Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Buckhead, GA
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Janie B Mardis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
It is grounded in my own mindfulness meditation practice and self-care journey.
It is human to get lost and feel isolated at times, but from an evolutionary perspective, humans weren't built to heal in isolation. Stress, grief, and life transitions are all normal, but how we navigate them can determine whether anxiety, depression, or isolation follow. My nonjudgmental, research-informed approach supports clients in healing through diligent practice, secure connection, mutual respect, and clear-eyed self-reflection. Clients are safe to explore their full selfhood, to view challenge as a normal part of growth, to learn concrete tools for comfort and safety, and to grow secure and joyous in their authentic selves.
It is grounded in my own mindfulness meditation practice and self-care journey.
It is human to get lost and feel isolated at times, but from an evolutionary perspective, humans weren't built to heal in isolation. Stress, grief, and life transitions are all normal, but how we navigate them can determine whether anxiety, depression, or isolation follow. My nonjudgmental, research-informed approach supports clients in healing through diligent practice, secure connection, mutual respect, and clear-eyed self-reflection. Clients are safe to explore their full selfhood, to view challenge as a normal part of growth, to learn concrete tools for comfort and safety, and to grow secure and joyous in their authentic selves.
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Meghan Skiba
Associate Professional Counselor, MS, APC, CRC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
I am passionate about seeking to understand individuals’ life experiences and how their unique stories have led them to where they are today. I understand and empathize with the difficulties of navigating daily life and seek to empower you in reaching your goals. I prioritize a warm, non judgemental, and sometimes humorous therapeutic environment where clients can explore their internal and external experiences at their own pace. I am guided by a client-centered approach with components from evidence based therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness.
I am passionate about seeking to understand individuals’ life experiences and how their unique stories have led them to where they are today. I understand and empathize with the difficulties of navigating daily life and seek to empower you in reaching your goals. I prioritize a warm, non judgemental, and sometimes humorous therapeutic environment where clients can explore their internal and external experiences at their own pace. I am guided by a client-centered approach with components from evidence based therapies such as acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and mindfulness.
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Roma Raheja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
I draw from diverse therapeutic modalities like CBT, Grief Work, Mindfulness, Brainspotting, and IFS.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Struggling to find direction or feeling stuck in life's challenges? You're not alone. Many grapple with these issues, seeking clarity and relief. My ideal client seeks support to explore emotions, challenges, and goals in a safe, non-judgmental space. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, find inner peace, and achieve personal growth. Together, we'll uncover coping strategies, build resilience, and foster self-understanding, empowering you to navigate life with confidence and self-compassion.
I draw from diverse therapeutic modalities like CBT, Grief Work, Mindfulness, Brainspotting, and IFS.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or depression? Struggling to find direction or feeling stuck in life's challenges? You're not alone. Many grapple with these issues, seeking clarity and relief. My ideal client seeks support to explore emotions, challenges, and goals in a safe, non-judgmental space. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, find inner peace, and achieve personal growth. Together, we'll uncover coping strategies, build resilience, and foster self-understanding, empowering you to navigate life with confidence and self-compassion.
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Letisha Erb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CATP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
My experience with other modalities include play , sand tray therapy, mindfulness based therapy, Christian counseling, and trauma therapy.
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.
My experience with other modalities include play , sand tray therapy, mindfulness based therapy, Christian counseling, and trauma therapy.
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.
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I AM MOORE, LLC is a counseling and consulting practice owned by Darren D. Moore, Ph.D., MAED, LMFT. At I AM MOORE, LLC, we have therapists that can work with you regarding a variety of treatment issues and populations, including but not limited to Military Families, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace conflict, Family dysfunction, Family Secrets, Childhood trauma, Parent/child relationships, Teen delinquency, Sibling Issues, Caregiver stress, Children with disabilities, Single life, Dating, Pre-marital, Couples conflict, Divorce, Career Transition, Gen X, Y(Millennials), Z, & beyond, and much more.
I AM MOORE, LLC is a counseling and consulting practice owned by Darren D. Moore, Ph.D., MAED, LMFT. At I AM MOORE, LLC, we have therapists that can work with you regarding a variety of treatment issues and populations, including but not limited to Military Families, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Addiction, Workplace conflict, Family dysfunction, Family Secrets, Childhood trauma, Parent/child relationships, Teen delinquency, Sibling Issues, Caregiver stress, Children with disabilities, Single life, Dating, Pre-marital, Couples conflict, Divorce, Career Transition, Gen X, Y(Millennials), Z, & beyond, and much more.
