Attachment-based Therapists in Clarkston, GA
Grounded Wellbeing - LGBTQ+ Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
As therapists, we are each relational and attachment-based.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
As therapists, we are each relational and attachment-based.
We are a group of therapists and wellness practitioners. Collectively, we are passionate about providing trauma informed care to all people and specialize in working with queer and gender-diverse folks. Whether you are seeking to explore your gender identity, heal from past traumas, improve your overall mental health and wellbeing, or simply seeking support and guidance, our wellness practice can help you achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. You can expect each therapist to be warm, welcoming, laid-back, and compassionate.
Dr. Erika Pluhar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CST-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/EFT work.
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/EFT work.
I believe that good psychotherapy is rooted in a strong collaborative relationship. I began my career decades ago in community mental health, and I have worked in many different formats and settings with clients of all ages and dispositions. I have a good grasp of the relationship between immediate passions and long-term developmental needs, and I am flexibly responsive in helping clients to navigate apparent conflicts between them. I have many different skills to bring to bear to assist in examining these issues, and in making and implementing good decisions. These skills include humanistic, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.
I believe that good psychotherapy is rooted in a strong collaborative relationship. I began my career decades ago in community mental health, and I have worked in many different formats and settings with clients of all ages and dispositions. I have a good grasp of the relationship between immediate passions and long-term developmental needs, and I am flexibly responsive in helping clients to navigate apparent conflicts between them. I have many different skills to bring to bear to assist in examining these issues, and in making and implementing good decisions. These skills include humanistic, gestalt, and cognitive behavioral therapy, and hypnosis.
Carly Sackellares
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Often, life's challenges get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. If you are struggling to manage the highs and lows, you are not alone. I believe in the importance and healing powers of human relationships. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen and preserve the bonds with the people who hold the most meaning in their lives. Through the process, my clients are given the space and support to reveal more authentic, embodied versions of themselves.
Often, life's challenges get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. If you are struggling to manage the highs and lows, you are not alone. I believe in the importance and healing powers of human relationships. My passion is helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen and preserve the bonds with the people who hold the most meaning in their lives. Through the process, my clients are given the space and support to reveal more authentic, embodied versions of themselves.
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My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates attachment-based, systemic, and person-centered frameworks, as well as somatic and narrative techniques.
Some stories can be difficult to share, often causing feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, confusion, and anger. These emotions can lead us to engage in behaviors that may not be helpful or even harmful as we try to cope. I am passionate about hearing people's stories and guiding them through the challenging but rewarding process of finding their way forward. No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome and will be affirmed here just the way you are.
My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates attachment-based, systemic, and person-centered frameworks, as well as somatic and narrative techniques.
Some stories can be difficult to share, often causing feelings of anxiety, stress, depression, confusion, and anger. These emotions can lead us to engage in behaviors that may not be helpful or even harmful as we try to cope. I am passionate about hearing people's stories and guiding them through the challenging but rewarding process of finding their way forward. No matter where you are in your journey, you are welcome and will be affirmed here just the way you are.
I draw on a blend of therapeutic techniques and interventions, including CBT, mindfulness and attachment-based approaches, and DBT.
There are many things that may impact a person's ability to lead a full life, including challenges at work or school, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and past traumas or losses. My goal as a therapist is to help clients move through their challenges and develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they are able to live more satisfying and present lives. I do this by assisting clients in processing their feelings and identifying and connecting the things that have shaped them - including their relationships, thoughts, and attachment/trauma experiences - to their current issues.
I draw on a blend of therapeutic techniques and interventions, including CBT, mindfulness and attachment-based approaches, and DBT.
There are many things that may impact a person's ability to lead a full life, including challenges at work or school, relationship issues, depression and anxiety, and past traumas or losses. My goal as a therapist is to help clients move through their challenges and develop a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they are able to live more satisfying and present lives. I do this by assisting clients in processing their feelings and identifying and connecting the things that have shaped them - including their relationships, thoughts, and attachment/trauma experiences - to their current issues.
At the core of my approach is a commitment to the principles of attachment-based and person-centered therapy.
You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and free of judgment. I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.
At the core of my approach is a commitment to the principles of attachment-based and person-centered therapy.
You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and free of judgment. I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.
Felicia Kanu
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
My therapeutic approach prioritizes acceptance, non-judgment, and growth by drawing from attachment-based theory (psychodynamic therapy) and other evidenced-based practices with holistic/alternative frameworks.
