Career Counseling Therapists in Chamblee, GA
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Peyton Lathem Waggener
Licensed Professional Counselor, CMAC, LPC, NCC, MS, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
My passion is facilitating growth and healing using your intersecting identities, both visible and invisible, as strengths. In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/Kink. I am sex-positive & sex-work-positive. I have extensive experience with anxiety management, aging, career counseling, creativity coaching, mood disorders, divorce recovery, incarceration and reentry, and supporting those who practice alternative spiritualities.
My passion is facilitating growth and healing using your intersecting identities, both visible and invisible, as strengths. In addition to working with addictions and recovery, I am skilled in the areas of sexuality and relationship counseling including various expressions of consensual nonmonogamy, and BDSM/Kink. I am sex-positive & sex-work-positive. I have extensive experience with anxiety management, aging, career counseling, creativity coaching, mood disorders, divorce recovery, incarceration and reentry, and supporting those who practice alternative spiritualities.
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Jennifer Hughes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Hi there! I'm Jennifer Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based right here in Atlanta. With a passion for helping others navigate life's ups and downs, I bring a warm and empathetic approach to therapy. With years of experience under my belt, I specialize in mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, and supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA community. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering solution-focused techniques to help you manage challenges and achieve your goals.
Hi there! I'm Jennifer Hughes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based right here in Atlanta. With a passion for helping others navigate life's ups and downs, I bring a warm and empathetic approach to therapy. With years of experience under my belt, I specialize in mood disorders, life transitions, trauma, and supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA community. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I believe in the power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), offering solution-focused techniques to help you manage challenges and achieve your goals.
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Tanesha Richards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
I love working with professionals in the throes of their careers as well as parents dealing with the stresses of everyday life including raising children, living with adult children or children with special needs, or dealing with aging parents. My clients desire to improve their circumstances, but do not have the resources to make their goals a reality (yet). They may feel stuck in a limited situation with their careers or family situation but yearn to address what is going on their own terms.
I love working with professionals in the throes of their careers as well as parents dealing with the stresses of everyday life including raising children, living with adult children or children with special needs, or dealing with aging parents. My clients desire to improve their circumstances, but do not have the resources to make their goals a reality (yet). They may feel stuck in a limited situation with their careers or family situation but yearn to address what is going on their own terms.
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Sofia Siraj
Counselor, CRC, NCC, APC
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
As a super femme, queer, creative, fat and multiracial person, I have the lived experience and understanding of what it means to move through a world that feels like it was not designed for you. I understand just how exhausting and frustrating navigating these multiple marginalized identities can feel. I enjoy working with clients who are “plus sized”, from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who struggle with their body image, and who identify with the LGBTQ+ community. I would also love to help guide any fellow fat new parents on their parenting journey!
As a super femme, queer, creative, fat and multiracial person, I have the lived experience and understanding of what it means to move through a world that feels like it was not designed for you. I understand just how exhausting and frustrating navigating these multiple marginalized identities can feel. I enjoy working with clients who are “plus sized”, from diverse cultures and backgrounds, who struggle with their body image, and who identify with the LGBTQ+ community. I would also love to help guide any fellow fat new parents on their parenting journey!
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Anna Brachey
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdS, NCC, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Life is full of choices, opinions, and unexpected twists and turns. It has become increasingly difficult to know the path forward, let alone to even hear your own thoughts. I can help you to unravel and disrupt the unhelpful messages you've received along your journey.
Life is full of choices, opinions, and unexpected twists and turns. It has become increasingly difficult to know the path forward, let alone to even hear your own thoughts. I can help you to unravel and disrupt the unhelpful messages you've received along your journey.
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Hafsa Ahmed
Counselor, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Embracing a holistic view of human psychology, I incorporate several modalities into my work with clients including CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches. I seek to help individuals identify and use their own unique strengths to experience empowerment, find new ways to cope and build resiliency to stress and anxiety, all while finding meaning in their narratives and regaining control of their lives through self-care; leaving them feeling centered, balanced, and confident. The therapeutic relationship is a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together to bring positive change and growth.
Embracing a holistic view of human psychology, I incorporate several modalities into my work with clients including CBT, solution-focused, and mindfulness-based approaches. I seek to help individuals identify and use their own unique strengths to experience empowerment, find new ways to cope and build resiliency to stress and anxiety, all while finding meaning in their narratives and regaining control of their lives through self-care; leaving them feeling centered, balanced, and confident. The therapeutic relationship is a collaborative process in which the therapist and client work together to bring positive change and growth.
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Stephanie Looper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
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Esther M. Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LCSW, CCTP) with over 30 years of clinical practice. She has a unique calling to serve others with dignity and respect. Helping adults and couples gain insight and become a better version of themselves is a vital part of Esther's clinical practice. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Esther completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.
