Anxiety Therapists in Decatur, GA
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I am passionate to serve teens, kids, adults from age 5 to 70 who like to learn how to better manage emotions such as depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, Bipolar, Trauma,Grief, Loss, Dissociation as well as improve communication and relationship between family for parents/children and couples to create abundant life. I have empowered many women men children teens and elderly to live a better life.
I am passionate to serve teens, kids, adults from age 5 to 70 who like to learn how to better manage emotions such as depression, anxiety, anger, ADHD, Bipolar, Trauma,Grief, Loss, Dissociation as well as improve communication and relationship between family for parents/children and couples to create abundant life. I have empowered many women men children teens and elderly to live a better life.
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I am trained in Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Grounded Kids Yoga, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety and Psych-K (subconscious belief change therapy).
I am a licensed professional counselor, specializing in therapies (Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Yoga) which have been demonstrated by neuroscience to be effective tools in addressing symptoms and causes of ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, TBI, tinnitus, chronic pain and some mood disorders. I believe that our bodies and minds are inextricably connected and have an enormous capacity not only to heal anything that ails us, but to take us beyond healing- to a state in which we are able to thrive. My passion is using Neurofeedback to restore, rebalance, and retrain brainwaves in the direction of health and happiness, while supporting and empowering my clients as they reclaim the thriving lives that they were meant to live.
I am trained in Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Grounded Kids Yoga, Sandtray Therapy, Yoga for Depression and Anxiety and Psych-K (subconscious belief change therapy).
I am a licensed professional counselor, specializing in therapies (Neurofeedback, Play Therapy, Yoga) which have been demonstrated by neuroscience to be effective tools in addressing symptoms and causes of ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, TBI, tinnitus, chronic pain and some mood disorders. I believe that our bodies and minds are inextricably connected and have an enormous capacity not only to heal anything that ails us, but to take us beyond healing- to a state in which we are able to thrive. My passion is using Neurofeedback to restore, rebalance, and retrain brainwaves in the direction of health and happiness, while supporting and empowering my clients as they reclaim the thriving lives that they were meant to live.
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Kelly Pierce
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
To all the perfectionists & people pleasers out there: No, life does not have to be this hard. Let me paint you a picture: You are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, but you do everything you can to appear perfectly fine in front of other people. You feel really alone, but you’re afraid to burden others with your pain. You feel like you’re constantly running on empty, but you don’t know how to get back to feeling like yourself again. To make matters worse, that voice in your head won’t shut up about how you can't trust yourself and there must be something wrong with you. Does this sound like you?
To all the perfectionists & people pleasers out there: No, life does not have to be this hard. Let me paint you a picture: You are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, but you do everything you can to appear perfectly fine in front of other people. You feel really alone, but you’re afraid to burden others with your pain. You feel like you’re constantly running on empty, but you don’t know how to get back to feeling like yourself again. To make matters worse, that voice in your head won’t shut up about how you can't trust yourself and there must be something wrong with you. Does this sound like you?
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Kelley Delchamps
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I'm also trained in ERP, a helpful approach for anxiety and OCD.
Are you looking for a place to work through trauma's impact, heal amidst anxiety, and find peace as your authentic self? I would be honored to cultivate space for you to share your story and be met with compassion. Seeking out therapy is courageous and rewarding. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, as we all face challenges in this life. My vision is to journey with clients as we lean into the truths that our stories and experiences are valid, and finding compassion for our imperfections is often where we find our greatest strength.
I'm also trained in ERP, a helpful approach for anxiety and OCD.
Are you looking for a place to work through trauma's impact, heal amidst anxiety, and find peace as your authentic self? I would be honored to cultivate space for you to share your story and be met with compassion. Seeking out therapy is courageous and rewarding. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy, as we all face challenges in this life. My vision is to journey with clients as we lean into the truths that our stories and experiences are valid, and finding compassion for our imperfections is often where we find our greatest strength.
