Depression Therapists in Berkeley Lake, GA
![Photo of Marina Reichenberger, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5240a375-89cc-4cb5-b2f2-1f040644109c/2/320x400.jpeg)
I studied Psychology for many years and have since been a Psychotherapist specializing in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
I studied Psychology for many years and have since been a Psychotherapist specializing in Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.
Have you been feeling disconnected from yourself? Do you feel like you are alive but not fully living your life? Are you yearning for a deeper connection with yourself and your body? I am here to accompany you on your natural process of personal development. I believe everyone contain within themselves a drive to evolve, to become their fullest realization. I will support and witness you on your process of unfolding. I approach therapy with a humanistic, strength-based perspective, where I strongly believe that our relationship is one of equal. I have a warm, empathetic, understanding and non-judgmental demeanor to my practice.
![Photo of Jill Wilson, MS, LPC, CAADC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cf9b4bc-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Jill Wilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Berkeley Lake, GA 30092 (Online Only)
Life transitions (personal and occupational) often result in challenges. Many of us become sad with grief and loss or face new challenges creating stress and anxiety. Effective management of conflictual feelings and stressers result in a healthier lifestyle for individuals and families. This stability has a positive impact on your productivity and well-being. My hope for each client is restoration of her/his highest level of functioning. With my skills, and experience I partner with clients to facilitate their goal- whether that may be symptom relief, behavioral changes, problem resolution or personal insight and understanding.
Life transitions (personal and occupational) often result in challenges. Many of us become sad with grief and loss or face new challenges creating stress and anxiety. Effective management of conflictual feelings and stressers result in a healthier lifestyle for individuals and families. This stability has a positive impact on your productivity and well-being. My hope for each client is restoration of her/his highest level of functioning. With my skills, and experience I partner with clients to facilitate their goal- whether that may be symptom relief, behavioral changes, problem resolution or personal insight and understanding.
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Dionne Reid-Hayles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Are you struggling in silence with anxiety, depression, trauma or grief ? As your experienced therapist, I am ready to guide you on your journey to mental wellness. We will develop an individualize goal oriented treatment plan that brings results. Whether you are an adult or adolescent, professional or college student your feelings are valid. I will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your story. Whether your preference is in office or virtual. My clients enjoys seeing their symptoms improving and their lives changing. Take the first step and call today to schedule your appt.
Are you struggling in silence with anxiety, depression, trauma or grief ? As your experienced therapist, I am ready to guide you on your journey to mental wellness. We will develop an individualize goal oriented treatment plan that brings results. Whether you are an adult or adolescent, professional or college student your feelings are valid. I will provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to share your story. Whether your preference is in office or virtual. My clients enjoys seeing their symptoms improving and their lives changing. Take the first step and call today to schedule your appt.
![Photo of Dr. Tammy Porter, Ed D, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2d4c2059-3310-4fee-8933-99151c412cc4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! Do you miss the peace you used to have? Do want to bring calm back into your life? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. I am a faith-based therapist who uses Biblical principles to guide each session. Seeking therapy can feel scary, particularly for young people, but you are making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow.
Hello! Do you miss the peace you used to have? Do want to bring calm back into your life? Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. I am a faith-based therapist who uses Biblical principles to guide each session. Seeking therapy can feel scary, particularly for young people, but you are making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow.
![Photo of Johanna Estevez, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ec4354df-fb2c-4911-a04b-96263245ed86/1/320x400.png)
I am an Afro-Dominican, trauma-informed bilingual therapist who enjoys working with a variety of clients. As a trained family therapist, I enjoy working with family issues, adults, and teens ages 15-19. I am committed to assisting families and individuals with breaking cycles of generational dysfunctions and learning healthy coping strategies that can help them manage their present struggles. I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also specialize in helping women with improving their self-esteem and creating a solid sense of self.
