Therapists in Decatur County, GA
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Kathryn Scrivener
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Life can take us to places we don't want to go, and give us an education for which we did not want to pay. I understand this and can help you navigate life's uncertainties. I have assisted clients learn to love themselves, find the resources they need, and heal from the situations life brings to us. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental safe place to explore, process, and heal. You might not feel like it, but you are stronger than you know. I will be your biggest cheerleader, your advocate, your support in times of stress. I will also challenge the old ways of thinking and doing things.
Life can take us to places we don't want to go, and give us an education for which we did not want to pay. I understand this and can help you navigate life's uncertainties. I have assisted clients learn to love themselves, find the resources they need, and heal from the situations life brings to us. I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental safe place to explore, process, and heal. You might not feel like it, but you are stronger than you know. I will be your biggest cheerleader, your advocate, your support in times of stress. I will also challenge the old ways of thinking and doing things.
![Photo of Evonne Nelson-Smith, LPC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0ae277af-522a-4a03-9770-263c3d3dc6ff/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am licensed in the state of Georgia and have worked in the mental health field for 20 years. Seven of those years I have worked as a therapist/counselor. Some of my experience includes working in a residential treatment center, in an outpatient community mental health clinic, private practice, as well as in school settings. I have worked with those from all different ethnic backgrounds with great outcomes. I enjoy helping adolescents and adults live happier, healthier lives, by improving their mental health and education. Based on the initial session, treatment will be tailored to the needs of each individual.
I am licensed in the state of Georgia and have worked in the mental health field for 20 years. Seven of those years I have worked as a therapist/counselor. Some of my experience includes working in a residential treatment center, in an outpatient community mental health clinic, private practice, as well as in school settings. I have worked with those from all different ethnic backgrounds with great outcomes. I enjoy helping adolescents and adults live happier, healthier lives, by improving their mental health and education. Based on the initial session, treatment will be tailored to the needs of each individual.
Online Therapists
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Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
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Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
Hello! I'm Alec Ramsey, a licensed marriage and family therapist with seven years of clinical experience. I specialize in treating addiction, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, and grief. I use a blend of EMDR, Attachment-based, Dialectical (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) modalities. When working with couples, I use the emotionally focused therapy framework to help partners communicate deeper and more effectively. My goal is to support you in overcoming what may feel unmanageable, unpredictable, and uncontrollable.
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Hello everyone, my name is Christian Waller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I have provided both individual and group therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Although my primary focus is working with processing trauma and reducing the effects of traumatic stress, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, concerns with discovering/exploring sexuality and/or gender expression, addictions, and other areas that individuals would like to process in our therapeutic relationship.
Hello everyone, my name is Christian Waller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I have provided both individual and group therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Although my primary focus is working with processing trauma and reducing the effects of traumatic stress, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, concerns with discovering/exploring sexuality and/or gender expression, addictions, and other areas that individuals would like to process in our therapeutic relationship.
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Jenna Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602 (Online Only)
Hello, welcome to my page, my passion is being part of my client’s journey as they continue their path of personal growth through a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. I hope to help you further reach your goals through building upon your strengths, skills, and self-expression.
Hello, welcome to my page, my passion is being part of my client’s journey as they continue their path of personal growth through a better understanding of themselves and the world around them. I hope to help you further reach your goals through building upon your strengths, skills, and self-expression.
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ATK Marriage & Family Coaching, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albany, GA 31701
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
We specialize in marriage counseling to help couples improve communication, intimacy, family issues, and how they relate to each other. Couples often get caught up in destructive cycles that create great frustration for them. They find themselves unable to talk, be intimate and relate to each other as desired. This can have severe implications not only for the couple, but the whole family. Let us help you STOP the madness! Our work is the perfect integration of education, years of marriage, parenting, years of teaching special education experience, and a lifetime of experience!
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I am Leigh Swanson, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients and families in overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges. By identifying and re-evaluating negative thought and relationship patterns, I guide individuals toward healthier, more adaptive perspectives. This collaborative approach promotes lasting change and self-improvement, equipping clients with the tools needed to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
I am Leigh Swanson, Licensed Professional Counselor, and I specialize in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower clients and families in overcoming emotional and behavioral challenges. By identifying and re-evaluating negative thought and relationship patterns, I guide individuals toward healthier, more adaptive perspectives. This collaborative approach promotes lasting change and self-improvement, equipping clients with the tools needed to navigate life's complexities with resilience and confidence.