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I support clients in developing techniques to address overwhelm & anxiety, difficult life transitions and grief.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and overwhelmed more often than you’d like? Is it affecting your ability to connect in relationships and work effectively? Maybe you feel frazzled and out-of-control, have experienced a significant loss or entered into a life change that feels challenging. Managing relationships, work, and life transitions (including adjustment to college, parenthood, menopause, divorce, etc), particularly in an ever-changing, often overstimulating world, might feel impossible but there are ways to work through these experiences and even use them to your advantage!
I support clients in developing techniques to address overwhelm & anxiety, difficult life transitions and grief.
Do you struggle with feeling anxious and overwhelmed more often than you’d like? Is it affecting your ability to connect in relationships and work effectively? Maybe you feel frazzled and out-of-control, have experienced a significant loss or entered into a life change that feels challenging. Managing relationships, work, and life transitions (including adjustment to college, parenthood, menopause, divorce, etc), particularly in an ever-changing, often overstimulating world, might feel impossible but there are ways to work through these experiences and even use them to your advantage!
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On the outside, you really seem to have it together. But inside, you feel lost, anxious, depressed, and stuck. Some days, just getting out of bed in the morning takes a huge effort. Maybe your relationships have started to suffer. Or you find yourself caught in a regular battle with your own thoughts and emotions. That nagging critical voice inside you is always judging you: “You’ll never be good enough.” You try to fight it, ignore it, distract from it — you waste countless hours scrolling through social media, spend longer hours at the office, or find other ways to escape. But it’s always there. And you are exhausted.
On the outside, you really seem to have it together. But inside, you feel lost, anxious, depressed, and stuck. Some days, just getting out of bed in the morning takes a huge effort. Maybe your relationships have started to suffer. Or you find yourself caught in a regular battle with your own thoughts and emotions. That nagging critical voice inside you is always judging you: “You’ll never be good enough.” You try to fight it, ignore it, distract from it — you waste countless hours scrolling through social media, spend longer hours at the office, or find other ways to escape. But it’s always there. And you are exhausted.
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I am skilled in working with clients to address issues related to anxiety and anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, stress management, maternal mental health, and interpersonal struggles.
Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.
I am skilled in working with clients to address issues related to anxiety and anxiety spectrum disorders, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, stress management, maternal mental health, and interpersonal struggles.
Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.
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I work with adults going through various life and relationship transitions, and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression related to these changes. I also work with clients who would like to improve self-care, compassion, and self-worth.
I work with adults going through various life and relationship transitions, and those dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression related to these changes. I also work with clients who would like to improve self-care, compassion, and self-worth.
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Jocelyn Chen Wise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
I truly believe it is never too late to learn about yourself and take steps toward a full, meaningful life. We may be a good match if you are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, grief or loss, or if you want to increase kindness, compassion, and care toward yourself (yes, yourself!) and others. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which integrates mindfulness, personal values, and taking active steps to get unstuck. My clients find that it is very possible to learn skills to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and change unhelpful life patterns.
I truly believe it is never too late to learn about yourself and take steps toward a full, meaningful life. We may be a good match if you are experiencing anxiety, life transitions, grief or loss, or if you want to increase kindness, compassion, and care toward yourself (yes, yourself!) and others. I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which integrates mindfulness, personal values, and taking active steps to get unstuck. My clients find that it is very possible to learn skills to reduce anxiety, improve communication, and change unhelpful life patterns.
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Katie O'Lone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032 (Online Only)
If you're anxious about starting therapy (especially virtual therapy), just remember we can go at your pace.
I see my role as a therapist as a resource to others; I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. Goals like, increasing coping skills, communication, self-worth, decreasing intense emotions or unhealthy behaviors. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, validation and encouragement, and strive to create a space that is non-judgmental, attentive and maybe even fun!
If you're anxious about starting therapy (especially virtual therapy), just remember we can go at your pace.
