Women's Issues Therapists in Clarkston, GA
![Photo of Alaycia Reid, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7447daf5-7cb4-4dc4-9445-e2428ac0c537/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Leslie Ann Binch, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/138a2fff-7cd9-4166-860f-a8149c03ee2d/1/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Leslie Ann Binch, LPC, MHSP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ff9ec4b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
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Robert W Patterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Clarkston, GA 30021
Committed love relationships are the most powerful and prized of all human healing. Yet, for many, being in a relationship can bring frustration as well as comfort, heartache as well as joy. My specialty is to help couples improve and connect through proven processes and tools developed by Dr Harville Hendrix, author of the seminal New York Times Best Seller, Getting The Love You Want: a guide for couples. As a Certified Imago Therapist and Workshop Presenter, I help couples regain the safety, compassion and energy that brought them together in the first place.
Committed love relationships are the most powerful and prized of all human healing. Yet, for many, being in a relationship can bring frustration as well as comfort, heartache as well as joy. My specialty is to help couples improve and connect through proven processes and tools developed by Dr Harville Hendrix, author of the seminal New York Times Best Seller, Getting The Love You Want: a guide for couples. As a Certified Imago Therapist and Workshop Presenter, I help couples regain the safety, compassion and energy that brought them together in the first place.
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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, a chance to be heard, and a moment to connect with yourself. 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.
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, a chance to be heard, and a moment to connect with yourself. 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.
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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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I am a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in multicultural psychology, trauma, and women's issues.
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
I am a highly skilled Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized training in multicultural psychology, trauma, and women's issues.
I am a relational psychotherapist, which means that I believe relationships (with family, friends, coworkers, higher powers, our relationship with our self, etc.) often play a role in our suffering and, yet, also play a crucial role in our healing. Relatedly, the relationship between the therapist and client is of utmost importance and requires trust and authenticity for both parties involved. In my work with clients, I use a variety of individualized, eclectic approaches to help each person meet their goals and needs. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, empowering, and collaborative.
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I specialize in women's issues, such as learning how to establish parenting-work-life integration and bring emotional intimacy into relationships.
If a person experiences physical pain, seeking treatment is expected. To me, it is important to do the same when one experiences emotional and/or mental pain. Whether it be lack of balance, understanding a past/recent traumatic event, or navigating difficult relationships, life can leave us feeling off balance and disconnected from people and things that mean the most to us. Being able to help people heal from emotional pain, restore connections, and find joy in their lives is my greatest passion.
I specialize in women's issues, such as learning how to establish parenting-work-life integration and bring emotional intimacy into relationships.
If a person experiences physical pain, seeking treatment is expected. To me, it is important to do the same when one experiences emotional and/or mental pain. Whether it be lack of balance, understanding a past/recent traumatic event, or navigating difficult relationships, life can leave us feeling off balance and disconnected from people and things that mean the most to us. Being able to help people heal from emotional pain, restore connections, and find joy in their lives is my greatest passion.
![Photo of Arlene Noriega, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6199ccba-311a-406e-9a8a-bd06a85cc790/2/320x400.jpeg)
In working with children, teens, parents, or women's issues, different treatment modalities are available.
Welcome to my virtual practice! I have been a practicing psychologist for approximately 30 years. My practice focuses on working with women, teens and young adults. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, and/or struggling with aspects of your identity. I am work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I can help guide you in identifying the sources of your distress and disconnection, and in collaboration with you put together a plan to begin the healing to overcome the barriers to your well-being. Licensed in Georgia, I provide teletherapy services to clients residing in PSYPACT states.
In working with children, teens, parents, or women's issues, different treatment modalities are available.
Welcome to my virtual practice! I have been a practicing psychologist for approximately 30 years. My practice focuses on working with women, teens and young adults. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, fearful, depressed, and/or struggling with aspects of your identity. I am work with individuals who have experienced traumatic events. I can help guide you in identifying the sources of your distress and disconnection, and in collaboration with you put together a plan to begin the healing to overcome the barriers to your well-being. Licensed in Georgia, I provide teletherapy services to clients residing in PSYPACT states.
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Olivia Chante' Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, ASFA PT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
My areas of expertise include exercise / movement therapy, eating disorders, bariatrics, self-esteem/body image, emotional regulation, stress management, depression, anxiety, life transitions, coping skills, grief, relationships, social skills, trauma, women's issues, anger management, balancing day-to-day life, and overall healthy wellbeing.