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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist proving therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide an affirming and validating space for all of my clients. I’ve found that many people come to me with narratives that describe themselves as “bad” or broken and not good enough, thinking that they will never succeed, or are unworthy of love or respect. These false beliefs often prevent them from making desired changes, resulting in a hopeless narrative that brings pain and discouragement.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist proving therapy for children, adolescents and adults. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and strive to provide an affirming and validating space for all of my clients. I’ve found that many people come to me with narratives that describe themselves as “bad” or broken and not good enough, thinking that they will never succeed, or are unworthy of love or respect. These false beliefs often prevent them from making desired changes, resulting in a hopeless narrative that brings pain and discouragement.
![Photo of Sharon E Dancer, LPC, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/490bcacb-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help them deal with these issues in a compassionate and empathetic manner. I understand that the patients I see are entrusting me to give them the right resources to guide them down a new path, with a new perspective, so they can achieve their own goals.
Whatever obstacles and struggles someone may be going through in life, I consider it a privilege to help them deal with these issues in a compassionate and empathetic manner. I understand that the patients I see are entrusting me to give them the right resources to guide them down a new path, with a new perspective, so they can achieve their own goals.
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I am a person-centered therapist, which means that my focus is helping clients realize their full potential. I've been a professional counselor for more than eight years, and I've worked with people who had issues like depression, anxiety, family problems, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma. I am a compassionate person. I believe in treating everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My counseling approach is eclectic therapy. Eclectic therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to find the best fit for clients’ needs.
I am a person-centered therapist, which means that my focus is helping clients realize their full potential. I've been a professional counselor for more than eight years, and I've worked with people who had issues like depression, anxiety, family problems, ADHD, anger management, emotional abuse, and trauma. I am a compassionate person. I believe in treating everyone the way I would like to be treated, with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My counseling approach is eclectic therapy. Eclectic therapy draws on multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to find the best fit for clients’ needs.
![Photo of Allena Perez, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ddf0b3d6-7183-4fa3-8a2b-2e26bfca072f/1/320x400.png)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life changing medical diagnoses. I have also helped individuals facing issues related to racial, ethnic and gender discrimination. My therapeutic approach draws on fundamentals of CBT, DBT, IPI, MI and solution-focused therapy. I believe that treatment methodologies are not one size fits all, however my warmth and empathy are shared with everyone.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience based in Georgia. I have dedicated my career to helping individuals overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life changing medical diagnoses. I have also helped individuals facing issues related to racial, ethnic and gender discrimination. My therapeutic approach draws on fundamentals of CBT, DBT, IPI, MI and solution-focused therapy. I believe that treatment methodologies are not one size fits all, however my warmth and empathy are shared with everyone.
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Marni Ledwitz, I’ve been licensed since 1997, promoted through community mental health, to in and outpatient treatment facilities for impaired (addicted) physicians, before opening my private practice. Providing career aptitude batteries and mediation for college kids and C-level team building, showed me that peak performance training can help anyone at any stage. I provide teletherapy to Georgia and soon Florida individuals, couples and families. After getting to know each other, I’ll see which therapeutic approach would work best for you.
Marni Ledwitz, I’ve been licensed since 1997, promoted through community mental health, to in and outpatient treatment facilities for impaired (addicted) physicians, before opening my private practice. Providing career aptitude batteries and mediation for college kids and C-level team building, showed me that peak performance training can help anyone at any stage. I provide teletherapy to Georgia and soon Florida individuals, couples and families. After getting to know each other, I’ll see which therapeutic approach would work best for you.
![Photo of Michelle C Brooten-Brooks, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a36e4344-6d48-4de6-ad34-43a4ca4cab8f/2/320x400.jpeg)
Michelle C Brooten-Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602 (Online Only)
Life is hard, are you looking for a sense of relief and support? Dealing with ongoing chaos, stress, anxiety, and life changes? Are you exasperated with your relationships? At RelationshipTherapy.us, I help individuals and couples make sense of their lives and relationships. I help people struggling to communicate and deeply hurt by a loss of connection and closeness. None of us are born with relationship skills and yet we're all dealing with many different relationships on a daily basis. Therapy can provide strategies, coping skills, much-needed relief, and peace of mind. I am telehealth-only and in-network with Anthem BCBS.
