Depression Therapists in Colbert, GA
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Mark A. Beach
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Colbert, GA 30628 (Online Only)
Working with individuals with substance use disorders has given me the opportunity to gain experience counseling individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and conflict within their marriage and family relationships.
Reaching out for help takes an enormous amount of courage; by starting your search for a counselor you have taken the first step in seeking a better and more fulfilling life, and I congratulate you on your courage. Finding the time, and the availability of a counselor can be a difficult task. There is a solution, telemental health! For most individuals research suggests that online counseling can be very effective. You can receive the help you desire from the convenience of your own home. I specialize in offering evening, and weekend appointments to all Georgia residents who need non-traditional office hours.
Working with individuals with substance use disorders has given me the opportunity to gain experience counseling individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, and conflict within their marriage and family relationships.
Reaching out for help takes an enormous amount of courage; by starting your search for a counselor you have taken the first step in seeking a better and more fulfilling life, and I congratulate you on your courage. Finding the time, and the availability of a counselor can be a difficult task. There is a solution, telemental health! For most individuals research suggests that online counseling can be very effective. You can receive the help you desire from the convenience of your own home. I specialize in offering evening, and weekend appointments to all Georgia residents who need non-traditional office hours.
![Photo of Tara Goza-Freeman, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3aa901fc-a4d7-4ba5-add3-996886bde97e/2/320x400.png)
I believe that depression, anxiety, and feelings of perfectionism, self-criticism, and people-pleasing are all signs of past trauma that may be lingering.
Trauma doesn’t have to hold you captive. You can get free from childhood trauma and trauma from traumatic and stressful life experiences. I have special experience working with professional women who have experienced narcissistic abuse and unhealthy relationships. I also love working with clients who have a desire to move up in their careers and make major life changes. I believe every person should have a life filled with joy and purpose. My ultimate goal is for you to be able to heal, create, and enjoy your life.
I believe that depression, anxiety, and feelings of perfectionism, self-criticism, and people-pleasing are all signs of past trauma that may be lingering.
Trauma doesn’t have to hold you captive. You can get free from childhood trauma and trauma from traumatic and stressful life experiences. I have special experience working with professional women who have experienced narcissistic abuse and unhealthy relationships. I also love working with clients who have a desire to move up in their careers and make major life changes. I believe every person should have a life filled with joy and purpose. My ultimate goal is for you to be able to heal, create, and enjoy your life.
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Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
Porcha Simmons is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with years of mental health counseling experience. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents and young adults navigate life’s stresses including school and transitioning into young adulthood. Porcha specializes in child and adolescent therapy, adjustment struggles, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem-related problems, and relationship issues (romantic, peer, or familial). Porcha completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Piedmont College and earned his Master's degree in Social Work at the University of Georgia.
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I help my clients move past a place of hopelessness to one of hopefulness in every area of their lives. I am committed to working with individuals and families who are seeking to identify their strengths, discover skills to accomplish goals or recover from life challenges. My mission is to create a virtual environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and positive change. This environment is maintained in a non-judgmental space that grants an opportunity to heal and thrive.
I help my clients move past a place of hopelessness to one of hopefulness in every area of their lives. I am committed to working with individuals and families who are seeking to identify their strengths, discover skills to accomplish goals or recover from life challenges. My mission is to create a virtual environment that encourages self-exploration, growth, and positive change. This environment is maintained in a non-judgmental space that grants an opportunity to heal and thrive.
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Katrice Hollins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Colbert, GA 30628 (Online Only)
Katrice Hollins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. Katrice’s clients are individuals who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with their current life. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Maryland-College Park and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Katrice believes that all humans are created equal. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexuality, religion, or spiritual practice, everyone deserves to be respected, treated with dignity, and shown compassion and love.
Katrice Hollins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. Katrice’s clients are individuals who are feeling stuck or overwhelmed with their current life. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at the University of Maryland-College Park and her Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Katrice believes that all humans are created equal. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, ability, sexuality, religion, or spiritual practice, everyone deserves to be respected, treated with dignity, and shown compassion and love.
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I am Debbie James, and I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families on coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. I have a background in athletics and also work with individuals struggling with anxiety and enhancing their athletic performance.
I am Debbie James, and I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families on coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, and depression. I have a background in athletics and also work with individuals struggling with anxiety and enhancing their athletic performance.
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My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.
My name is Janie Thompson, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Dalton, Georgia working statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults with an array of issues such as but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with an eclectic approach to other modalities. My style and approach have been a good fit for teens, young adults, and older adults. Those who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, marital issues, self-esteem, Autism, PTSD, Relationship issues, LGBTQ, and life transitional issues.
