Strength-Based Therapists in Decatur, GA
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Valiant Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30034
For you, therapy is a mirror which allows you to see the best in you as well. Clinically, through the utilization of various evidenced-based clinical modalities, your wholeness, happiness, and peace is attainable. Through therapeutic insight, self-approval, heightened perspective, and authoritative self-shifting, your desire to be the best you is truly possible. It is the aligning of effective therapy approaches, safe and secure emotional refuge, and strength based collaboration that I am certain that your best life experiences can be realized.
For you, therapy is a mirror which allows you to see the best in you as well. Clinically, through the utilization of various evidenced-based clinical modalities, your wholeness, happiness, and peace is attainable. Through therapeutic insight, self-approval, heightened perspective, and authoritative self-shifting, your desire to be the best you is truly possible. It is the aligning of effective therapy approaches, safe and secure emotional refuge, and strength based collaboration that I am certain that your best life experiences can be realized.
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Rhea Gordon
Psychologist, PhD, CPCC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clients are young and older adults, women and men that are highly motivated to grow, learn and change. In therapy we focus on healing, recognizing strengths, maximizing new opportunities and moving powerfully into healthy relationships and life decisions. In coaching we focus on bold visioning, realizing a dream or endeavor, expanding and optimizing meaning, purpose and/or fulfillment in life. Emphasis is always on empowerment, strength based choices, bringing your whole self to bear, producing lasting lifestyle change and helping you clear away what's holding you back so you can courageously choose to thrive.
My clients are young and older adults, women and men that are highly motivated to grow, learn and change. In therapy we focus on healing, recognizing strengths, maximizing new opportunities and moving powerfully into healthy relationships and life decisions. In coaching we focus on bold visioning, realizing a dream or endeavor, expanding and optimizing meaning, purpose and/or fulfillment in life. Emphasis is always on empowerment, strength based choices, bringing your whole self to bear, producing lasting lifestyle change and helping you clear away what's holding you back so you can courageously choose to thrive.
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Tom H. Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
Are you searching for a therapist? There must be a strong fit between the client and the therapist for the work to be productive. I welcome clients looking for a non-judgmental, strength based, solution and action focused approach. I enjoy working with clients who seek a no nonsense, pragmatic approach to life challenges. I do understand that life can sometimes seem irrational and out of control. I believe deeply in the capacity of the human spirit to heal and transcend what may seem insurmountable circumstances and to thrive. Clients can expect a warm, supportive and empathetic relationship when we decide to work together.
Are you searching for a therapist? There must be a strong fit between the client and the therapist for the work to be productive. I welcome clients looking for a non-judgmental, strength based, solution and action focused approach. I enjoy working with clients who seek a no nonsense, pragmatic approach to life challenges. I do understand that life can sometimes seem irrational and out of control. I believe deeply in the capacity of the human spirit to heal and transcend what may seem insurmountable circumstances and to thrive. Clients can expect a warm, supportive and empathetic relationship when we decide to work together.
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I lean towards using a strength-based and intuitive approach while also integrating numerous other theories and interventions.
Choosing to engage in a therapeutic relationship will help to enhance understanding of self, others and your environment. I believe that everyone possesses the ability and knowledge to create a fulfilling and peaceful life. Sometimes people need a safe place and a non-judgmental guide to help them understand their thoughts and feelings so they can heal and move forward in life. I work best with clients that are collaborative and engaged in the process of understanding and healing.
I lean towards using a strength-based and intuitive approach while also integrating numerous other theories and interventions.
Choosing to engage in a therapeutic relationship will help to enhance understanding of self, others and your environment. I believe that everyone possesses the ability and knowledge to create a fulfilling and peaceful life. Sometimes people need a safe place and a non-judgmental guide to help them understand their thoughts and feelings so they can heal and move forward in life. I work best with clients that are collaborative and engaged in the process of understanding and healing.
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My approach is integrative and introduces techniques from multiple theoretical orientations including but not limited to Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Strength-based Interventions.
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.
My approach is integrative and introduces techniques from multiple theoretical orientations including but not limited to Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Mindfulness Practices, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Strength-based Interventions.
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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Abbie Becker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I am also trained in RO-DBT, CBT, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy, and utilize these modalities within my daily practice.
Hello & welcome! My passion lies with assisting individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood instability, medical trauma, life-transitions, under-controlled and over-controlled traits, women’s health, belongingness, and self-esteem. Through my work-related experiences at 3 residential programs, a non-profit, and private practice, it has truly been a privilege aiding diverse populations. They never fail to show me that no one is too broken, hopeless, or unworthy of having a life that is worth living.
I am also trained in RO-DBT, CBT, strength-based therapy, and reality therapy, and utilize these modalities within my daily practice.
Hello & welcome! My passion lies with assisting individuals who have challenges with anxiety, depression, mood instability, medical trauma, life-transitions, under-controlled and over-controlled traits, women’s health, belongingness, and self-esteem. Through my work-related experiences at 3 residential programs, a non-profit, and private practice, it has truly been a privilege aiding diverse populations. They never fail to show me that no one is too broken, hopeless, or unworthy of having a life that is worth living.