I see my role as a therapist as a resource to others; I use my education, clinical experience and natural friendliness to build a relationship that supports and focuses on your goals. Goals like, increasing coping skills, communication, self-worth, decreasing intense emotions or unhealthy behaviors. I approach my clients with genuine warmth, validation and encouragement, and strive to create a space that is non-judgmental, attentive and maybe even fun!
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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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Deborah Silver
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, Fellow, AAPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Many of my clients face life transitions, traumas, anxiety and depression, loss and grief, and spiritual crises, or the pain of a troubled relationship.
As an Episcopal priest with a Doctor of Ministry degree in pastoral counseling, I have been in practice since 1985. I am a clinical Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, extensively trained and experienced in individual depth psychotherapy and in working with couples, families and groups. My particular gift is in establishing a a therapeutic space where individual men and women, as well as adolescents and young adults, who are in pain or under stress, can feel safe and understood. Regardless of our faith, I believe we are all on a journey of healing and growth.
Many of my clients face life transitions, traumas, anxiety and depression, loss and grief, and spiritual crises, or the pain of a troubled relationship.
As an Episcopal priest with a Doctor of Ministry degree in pastoral counseling, I have been in practice since 1985. I am a clinical Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, extensively trained and experienced in individual depth psychotherapy and in working with couples, families and groups. My particular gift is in establishing a a therapeutic space where individual men and women, as well as adolescents and young adults, who are in pain or under stress, can feel safe and understood. Regardless of our faith, I believe we are all on a journey of healing and growth.
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Mindful Care Counseling and Consulting LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders.
Even daily life experiences such as work, parenting, caregiving, or the experience of racism can take toll on our moods and functioning. If they are not addressed, depression, anxiety, and other stress-related concerns can keep us from being fully able to engage in our lives.
I have specialized training in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder and anxiety disorders.
Even daily life experiences such as work, parenting, caregiving, or the experience of racism can take toll on our moods and functioning. If they are not addressed, depression, anxiety, and other stress-related concerns can keep us from being fully able to engage in our lives.
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Twilynn M. Jourdain
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Twilynn has over 26 years experience working in the Human Services Industry. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy. She specializes in working with those who suffer from depression, have experienced trauma and abuse, experience anxiety and stress, have communication challenges within their family system, and/or have difficulty in making life transitions. She has extensive experience working with adolescents addressing, self-esteem issues, teaching decision-making and problem solving skills, and working through school related issues. Twilynn also has extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA community.
Twilynn has over 26 years experience working in the Human Services Industry. She provides individual, couple, and family therapy. She specializes in working with those who suffer from depression, have experienced trauma and abuse, experience anxiety and stress, have communication challenges within their family system, and/or have difficulty in making life transitions. She has extensive experience working with adolescents addressing, self-esteem issues, teaching decision-making and problem solving skills, and working through school related issues. Twilynn also has extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA community.
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Agathe Ann Gabriel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by thoughts of the past or worries of the future? Are you struggling to manage relationships with family, friends and coworkers? Is it hard to take care of your needs? I practice a merriment of evidence-based therapy approaches tailored to meet your needs, including exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, women’s issues and body positivity.Together, we will process difficult feelings and identify tools that work for you so you can live your best life.
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Phyllis Williams, LMFT, PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CTHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress reduction, and Couples/Families in conflict.
I am licensed psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (excessive worry and stress), depression (feeling unmotivated, disinterested, and stuck), couples conflict, parent/child issues, OCD, RSD, and ADHD. I have extensive training providing therapy for family and teen/adolescent issues. I work best with individuals, teens, couples, and families who prefer a hands-on and action-oriented psychotherapy approach to promote change. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered, RRT, and family systems techniques. I work 100% virtually serving patients in Georgia and California.
I specialize in the treatment of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Stress reduction, and Couples/Families in conflict.
