Psychodynamic Therapists in Chamblee, GA
Grant D. Sparks
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CGT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
I also regularly utilize narrative, psychodynamic, existential, affirmative, and group therapies in my daily practice.
Do you love video games? Comic books? Dungeons and Dragons? Do feel nervous or afraid all the time? Or sad, disconnected? Have you ever felt like an outcast, misfit, or weirdo? Have you ever asked yourself "Is any of this even real?" or "Am I an NPC?" If so, you may have just found your therapist. I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities. So let's play Minecraft while you process, write fanfic about overcoming adversity, or if you're brave, use Dark Souls to practice coping with big emotions. Makes therapy sound kinda fun, right?
I also regularly utilize narrative, psychodynamic, existential, affirmative, and group therapies in my daily practice.
Do you love video games? Comic books? Dungeons and Dragons? Do feel nervous or afraid all the time? Or sad, disconnected? Have you ever felt like an outcast, misfit, or weirdo? Have you ever asked yourself "Is any of this even real?" or "Am I an NPC?" If so, you may have just found your therapist. I work with geeks, nerds, dorks, and dweebs, LGBTQIA folx, the Kink and Polyamory/ENM communities and people of all cultures and spiritualities. So let's play Minecraft while you process, write fanfic about overcoming adversity, or if you're brave, use Dark Souls to practice coping with big emotions. Makes therapy sound kinda fun, right?
Shivali Patel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy.
I am a Clinical Therapist committed to helping individuals with substance use and dual diagnoses, as well as couples develop healthy coping skills. My work focuses on holding clients accountable, developing healthy communication, dealing with grief, and working through childhood traumas in order to lead a healthier lifestyle and improve relationships with themselves and others. I believe in taking a collaborative approach in helping clients reach their goals.
My approach to therapy is Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Reality Therapy.
I am a Clinical Therapist committed to helping individuals with substance use and dual diagnoses, as well as couples develop healthy coping skills. My work focuses on holding clients accountable, developing healthy communication, dealing with grief, and working through childhood traumas in order to lead a healthier lifestyle and improve relationships with themselves and others. I believe in taking a collaborative approach in helping clients reach their goals.
Briarpatch Solutions/Dr. Jacqueline Burnett-Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341
At Briarpatch Solutions, we take a systems approach to therapy drawing upon the psychodynamic model, looking at the whole person or family in their respective stages of psychosocial individual or relational development.
Briarpatch Solutions LLC and the training branch of the practice, Briarpatch Institute of Marriage and Family Therapy, offer access to affordable mental health options in Atlanta. Briarpatch Solutions provides full-fee and insurance-paid services, while the Institute offers affordable sliding-scale services. We are an inclusive practice with doors open to all people. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion and have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
At Briarpatch Solutions, we take a systems approach to therapy drawing upon the psychodynamic model, looking at the whole person or family in their respective stages of psychosocial individual or relational development.
Briarpatch Solutions LLC and the training branch of the practice, Briarpatch Institute of Marriage and Family Therapy, offer access to affordable mental health options in Atlanta. Briarpatch Solutions provides full-fee and insurance-paid services, while the Institute offers affordable sliding-scale services. We are an inclusive practice with doors open to all people. Our philosophy is that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion and have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
Do you feel not good enough and like you have to be or appear perfect to be loved? Are you overwhelmed, tired, and struggling with anxiety and sadness? Do you feel unsatisfied in life and lonely but also protective of your needs for quiet time as an introvert? Maybe you identify as Highly Sensitive or have chronic anxiety and have a lot of information and insight, but haven't really been able to shift in a real world way.
Do you feel not good enough and like you have to be or appear perfect to be loved? Are you overwhelmed, tired, and struggling with anxiety and sadness? Do you feel unsatisfied in life and lonely but also protective of your needs for quiet time as an introvert? Maybe you identify as Highly Sensitive or have chronic anxiety and have a lot of information and insight, but haven't really been able to shift in a real world way.