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My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
My approach is holistic--holding mind, body, emotions, and spirit equally--strength-based, and integrative, drawing together humanistic, psychodynamic, systems, and transpersonal approaches.
Whether you are facing life challenges such as relationship problems, addiction, work concerns, or health issues, you can move through with more elegance and ease. To me therapy is a gift--a gift of opportunity. An opportunity to heal from the past by increasing understanding of it and gleaning from it the gems that it holds. An opportunity to break long-held rigid patterns born of that past and to start consciously creating new, flexible ones. An opportunity to hold hope for a future free from the past that makes the present a time of freedom and choice.
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Francesca Cooley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, CCTP
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
If you are looking for a licensed therapist that is non-judgmental and meets clients where they are, then look no further. I do well when it comes to building rapports with clients and gaining their trust. I try to make sure my clients feel comfortable and let them know that they have a voice. I am not a “cookie cutter” therapist and I work with my clients to address their underlying issues and needs. I utilize Client Centered and Strength- Based Approaches . I am an EMDR , TF-CBT, Play Therapy and Motivational Interviewing trained therapist. I have many certifications from domestic violence to substance abuse. Doctoral student.
If you are looking for a licensed therapist that is non-judgmental and meets clients where they are, then look no further. I do well when it comes to building rapports with clients and gaining their trust. I try to make sure my clients feel comfortable and let them know that they have a voice. I am not a “cookie cutter” therapist and I work with my clients to address their underlying issues and needs. I utilize Client Centered and Strength- Based Approaches . I am an EMDR , TF-CBT, Play Therapy and Motivational Interviewing trained therapist. I have many certifications from domestic violence to substance abuse. Doctoral student.
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Jazmine Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030 (Online Only)
My approach to treatment utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based, CBT & Mindful-CBT.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, in a “funk”, lonely, or out-of-sorts? Feeling like you have to put on a face to show that you have it all together? Do you feel sadness or anxiety from past experiences or current events? Maybe it's hard to even pinpoint. It can be hard to ask for help, but coming here is a great first step toward living a fuller, happier life. I know from personal experience about the struggle of getting out of your own way and opening yourself up to change. Because of those experiences, I am passionate about helping you tap into the strength that you already possess and discover the values that align with who you are.
My approach to treatment utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based, CBT & Mindful-CBT.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, in a “funk”, lonely, or out-of-sorts? Feeling like you have to put on a face to show that you have it all together? Do you feel sadness or anxiety from past experiences or current events? Maybe it's hard to even pinpoint. It can be hard to ask for help, but coming here is a great first step toward living a fuller, happier life. I know from personal experience about the struggle of getting out of your own way and opening yourself up to change. Because of those experiences, I am passionate about helping you tap into the strength that you already possess and discover the values that align with who you are.
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Using a strength-based approach let's build!.
I work with clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions (new moms, marriage, divorce, etc.) Self-Esteem, Couples Counseling, Maternal Mental Health, Pre-Marital Counseling, Co-parenting, Grief, ENM Relationship dynamics, Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Stuck
Using a strength-based approach let's build!.
I work with clients in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions (new moms, marriage, divorce, etc.) Self-Esteem, Couples Counseling, Maternal Mental Health, Pre-Marital Counseling, Co-parenting, Grief, ENM Relationship dynamics, Imposter Syndrome, Feeling Stuck
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I use strength-based, & evidence based methods, such as psychodynamic/systems, CBT, DBT, HRT, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), as well as somatic/body-based & holistic therapies for healing when appropriate.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, &/or depressed? Are mental health concerns, family issues, & traumas, affecting your relationships? Are you feeling numb or numbing out intense feelings, emotional pain, or symptoms? Please have hope - you are not alone. Dedicated to my professional development for over 34 years, I'm motivated to help adults heal and recover from traumas, mental health & coexisting chronic medical issues, relationship conflicts & stressful life transitions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, body-image & eating problems, grief, chronic medical illnesses, & BFRBs. Call: 706-389-0527
I use strength-based, & evidence based methods, such as psychodynamic/systems, CBT, DBT, HRT, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), as well as somatic/body-based & holistic therapies for healing when appropriate.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, &/or depressed? Are mental health concerns, family issues, & traumas, affecting your relationships? Are you feeling numb or numbing out intense feelings, emotional pain, or symptoms? Please have hope - you are not alone. Dedicated to my professional development for over 34 years, I'm motivated to help adults heal and recover from traumas, mental health & coexisting chronic medical issues, relationship conflicts & stressful life transitions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, body-image & eating problems, grief, chronic medical illnesses, & BFRBs. Call: 706-389-0527
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCCH
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or no longer recognize this version of yourself. Or, perhaps you're feeling generally dissatisfied. Maybe you've tried "fixing" problems with limited results. Therapy is about understanding who you are and what you need in the present, prioritizing needs with realistic expectations, and fostering growth in a meaningful and sustainable way. Stress, perceived failure, and/or hopelessness don't have to define you. Our lived experiences inform, they don't define. I will help you create space in your life to strengthen what's already there, and sustainably build the rest with purpose and intention.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or no longer recognize this version of yourself. Or, perhaps you're feeling generally dissatisfied. Maybe you've tried "fixing" problems with limited results. Therapy is about understanding who you are and what you need in the present, prioritizing needs with realistic expectations, and fostering growth in a meaningful and sustainable way. Stress, perceived failure, and/or hopelessness don't have to define you. Our lived experiences inform, they don't define. I will help you create space in your life to strengthen what's already there, and sustainably build the rest with purpose and intention.
