Emotionally Focused Therapists in Decatur, GA
I have training in experiential, cognitive-behavioral and feminist therapies, as well as specific interventions, including EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My goal is to provide focused treatment to help you feel better quickly. You can learn skills to reduce anxiety, mood swings, and negative life patterns. We may be a good match if you are experiencing grief or loss, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from trauma, or if you want to increase self-care. I also work well with children of alcoholics and caregivers (w/ a loved-one with dementia or illness.) Overall, I strive to help clients become more joyful and successful with themselves and with others. I welcome clients with a range of multicultural, gender and sexual identities, and I am committed to social justice.
I have training in experiential, cognitive-behavioral and feminist therapies, as well as specific interventions, including EMDR for trauma-related symptoms, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and emotion focused therapy ( EFT) for couples.
My goal is to provide focused treatment to help you feel better quickly. You can learn skills to reduce anxiety, mood swings, and negative life patterns. We may be a good match if you are experiencing grief or loss, relationship distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD from trauma, or if you want to increase self-care. I also work well with children of alcoholics and caregivers (w/ a loved-one with dementia or illness.) Overall, I strive to help clients become more joyful and successful with themselves and with others. I welcome clients with a range of multicultural, gender and sexual identities, and I am committed to social justice.
I practice Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and conceptualize couples from a lens of knowing that our core needs of attachment drive behaviors.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? In our world today, this deep sense of connection can be difficult to attain. As a therapist, I prioritize relationship, offer therapeutic connection, and facilitate intrapersonal and relational growth. I work with individuals to explore identity, sexuality, and the difficulties that may come along with attempting to know one’s self deeply and live authentically, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer and bisexual women.
I practice Emotion Focused Therapy ( EFT) and conceptualize couples from a lens of knowing that our core needs of attachment drive behaviors.
Do you find yourself wishing your relationships with others were deeper? Do you crave intimacy, to feel known, listened to, and valued? In our world today, this deep sense of connection can be difficult to attain. As a therapist, I prioritize relationship, offer therapeutic connection, and facilitate intrapersonal and relational growth. I work with individuals to explore identity, sexuality, and the difficulties that may come along with attempting to know one’s self deeply and live authentically, such as anxiety, depression, grief, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy and specialize in working with queer and bisexual women.
I also specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, DBT, IFS, CAMS, and mindfulness to assist you on your journey.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
I also specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, DBT, IFS, CAMS, and mindfulness to assist you on your journey.
Are you seeking to improve your relationships with your significant other, your family, or yourself? Do you yearn for a life where you have control over your own emotions and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Whether you're seeking help for yourself, as a couple, or for your family, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life today.
I utilize powerful therapies, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, and KAP to help individuals and couples work through blocks and change unhelpful patterns.
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.
I utilize powerful therapies, Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT, and KAP to help individuals and couples work through blocks and change unhelpful patterns.
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.
With couples, I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy, a method validated by 20 years of empirical research.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
With couples, I practice Emotionally Focused Therapy, a method validated by 20 years of empirical research.
The future may not feel bright right now. You may be overcome by a feeling of hopelessness that seems like it will last forever. The death of a loved one, the loss of your identity, or loneliness might feel all-consuming. Let the part of you that wants things to be different help you to reach out. I am here to provide a safe space to be heard, to be supported, and to help you identify your unique gifts and strengths. Together we can collaborate to restore balance to your life and let some of the light back in.
Olga A Attebery
Associate Professional Counselor, LAMFT, LAPC, CCBRT-C, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30033
Sometimes in the midst of struggle, it is hard to be hopeful. When it is hard, it is my privilege to hold that hope for you. I work with both men and women, as well as couples. I am passionate about working with couples through affair recovery and other difficult transitions. I am trained in the Gottman method and use this approach along with techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help my couples reach their relationship goals. I also have a passion for working with trauma, grief and loss; and as a first-generation American, the complexities of a multicultural existence.
Sometimes in the midst of struggle, it is hard to be hopeful. When it is hard, it is my privilege to hold that hope for you. I work with both men and women, as well as couples. I am passionate about working with couples through affair recovery and other difficult transitions. I am trained in the Gottman method and use this approach along with techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help my couples reach their relationship goals. I also have a passion for working with trauma, grief and loss; and as a first-generation American, the complexities of a multicultural existence.