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The exquisitely personal work we do in psychotherapy is one of the most challenging, and most richly rewarding efforts we can undertake. Seeking a deeper understanding of ourselves, healing pain from past relationships and pursuing a more energetic life are essential journeys to take. It is a privilege for me to accompany clients on this journey, holding the lantern that lights the way ahead and sharing in their struggle to find an invigorated life. This relationship is the foundation of healing and healthy change; a relationship with a therapist who is genuine, respectful, resourceful, compassionate, humorous and nonjudgmental.
The exquisitely personal work we do in psychotherapy is one of the most challenging, and most richly rewarding efforts we can undertake. Seeking a deeper understanding of ourselves, healing pain from past relationships and pursuing a more energetic life are essential journeys to take. It is a privilege for me to accompany clients on this journey, holding the lantern that lights the way ahead and sharing in their struggle to find an invigorated life. This relationship is the foundation of healing and healthy change; a relationship with a therapist who is genuine, respectful, resourceful, compassionate, humorous and nonjudgmental.
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Rich Williams: Board Certified Hypnotherapist
CHT, NLP, LMT, CNMT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
Are you feeling lost or stuck? I am passionate about making a real lasting difference in your life, and inspiring you to develop tools to move towards your goals in a flexible, gentle and supportive way. I approach the mind/body from an integrative and holistic point of view that combines eastern, western and energy medicine philosophies; my experience has shown that when this approach is used strategically you may heal the root causes and find deeply profound transformational healing. My goal is to help with any physical, mental, or emotional imbalance that may come up so that you can get back to living and loving life!
Are you feeling lost or stuck? I am passionate about making a real lasting difference in your life, and inspiring you to develop tools to move towards your goals in a flexible, gentle and supportive way. I approach the mind/body from an integrative and holistic point of view that combines eastern, western and energy medicine philosophies; my experience has shown that when this approach is used strategically you may heal the root causes and find deeply profound transformational healing. My goal is to help with any physical, mental, or emotional imbalance that may come up so that you can get back to living and loving life!
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Arielle Crain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
Welcome! I am so encouraged that you are here. I enjoy assisting adolescent and adult women who are struggling with issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image, trauma, sexual assault survivors, grief, and relationship issues. I provide client-centered therapy and believe that successful treatment begins with building a strong client-therapist relationship. From this secure base, I can support you in working through pain towards growth and change. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process defined by trust, safety, warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
Welcome! I am so encouraged that you are here. I enjoy assisting adolescent and adult women who are struggling with issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, body image, trauma, sexual assault survivors, grief, and relationship issues. I provide client-centered therapy and believe that successful treatment begins with building a strong client-therapist relationship. From this secure base, I can support you in working through pain towards growth and change. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process defined by trust, safety, warmth, empathy, and unconditional acceptance.
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Lotus Behavioral Health & Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Buckhead, GA 30625
With over 25 years of cumulative experiences, complemented by a formal education, and extensive training, as the Executive Clinical Director, we offer a biological, psychological and social model approach to provide the highest quality of treatment. With services provided in an environment focused on individual comfort, the reward of trust is initiated and sustained for a positive therapeutic relationship and transformative results.
With over 25 years of cumulative experiences, complemented by a formal education, and extensive training, as the Executive Clinical Director, we offer a biological, psychological and social model approach to provide the highest quality of treatment. With services provided in an environment focused on individual comfort, the reward of trust is initiated and sustained for a positive therapeutic relationship and transformative results.
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I can help couples get to the root of what each person is needing from his or her partner. Common issues include: infertility, infidelity, parenting struggles, sexual difficulties, money, divorce/separation, and different relationship goals. As a trained Imago couples therapist, I have real skills to help couples learn to connect with each other in a conscious and deep way. This leads to a more satisfying relationship.
I can help couples get to the root of what each person is needing from his or her partner. Common issues include: infertility, infidelity, parenting struggles, sexual difficulties, money, divorce/separation, and different relationship goals. As a trained Imago couples therapist, I have real skills to help couples learn to connect with each other in a conscious and deep way. This leads to a more satisfying relationship.