Olivia Chanté Frazier is the founder of “Transform You,” which is a private practice specializing in exercise and nutrition-based interventions for treating mental health. I am a LPC, Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Mindset coach. I am a Georgia native and have been practicing in the mental health field since 2002. I thrive on helping others break out of unhealthy patterns to feel empowered and strong. I assist clients in learning the importance of incorporating physical movement and nutrition into their lives as a healthy coping skill to managing their mental health and overall well-being.
My areas of expertise include exercise / movement therapy, eating disorders, bariatrics, self-esteem/body image, emotional regulation, stress management, depression, anxiety, life transitions, coping skills, grief, relationships, social skills, trauma, women's issues, anger management, balancing day-to-day life, and overall healthy wellbeing.
Olivia Chanté Frazier is the founder of “Transform You,” which is a private practice specializing in exercise and nutrition-based interventions for treating mental health. I am a LPC, Personal Trainer, Nutrition and Mindset coach. I am a Georgia native and have been practicing in the mental health field since 2002. I thrive on helping others break out of unhealthy patterns to feel empowered and strong. I assist clients in learning the importance of incorporating physical movement and nutrition into their lives as a healthy coping skill to managing their mental health and overall well-being.
![Photo of Alexandra Rooks Hughes, MA, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52fbc11e-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My clients' concerns have included Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Life Transitions and Women's Issues.
My ideal client would be a person committed to empowering themselves, through developing self-awareness and control. I consider myself to be a partner/guide/cheerleader for my clients and focus on supporting their journey. I offer encouragement, validation and the development of healthy boundaries. I believe that it is important to meet a client where they are, be a good listener and to challenge them in an encouraging manner.
My clients' concerns have included Depression, Anxiety, Mood disorders, Life Transitions and Women's Issues.
My ideal client would be a person committed to empowering themselves, through developing self-awareness and control. I consider myself to be a partner/guide/cheerleader for my clients and focus on supporting their journey. I offer encouragement, validation and the development of healthy boundaries. I believe that it is important to meet a client where they are, be a good listener and to challenge them in an encouraging manner.
![Photo of Victoria Taylor Eades, MA, APC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/44a2518a-8fb0-4bad-acd1-55072240659c/2/320x400.jpeg)
Victoria Taylor Eades
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033
I work with a broad range of clients helping them with relationship issues, career counseling, mood disorders, personality disorders, sexual and gender identity, women's issues, trauma, and life transitions, among many others.
Let's face it: life is messy. We are all broken people living in a broken world and doing the best that we can. And sometimes our best just doesn't seem to be good enough. We can find ourselves disillusioned and heartbroken and yet we don't know how we wound up here. We long for more out of this life and yet we don't know how to get there. Whether you are grieving a loss, struggling to make a decision, or simply find yourself stuck in a rut, counseling can help you understand not just the origin of your problems but also assist you in developing practical coping skills and solutions.
I work with a broad range of clients helping them with relationship issues, career counseling, mood disorders, personality disorders, sexual and gender identity, women's issues, trauma, and life transitions, among many others.
Let's face it: life is messy. We are all broken people living in a broken world and doing the best that we can. And sometimes our best just doesn't seem to be good enough. We can find ourselves disillusioned and heartbroken and yet we don't know how we wound up here. We long for more out of this life and yet we don't know how to get there. Whether you are grieving a loss, struggling to make a decision, or simply find yourself stuck in a rut, counseling can help you understand not just the origin of your problems but also assist you in developing practical coping skills and solutions.
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Morgan Clary
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002 (Online Only)
My areas of specialization include women's issues, relational conflicts, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
As a therapist, my aim is to approach my clients with compassion and respect, fostering a nonjudgmental environment. I work diligently to identify negative automatic thoughts and their effects on behavior and emotional regulation. Additionally, I value delving into the effects of early childhood relationships on adult relational patterns. My commitment is to forge a strong bond with each client, customizing the therapeutic experience to meet your unique needs. Whether it's personal development or achieving harmony in couples counseling, we can collaborate towards your goals.
My areas of specialization include women's issues, relational conflicts, depression, anxiety, grief and loss.
As a therapist, my aim is to approach my clients with compassion and respect, fostering a nonjudgmental environment. I work diligently to identify negative automatic thoughts and their effects on behavior and emotional regulation. Additionally, I value delving into the effects of early childhood relationships on adult relational patterns. My commitment is to forge a strong bond with each client, customizing the therapeutic experience to meet your unique needs. Whether it's personal development or achieving harmony in couples counseling, we can collaborate towards your goals.
