Grief Therapists in Clarkston, GA
Julie F Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ACSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Clarkston, GA 30021 (Online Only)
Many people have told me they find working with me with grief and loss issues helpful.
If you are wanting to make some positive, but perhaps difficult changes in your life, it can be helpful to talk with a skilled professional. I have been in private practice for almost 30 years. I would recommend you visit my web site for more information about me and to get a beter sense about whether we would be a good "fit". I would also recommend that you call me and have a conversation about what you are looking for. After speaking with me, hearing my voice,and paying attention to my response to you, you'll know better whether I am someone you want to share a journey with.
Many people have told me they find working with me with grief and loss issues helpful.
If you are wanting to make some positive, but perhaps difficult changes in your life, it can be helpful to talk with a skilled professional. I have been in private practice for almost 30 years. I would recommend you visit my web site for more information about me and to get a beter sense about whether we would be a good "fit". I would also recommend that you call me and have a conversation about what you are looking for. After speaking with me, hearing my voice,and paying attention to my response to you, you'll know better whether I am someone you want to share a journey with.
I am a certified grief educator with experience working with grief & loss, anxiety management, depression, OCD, trauma processing, and communication skills.
Thanks for reading my profile, I’m glad you’re here. As a therapist I see myself as a guide—walking with you through whatever life has brought you, and will continue to bring. You deserve to know yourself well and to move towards peace. My goal is to offer an environment where you can take an honest look at who you are and your circumstances while providing empathy and a chance to be heard. I kindly challenge harmful ways of thinking and suggest new avenues for growth. My practice style is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Ecological Systems Theory, and others.
I am a certified grief educator with experience working with grief & loss, anxiety management, depression, OCD, trauma processing, and communication skills.
Thanks for reading my profile, I’m glad you’re here. As a therapist I see myself as a guide—walking with you through whatever life has brought you, and will continue to bring. You deserve to know yourself well and to move towards peace. My goal is to offer an environment where you can take an honest look at who you are and your circumstances while providing empathy and a chance to be heard. I kindly challenge harmful ways of thinking and suggest new avenues for growth. My practice style is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Ecological Systems Theory, and others.
My areas of specialization are: bariatric pre-surgical evaluations (weight- loss surgery evals), depression and anxiety, women's issues, disordered eating (compulsive overeating and binge eating), self-esteem issues and relationship issues.
My practice is founded on the belief that despite our life challenges, there is a silver lining behind each dark cloud that is waiting to be found. Whether the rainbow represents a diverse group of people coming together, the promise of a better life, or a pot of shining gold waiting at the end, one thing is true: rainbows are often a symbol of hope, and that is exactly what I hold for each person with whom I work: HOPE.
My areas of specialization are: bariatric pre-surgical evaluations (weight- loss surgery evals), depression and anxiety, women's issues, disordered eating (compulsive overeating and binge eating), self-esteem issues and relationship issues.
My practice is founded on the belief that despite our life challenges, there is a silver lining behind each dark cloud that is waiting to be found. Whether the rainbow represents a diverse group of people coming together, the promise of a better life, or a pot of shining gold waiting at the end, one thing is true: rainbows are often a symbol of hope, and that is exactly what I hold for each person with whom I work: HOPE.
I work with clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions (new moms, marriage, divorce, etc.) Self-Esteem, Couples Counseling, Maternal Mental Health, Pre-Marital Counseling, Co-parenting, Grief, ENM Relationship dynamics, Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Stuck
I work with clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions (new moms, marriage, divorce, etc.) Self-Esteem, Couples Counseling, Maternal Mental Health, Pre-Marital Counseling, Co-parenting, Grief, ENM Relationship dynamics, Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Stuck
Mental health is essential in our everyday life. If you’ve been dealing with everyday stressors, depression, or anxiety it’s important to process and deal with these obstacles for balance life and mental health stability. My focus consists of assisting my clients with identifying their ability to learning how to implement healthy coping skills, develop confidence, and much more. I put emphasis on an effective recovery process, which consists of focusing on the client future rather than their past. It’s important to assist the client with understanding the problem but focusing more on their recovery results.
Mental health is essential in our everyday life. If you’ve been dealing with everyday stressors, depression, or anxiety it’s important to process and deal with these obstacles for balance life and mental health stability. My focus consists of assisting my clients with identifying their ability to learning how to implement healthy coping skills, develop confidence, and much more. I put emphasis on an effective recovery process, which consists of focusing on the client future rather than their past. It’s important to assist the client with understanding the problem but focusing more on their recovery results.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Leslie Ann Binch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
Talk therapy is not enough. My approach to therapy focuses on combining cognitive and somatic therapies to strengthen connection to self, and reduce the blocks to healing. The goal is to connect to your authenticity, and have the freedom to find positive and affirming ways to enjoy relationships with self and others. The goal is to experience life without shutting down or disconnecting, and/or using destructive behaviors to reduce pain and distress. Attaining the freedom to choose what you want for yourself, begins with taking the first step.
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.
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Oronde Yero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083 (Online Only)
I'm so glad that you have chosen to take the necessary steps to begin your healing journey. My name is Oronde Yero and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My specialty includes working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. My aim is to foster a therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel safe, heard and empowered.
