Therapists in Columbus, GA
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Healing Minds Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC , LCMH, SAP, MAC
Verified Verified
Columbus, GA 31907
HMI has a diverse group of therapists that can meet your personal goals, needs, and all of your expectations. No matter what your issues may be HMI has trained staff that can help you recover from any traumatic event in your life. HMI is based on the belief that "We're here to help you become a better you" and will do everything within the legal parameters to help you achieve your goals.
HMI has a diverse group of therapists that can meet your personal goals, needs, and all of your expectations. No matter what your issues may be HMI has trained staff that can help you recover from any traumatic event in your life. HMI is based on the belief that "We're here to help you become a better you" and will do everything within the legal parameters to help you achieve your goals.
Online Therapists
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Dyimond Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RYT-200
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
I am equipped to incorporate Christian faith values into sessions if desired.
If you're navigating the transition from teenager to young adult & feel like you don’t know what to do or who to talk to about your uncertainties, let's connect. Transitions in life are beautiful & necessary, but they can feel overwhelming too. We rarely give ourselves the space to be present, feel deeply, & act with purpose. I want to help you do that by showing you how to consistently connect with your whole self (mind, body, & spirit). I hope to inspire you to give yourself grace & let go of the pressure to perform or have it all figured out. You can have peace & freedom in spite of hard times. It will be work, but it's worth it.
I am equipped to incorporate Christian faith values into sessions if desired.
If you're navigating the transition from teenager to young adult & feel like you don’t know what to do or who to talk to about your uncertainties, let's connect. Transitions in life are beautiful & necessary, but they can feel overwhelming too. We rarely give ourselves the space to be present, feel deeply, & act with purpose. I want to help you do that by showing you how to consistently connect with your whole self (mind, body, & spirit). I hope to inspire you to give yourself grace & let go of the pressure to perform or have it all figured out. You can have peace & freedom in spite of hard times. It will be work, but it's worth it.
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Atlanta Christian Counseling/Child, Teen, Family
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Newnan, GA 30265
With 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked in Christian ministry my entire career.
Atlanta Christian Counseling is a counseling experience that is Spirit led. If you have a child, teenager or family member who is struggling, then please reach out. I work with children as young as five and serve all ages through seniors. I recognize God as the healer, and our responsibility and privilege to participate in this process. Therapy is a practical tool that I have seen God use to facilitate healing and reconciliation. Therapy is hands on incorporating both play and talk therapy.
With 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, I have worked in Christian ministry my entire career.
Atlanta Christian Counseling is a counseling experience that is Spirit led. If you have a child, teenager or family member who is struggling, then please reach out. I work with children as young as five and serve all ages through seniors. I recognize God as the healer, and our responsibility and privilege to participate in this process. Therapy is a practical tool that I have seen God use to facilitate healing and reconciliation. Therapy is hands on incorporating both play and talk therapy.
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Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
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Andrea Paiva : Emdr Intensives
Counselor, MA, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
I enjoy working with diverse individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors including life transitions, complex trauma and child/adolescent social and emotional issues. I believe that everyone can change, yet most don’t have the tools to do so. Early childhood experiences shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others. We can often go through life without acknowledging our unhealthy, subconscious thoughts until we start to recognize harmful patterns in our lives. Bringing emotions such as fear, shame, and insecurities to the light will keep them from taking root any further.
I enjoy working with diverse individuals experiencing a variety of life stressors including life transitions, complex trauma and child/adolescent social and emotional issues. I believe that everyone can change, yet most don’t have the tools to do so. Early childhood experiences shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and others. We can often go through life without acknowledging our unhealthy, subconscious thoughts until we start to recognize harmful patterns in our lives. Bringing emotions such as fear, shame, and insecurities to the light will keep them from taking root any further.
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Jessy Salgado
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stockbridge, GA 30281 (Online Only)
Change is normal and at times expected, but it can also cause stress and wreak havoc in our lives, disrupting it. Sometimes the change is traumatic and unexpected and can cause our moods to shift, or behavior to change. Therapy can help when the changes that occur in your life that affect your everyday life. Are you seeking help for your child, adolescent, or yourself? Are you seeking to improve the communication with your family and friends and/or your relationship? Are you feeling stuck or needing extra support? Is there something you are struggling to cope with or a trauma you are struggling to heal from?
Change is normal and at times expected, but it can also cause stress and wreak havoc in our lives, disrupting it. Sometimes the change is traumatic and unexpected and can cause our moods to shift, or behavior to change. Therapy can help when the changes that occur in your life that affect your everyday life. Are you seeking help for your child, adolescent, or yourself? Are you seeking to improve the communication with your family and friends and/or your relationship? Are you feeling stuck or needing extra support? Is there something you are struggling to cope with or a trauma you are struggling to heal from?