I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter in my individual and couples therapy sessions. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork. At Heartwork Counseling Center, we do not take insurance. We do offer a sliding scale. My fee is $150. I offer in-person sessions in Decatur, GA.
My therapeutic approach prioritizes acceptance, non-judgment, and growth by drawing from attachment-based theory (psychodynamic therapy) and other evidenced-based practices with holistic/alternative frameworks.
I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter in my individual and couples therapy sessions. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork. At Heartwork Counseling Center, we do not take insurance. We do offer a sliding scale. My fee is $150. I offer in-person sessions in Decatur, GA.
Lisa Cottrell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (Online Only)
When you need support, guidance, and a safe place in which to heal or to process the many stressors of these challenging times, it is important that you find a loving, insightful and highly trained therapist that feels right for you. Clients tell me that I put them at ease with my accepting and non-judgmental attitude. At the same time, I point out options you may not have considered and teach you new ways of dealing with your problems. I have over 20 years experience guiding clients into health and happiness. I appreciate you having the courage and self-compassion to get help.
When you need support, guidance, and a safe place in which to heal or to process the many stressors of these challenging times, it is important that you find a loving, insightful and highly trained therapist that feels right for you. Clients tell me that I put them at ease with my accepting and non-judgmental attitude. At the same time, I point out options you may not have considered and teach you new ways of dealing with your problems. I have over 20 years experience guiding clients into health and happiness. I appreciate you having the courage and self-compassion to get help.
One of the hardest parts of therapy is making that first call. You’re realizing that something needs to change in your life or maybe you’ve been thinking about therapy for a while and now you’re having to find that right fit on your own. It can feel difficult to make those moves, especially when you’re feeling down or lost. You deserve to feel heard, held, and empowered. Often, we find ourselves in patterns that we desperately want out of. I work with individuals who struggle to cope emotionally.
One of the hardest parts of therapy is making that first call. You’re realizing that something needs to change in your life or maybe you’ve been thinking about therapy for a while and now you’re having to find that right fit on your own. It can feel difficult to make those moves, especially when you’re feeling down or lost. You deserve to feel heard, held, and empowered. Often, we find ourselves in patterns that we desperately want out of. I work with individuals who struggle to cope emotionally.
Making changes can be hard and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I started working in this field over fifteen years ago to help people like you find a space that is welcoming and provides the safety needed to explore whatever it is you are facing. I believe that everyone has their own unique story, and that healing takes place in the rapport built between client and therapist. Therapy can help you become unstuck. It can help reveal patterns that are no longer useful and can help build resiliency. Seeking wellbeing is a courageous act and I do not take that lightly. I would be honored to explore how we might work together.
Making changes can be hard and finding a therapist can be overwhelming. I started working in this field over fifteen years ago to help people like you find a space that is welcoming and provides the safety needed to explore whatever it is you are facing. I believe that everyone has their own unique story, and that healing takes place in the rapport built between client and therapist. Therapy can help you become unstuck. It can help reveal patterns that are no longer useful and can help build resiliency. Seeking wellbeing is a courageous act and I do not take that lightly. I would be honored to explore how we might work together.
Gabrielle Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Online Only)
The quote "the past is for reference, not for residence" is a driving principle within my practice. During our work together, we will revisit the past, to be better informed about your present. My therapeutic orientation is empowerment based, solution-focused and follows an ecological model of treatment, working with the person as a whole complex being. This mindset fuels the therapeutic process. Within an atmosphere free of judgement, your intuitive process will be honored during our sessions.
The quote "the past is for reference, not for residence" is a driving principle within my practice. During our work together, we will revisit the past, to be better informed about your present. My therapeutic orientation is empowerment based, solution-focused and follows an ecological model of treatment, working with the person as a whole complex being. This mindset fuels the therapeutic process. Within an atmosphere free of judgement, your intuitive process will be honored during our sessions.
Julia Walker-Sandoval
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
I am a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience in various counseling techniques, such as Individual, group, couples, and family therapy. I focus on anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, and Grief. I utilize theoretical approaches: Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I genuinely believe therapy requires courage to embrace, understand, and confront life’s difficulties.
I am a licensed professional counselor with ten years of experience in various counseling techniques, such as Individual, group, couples, and family therapy. I focus on anxiety, Coping Skills, Depression, Domestic Abuse/Violence, and Grief. I utilize theoretical approaches: Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Therapy, and Positive Psychology. I genuinely believe therapy requires courage to embrace, understand, and confront life’s difficulties.