I'm so glad that you have chosen to take the necessary steps to begin your healing journey. My name is Oronde Yero and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My specialty includes working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. My aim is to foster a therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel safe, heard and empowered.
Ashley Ludwinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
I am a trauma-informed provider who supports individuals and couples navigating grief/ loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying as neurodiverse (eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.
I am a trauma-informed provider who supports individuals and couples navigating grief/ loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying as neurodiverse (eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.
Through the years, I have helped clients with a variety of concerns including grief and loss, child abuse, major illness, depression and anxiety.
Seeking therapy takes courage. As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and challenges. Together, we take this information and develop a plan for creating the life you want. My clients frequently use therapy to help with problem solving and decision making. I believe my training and depth of experience make me uniquely able to understand the painful struggles my clients face.
Through the years, I have helped clients with a variety of concerns including grief and loss, child abuse, major illness, depression and anxiety.
Seeking therapy takes courage. As a psychologist with over 30 years experience, I try to make the experience as easy as possible for my clients. It is my goal that you feel comfortable, safe and understood. I want to get to know you, your life experiences and challenges. Together, we take this information and develop a plan for creating the life you want. My clients frequently use therapy to help with problem solving and decision making. I believe my training and depth of experience make me uniquely able to understand the painful struggles my clients face.
Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
Hello! I’m Regina, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience. I work primarily with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, family relationships, and anger management. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to empower my clients to change the way they view themselves and to focus on being more accepting of who they are and desire to be. I approach goal setting as a collaborative partnership in which the client is proactive in helping to set their own goals for therapy.
Hello! I’m Regina, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 6 years of experience. I work primarily with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, parenting issues, family relationships, and anger management. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to empower my clients to change the way they view themselves and to focus on being more accepting of who they are and desire to be. I approach goal setting as a collaborative partnership in which the client is proactive in helping to set their own goals for therapy.
Maggie Akstin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
If you struggle with anxiety, have experienced a recent significant loss, are experiencing relationship difficulties, craving vocational change, face a harsh inner critic, struggle with perfectionism, or grapple with life's essential meaning or your sense of purpose - I invite you to contact me.
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
If you struggle with anxiety, have experienced a recent significant loss, are experiencing relationship difficulties, craving vocational change, face a harsh inner critic, struggle with perfectionism, or grapple with life's essential meaning or your sense of purpose - I invite you to contact me.
My highest ambition in my work with clients is to help you to discover your own inherent strengths, resources, wisdom, and power, and to help you to cultivate compassion for yourself through mindfulness, radical self acceptance and self compassion. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief and loss, life transitions, family of origin issues, relationship challenges, sexual orientation and gender identity questions, vocational and existential concerns. I have training and experience working with LGBTIQ+ folk, as well as clients in non traditional relationships.
While I have specialties in grief and postpartum mental health, I enjoy working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
While I have specialties in grief and postpartum mental health, I enjoy working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
Stacie Chisolm Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
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I also have a special interest in grief and trauma especially the impact of sudden loss on the individual and family unit.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is within this relationship that growth and change occur. I view my role in the therapeutic relationship as the coach. I am here to coach you through life's challenges and problems as well as celebrate along with you in your accomplishments and victories. I offer guidance and support in addition to knowledge, experience, skill and a listening ear. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities which include DBT, CBT, solution focused, and family systems.
I also have a special interest in grief and trauma especially the impact of sudden loss on the individual and family unit.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. I believe in the power of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. It is within this relationship that growth and change occur. I view my role in the therapeutic relationship as the coach. I am here to coach you through life's challenges and problems as well as celebrate along with you in your accomplishments and victories. I offer guidance and support in addition to knowledge, experience, skill and a listening ear. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities which include DBT, CBT, solution focused, and family systems.
Love Integrative Therapies, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
We work with individuals including children and families to improve mental health, encourage individuals to discuss emotions and past experiences, examine issues including Stress, Depression, ADHD, Grief and Anxiety as well as help individuals define goals, plan action and gain insight.
Love Integrative Therapies, Inc. (LIT) is a mental health organization whose focus is to support individuals through distress through a variety of modalities. LIT is dedicated to working with each individual to ensure that they receive the type of service to best fit their needs with respect to their personal preferences.
We work with individuals including children and families to improve mental health, encourage individuals to discuss emotions and past experiences, examine issues including Stress, Depression, ADHD, Grief and Anxiety as well as help individuals define goals, plan action and gain insight.
Love Integrative Therapies, Inc. (LIT) is a mental health organization whose focus is to support individuals through distress through a variety of modalities. LIT is dedicated to working with each individual to ensure that they receive the type of service to best fit their needs with respect to their personal preferences.
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
My counseling experience covers a variety of issues, including sexual abuse, adverse childhood experiences/trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, communication, suicide/self-harm, spirituality, parenting, self-esteem, anger, and grief.
Life certainly takes unexpected turns! How, then, do we live balanced, authentic lives in the midst of intense stress, loss, and change? My goal is to help you examine, heal, grow, and gain perspective. Like peeling back layers of an onion, therapy provides clients the opportunity to see that many life events are interconnected by family patterns, past trauma, grief and loss, boundary issues, and learned coping strategies, to name a few. Therapy also gives clients opportunities to strategically prepare for the future, explore personal values and spirituality, strengthen relationships, and clarify goals.
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Grief Therapists
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.