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Willie E Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, CAMSII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morrow, GA 30260
I provide family interventions that establish emotional support, education, and guidance for a variety of concerns confronted by today's families. Examples of problems encountered by families include: family planning, adoption, parenting skills, blended family issues, step-parenting, health related problems, and problems of mental health. Common family goals are: to communicate more effectively and meaningfully, to guide the family through traumatic experiences, to resolve problems and conflicts, to create a more positive family environment.
I provide family interventions that establish emotional support, education, and guidance for a variety of concerns confronted by today's families. Examples of problems encountered by families include: family planning, adoption, parenting skills, blended family issues, step-parenting, health related problems, and problems of mental health. Common family goals are: to communicate more effectively and meaningfully, to guide the family through traumatic experiences, to resolve problems and conflicts, to create a more positive family environment.
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Palmer McCluskey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
What would it look for you to live a life that more closely aligns with your values and potential? Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck as we repeat the same self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. We try to cope with the inevitably uncomfortable feelings that come with being human, but our coping mechanisms just don't seem to work anymore. I want to help you identify those sticking points and cultivate new, healthier ways of coping. In short, I want to to help you feel more alive again.
What would it look for you to live a life that more closely aligns with your values and potential? Sometimes we find ourselves feeling stuck as we repeat the same self-defeating thoughts and behaviors. We try to cope with the inevitably uncomfortable feelings that come with being human, but our coping mechanisms just don't seem to work anymore. I want to help you identify those sticking points and cultivate new, healthier ways of coping. In short, I want to to help you feel more alive again.
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My ideal client is every client who is in need of a listening ear. However, my specialty focuses on those who suffer with anxiety, depression, performance or sexual concerns including sexual trauma and/or performance anxiety. I also work with former or current athletes, military veterans, police officers, and trauma survivors who may suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My specialty also focuses on feminist therapy as I empower and encourage those who are under privileged and underserved. I also enjoy working with members of the LGBT+ community to empower growth and give a voice to any member of the LGBT group.
My ideal client is every client who is in need of a listening ear. However, my specialty focuses on those who suffer with anxiety, depression, performance or sexual concerns including sexual trauma and/or performance anxiety. I also work with former or current athletes, military veterans, police officers, and trauma survivors who may suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. My specialty also focuses on feminist therapy as I empower and encourage those who are under privileged and underserved. I also enjoy working with members of the LGBT+ community to empower growth and give a voice to any member of the LGBT group.
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You are completely overwhelmed with your partner - and maybe even yourself. It may be because of racing thoughts and anxiety, issues in the bedroom (like sexual pain or low sex drive), or even desperately trying to pick up the pieces after an affair. I am here to help you get to the root of your relationship concerns so that you don't repeat the past, but create a more meaningful relationship from this point forward.
You are completely overwhelmed with your partner - and maybe even yourself. It may be because of racing thoughts and anxiety, issues in the bedroom (like sexual pain or low sex drive), or even desperately trying to pick up the pieces after an affair. I am here to help you get to the root of your relationship concerns so that you don't repeat the past, but create a more meaningful relationship from this point forward.
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A real conversation with real talk to gain real life results. No sugar coating. Addiction and Anger are real life issues that interfere with positive thoughts and positive actions. Let’s get thru this together.
A real conversation with real talk to gain real life results. No sugar coating. Addiction and Anger are real life issues that interfere with positive thoughts and positive actions. Let’s get thru this together.
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The Comfy Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMSII, LICSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31210
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
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Carmen Benitez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30308 (Online Only)
My name is Carmen, I am originally from Colombia and have been living in the United States for over twenty years. I completed my master’s degree in professional counseling in the state of Georgia where I also hold an active license to practice professional counseling.
My name is Carmen, I am originally from Colombia and have been living in the United States for over twenty years. I completed my master’s degree in professional counseling in the state of Georgia where I also hold an active license to practice professional counseling.
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Tamara Williams-Newton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Tamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who entered the field because she enjoys helping individuals make positive growth and change during the therapeutic process. She wants everyone to know that they aren't alone in how they feel. Tamara is a native New Yorker and fluent in Spanish. Tamara earned her BS in Human Services at Shorter University, Rome, GA, and her MA in Counseling at Argosy University, Atlanta, GA. During her career, Tamara has worked with different demographics including children and youth who are dealing with emotions and behavior concerns, as well as adults and Seniors.