Nichola Daley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Online Only)
Nichola Daley., LPC, received bachelors degree in Psychology from Hampton University and masters degree in Community Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Nichola developed her skills and work experience mainly at behavioral health facilities, where she held several roles, one being lead therapist on the adult psychiatric unit. Now, Nicholas’ focus is individual/ couple/ family counseling. Nichola builds excellent therapeutic rapport and working relationships with clients and strives to make positive and effectual differences in the lives of the clients she treats.
Nichola Daley., LPC, received bachelors degree in Psychology from Hampton University and masters degree in Community Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Nichola developed her skills and work experience mainly at behavioral health facilities, where she held several roles, one being lead therapist on the adult psychiatric unit. Now, Nicholas’ focus is individual/ couple/ family counseling. Nichola builds excellent therapeutic rapport and working relationships with clients and strives to make positive and effectual differences in the lives of the clients she treats.
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy. Simply put I want to help people get comfortable so they can thrive as a sexual (or A-sexual) being. I work with individuals and couples on a large range of issues from healing attachment wounds, overcoming jealousy, and increasing communication, to depression and anxiety for people in both monogamous and open relationships. I also work with individuals with HIV and Herpes to help them cope with stigma and have a thriving sex life. I am an LGBTQ+, intersex, kink and poly/enm affirming provider.
I specialize in sex and relationship therapy. Simply put I want to help people get comfortable so they can thrive as a sexual (or A-sexual) being. I work with individuals and couples on a large range of issues from healing attachment wounds, overcoming jealousy, and increasing communication, to depression and anxiety for people in both monogamous and open relationships. I also work with individuals with HIV and Herpes to help them cope with stigma and have a thriving sex life. I am an LGBTQ+, intersex, kink and poly/enm affirming provider.
If you have reached a point in your life where you find yourself struggling with difficult feelings, thoughts, decisions, or behaviors--or if you are facing difficulties in your relationship--psychotherapy can help you find your way forward. For over 21 years I have provided psychotherapy in Metro Atlanta, working with individuals and couples on issues related to depression and anxiety, relationships, sexual identity, life transitions, and personal growth and development. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, and I invite you to visit my web site to learn more about me and my practice: www.PsychotherapyInAtlanta.com.
If you have reached a point in your life where you find yourself struggling with difficult feelings, thoughts, decisions, or behaviors--or if you are facing difficulties in your relationship--psychotherapy can help you find your way forward. For over 21 years I have provided psychotherapy in Metro Atlanta, working with individuals and couples on issues related to depression and anxiety, relationships, sexual identity, life transitions, and personal growth and development. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, and I invite you to visit my web site to learn more about me and my practice: www.PsychotherapyInAtlanta.com.
My name is Brittani Gray, and I am a therapist with over 10 years of Counseling experience. My experience ranges from working with adults, adolescents, families and couples with culturally diverse backgrounds.
My name is Brittani Gray, and I am a therapist with over 10 years of Counseling experience. My experience ranges from working with adults, adolescents, families and couples with culturally diverse backgrounds.
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.
Hannah Boos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CPTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Tucker, GA 30084
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Your decision to explore counseling reflects courage and vulnerability, and I'm honored you're here. I'm dedicated to supporting individuals (16+) facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, and spirituality. Additionally, I'm passionate about aiding those recovering from infidelity and sexual betrayal. My primary aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your healing journey can begin, fostering progress and personal growth. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile. Your decision to explore counseling reflects courage and vulnerability, and I'm honored you're here. I'm dedicated to supporting individuals (16+) facing challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, life transitions, and spirituality. Additionally, I'm passionate about aiding those recovering from infidelity and sexual betrayal. My primary aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where your healing journey can begin, fostering progress and personal growth. Let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Hi! My name is Angie Hartley. My hope in the counseling process is to cultivate a place where individuals feel genuinely heard and experience safety and acceptance that helps them walk through difficult emotions and circumstances while discovering healthier ways of regulating emotions, connecting with others, and being in the here and now.
Hi! My name is Angie Hartley. My hope in the counseling process is to cultivate a place where individuals feel genuinely heard and experience safety and acceptance that helps them walk through difficult emotions and circumstances while discovering healthier ways of regulating emotions, connecting with others, and being in the here and now.
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.