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Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up
Are you in need of someone to listen to? A place where you can speak out loud your pain without feeling judged, belittled or alone? Do you find yourself at times asking why me or what is wrong with me? Do you find yourself feeling confused, angry, sad, anxious, stuck. Do you get triggered and react in a manner in where you wished you didn't? Do you find yourself alone again with nobody to share your life with? Do you isolate yourself when things don't go right? Do you have past traumas and haven't yet learned how it affects you today? Can't sleep at night? Do you feel you are going out of your mind because your mind does not shut up
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Everyone has bad days. Even the most fortunate and well-adjusted of us struggle with feeling overwhelmed, lost, or anxious from time to time. But your dark days shouldn’t outweigh your bright ones. Maybe you find yourself lacking motivation. Or perhaps worrying has become a norm for you. Maybe you realize you have an unhealthy relationship with food or other substances—or even a person. No matter your challenge, it may be time to talk with someone. I'm here for you. Together, we can work to understand and address what’s holding you back from being the person you know you can be.
Everyone has bad days. Even the most fortunate and well-adjusted of us struggle with feeling overwhelmed, lost, or anxious from time to time. But your dark days shouldn’t outweigh your bright ones. Maybe you find yourself lacking motivation. Or perhaps worrying has become a norm for you. Maybe you realize you have an unhealthy relationship with food or other substances—or even a person. No matter your challenge, it may be time to talk with someone. I'm here for you. Together, we can work to understand and address what’s holding you back from being the person you know you can be.
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Mick D Rehrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Welcome! I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out.Collaboration with the folks I work with is of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you.I utilize a strengths based, anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach. I work with clients navigating healthy masculinity, internalized oppression, gender dysphoria, addiction recovery, depression, sexuality, relationship stressors & boundaries, family of origin challenges, life transitions, & more.
Welcome! I believe in therapy that affirms, empowers, and supports people to recognize patterns, navigate changes, bolster personal growth and self-worth, and figure things out.Collaboration with the folks I work with is of utmost importance to me, guided by clinical theory and evidence-based therapeutic techniques that work for you.I utilize a strengths based, anti-racist, intersectional feminist approach. I work with clients navigating healthy masculinity, internalized oppression, gender dysphoria, addiction recovery, depression, sexuality, relationship stressors & boundaries, family of origin challenges, life transitions, & more.
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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.
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My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.
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I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork. At Heartwork Counseling Center, we do not take insurance. We do offer a sliding scale. Our regular fee is $150.
I am a Black queer cis woman. I hold space as a guide and a supporter. I strive to make therapy accessible with clear, direct communication, warm energy, and pre-emptive radically inclusive stance. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Smith College School for Social Work. As a master-level social worker, I am currently pursuing my licensure in the state of Georgia under supervision at Heartwork. At Heartwork Counseling Center, we do not take insurance. We do offer a sliding scale. Our regular fee is $150.
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Finding a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued is hard. Maybe you're seeking a safe, understanding place to explore your identity or struggles with someone who "gets it." No matter what brings you here, I'm glad you're here. Together, we will create a space where your whole, authentic self is welcomed, affirmed, and valued. You won't encounter judgment or someone telling you who you "should" be in this space. Instead, I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that your experiences, relationships, and traumas have profoundly shaped you.
Finding a place where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and valued is hard. Maybe you're seeking a safe, understanding place to explore your identity or struggles with someone who "gets it." No matter what brings you here, I'm glad you're here. Together, we will create a space where your whole, authentic self is welcomed, affirmed, and valued. You won't encounter judgment or someone telling you who you "should" be in this space. Instead, I believe that you are the expert on your own life and that your experiences, relationships, and traumas have profoundly shaped you.
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At some point in our lives, we’ve had to deal with the pain and difficulty of losing our voice. Not our physical voice, but losing the capability to speak up for ourselves. Have you ever experienced losing the ability to speak up for yourself or your needs due to the fear of possible rejection? Or the fear that nothing will change? Have you ever lost yourself in the process of attempting to speak up for yourself? Do you want to find your voice again? Admitting some of these things is not easy. However, the honesty and courage it took to seek guidance tells me you’re willing to take responsibility to seek emotional and mental change.
At some point in our lives, we’ve had to deal with the pain and difficulty of losing our voice. Not our physical voice, but losing the capability to speak up for ourselves. Have you ever experienced losing the ability to speak up for yourself or your needs due to the fear of possible rejection? Or the fear that nothing will change? Have you ever lost yourself in the process of attempting to speak up for yourself? Do you want to find your voice again? Admitting some of these things is not easy. However, the honesty and courage it took to seek guidance tells me you’re willing to take responsibility to seek emotional and mental change.
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Strength-Based Therapists
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.