Esther M. Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LCSW, CCTP) with over 30 years of clinical practice. She has a unique calling to serve others with dignity and respect. Helping adults and couples gain insight and become a better version of themselves is a vital part of Esther's clinical practice. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions. Esther completed her Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice.
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April Hinrichsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
April is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. I specialize in supporting relationships. I work with couples feeling disconnected/unheard and longing for a change. I walk along side each partner to understand where and why you keep getting stuck (ie having the same, repetitive argument). I will teach you how to exit those patterns and gain the skills to hear each other in those moments. With individuals, April specializes in: Young adult issues/ life transitions, Mood regulation (Anxiety and Depression), Self-esteem/Identify development, Perfectionism/ Burn out, Poor/ineffective boundaries with
April is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. I specialize in supporting relationships. I work with couples feeling disconnected/unheard and longing for a change. I walk along side each partner to understand where and why you keep getting stuck (ie having the same, repetitive argument). I will teach you how to exit those patterns and gain the skills to hear each other in those moments. With individuals, April specializes in: Young adult issues/ life transitions, Mood regulation (Anxiety and Depression), Self-esteem/Identify development, Perfectionism/ Burn out, Poor/ineffective boundaries with
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Stephanie Soll
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
Are you feeling stuck in your head and struggle to be present in your day to day experiences? Living with constant worry and stress can negatively impact our quality of life. While it is understandable that negative thoughts and feelings might creep up, I want you to know there are multiple paths to fostering peace! With a little self-exploration, self-compassion and therapeutic work, it is possible for you to learn how to overcome negative experiences that impact your life and increase your overall fulfillment. I strive to provide an environment where my clients can find peace and freedom from whatever challenges they may face.
Are you feeling stuck in your head and struggle to be present in your day to day experiences? Living with constant worry and stress can negatively impact our quality of life. While it is understandable that negative thoughts and feelings might creep up, I want you to know there are multiple paths to fostering peace! With a little self-exploration, self-compassion and therapeutic work, it is possible for you to learn how to overcome negative experiences that impact your life and increase your overall fulfillment. I strive to provide an environment where my clients can find peace and freedom from whatever challenges they may face.
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I have been in practice for 20 plus years. I have worked with a very diverse group of clients in terms of age, sex, race, and ethnic background. My current active clients include adults born in 6 different decades. I work with individuals and do a good deal of couples counseling.
I have been in practice for 20 plus years. I have worked with a very diverse group of clients in terms of age, sex, race, and ethnic background. My current active clients include adults born in 6 different decades. I work with individuals and do a good deal of couples counseling.
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As an existentialist and humanist, I welcome you to join me as we explore the journey and create a positive way of being. I have been in practice for over 20 years and provide individual, family and couples counseling. As the former LGBT Center Director, I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples and have assisted many in the transitioning process. I can assist with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns that no longer fit. I would be honored to meet with you and assist you in moving forward.
As an existentialist and humanist, I welcome you to join me as we explore the journey and create a positive way of being. I have been in practice for over 20 years and provide individual, family and couples counseling. As the former LGBT Center Director, I have experience working with individuals, families, and couples and have assisted many in the transitioning process. I can assist with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, negative thoughts, illness, loss and letting go of old patterns that no longer fit. I would be honored to meet with you and assist you in moving forward.
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Chante Cabral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
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Kendall Louden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341 (Online Only)
I am currently accepting clients via phone or secure video calls. I do not take insurance at this time. With help, you will be well. Asking for help can be a vulnerable and scary experience but together we will co-create meaning to make sense of your story. I will walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and learn. I specialize in maternal mental health through the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum care for moms and dads. I also specialize in anxiety, depression, career counseling, and premarital/marital counseling, and family counseling.
I am currently accepting clients via phone or secure video calls. I do not take insurance at this time. With help, you will be well. Asking for help can be a vulnerable and scary experience but together we will co-create meaning to make sense of your story. I will walk alongside you as you heal, grow, and learn. I specialize in maternal mental health through the journey of trying to conceive, pregnancy, and postpartum care for moms and dads. I also specialize in anxiety, depression, career counseling, and premarital/marital counseling, and family counseling.
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I’ve always been an "old soul” and felt drawn to finding deeper meaning in a chaotic world. I’m deeply interested in others’ stories and understanding how we grow, heal and thrive. I primarily work with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues and career issues. I’ve often found myself in awe at how the human spirit can weather even the greatest of storms. When I’m not seeing clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, playing tennis or golf and enjoying the outdoors.
I’ve always been an "old soul” and felt drawn to finding deeper meaning in a chaotic world. I’m deeply interested in others’ stories and understanding how we grow, heal and thrive. I primarily work with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, loss, anxiety, OCD, depression, relationship issues and career issues. I’ve often found myself in awe at how the human spirit can weather even the greatest of storms. When I’m not seeing clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family, playing tennis or golf and enjoying the outdoors.