Tamara is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who entered the field because she enjoys helping individuals make positive growth and change during the therapeutic process. She wants everyone to know that they aren't alone in how they feel. Tamara is a native New Yorker and fluent in Spanish. Tamara earned her BS in Human Services at Shorter University, Rome, GA, and her MA in Counseling at Argosy University, Atlanta, GA. During her career, Tamara has worked with different demographics including children and youth who are dealing with emotions and behavior concerns, as well as adults and Seniors.
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Dr. Paula Green-Fielder
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LCch
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303
We specialize in Pre-Marital, Marriage and Couple Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Life Coach, Intimate, and Support Groups. Our support groups encompass various concentrations. We outsource to companies providing Diversity training. Counseling is provided in office, In home, dedicated location, and video.
We specialize in Pre-Marital, Marriage and Couple Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Life Coach, Intimate, and Support Groups. Our support groups encompass various concentrations. We outsource to companies providing Diversity training. Counseling is provided in office, In home, dedicated location, and video.
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I specialize in attachment issues in couple and family relationships. Relationship issues can lead to feeling disconnected, isolated or misunderstood and so my primary goal is to help my clients cultivate healthy relationships with their significant other, family members and friends. My clients benefit from learning to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, work through unresolved childhood issues, change old behavior patterns and develop new ones, and strengthen their bonds with one another. Working through grief, loss, challenging life-transitions or spiritual matters are some of the many issues we can address together.
I specialize in attachment issues in couple and family relationships. Relationship issues can lead to feeling disconnected, isolated or misunderstood and so my primary goal is to help my clients cultivate healthy relationships with their significant other, family members and friends. My clients benefit from learning to resolve conflicts, improve communication skills, work through unresolved childhood issues, change old behavior patterns and develop new ones, and strengthen their bonds with one another. Working through grief, loss, challenging life-transitions or spiritual matters are some of the many issues we can address together.
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Hi there, my name is Lina Muñoz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience based in Atlanta, Georgia who works with clients statewide via telehealth. I provide trauma-informed therapy with youth, adults and families from different cultural backgrounds. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults dealing with challenges in the form of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and relational problems. I use a systemic and psychodynamic approach to understand the underlying factors that may influence the behavior, performance, and emotions of my clients.
Hi there, my name is Lina Muñoz and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience based in Atlanta, Georgia who works with clients statewide via telehealth. I provide trauma-informed therapy with youth, adults and families from different cultural backgrounds. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults dealing with challenges in the form of anxiety, depression, stress, grief, loss, and relational problems. I use a systemic and psychodynamic approach to understand the underlying factors that may influence the behavior, performance, and emotions of my clients.
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New Life Pastoral Care & Counseling Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MA, MDiv, CNPC, PhD
Verified Verified
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
Welcome to New Life! We are passionate about your mental health needs and are offering telehealth counseling twenty-four hours, due to the challenging times we are living in currently. Counselors are able to pray with you and provide empathy, along with confidentiality. Please don't hesitate to contact us we have competent and experienced counselors to meet your needs. Whether it's grief, trauma, premarital counseling, marital challenges, depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, anger management, or PTSD. We offer therapy sessions that include Spanish translators for our clients upon request please call today.
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Ruth E Scott
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30344 (Online Only)
My favorite part about counseling is letting people know they are NOT crazy! Many feel like they are the only ones struggling and it is not true. I want to help you understand what is happening and let you know that you don't have to be a victim of your feelings. I use cognitive behavioral therapy in our sessions where we work to identify the negative thought patterns that are causing your feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression. Then we can work on coping skills to change the way you feel by changing how you think.
My favorite part about counseling is letting people know they are NOT crazy! Many feel like they are the only ones struggling and it is not true. I want to help you understand what is happening and let you know that you don't have to be a victim of your feelings. I use cognitive behavioral therapy in our sessions where we work to identify the negative thought patterns that are causing your feelings of anger, anxiety, and depression. Then we can work on coping skills to change the way you feel by changing how you think.
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Ana Hernandez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Byron, GA 31008 (Online Only)
Are you wrestling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or struggling with your self-esteem? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle that's preventing you from living a healthier, happier life? The road to inner healing is not a straight path. It actually can be very difficult to travel, but it is worth going through to free us from fears, emotional pains, and trauma we've been carrying inside. If you're ready to break free from these challenges and move forward towards your goals, I'm here to help guide you through making positive changes to overcome these obstacles and reach your life goals.
Are you wrestling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or struggling with your self-esteem? Do you feel like you're trapped in a cycle that's preventing you from living a healthier, happier life? The road to inner healing is not a straight path. It actually can be very difficult to travel, but it is worth going through to free us from fears, emotional pains, and trauma we've been carrying inside. If you're ready to break free from these challenges and move forward towards your goals, I'm here to help guide you through making positive changes to overcome these obstacles and reach your life goals.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.