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Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
Hi! I’m an LPC in GA and have worked for 10+ years with all age groups in outpatient/inpatient settings struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, & suicidal thoughts. My therapeutic approach is integrative, primarily influenced by Cognitive Behavioral, Interpersonal Process, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. I have worked with clients diagnosed with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, attention-deficit hyperactivity, and psychotic disorders, as well as those struggling with behavioral and emotional distress, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, insomnia, and more.
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My name is Michael Charnley and I am licensed in the state of Georgia, LPC010672. Of course, over 26 years I have become quite eclectic in the therapies I use, but mostly I want to meet the client where they are. Let the session feel like a conversation between 2 acquaintances. Since worked in various agencies when I started I was able to experience a lot of different issues, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Self-Esteem Issues, and since my clients were adolescents, Family Issues. I am also comfortable working with dual diagnosis issues attached to Addiction and Abuse issues.
My name is Michael Charnley and I am licensed in the state of Georgia, LPC010672. Of course, over 26 years I have become quite eclectic in the therapies I use, but mostly I want to meet the client where they are. Let the session feel like a conversation between 2 acquaintances. Since worked in various agencies when I started I was able to experience a lot of different issues, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Self-Esteem Issues, and since my clients were adolescents, Family Issues. I am also comfortable working with dual diagnosis issues attached to Addiction and Abuse issues.
Stephanie Higdon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Danielsville, GA 30633
Whether your plagued by anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/ PTSD, anger or addiction issues, I have a well rounded background to connect with clients through a deeper level of understanding and compassion.
It's hard when living just to survive feels utterly defeating & we have unhelpful emotional & mental stressors controlling our every move & thoughts. Too frequently chaotic life events, negative feelings & irrational thoughts distort perceptions and cause dysfunction in our lives that we come to accept as normal! So, as your therapist, my mission is to guide you on a journey of finding a new and healthier state of "normal" - a new way to do life. I help clients manage & mend the MH barriers that block living a happy & productive life that nurtures your inner peace with renewed feelings of control & an improved state of wellbeing.
Whether your plagued by anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma/ PTSD, anger or addiction issues, I have a well rounded background to connect with clients through a deeper level of understanding and compassion.
It's hard when living just to survive feels utterly defeating & we have unhelpful emotional & mental stressors controlling our every move & thoughts. Too frequently chaotic life events, negative feelings & irrational thoughts distort perceptions and cause dysfunction in our lives that we come to accept as normal! So, as your therapist, my mission is to guide you on a journey of finding a new and healthier state of "normal" - a new way to do life. I help clients manage & mend the MH barriers that block living a happy & productive life that nurtures your inner peace with renewed feelings of control & an improved state of wellbeing.
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My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
My name is Adeyemi Green and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Atlanta, GA and work with clients via telehealth. I specialize in working with clients processing anxiety and depression using both CBT and DBT to help clients process their emotions and get to a healthy place. I have found that my approach is most effective for individuals who are dealing with dynamics in life-related to change and transitions. These problems often present themselves as anxiety and depression.
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Danneel Hubbell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Athens, GA 30601 (Online Only)
My experience includes working with individuals in therapy addressing relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and assertiveness skills.
I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic and find a way to enjoy the present. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
My experience includes working with individuals in therapy addressing relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and assertiveness skills.
I am a clinical social worker who provides individual therapy for adults. As a therapist my role is to provide a non-judgmental, safe environment for individuals to explore their life issues and support them in their personal growth. I find that a lot of us struggle with listening to our inner critic and often beat ourselves up for past regrets, as well as spending a lot of valuable time worrying about the past and the "what if's" in the future. I hope we can work together to quiet this critic and find a way to enjoy the present. (Please note that I also provide ESA letters for individuals for housing purposes).
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Hi, my name is Jodi Spires. For 25 years, I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with people learning to deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, and family issues. Though I am comfortable working with clients of all ages, when working with children, I prefer them to be a little older, like 9/10 years+. I am comfortable working with clients from diverse racial, social, or religious/spiritual backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi, my name is Jodi Spires. For 25 years, I have worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with people learning to deal with depression, anxiety, trauma, and family issues. Though I am comfortable working with clients of all ages, when working with children, I prefer them to be a little older, like 9/10 years+. I am comfortable working with clients from diverse racial, social, or religious/spiritual backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Having someone to walk alongside you in your journey to psychological/emotional health can move you from surviving into thriving. Navigating life can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times painful. Dealing with difficulties like life transitions, stress, managing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or making seemingly impossibly difficult decisions, all the while trying to maintaining positive self-esteem and finding helpful ways to cope with life demands, is a really hard thing to do. Feeling close to the people we love can feel hard when we struggle to find the ability to be vulnerable in a tough world.