I am licensed psychotherapist with over 24 years of experience. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety (excessive worry and stress), depression (feeling unmotivated, disinterested, and stuck), couples conflict, parent/child issues, OCD, RSD, and ADHD. I have extensive training providing therapy for family and teen/adolescent issues. I work best with individuals, teens, couples, and families who prefer a hands-on and action-oriented psychotherapy approach to promote change. I use cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, person-centered, RRT, and family systems techniques. I work 100% virtually serving patients in Georgia and California.
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We can also work on any anxiety or depression than can be an underlying cause or lingering effect of insomnia.
Insomnia is a disorder that touches every aspect of a person's life. There's nothing more miserable than struggling to sleep, which seems like it should be so natural and easy. Then, during the day, you wonder why, if you're so tired, is it so hard to sleep at night? It is possible to get sufficient high-quality sleep without the use of medication. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-I) has been recommended as the first line of treatment for chronic insomnia, and I have seen it work in clients from age 15 up to 90+.
We can also work on any anxiety or depression than can be an underlying cause or lingering effect of insomnia.
Insomnia is a disorder that touches every aspect of a person's life. There's nothing more miserable than struggling to sleep, which seems like it should be so natural and easy. Then, during the day, you wonder why, if you're so tired, is it so hard to sleep at night? It is possible to get sufficient high-quality sleep without the use of medication. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia (CBT-I) has been recommended as the first line of treatment for chronic insomnia, and I have seen it work in clients from age 15 up to 90+.
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Teressa Mathurin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30034 (Online Only)
Some of my experience includes, spirituality, LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, anger management, stress management and communication/relationship difficulties, just to name a few.
I am a native of Atlanta, GA and have over 18+ years’ experience in the counseling field As a therapist, I engage and educate my clients on how their thoughts and feelings truly have correlation with the actions they exhibit and symptoms they experience. I believe, if a person can learn/create healthy coping mechanisms such as, thought stopping techniques, positive self-talk, meditation, self-regulation, and mindfulness living, then change can certainly occur. I normally incorporate digital learning by assigning lessons, exercises, and homework between scheduled sessions.
Some of my experience includes, spirituality, LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, anger management, stress management and communication/relationship difficulties, just to name a few.
I am a native of Atlanta, GA and have over 18+ years’ experience in the counseling field As a therapist, I engage and educate my clients on how their thoughts and feelings truly have correlation with the actions they exhibit and symptoms they experience. I believe, if a person can learn/create healthy coping mechanisms such as, thought stopping techniques, positive self-talk, meditation, self-regulation, and mindfulness living, then change can certainly occur. I normally incorporate digital learning by assigning lessons, exercises, and homework between scheduled sessions.
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My name is Ellen Bern. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience helping children, adolescents and their families. Navigating through childhood and adolescence can be stressful at times. Dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and peer pressure can affect the daily functioning of children and adolescents.
My name is Ellen Bern. I am a licensed professional counselor with over 25 years of experience helping children, adolescents and their families. Navigating through childhood and adolescence can be stressful at times. Dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and peer pressure can affect the daily functioning of children and adolescents.
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You've "worked on" yourself plenty but you still feel stuck or blocked. You get anxious or reactive in situations when, rationally, you know that you "shouldn't". The way you actually relate to yourself and people in your life does not look or feel like you wish it would. You know you are capable of more; personally, professionally, creatively, spiritually but your head and heart can't seem to get aligned. You want to feel more at peace in your own skin, more connected to the people in your life, and more engaged with life.
You've "worked on" yourself plenty but you still feel stuck or blocked. You get anxious or reactive in situations when, rationally, you know that you "shouldn't". The way you actually relate to yourself and people in your life does not look or feel like you wish it would. You know you are capable of more; personally, professionally, creatively, spiritually but your head and heart can't seem to get aligned. You want to feel more at peace in your own skin, more connected to the people in your life, and more engaged with life.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.