our parents, families and others. We accept those patterns as "who we are." Sometimes those beliefs and patterns cause pain to ourselves and others and we find ourselves looking outside ourselves for change in our lives. Inner work is challenging, but it can lead to a deep appreciation and recognition of who we are and our responsibility in our life.

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.

Welcome to your new beginning. I hope this page can be a much needed break for you in your journey to finding the right fit. My practice, Moon Tide Counseling, is centered on creating wholistic wellness for adults in various stages of life. Are you feeling out of balance? Have you recently been experiencing the effects of repressed emotions? Do you feel you could manage your stress, anxiety, or depression better? Maybe you’re tired of old trauma hindering your relationship with yourself and others. If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are in capable hands.

My name is Angela Thornell, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and in Georgia. I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years, and my expertise is related to working with individuals that experience issues with both substance use and mental health disorders. I specialize in working with adults with depression, anxiety and trauma. My goal is to assist people in working towards fulfilling their fullest potential through healing trauma and overcoming life's obstacles. My counseling style is warm and interactive.

You're tired of arguing. You've been struggling to communicate effectively with your partner and you're frustrated. Maybe you're starting to feel resentment in your relationship and questioning if you're with the right person. Perhaps you've endured a past riddled with abuse, abandonment, neglect or even sexual trauma and these experiences are making it difficult for you to be vulnerable or intimate. You might even have a wedding date approaching and you're not confident that you're ready to say "I do."

We all want to create lives that are joyful, deeply satisfying, and connected to others. Yet no one goes through this world unscathed by the difficult people, circumstances, and experiences we all encounter along the way. To survive, we generally organize our lives around 2 things – how we manage our pain and how we manage our relationships. And sometimes those survival strategies, intended at one point to protect us, end up keeping us from the very things we long for. Or we feel stuck or overwhelmed by events, and are not sure how to navigate our inner, emotional, or relational worlds alone.

Some stories are just too hard for us to tell on our own and some will cause us pain just because we are still stuck in the middle of it. Stories can cause us to feel anxiety, stress, depression, confusion, and anger. They can even cause us to do things that we know are not helpful, even harmful, to cope with the negative feelings. I have a passion for people's stories and walking with people through the painful but enriching process of getting unstuck. Wherever you find yourself, you are welcome to come exactly as you are.

Often, life's deepest moments are intertwined with the relationships we form; and some of life's biggest struggles result from barriers to those connections. Whether it's anxiety, anger management, codependence, impulsivity, isolation, self-esteem or something else - you and I can tackle them together. The therapeutic alliance is a non-judgmental partnership intended to facilitate your personal growth and self understanding, and it is not always an easy journey. Facing challenges in the safe container of the therapeutic environment helps build resilience to face whatever life tosses your way.

Are you feeling disconnected from your body and emotions? Do you struggle to sleep, focus, or feel at ease because your mind is never quiet? I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Trauma-Conscious Yoga Instructor. It’s my passion to help people connect to their true selves and heal the wounds that are holding them back from their full potential.

I specialize in working with those who have experienced various forms of trauma. Often trauma profoundly affects how we treat ourselves and others, and makes it difficult to feel at home in our bodies. In our work together we will explore how to reconnect with your body and foster a greater sense of choice in your life. I work to build healing relationships and hold spaces of care, growth, and deep rest for and with Q+BIPOC folks, particularly queer Black women, femmes, and mixed race people. I support those I work with in carving out spaces for freedom, joy, and choice while navigating multiple oppressive forces.

Accepting New Clients! Has it been challenging trying to manage your emotions? Let me help you achieve emotional stability in your life, giving you confidence of your capabilities and potential. I have extensive experience using evidenced based methods working with clients struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ-affirming therapy. I am also trained in EMDR therapy, which helps people recover from trauma/PTSD and painful life experiences. My approach to therapy focuses on growing a relationship built on compassion and authenticity. You don't have to navigate these waters alone!

*I OFFER EMDR INTENSIVES + WEEKLY SESSIONS* I wonder if you have sought feelings of fulfillment and security through pursuing external goals. If this hasn’t worked, maybe you strive to stay up and out of your pain with distraction or numbing - feeling unsafe in your body or the present moment. Perhaps you work to stay away from the parts of yourself you have learned are ‘bad’ and avoid feelings and memories that are scary and painful. Maybe you strive to feel ok by doing what you’ve learned you’re supposed to do, but rarely what you truly desire. This is not your failure! You’ve done what you needed to survive.