If you are here, you are considering taking an important step towards your own personal development. The complexities of our world today can leave you feeling pulled in so many different directions, leaving little time and space for reflection and self-care. Therapy is an investment in your own self-care and the therapeutic relationship can provide the ideal environment for self- exploration and sorting things out. I look forward to working with you to uncover your true potential to attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. Please visit my website where you can request an appointment: www.drtimothyriney.com
If you are here, you are considering taking an important step towards your own personal development. The complexities of our world today can leave you feeling pulled in so many different directions, leaving little time and space for reflection and self-care. Therapy is an investment in your own self-care and the therapeutic relationship can provide the ideal environment for self- exploration and sorting things out. I look forward to working with you to uncover your true potential to attain the personal growth you are committed to accomplishing. Please visit my website where you can request an appointment: www.drtimothyriney.com
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
So many therapists to choose from! It's overwhelming, right? What should you look for in picking a therapist? Someone who is enough like you that you can connect, and yet different enough that you can grow. It's hard to tell that from profiles, but you'll make the right decision. It takes guts to be in psychotherapy, because psychotherapy is about really looking at yourself, and seeing what you do well and what needs to be changed. It's about gradually coming to trust the relationship we build together, and using that relationship for safety, support, and feedback.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck and have trouble making decisions? In a troubled relationship or marriage? Have problems communicating? Family tensions? Would you like to feel more calm and experience your emotions in a more healthy way? It can be very difficult to know where to turn when you need help. My 15+ years of experience have given me the ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, support and direction to some of life's most difficult challenges. I work with trauma, parenting, ADHD, healing from the past, relational issues, adjustment to life change & life coaching.
Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you feel stuck and have trouble making decisions? In a troubled relationship or marriage? Have problems communicating? Family tensions? Would you like to feel more calm and experience your emotions in a more healthy way? It can be very difficult to know where to turn when you need help. My 15+ years of experience have given me the ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental guidance, support and direction to some of life's most difficult challenges. I work with trauma, parenting, ADHD, healing from the past, relational issues, adjustment to life change & life coaching.
Robin Kirkpatrick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
My style is direct, compassionate, and engaging. I help parents provide effective and supportive care to teens whose moods and behaviors may seem confusing, frustrating or even scary. I am an excellent resource for young adults transtioning to college and young adulthood. I help people navigating sudden and expected loss with dignity and compassion. Grief is a multi-faceted experience and having a trustworthy guide can make navigating it less frightening. I look forward to connecting with you in the process of building on the strengths and resilience you already possess.
My style is direct, compassionate, and engaging. I help parents provide effective and supportive care to teens whose moods and behaviors may seem confusing, frustrating or even scary. I am an excellent resource for young adults transtioning to college and young adulthood. I help people navigating sudden and expected loss with dignity and compassion. Grief is a multi-faceted experience and having a trustworthy guide can make navigating it less frightening. I look forward to connecting with you in the process of building on the strengths and resilience you already possess.
Therapy is the journey of discovery, acceptance, and expression. It is a relationship built on open communication and trust; a place to feel understood and valued. Reaching out is truly a leap of faith. Everyone experiences suffering in one way or another and everyone needs help to survive. We are in this together. Connection to ourselves, others, and the world is the gateway to change. Lets connect and change our lives!
Therapy is the journey of discovery, acceptance, and expression. It is a relationship built on open communication and trust; a place to feel understood and valued. Reaching out is truly a leap of faith. Everyone experiences suffering in one way or another and everyone needs help to survive. We are in this together. Connection to ourselves, others, and the world is the gateway to change. Lets connect and change our lives!
Hi, I’m Natasha. I know that entering therapy can be an overwhelming experience. We begin as strangers, and the task at hand is deeply personal to you. I bring a gentle and compassionate approach to my practice. I’m particularly dedicated to working with people who grapple with social anxiety and perfectionism, both of which often stem from early-life experiences. I also have experience providing grief therapy, offering a compassionate space to navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss. Grief can touch every part of our lives, and I’m here to help you process these feelings at your own pace, honoring your journey through it.