I am an Afro-Dominican, trauma-informed bilingual therapist who enjoys working with a variety of clients. As a trained family therapist, I enjoy working with family issues, adults, and teens ages 15-19. I am committed to assisting families and individuals with breaking cycles of generational dysfunctions and learning healthy coping strategies that can help them manage their present struggles. I have extensive experience working with adults and adolescents with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also specialize in helping women with improving their self-esteem and creating a solid sense of self.
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Jacob Sobel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be very challenging. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can cause you to feel stuck, anxious and depressed. You may have noticed changes in your relationships, work, mood or self-esteem. Feeling understood and supported is of highest importance when navigating through life challenges. As such, I am dedicated to protecting your trust and providing you with emotional safety as you undertake the vulnerable yet enriching journey of therapy.
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with and trust can be very challenging. Painful life experiences, past trauma and current situations can cause you to feel stuck, anxious and depressed. You may have noticed changes in your relationships, work, mood or self-esteem. Feeling understood and supported is of highest importance when navigating through life challenges. As such, I am dedicated to protecting your trust and providing you with emotional safety as you undertake the vulnerable yet enriching journey of therapy.
![Photo of Young Rae Shim, PhD, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dec7861b-b44f-46bf-ba06-073315eabecd/1/320x400.jpeg)
I serve areas of Depression, Anxiety, Adolescent, Parental Issues, Relational Conflict, and Anger Management.
I provide counseling services for individual, couples, and family who are seeking help for emotional support and healing. It is voluntary and confidential. I utilize various therapeutic theories to fit each individual's personal growth and needs, which he or she is striving toward. My therapeutic approach is with traditional and evidence-based therapies.
I serve areas of Depression, Anxiety, Adolescent, Parental Issues, Relational Conflict, and Anger Management.
I provide counseling services for individual, couples, and family who are seeking help for emotional support and healing. It is voluntary and confidential. I utilize various therapeutic theories to fit each individual's personal growth and needs, which he or she is striving toward. My therapeutic approach is with traditional and evidence-based therapies.
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Letisha Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Do you or your loved one want to decrease anxiety, diminish depression, increase emotional balance, and improve healthy coping skills? Do you want to parent more effectively have better understanding of your relationships and communicate in healthier ways? Have you or a loved one experienced a trauma? With over 25 years of experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, I offer focused care and a safe place to grow. Contacting a therapist is not an easy decision to make and it takes a lot of courage. When you take the first step, I will join in the journey. Call me today for a free phone consultation.
Do you or your loved one want to decrease anxiety, diminish depression, increase emotional balance, and improve healthy coping skills? Do you want to parent more effectively have better understanding of your relationships and communicate in healthier ways? Have you or a loved one experienced a trauma? With over 25 years of experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and families, I offer focused care and a safe place to grow. Contacting a therapist is not an easy decision to make and it takes a lot of courage. When you take the first step, I will join in the journey. Call me today for a free phone consultation.
![Photo of Alfredo Morales Celedon, MS, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5368e808-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Alfredo Morales Celedon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Norcross, GA 30093
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school. I strive to work with children/teens and parents and adults to develop effective treatments uniquely to every individual and or family.
OFFERING ONLINE COUNSELING SERVICES. I am a bilingual SPANISH/ENGLISH counselor committed to helping individuals and families accomplish goals. My clinical focus is working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a varied of emotional, relational and systemic difficulties leading to anxiety, depression adjustment issues, trauma related complaints and behavioral misconduct at school. I strive to work with children/teens and parents and adults to develop effective treatments uniquely to every individual and or family.
![Photo of Kathleen Sewell, APC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bd9e6d18-ee0f-407b-bd90-735490e23ad7/1/320x400.png)
I have a personal passion to help those that are struggling with life's stressors and mental and physical trauma. My expertise lies in helping others in close intimate settings with a strong reliance on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Techniques. I have experience helping people struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and grief support.
I have a personal passion to help those that are struggling with life's stressors and mental and physical trauma. My expertise lies in helping others in close intimate settings with a strong reliance on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focus Techniques. I have experience helping people struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and grief support.