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Hello! I am a person-centered therapist who is committed to helping people feel empowered about their relationships, their choices, and the deep inner relationships they have with themselves. My work focuses on targeting old and tired beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve you in your present environment, and reframing your vision of who you want to be now. I believe in taking a collaborative, warm approach to working together in reaching client goals. I'm very passionate about learning about the uniqueness of others, what has lead them to where they are, and turning pains and downfalls into skills that will help clients to grow
Hello! I am a person-centered therapist who is committed to helping people feel empowered about their relationships, their choices, and the deep inner relationships they have with themselves. My work focuses on targeting old and tired beliefs and behaviors that no longer serve you in your present environment, and reframing your vision of who you want to be now. I believe in taking a collaborative, warm approach to working together in reaching client goals. I'm very passionate about learning about the uniqueness of others, what has lead them to where they are, and turning pains and downfalls into skills that will help clients to grow
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Therapy is about YOU...your needs, your hopes for change, your life. It is my job to create a safe, welcoming environment for you to work on the goals we set together. People begin or return to therapy for all sorts of reasons. But often the catalyst is a significant life transition. Relationships are suffering, personal issues are becoming too difficult to take, or a particular challenge/situation has arisen. "We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing." Please don't wait until a crisis hits, get help today.
Therapy is about YOU...your needs, your hopes for change, your life. It is my job to create a safe, welcoming environment for you to work on the goals we set together. People begin or return to therapy for all sorts of reasons. But often the catalyst is a significant life transition. Relationships are suffering, personal issues are becoming too difficult to take, or a particular challenge/situation has arisen. "We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the pain of changing." Please don't wait until a crisis hits, get help today.
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SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness - Skye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC, CPCS, EMDR
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
Skye McIntyre is a trauma therapist who focuses on working with adults and couples. She enjoys helping people develop relationships between their True Self and parts that were created in childhood. Skye utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is Internal Family Systems informed and EMDR certified. Skye has developed her own therapeutic tool: The Tree. Skye is available Monday through Thursday for online and in-person appointments at the SkyeHelps office in Dahlonega, Georgia.
Skye McIntyre is a trauma therapist who focuses on working with adults and couples. She enjoys helping people develop relationships between their True Self and parts that were created in childhood. Skye utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She is Internal Family Systems informed and EMDR certified. Skye has developed her own therapeutic tool: The Tree. Skye is available Monday through Thursday for online and in-person appointments at the SkyeHelps office in Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Hannah Hawkins-Esther
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Stuck? I am available and am honored to explore what is and isn't working for you in your life. I collaborate with you to support, challenge and encourage your efforts to change and/or discover more about yourself, your partner and your relationships. I strive to provide a reassuring and calm space for you to heal if needed as well as co-create opportunities to grow and recover. I am a flexible and attentive therapist dedicated to providing quality care.
Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Stuck? I am available and am honored to explore what is and isn't working for you in your life. I collaborate with you to support, challenge and encourage your efforts to change and/or discover more about yourself, your partner and your relationships. I strive to provide a reassuring and calm space for you to heal if needed as well as co-create opportunities to grow and recover. I am a flexible and attentive therapist dedicated to providing quality care.
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Yvonne C. Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Buckhead, GA 30625 (Online Only)
As a private practitioner, my clients range in age from 17-65 and bring to counseling a diverse set of issues ranging from human sexuality, abuse, drug use, mood disorders (e.g. Anxiety & Depression), serious mental illness and family, parenting and marriage issues. My process involves getting to know my clients and building trust as we work together to determine how the counseling process can best serve them. Once trust is cultivated and the issues are unveiled, we're able to move forward with a Person Centered focus that intersects psychology and a biblical worldview.
As a private practitioner, my clients range in age from 17-65 and bring to counseling a diverse set of issues ranging from human sexuality, abuse, drug use, mood disorders (e.g. Anxiety & Depression), serious mental illness and family, parenting and marriage issues. My process involves getting to know my clients and building trust as we work together to determine how the counseling process can best serve them. Once trust is cultivated and the issues are unveiled, we're able to move forward with a Person Centered focus that intersects psychology and a biblical worldview.
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Perspectives Psychological Resources, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
Have you been searching for services and having trouble being seen or getting what you need?! I'm here to help! I am Dr. Sarah Mac, owner and clinical director of Perspectives. We provide ADHD, Autism, and Psychoeducational assessments. We focus on early identification and see children as early as 15 months up to adolescents and adults. I work with a team to address your needs sooner! Skip the call! Complete our book an assessment link on our website to start services today!