Hi, I’m Natasha. I know that entering therapy can be an overwhelming experience. We begin as strangers, and the task at hand is deeply personal to you. I bring a gentle and compassionate approach to my practice. I’m particularly dedicated to working with people who grapple with social anxiety and perfectionism, both of which often stem from early-life experiences. I also have experience providing grief therapy, offering a compassionate space to navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss. Grief can touch every part of our lives, and I’m here to help you process these feelings at your own pace, honoring your journey through it.
Tamekia Meko Howard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ICAADC, MAC, DOT-SAP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am licensed to address severe, persistent and general mental health needs in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. As the primary therapist and owner of Mind Elevation Keys for Overcomers, my services focus on aiding individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available
Thank you for taking time to review my profile. I am licensed to address severe, persistent and general mental health needs in Georgia. I hold international, national and dual local board approved advanced drug and alcohol certifications. I am a Qualified DOT-SAP. As the primary therapist and owner of Mind Elevation Keys for Overcomers, my services focus on aiding individuals, couples, and families in overcoming the effects of abuse, chemical addiction, domestic violence, mental illness, and trauma. I offer tele-mental health services (video conferencing, instant messaging, email, and telephone). Eves/Weekends are available
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My practice focuses on psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and educational advocacy. Due to COVID, I am offering tele-assessment for those in high risk groups or w/ family members who are. Issues include: learning problems, employment challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, developmental disorders, medical illnesses, and stress of being a member of a diverse group (LGBT, ethnic minorities, etc.). I see children/adults who may be unconventional, anxious, depressed or do not fit comfortably within their environment. The label “disability” may be applied to them, but “differently abled” is more accurate.
My practice focuses on psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, and educational advocacy. Due to COVID, I am offering tele-assessment for those in high risk groups or w/ family members who are. Issues include: learning problems, employment challenges, relationship struggles, life transitions, developmental disorders, medical illnesses, and stress of being a member of a diverse group (LGBT, ethnic minorities, etc.). I see children/adults who may be unconventional, anxious, depressed or do not fit comfortably within their environment. The label “disability” may be applied to them, but “differently abled” is more accurate.
Minerva Sanchez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Chamblee, GA 30341 (Online Only)
Welcome! Have you decided to take this next step on your journey? That is bold and brave of you, and you don’t have to do it alone! I am passionate about finding ways to work together in a welcoming and safe environment. I want to help you create the most authentic and actualized “you”. Let’s explore challenges you are facing, and forge a path towards creating the changes that you envision. Change can be scary at times, and yet feeling stagnant can often mimic a hostage situation; where we feel trapped in a negative mindset.
Welcome! Have you decided to take this next step on your journey? That is bold and brave of you, and you don’t have to do it alone! I am passionate about finding ways to work together in a welcoming and safe environment. I want to help you create the most authentic and actualized “you”. Let’s explore challenges you are facing, and forge a path towards creating the changes that you envision. Change can be scary at times, and yet feeling stagnant can often mimic a hostage situation; where we feel trapped in a negative mindset.
We are all living a story, and like any good narrative, our chronicles are filled with various characters, diverse settings, and twists and turns of the plot. Along the way, we face conflict - with those closest to us, with the workings of the world, and within ourselves. We long for understanding, resolution, and realization of the intention and purpose of our design. The human story can be one of freedom and flourishing, but flourishing is only possible if we are free, and breaking free can be challenging and wearisome on our own.
We are all living a story, and like any good narrative, our chronicles are filled with various characters, diverse settings, and twists and turns of the plot. Along the way, we face conflict - with those closest to us, with the workings of the world, and within ourselves. We long for understanding, resolution, and realization of the intention and purpose of our design. The human story can be one of freedom and flourishing, but flourishing is only possible if we are free, and breaking free can be challenging and wearisome on our own.
