Compassion Focused Therapists in Banks County, GA

Aria Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 9 years of experience. Her therapeutic focuses include but are not limited to anxiety, women's issues, anger, coping skill development, stress management, and self-esteem issues. Before beginning telehealth work, she was providing individual and group therapy to adults seeking help with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Aria has also done extensive work helping individuals find a healthy balance and sense of empowerment in their lives using a collaborative and holistic approach, taking into account that therapy is not “one-size-fits-all.”

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.

As a dedicated counselor, I am able to offer a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and actions to help assist you on your journey to finding true happiness and peace. I believe that we all possess strengths that can help us overcome life’s challenges and am honored to hold space and be present with my clients as we walk the path to living a fulfilled life.

Struggling with anxiety or trapped by negative emotions? I help clients break free from the pain, grief, and emotional distress that prevent them from living a joyful, healthy life. Using a holistic blend of mind, body, and soul techniques, I facilitate comprehensive healing from the inside out. It’s so important to address the root causes of your challenges and nurture the shadow parts of you that feel lost or broken. I provide a compassionate, safe space for clients to explore their deepest experiences. If you're dealing with an overactive mind or a sensitive nervous system, I'm here to help you reclaim a meaningful life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled? Do you experience looping thoughts of self-doubt or worry? Do you feel like nothing you do could ever be enough? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel stuck in the past or worried about the future? No matter where you are, I will meet you there and provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for processing. Through our work together, I hope to help you foster more peace, purpose, joy, and balance in your life. Being human is hard and you do not need to face life alone. I am here for you.

I help women who've left painful or abusive relationships let go of shame & self-doubt so they can heal, find their voice and grow in self-confidence. I know what it's like to feel compelled to sacrifice boundaries & self-identity to adapt to unhealthy relationships or family dynamics. I can help you learn the skills and tools needed to leave behind the never-ending cycle of rock bottom and get out of 'survival mode'. Recognizing manipulation becomes easier when you understand the tactics used to side-step your boundaries. I will guide you in reconnecting to your self-trust so you can attract the relationships you deserve.

Noelle Johnson is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with experience in hospital, inpatient, and residential levels of care. She is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, direct, and compassionate approach to aid clients in building resiliency and addressing their concerns in a safe and productive manner. She has experience with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, psychosis, and mood disorders. Noelle completed both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Auburn University.

Ever feel like being human isn’t always enough? Like you’re supposed to have superpowers that haven’t “kicked in” yet? Have you ever felt stuck? As human beings, we are met with obstacles. When those obstacles become overwhelming, we may feel stuck or confined to thoughts and feelings of failure, defeat, or hopelessness. I believe that our experiences allow us to create unique narratives that tell the stories of our lives. I work with clients to rewrite the stories they feel confined to. I respect the distinct narratives shared by each client and thrive to help them achieve the success they are in search of.

Hi there! My name is Nikki Messer, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. At the heart of my practice, my goal is to help you experience healing and growth as you regain a life worth living. I support adults and teens living with the challenges of anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, past trauma, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered; therefore, your individual needs and goals are used to determine my therapeutic interventions. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

If you have ever wondered why you can’t seem to make sense of your own feelings, you are not alone. We all go through seasons of challenges and navigating life changes can be confusing and emotional. My mission is to help people overcome their struggles with stress, sex, and self-esteem to live full, abundant lives. I am passionate about helping my clients discover how to develop self-love, a sense of balance and clarity, and a healthy, sexually satisfying life.

Do you need a space to receive support for change without judgment? I will provide that space for you with a balance of warmth, empathy and compassionate curiosity about patterns that aren't working for you as we work together to create the growth you are seeking. I have been counseling for over 10 years and have worked with a wide variety of relational dynamics and personal issues. Let's explore your strengths, values, patterns of relating to yourself and others, what motivates you, what is going well in your life and what isn't, then equip you with practical strategies for creating the positive and lasting change you desire.

I'm a seasoned therapist, a mom of three humans and one dog, a sister, daughter, friend, significant other, a feminist, an ally, a Postpartum OCD survivor and a passionate humanitarian, to name a few. My therapeutic stance is compassionate, warm and non judgmental. I have a strong interest in supporting others in working though shame and pain to better embrace their authenticity, imperfections and all. I'm honored to join you in your journey.

I am passionate about working with people who have substance abuse concerns, trauma, family conflict, and difficulty coping. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I strive to make any difficult life experience more manageable while gently guiding my clients and their families towards the life they want and see for themselves. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults utilizing a client-centered, supportive approach. I work to make my office a safe, judgement-free space where my clients can discuss their struggles and get the support they need.

Are you feeling helpless watching your child or teen struggle with depression and anxiety? We understand and we are here to help. As a parent, seeing your child or teen struggle with challenging behaviors, acting out, depression, anxiety, self-injury or even suicidal thoughts can leave you feeling completely helpless. You might be wondering: Why is my child so irritable, withdrawn, and distant? How can I support them when they shut me out? What can I do to break this cycle of sadness and anxiety? Are there better ways to improve our communication and strengthen our relationship?

I work with children, teenagers, adults, couples/families, active duty military/veterans, LGBTQIA+SGL, and BIPOC experiencing depression, anxiety, life transition, families who have participated in adoption, perinatal/maternal health, trauma-related symptoms, interpersonal relationship conflict, mood-related concerns, domestic violence, and life transitions. I am Licensed in Georgia and Delaware (for telehealth services only)