Having someone to walk alongside you in your journey to psychological/emotional health can move you from surviving into thriving. Navigating life can be stressful, overwhelming, and at times painful. Dealing with difficulties like life transitions, stress, managing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or making seemingly impossibly difficult decisions, all the while trying to maintaining positive self-esteem and finding helpful ways to cope with life demands, is a really hard thing to do. Feeling close to the people we love can feel hard when we struggle to find the ability to be vulnerable in a tough world.
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Derrick Sykes, Licensed Professional Counselor LGBT African American Male professional that is a part of multiple minority groups that has been through hell and back, ready to encounter others to find their healing. I have learned so much from my personal and professional experience that I am here to help you find the best version of yourself through your therapy journey. Let's get to work and welcome. Self-care and self-esteem issues LGBT Black People who are struggling with gender identity, sexual identity and anxiety depression, among other obstacles.
Derrick Sykes, Licensed Professional Counselor LGBT African American Male professional that is a part of multiple minority groups that has been through hell and back, ready to encounter others to find their healing. I have learned so much from my personal and professional experience that I am here to help you find the best version of yourself through your therapy journey. Let's get to work and welcome. Self-care and self-esteem issues LGBT Black People who are struggling with gender identity, sexual identity and anxiety depression, among other obstacles.
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My name is Adrienne L. Marshall, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am also a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus areas of practice are couples/marriage counseling, trauma therapy, and therapy for both men's and women's issues. The types of clients that I work with include those in need of couples/marriage counseling, trauma therapy, and therapy for both men's and women's issues. I am most comfortable treating those dealing with relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional issues, and life transitions.
My name is Adrienne L. Marshall, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am also a Certified Life Coach. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus areas of practice are couples/marriage counseling, trauma therapy, and therapy for both men's and women's issues. The types of clients that I work with include those in need of couples/marriage counseling, trauma therapy, and therapy for both men's and women's issues. I am most comfortable treating those dealing with relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional issues, and life transitions.
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Accepting new clients now. Life can be challenging, from finishing college, to simply handling adulthood, and navigating big changes in life, to realizing you’re not where you thought you’d be by now. Maybe you are not loving work or your relationships are failing. I have worked with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, or self-injury to cope with these kinds of things. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. When these ways of handling life’s stressors are not effective, there is help. I am so proud of you for taking the first steps and prioritizing your mental health.
Accepting new clients now. Life can be challenging, from finishing college, to simply handling adulthood, and navigating big changes in life, to realizing you’re not where you thought you’d be by now. Maybe you are not loving work or your relationships are failing. I have worked with people who have turned to alcohol, drugs, food, or self-injury to cope with these kinds of things. Others have shut down in the form of depression or paralyzing anxiety. When these ways of handling life’s stressors are not effective, there is help. I am so proud of you for taking the first steps and prioritizing your mental health.
![Photo of Joanne Quinn, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/21d12cc1-b4ad-4706-a3f8-f206186bb484/2/320x400.jpeg)
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 25 years. I enjoy working with people as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
Collaborating with clients to work towards the changes they desire has been a passion of mine for over 25 years. I enjoy working with people as part of their team of change, specifically dealing with grief and loss, adoption, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, and life transitions.
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My specialties are working with clients experiencing mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety, stress management issues, and coping with life changes.
Please email me for fastest response. I enjoy helping Clients recognize their problems, gain insight into how their problems developed, and outfit them with tools to cope with and overcome those issues. What do you want out of life? What is preventing you from getting where you want to be? I am glad to listen, I am glad to talk, I am glad to meet you where you are in this journey of life. Change, improvement, peace of mind and genuine happiness are all attainable. Where would you like to begin? How can I help? Please email me on this page for a prompt response.
My specialties are working with clients experiencing mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety, stress management issues, and coping with life changes.
Please email me for fastest response. I enjoy helping Clients recognize their problems, gain insight into how their problems developed, and outfit them with tools to cope with and overcome those issues. What do you want out of life? What is preventing you from getting where you want to be? I am glad to listen, I am glad to talk, I am glad to meet you where you are in this journey of life. Change, improvement, peace of mind and genuine happiness are all attainable. Where would you like to begin? How can I help? Please email me on this page for a prompt response.
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My name is Kevin Larry. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Master's Addiction Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples, and groups. My specialties include mental health, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, anger and aggression, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral issues. I believe in a strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.
My name is Kevin Larry. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Master's Addiction Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals, families, couples, and groups. My specialties include mental health, substance abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, anger and aggression, trauma, ADHD, and other behavioral issues. I believe in a strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy techniques, and Motivational Interviewing.
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.