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.
Jennifer Reaves
Associate Professional Counselor, LAPC, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
Empowering you to embrace growth, heal wounds, and find peace through somatic, cognitive & emotion-focused therapies. Maybe you're looking for real skills you can use to help you feel more in touch with your emotions, not overrun with them. You're feeling stuck, and you don't know why. My goal is to help you to live as authentically as possible in the present (not stuck in the past) and to create a safe space where you feel truly cared for. I'd love to meet you and see what change we can create together.
Empowering you to embrace growth, heal wounds, and find peace through somatic, cognitive & emotion-focused therapies. Maybe you're looking for real skills you can use to help you feel more in touch with your emotions, not overrun with them. You're feeling stuck, and you don't know why. My goal is to help you to live as authentically as possible in the present (not stuck in the past) and to create a safe space where you feel truly cared for. I'd love to meet you and see what change we can create together.
Are you feeling weighed down by life? Is your relationship with your feeling off these days? I create a safe & non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. My approach to counseling is rooted in my belief that every individual is deserving of respect, empathy, understanding, and compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process, where you are the expert on your own life, and I, as your therapist, am here to walk with you along your journey. I am now accepting new clients, and would be honored to help you.
Are you feeling weighed down by life? Is your relationship with your feeling off these days? I create a safe & non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. My approach to counseling is rooted in my belief that every individual is deserving of respect, empathy, understanding, and compassion. Therapy is a collaborative process, where you are the expert on your own life, and I, as your therapist, am here to walk with you along your journey. I am now accepting new clients, and would be honored to help you.
I am not currently accepting new clients.....Researching therapists can be a daunting task, especially when you're used to tackling life's challenges on your own. Lately, something has shifted. Anxiety has you feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed. It's time to acknowledge that seeking support for yourself is not only acceptable but necessary. You deserve the time and quiet that therapy provides.
I am not currently accepting new clients.....Researching therapists can be a daunting task, especially when you're used to tackling life's challenges on your own. Lately, something has shifted. Anxiety has you feeling emotionally drained and overwhelmed. It's time to acknowledge that seeking support for yourself is not only acceptable but necessary. You deserve the time and quiet that therapy provides.
Ru Johanson- Murray
Counselor, MS, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chamblee, GA 30341
Not accepting new clients
While the journey to self-discovery may be a life long process, we can utilize the power that comes from knowledge of self, our relationships, and experiences, to make the best choices for our authentic selves. This can also bring awareness to what parts of ourselves need nurturance, acceptance, and healing. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where clients can explore themselves with curiosity and support. I have a passion for providing affirming counseling for BIPOC, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I work with teens, adults, relationships, sex therapy, and the complexities of the human experience.
While the journey to self-discovery may be a life long process, we can utilize the power that comes from knowledge of self, our relationships, and experiences, to make the best choices for our authentic selves. This can also bring awareness to what parts of ourselves need nurturance, acceptance, and healing. My goal in counseling is to create a safe space where clients can explore themselves with curiosity and support. I have a passion for providing affirming counseling for BIPOC, Neurodiverse, and LGBTQIA+ populations. I work with teens, adults, relationships, sex therapy, and the complexities of the human experience.
You do not need to be fixed. You need to feel cared for, understood, and accepted, by yourself and others! These are core human needs and when they are met we are better equipped to feel authentic connections to ourselves and others, cope with distress, and find inner happiness. Within us lies incredible resources for healing and transformation. My goal is to foster an environment that activates your innate healing resources, leading to mental, emotional, and physical well being.
You do not need to be fixed. You need to feel cared for, understood, and accepted, by yourself and others! These are core human needs and when they are met we are better equipped to feel authentic connections to ourselves and others, cope with distress, and find inner happiness. Within us lies incredible resources for healing and transformation. My goal is to foster an environment that activates your innate healing resources, leading to mental, emotional, and physical well being.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.