I use state-of-the-art, mind-body approaches toward personal growth and healing, like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
I use state-of-the-art, mind-body approaches toward personal growth and healing, like Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy ( EFT), Trauma-Informed Care, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
I am passionate about leading families, individuals, and couples through the journey of healing and empowerment. I specialize in mental health counseling for adult and teenage individuals, veterans, older adults, and couples counseling. My goal is to build a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship with my clients and work together to meet their identified goals by using experiential, attachment-based, and cognitive behavioral interventions.
Shama Panjwani
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I use CBT, DBT, narrative, EFT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and integrative/wellness approaches.
Do you want to live a balanced life and feel happy? Perhaps you are constantly facing obstacles and challenges in your life that are impacting your holistic wellness and authentic relationships. The anxiety and depression can be detrimental. I can help you, guide you, and support you as you process various issues related to your cultural/sexual identity, anxiety related to transitions and relationships, grief, trauma, depression, etc. I can help you gain a deeper insight and self-awareness that will allow you to get closer to your goals, make better decisions, and have a better quality of life in a holistic manner using mindfulness.
I use CBT, DBT, narrative, EFT, Brainspotting, mindfulness, and integrative/wellness approaches.
Do you want to live a balanced life and feel happy? Perhaps you are constantly facing obstacles and challenges in your life that are impacting your holistic wellness and authentic relationships. The anxiety and depression can be detrimental. I can help you, guide you, and support you as you process various issues related to your cultural/sexual identity, anxiety related to transitions and relationships, grief, trauma, depression, etc. I can help you gain a deeper insight and self-awareness that will allow you to get closer to your goals, make better decisions, and have a better quality of life in a holistic manner using mindfulness.
Nicholette (Nicki) Scofield
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a scientifically proven therapy for couples.
Whether you are seeking help as a couple or individual, I want to work with you in exploring what you feel and think so that you can better understand yourself and feel better. Couples often have communication problems that seem to repeat without resolution. Understanding the reasons for these cycles can help you develop the ability to get unstuck. Individual therapy can help you deal with depression and anxiety. This can include coping with such issues as difficult life transitions, lack of meaning, low self-esteem, shame, or surviving child abuse.
I have extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, a scientifically proven therapy for couples.
Whether you are seeking help as a couple or individual, I want to work with you in exploring what you feel and think so that you can better understand yourself and feel better. Couples often have communication problems that seem to repeat without resolution. Understanding the reasons for these cycles can help you develop the ability to get unstuck. Individual therapy can help you deal with depression and anxiety. This can include coping with such issues as difficult life transitions, lack of meaning, low self-esteem, shame, or surviving child abuse.
Dr. Erika Pluhar
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, EdS, LMFT, LPC, CST-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/ EFT work.
Thank you for viewing my profile. You also may visit my websites: www.erikapluhar.com and www.wholeheartpsychotherapy.net. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor. I work with adult individuals and couples who have difficulties with relationships and sexuality. My approach supports the integration of the mind, body, and spirit. I take into consideration each individual's background as well as the dynamics in the relationship. My treatment philosophy combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with deeper emotional process and attachment/ EFT work.
Eliza Segell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Your problems may be specific - a challenging relationship, sexual concerns, upsetting memories, or problem behaviors. Or your struggles may be less tangible - feeling lost, detached, or stuck. In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy for a range of concerns. I specialize in treating sexual dysfunctions, trauma-related issues, relationship concerns, and problem behaviors. I also provide gender & sexual identity affirming care. I deeply enjoy helping individuals feel a greater sense of self-efficacy, confidence, and clarity in their lives.
Your problems may be specific - a challenging relationship, sexual concerns, upsetting memories, or problem behaviors. Or your struggles may be less tangible - feeling lost, detached, or stuck. In my practice, I offer adult and couples therapy for a range of concerns. I specialize in treating sexual dysfunctions, trauma-related issues, relationship concerns, and problem behaviors. I also provide gender & sexual identity affirming care. I deeply enjoy helping individuals feel a greater sense of self-efficacy, confidence, and clarity in their lives.
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Decatur, GA 30030
Do you have anxious, racing thoughts that keep you up at night? Are there aspects of your life that feel out of control or problems that are insurmountable? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by your daily to do list or regularly dreading aspects of your life? Anxiety and depression have become a common part of everyday life for so many people. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can get unstuck and make choices that improve the stress level in your life and move you toward a happier reality.