Life is hard, are you looking for a sense of relief and support? Dealing with ongoing chaos, stress, anxiety, and life changes? Are you exasperated with your relationships? At RelationshipTherapy.us, I help individuals and couples make sense of their lives and relationships. I help people struggling to communicate and deeply hurt by a loss of connection and closeness. None of us are born with relationship skills and yet we're all dealing with many different relationships on a daily basis. Therapy can provide strategies, coping skills, much-needed relief, and peace of mind. I am telehealth-only and in-network with Anthem BCBS.
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My clients ages range from 13 - 65+ and come from all walks of life with varying difficulties that arise from the human condition. It is my goal to work along side you to help you navigate life's struggles and develop the skills you need.
My clients ages range from 13 - 65+ and come from all walks of life with varying difficulties that arise from the human condition. It is my goal to work along side you to help you navigate life's struggles and develop the skills you need.
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I have been a licensed therapist for over 19 years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
I have been a licensed therapist for over 19 years. I enjoy being able to help my clients on an individual, relational and family basis. Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult and personal choice. My job is to help one define what is best suited for one's needs and life changes. Navigation of life circumstances can be challenging and finding your strengths and assets to guide you helps in coping.
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Susan S. Bradshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, teens/children. Her experience includes providing counseling with adults with varied mental health disorders that include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief and relationship problems. Susan has a history of working with child/teenage sexual abuse victims and forensic interviewing of abused children. Susan has experience counseling with children and teens with emotional problems. She teaches parenting skills and has completed a certification course in co-parenting.
Susan S. Bradshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, teens/children. Her experience includes providing counseling with adults with varied mental health disorders that include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, abuse, grief and relationship problems. Susan has a history of working with child/teenage sexual abuse victims and forensic interviewing of abused children. Susan has experience counseling with children and teens with emotional problems. She teaches parenting skills and has completed a certification course in co-parenting.
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Greetings! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in Georgia with original roots in Ohio. I am a Vietnam-Era Veteran with experience working with veterans and the homeless population. Although my expertise is with Substance Abuse; I am skilled in Mental Health issues such as, (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; etc.) I have worked the majority of my career with Veterans, homeless, and substance abuse clients. I don't limit myself to working with veterans, but that's where I'm most comfortable.
Greetings! I am a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as well as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) in Georgia with original roots in Ohio. I am a Vietnam-Era Veteran with experience working with veterans and the homeless population. Although my expertise is with Substance Abuse; I am skilled in Mental Health issues such as, (PTSD, Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder; etc.) I have worked the majority of my career with Veterans, homeless, and substance abuse clients. I don't limit myself to working with veterans, but that's where I'm most comfortable.
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I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct clinical mental health counseling experience that includes Christian Counseling, and an additional 20 years of administrative experience working in the mental healthcare industry. I have worked in a variety of settings utilizing talk-based therapies to provide support to clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, learning differences, relational issues, life transitions, stressors, and everyday life decisions.
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct clinical mental health counseling experience that includes Christian Counseling, and an additional 20 years of administrative experience working in the mental healthcare industry. I have worked in a variety of settings utilizing talk-based therapies to provide support to clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, learning differences, relational issues, life transitions, stressors, and everyday life decisions.
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Ashley Rhys
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31603 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking for a place where you can find support, grow, find strength, become motivated, and gain enlightenment during the healing process of therapy then Positive Mindset Counseling Services is the place for you. I have been a therapist for 10 years in the state of Georgia. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013. I am EMDR Certified and utilize various other therapy modalities/tools in sessions. I enjoy creating a calm, non-judgmental, and peaceful environment for clients to be their full and true selves as they evolve, while accomplishing their goals.
If you are looking for a place where you can find support, grow, find strength, become motivated, and gain enlightenment during the healing process of therapy then Positive Mindset Counseling Services is the place for you. I have been a therapist for 10 years in the state of Georgia. I graduated from Valdosta State University with a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2013. I am EMDR Certified and utilize various other therapy modalities/tools in sessions. I enjoy creating a calm, non-judgmental, and peaceful environment for clients to be their full and true selves as they evolve, while accomplishing their goals.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.