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My name is Chrishina J. Scott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 15 years of experience in clinical mental health. I work with adults ages 18 and older who have Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Women's Issues, and Coping Skills. My primary treatment approach is Solution Focused Brief Therapy. However, I am skilled in utilizing other treatment modalities to help you reach your goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy. I believe that life is all about trial and error.
My name is Chrishina J. Scott. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have 15 years of experience in clinical mental health. I work with adults ages 18 and older who have Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Women's Issues, and Coping Skills. My primary treatment approach is Solution Focused Brief Therapy. However, I am skilled in utilizing other treatment modalities to help you reach your goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Supportive Therapy. I believe that life is all about trial and error.
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I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from negative experiences and overcoming obstacles is something that I not only am passionate about, but also have experience with.
I work with adolescents and young adults to address a wide range of emotional and interpersonal problems. My counseling approach is based on your needs, strengths and goals. I have knowledge and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to assist individuals in healing from negative experiences and overcoming obstacles is something that I not only am passionate about, but also have experience with.
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Nicole R Johns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Are you tired of feeling depressed, stressed out and like you are all alone with no one safe to talk to? Well you have come to the right place. This is a judgement free zone where you can be heard and address your life's concerns. It is very important to me that you know that you are valuable, accepted and cared for before you even walk through the door. I want to help you experience your life to the fullest that it can be!!
Are you tired of feeling depressed, stressed out and like you are all alone with no one safe to talk to? Well you have come to the right place. This is a judgement free zone where you can be heard and address your life's concerns. It is very important to me that you know that you are valuable, accepted and cared for before you even walk through the door. I want to help you experience your life to the fullest that it can be!!
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La Tanya D. Walker
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, MEd, RMHCI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling to find balance in your life? Are you experiencing difficulty coping with past traumas or navigating major life transitions? Are you seeking guidance in managing your emotions and improving you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we are here to offer support. We are ready to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and reclaiming inner peace. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, overcoming past traumas, or in search for inner peace, Authentic Perspectives is here to support you every step of the way.
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling to find balance in your life? Are you experiencing difficulty coping with past traumas or navigating major life transitions? Are you seeking guidance in managing your emotions and improving you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we are here to offer support. We are ready to walk alongside you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and reclaiming inner peace. Whether you're battling depression, anxiety, overcoming past traumas, or in search for inner peace, Authentic Perspectives is here to support you every step of the way.
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Lauren Strine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
You feel like you're not a good enough mother, but you're afraid to admit it to anyone so you're feeling more alone than you ever imagined. It wasn't supposed to be like this. How are other people doing it? You're feeling so overwhelmed you can't think straight, and can hardly handle what used to feel like the simplest of tasks... You're wondering if you'll ever get your old life back, if you'll ever be able to go through the day without crying or lashing out at the people you love most. I get it, and I can help.
You feel like you're not a good enough mother, but you're afraid to admit it to anyone so you're feeling more alone than you ever imagined. It wasn't supposed to be like this. How are other people doing it? You're feeling so overwhelmed you can't think straight, and can hardly handle what used to feel like the simplest of tasks... You're wondering if you'll ever get your old life back, if you'll ever be able to go through the day without crying or lashing out at the people you love most. I get it, and I can help.
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Monique Wischusen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottdale, GA 30079 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Session times are 9 am-12 pm M-F. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Georgia. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans and my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. I also earned the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) through the completion of the comprehensive THTC program. I have training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems and also am an adjunct faculty at the University of Southern New Hampshire in the Psychology Department.
Session times are 9 am-12 pm M-F. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Georgia. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans and my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. I also earned the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC) through the completion of the comprehensive THTC program. I have training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems and also am an adjunct faculty at the University of Southern New Hampshire in the Psychology Department.
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I work collaboratively with clients, from the perspective that you are the expert on yourself and my role is to support your growth. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change, and I foster a trusting and brave space for self-exploration and understanding. I trust that clients possess internal resources to help them navigate challenging experiences, and part of our work together is to further nurture and develop those resources. I practice from interpersonal and feminist orientations to examine relational dynamics and societal systems effects on clients’ identities, current experiences, and world views.
I work collaboratively with clients, from the perspective that you are the expert on yourself and my role is to support your growth. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the vehicle for change, and I foster a trusting and brave space for self-exploration and understanding. I trust that clients possess internal resources to help them navigate challenging experiences, and part of our work together is to further nurture and develop those resources. I practice from interpersonal and feminist orientations to examine relational dynamics and societal systems effects on clients’ identities, current experiences, and world views.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.