![Photo of Dr. Hee Jin Lee, MA, MDiv, ThD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/482d5401-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Hee Jin Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, ThD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Norcross, GA 30071 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in GA. I provide online therapy and phone consultation. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-compassion, anger management, relationship issues, challenges in racial, gender, and cultural identities, trauma, and spirituality for individuals and couples in both Korean and English languages.
I am a licensed psychotherapist (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) in GA. I provide online therapy and phone consultation. I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-compassion, anger management, relationship issues, challenges in racial, gender, and cultural identities, trauma, and spirituality for individuals and couples in both Korean and English languages.
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For many reasons asking for help can be hard. But finally being in a safe and non-judgmental place, receiving validation, being listened to and understood is what you deserve and can have. I offer this support and together we will explore areas of concern at your pace in order to identify ways to manage and resolve issues. You do not need struggle alone. I work with individuals as well as partners so that the negative cycles end and overwhelming stress is lightened. There are understandable reasons for all your distress, but anxiety, depression, toxic patterns and behaviors do not have to define you or the way you live.
For many reasons asking for help can be hard. But finally being in a safe and non-judgmental place, receiving validation, being listened to and understood is what you deserve and can have. I offer this support and together we will explore areas of concern at your pace in order to identify ways to manage and resolve issues. You do not need struggle alone. I work with individuals as well as partners so that the negative cycles end and overwhelming stress is lightened. There are understandable reasons for all your distress, but anxiety, depression, toxic patterns and behaviors do not have to define you or the way you live.
![Photo of Kelle C. Ray - Dr. Kelle Chandler Ray, Ph.D., PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4d63bc79-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I can help with stress management, treatment of depression and anxiety, including generalized anxiety and PTSD, recovery from divorce, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, grief counseling, marital conflict, other relationship challenges, and coping with medical problems, among other issues.
Choosing to begin therapy is often a hard decision; however, when you find a psychologist who is a good fit for you, therapy often leads to many positive outcomes, including feeling calmer and thinking more clearly. My approach is to provide a collaborative, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment in which my clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I work with my clients to help them determine what they have control over and which strategies can help them feel better. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and 25 years of experience, working with individual adults, adolescents, and couples.
I can help with stress management, treatment of depression and anxiety, including generalized anxiety and PTSD, recovery from divorce, pregnancy stress, postpartum depression, grief counseling, marital conflict, other relationship challenges, and coping with medical problems, among other issues.
Choosing to begin therapy is often a hard decision; however, when you find a psychologist who is a good fit for you, therapy often leads to many positive outcomes, including feeling calmer and thinking more clearly. My approach is to provide a collaborative, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment in which my clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I work with my clients to help them determine what they have control over and which strategies can help them feel better. I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and 25 years of experience, working with individual adults, adolescents, and couples.
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I enjoy assisting people of all ages in overcoming the effects of specialties such as depression, anxiety, physical and sexual abuse, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Behavior Problems.
The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.
I enjoy assisting people of all ages in overcoming the effects of specialties such as depression, anxiety, physical and sexual abuse, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Behavior Problems.
The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.
![Photo of Oprah Zeon, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a5d80a0d-4421-4f6c-9414-68c3ac801e8d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Oprah Zeon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (Online Only)
I specialize in offering faith-based therapy to those facing challenges such as chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma.
Do you find yourself struggling with overwhelming challenges lately? Has your faith been tested, and do you feel that maintaining relationships has become increasingly difficult? Remember, you are not alone. I am here to offer my assistance. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have accumulated over 9 years of experience in the field of mental health. My practice provides a secure, empathetic, and supportive environment, free from judgment, where you can begin your healing journey. Together, we can identify areas of concern, address unresolved issues, and equip you with effective coping skills and a fresh perspective.
I specialize in offering faith-based therapy to those facing challenges such as chronic illness, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and trauma.
Do you find yourself struggling with overwhelming challenges lately? Has your faith been tested, and do you feel that maintaining relationships has become increasingly difficult? Remember, you are not alone. I am here to offer my assistance. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have accumulated over 9 years of experience in the field of mental health. My practice provides a secure, empathetic, and supportive environment, free from judgment, where you can begin your healing journey. Together, we can identify areas of concern, address unresolved issues, and equip you with effective coping skills and a fresh perspective.