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Daniel P. David
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341 (Online Only)
When you're struggling with life-controlling problems, it's important to get the help that you need. I specialize in working with men from all backgrounds. I provide clients with a full range of therapy options as well as affordable fees. Your mental health and wellness begins by you taking the first step. Call me and we can begin your road to recovery today. I offer years of real world experiences outside of the therapist's consultation room. I have worked with all sorts men from adolescents to business professionals, medical professionals, lawyers, small business owners, young career seekers and senior statesmen.
When you're struggling with life-controlling problems, it's important to get the help that you need. I specialize in working with men from all backgrounds. I provide clients with a full range of therapy options as well as affordable fees. Your mental health and wellness begins by you taking the first step. Call me and we can begin your road to recovery today. I offer years of real world experiences outside of the therapist's consultation room. I have worked with all sorts men from adolescents to business professionals, medical professionals, lawyers, small business owners, young career seekers and senior statesmen.
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Malika Boyd
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCM
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Are you a woman who feels stuck in life? Maybe you're living with regrets about the past, frustration about the present, or worry about the future. Or, maybe you live with a chronic health condition that you believe has robbed you of your hopes and dreams. If this sounds like you, I would like to help. I'm Malika, a licensed clinical social worker based in Atlanta, GA. In my practice, I specialize in guiding adult women through life's stressors. Whether it's grappling with chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, post-divorce loneliness, or job loss, I will work with you to develop tools needed to weather life's storms.
Are you a woman who feels stuck in life? Maybe you're living with regrets about the past, frustration about the present, or worry about the future. Or, maybe you live with a chronic health condition that you believe has robbed you of your hopes and dreams. If this sounds like you, I would like to help. I'm Malika, a licensed clinical social worker based in Atlanta, GA. In my practice, I specialize in guiding adult women through life's stressors. Whether it's grappling with chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, post-divorce loneliness, or job loss, I will work with you to develop tools needed to weather life's storms.
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Over the course of my career, I've worked with some of the most elite, high-stress performers in their respective professions and career fields.
My name is Gina Farrell, MC, LMFT, LPC, NCC and I'm cross-licensed as a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to tailor evidence-informed best practices that meet my clients where they currently are in life along with what they hope to accomplish or achieve through their growth journeys. Over the course of my career, I've worked with some of the most elite, high-stress performers in their respective professions and career fields. Therefore, I'm comfortable addressing situations of varying complexity across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Over the course of my career, I've worked with some of the most elite, high-stress performers in their respective professions and career fields.
My name is Gina Farrell, MC, LMFT, LPC, NCC and I'm cross-licensed as a professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. My approach to therapy is to tailor evidence-informed best practices that meet my clients where they currently are in life along with what they hope to accomplish or achieve through their growth journeys. Over the course of my career, I've worked with some of the most elite, high-stress performers in their respective professions and career fields. Therefore, I'm comfortable addressing situations of varying complexity across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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Begin Again Counseling Coaching & Consultant Serv
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MDiv, MS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30340
Not accepting new clients
Marriage & Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Grief, Loss and Bereavement Support & Counseling, End of Life Care, Self-Esteem, Life Coaching, Depression/Anxiety, Spirituality/Faith Issues, Substance Abuse/Addiction, PTSD/Trauma, Stress/Anger Management, Women's Issues,Career Issues, Financial, and Sexuality/Identity Issues.
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
Marriage & Family Therapy, Life Transitions, Grief, Loss and Bereavement Support & Counseling, End of Life Care, Self-Esteem, Life Coaching, Depression/Anxiety, Spirituality/Faith Issues, Substance Abuse/Addiction, PTSD/Trauma, Stress/Anger Management, Women's Issues,Career Issues, Financial, and Sexuality/Identity Issues.
Are you feeling depressed, stressed, anxiety, trauma, grief, or having challenges in your relationships? For many people, it can be hard to cope with, or move through trauma, grief, loss and life's transitions. I’m a LPC-TeleMental Health Therapist, I offer an integrative approach to promote healings on all levels: mind, body, soul and spirit. I am here to help you move forward, cope, adapt and thrive in your relationships. Your mental health is strengthened or weakened by the relationships you have with God, self, and others. It's time for you to START WITHIN and BEGIN AGAIN! Call me to receive support via video or phone session.
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Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
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Career Counseling Therapists
How do I know if I need career counseling?
Determining whether a career counselor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counseling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counselor.
Who can benefit from career counseling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counseling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counseling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counselor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counseling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counseling typically last?
The length of career counseling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking. Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counseling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counselor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counseling?
Clients can prepare for career counseling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counselor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counselor, particularly if the career counselor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counseling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.