Have you been searching for services and having trouble being seen or getting what you need?! I'm here to help! I am Dr. Sarah Mac, owner and clinical director of Perspectives. We provide ADHD, Autism, and Psychoeducational assessments. We focus on early identification and see children as early as 15 months up to adolescents and adults. I work with a team to address your needs sooner! Skip the call! Complete our book an assessment link on our website to start services today!
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Cassie Smeltzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625
I love what I do and I want you to enjoy the process as well! I will listen and find out what is important to you and then we collaborate together to best meet YOUR goals. I utilize evidenced based practices in my work as they show proven results. My years of experience help guide our work together. I look forward to connecting with you to help you reach your goals and become the best version yourself! I offer early morning, before business hours, as well as evening hours to remove barriers and minimize conflicts with work schedules.
I love what I do and I want you to enjoy the process as well! I will listen and find out what is important to you and then we collaborate together to best meet YOUR goals. I utilize evidenced based practices in my work as they show proven results. My years of experience help guide our work together. I look forward to connecting with you to help you reach your goals and become the best version yourself! I offer early morning, before business hours, as well as evening hours to remove barriers and minimize conflicts with work schedules.
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Dr. Teneka G Miles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, CCTP, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Buckhead, GA 30625 (Online Only)
Are you a Christian believer with relationship issues, need inner healing, searching for meaning, desiring transformation, or need help coping with everyday life? Today can be the start of a new journey and I am here to partner with you. Helping individuals and families successfully meet their relational, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health goals is why I am here. Covenant Counseling Services, LLC. was founded to create a platform where partnership to promote insight and empower whole-life transformation is paramount.
Are you a Christian believer with relationship issues, need inner healing, searching for meaning, desiring transformation, or need help coping with everyday life? Today can be the start of a new journey and I am here to partner with you. Helping individuals and families successfully meet their relational, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health goals is why I am here. Covenant Counseling Services, LLC. was founded to create a platform where partnership to promote insight and empower whole-life transformation is paramount.
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Dr. Sarah Vidal McMurtry
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buckhead, GA 30625 (Online Only)
Do you feel Burned Out? Do you feel that you've made significant gains in your life professionally and personally, but you feel STUCK? Does stress or anxiety make it hard for you to focus and feel motivated? Do you feel you need to do more but your emotions get the best of you? I am here to support you through life changes, whether you are changing career, starting a business, managing a family or preparing for sabbatical. Sometimes life is simply overwhelming. Join me to reduce anxiety, depression, and improve stress management to shift from surviving to thriving! SKIP the call, EMAIL is my best form of contact!
Do you feel Burned Out? Do you feel that you've made significant gains in your life professionally and personally, but you feel STUCK? Does stress or anxiety make it hard for you to focus and feel motivated? Do you feel you need to do more but your emotions get the best of you? I am here to support you through life changes, whether you are changing career, starting a business, managing a family or preparing for sabbatical. Sometimes life is simply overwhelming. Join me to reduce anxiety, depression, and improve stress management to shift from surviving to thriving! SKIP the call, EMAIL is my best form of contact!
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Jasmine Frazier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Buckhead, GA 30625 (Online Only)
It’s so hard to come to terms with all the difficult experiences. The moments of feeling unseen, unheard, or unworthy can be painful. You want so much to step into the future, but the fear of the uncertainty is holding you back. The weight of past experiences can feel like an anchor, preventing you from moving forward. It's common to feel stuck and overwhelmed, unsure of how to break free from this cycle. The pain of feeling misunderstood or alone in your struggles can make it even harder. Yet, acknowledging these feelings is the first step toward healing. You deserve to be heard, seen, and supported on this journey.
It’s so hard to come to terms with all the difficult experiences. The moments of feeling unseen, unheard, or unworthy can be painful. You want so much to step into the future, but the fear of the uncertainty is holding you back. The weight of past experiences can feel like an anchor, preventing you from moving forward. It's common to feel stuck and overwhelmed, unsure of how to break free from this cycle. The pain of feeling misunderstood or alone in your struggles can make it even harder. Yet, acknowledging these feelings is the first step toward healing. You deserve to be heard, seen, and supported on this journey.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.