![Photo of Andrea Williams, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b2abd016-6511-490e-82d7-0033a9dc892a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, relationship troubles, life transitions, social issues, balancing life or experiencing other challenges that affect your way of living? I am here to help!
Are you experiencing anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, relationship troubles, life transitions, social issues, balancing life or experiencing other challenges that affect your way of living? I am here to help!
![Photo of Stephanie Leedy-Ellis, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3b907a64-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I believe that psychotherapy involves the client's self-exploration and behavioral change, facilitated by the therapist, with the goal of reducing symptoms and enhancing personal effectiveness and growth. I am a licensed psychologist with a private practice. I specialize in treating adults, either individually or as couples, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. I offer long-term or brief interventions, depending on the client's needs. I use an eclectic approach, drawing upon cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and acceptance and commitment therapies.
I believe that psychotherapy involves the client's self-exploration and behavioral change, facilitated by the therapist, with the goal of reducing symptoms and enhancing personal effectiveness and growth. I am a licensed psychologist with a private practice. I specialize in treating adults, either individually or as couples, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. I offer long-term or brief interventions, depending on the client's needs. I use an eclectic approach, drawing upon cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and acceptance and commitment therapies.
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Lisa Welch Tallant
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092 (Online Only)
My passion is helping people who feel their best self is stuck by trauma, depression or anxiety, learn to access and trust their wisdom on the path towards healing. The approach I use is collaborative and multidisciplinary, utilizing EMDR, psycho-education, CBT, art therapy, guided imagery, and energy work to help patients let go of their negative beliefs and create balance and authenticity in their lives. My ideal client is one who is navigating emerging adulthood, searching to heal from significant trauma or managing challenging life transitions. I am licensed in North Carolina and Georgia
My passion is helping people who feel their best self is stuck by trauma, depression or anxiety, learn to access and trust their wisdom on the path towards healing. The approach I use is collaborative and multidisciplinary, utilizing EMDR, psycho-education, CBT, art therapy, guided imagery, and energy work to help patients let go of their negative beliefs and create balance and authenticity in their lives. My ideal client is one who is navigating emerging adulthood, searching to heal from significant trauma or managing challenging life transitions. I am licensed in North Carolina and Georgia
![Photo of Steven Kovner, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/81d063b3-d9be-484e-a8bb-a3a99cd130c8/1/320x400.jpeg)
My clients are struggling with personal trauma, sometimes stemming from their childhood, other times from traumatic events at other times in their life. This may include racism. They may be struggleing in their current relationships with spouses, parents or their children. Some are self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, others are challenged by crippling anxiety, panic or depression. Still other clients have mood swings, boutes of anger and diffculty regulating their emotions behavior or thinking. They may have impulses to self harm in a variety of different ways, from cutting, binging or purginng, or other behaviors.
My clients are struggling with personal trauma, sometimes stemming from their childhood, other times from traumatic events at other times in their life. This may include racism. They may be struggleing in their current relationships with spouses, parents or their children. Some are self-medicating with drugs or alcohol, others are challenged by crippling anxiety, panic or depression. Still other clients have mood swings, boutes of anger and diffculty regulating their emotions behavior or thinking. They may have impulses to self harm in a variety of different ways, from cutting, binging or purginng, or other behaviors.
![Photo of Sarah Batzel, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18cfba0d-f4c8-49ef-a816-935946091f09/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sarah Batzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University in 2015 and completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University in 2019. Sarah enjoys working with clients in the therapeutic process in a variety of specialty areas including substance abuse, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relational dynamics and challenges, and navigating life transitions.
Sarah Batzel is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Kennesaw State University in 2015 and completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University in 2019. Sarah enjoys working with clients in the therapeutic process in a variety of specialty areas including substance abuse, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, relational dynamics and challenges, and navigating life transitions.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.