Do you have anxious, racing thoughts that keep you up at night? Are there aspects of your life that feel out of control or problems that are insurmountable? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by your daily to do list or regularly dreading aspects of your life? Anxiety and depression have become a common part of everyday life for so many people. But it doesn't have to be this way. You can get unstuck and make choices that improve the stress level in your life and move you toward a happier reality.
Because children do not come with a handbook, parents are often wondering if they are parenting correctly. Sometimes your house and your relationships can feel strained due to the challenges of parenting. Parents can feel as if the child is in charge of the emotional barometer of the house. Most parents at some point experience feelings of being overwhelmed and not knowing how to be effective and supportive at the same time. Therapy is a way of taking those first steps toward making positive changes for yourself and your family. By making small changes, you will be able to enjoy a more fulfilling parenting experience.
Because children do not come with a handbook, parents are often wondering if they are parenting correctly. Sometimes your house and your relationships can feel strained due to the challenges of parenting. Parents can feel as if the child is in charge of the emotional barometer of the house. Most parents at some point experience feelings of being overwhelmed and not knowing how to be effective and supportive at the same time. Therapy is a way of taking those first steps toward making positive changes for yourself and your family. By making small changes, you will be able to enjoy a more fulfilling parenting experience.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and groups in the Decatur/Emory area. As a psychotherapist, I have training and experience in using a broad range of treatment approaches. My focus will be on you and your needs, on building a relationship that fits you, and on working with you to find the specific interventions and life skills that can work for you.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the practice of psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and groups in the Decatur/Emory area. As a psychotherapist, I have training and experience in using a broad range of treatment approaches. My focus will be on you and your needs, on building a relationship that fits you, and on working with you to find the specific interventions and life skills that can work for you.
Acknowledging and facing what is painful and no longer working in your life is an act of courage and love. My sincere wish for you is that you find a therapist who is "just right" for you. If you are an individual or a couple, and you are ready to grow and want to work in practical and experiential ways, I may be that therapist. Our first task together is to create a relationship where you experience enough safety, care, and respect to be willing to risk new ways of relating to yourself and others. Bringing a kind, mindful curiosity to what is present will allow us to explore what is challenging and complex.
Acknowledging and facing what is painful and no longer working in your life is an act of courage and love. My sincere wish for you is that you find a therapist who is "just right" for you. If you are an individual or a couple, and you are ready to grow and want to work in practical and experiential ways, I may be that therapist. Our first task together is to create a relationship where you experience enough safety, care, and respect to be willing to risk new ways of relating to yourself and others. Bringing a kind, mindful curiosity to what is present will allow us to explore what is challenging and complex.
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, and nature.
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, and nature.
Welcome! I work with children, families, and adults across the lifespan. I value meeting my clients where they are, and use a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and person-centered approach. I also incorporate a variety of experiential techniques to support my clients, especially kids, in expressing themselves and processing their emotions. I have practiced in schools and community mental health settings where I primarily worked with adults as well as children and families navigating life transitions, intergenerational trauma, neurodiversity, and identity exploration.
Welcome! I work with children, families, and adults across the lifespan. I value meeting my clients where they are, and use a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and person-centered approach. I also incorporate a variety of experiential techniques to support my clients, especially kids, in expressing themselves and processing their emotions. I have practiced in schools and community mental health settings where I primarily worked with adults as well as children and families navigating life transitions, intergenerational trauma, neurodiversity, and identity exploration.
Alexis Crewse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Can we be honest for a second? This whole life thing is really, really hard. Many of us are overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, and unsure of how to move forward. You deserve to thrive! In therapy, we'll break down limiting beliefs, connect to your true Self, and release the shame & trauma weighing you down. As a queer therapist with ADHD, I love working with neurodivergent and queer clients in their Quarter-life stage! I have experience working with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, panic, depression, grief, body image, and couples (ENM inclusive).
Can we be honest for a second? This whole life thing is really, really hard. Many of us are overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, and unsure of how to move forward. You deserve to thrive! In therapy, we'll break down limiting beliefs, connect to your true Self, and release the shame & trauma weighing you down. As a queer therapist with ADHD, I love working with neurodivergent and queer clients in their Quarter-life stage! I have experience working with anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, panic, depression, grief, body image, and couples (ENM inclusive).
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.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting issues, developmental trauma, and/or relationship issues. I have experience not only working with individuals but also families as they navigate a wide variety of issues.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting issues, developmental trauma, and/or relationship issues. I have experience not only working with individuals but also families as they navigate a wide variety of issues.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.