Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Decatur, GA

I prefer to work with clients who are motivated towards change and doing what needs to be done in order to make that change happen. We will explore wants, needs, and barriers and use cognitive-based strategies to cope with life. I have several years of related experience trained in using Reality and Cognitive-Behavioral based therapies to empower clients to take responsibility and make decisions that are beneficial to their life.

I am a trauma-informed provider who supports individuals and couples navigating grief/loss, conflict, trauma and transition. I am passionate about supporting folks identifying with neurodiversity (eg. autistic, AuDH, diagnosed with ADHD, etc ). Clients I support often struggle with the impact of stories about who they "should be", questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of themselves to create a sense of belonging. Understanding our stories is one of the bravest things we can do. Together we can explore yours, identify your values and strengths, and pursue healing and growth.

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.

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 have been a counselor since 1996. I work collaboratively with you to create therapy goals that fit with your hopes, dreams, values, personal goals and commitments. I regularly seek your feedback on how the therapy is working for you.

Hi! I’m Jenny. As a therapist, I support individuals in their work to pursue personal growth and a better quality of life. My approach is strengths based and client led - guided by you and designed to meet your unique needs and priorities. I strive to create an authentically warm and welcoming space for you to share your thoughts and feelings free from judgment, building a platform for positive change. Together we will explore your concerns related to stress, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, identity, and relationships.

I often work with people who are feeling stuck and disconnected from themselves and their loved ones because of past experiences that continue to impact them in the present. You may notice that strategies you developed to survive those periods of your life no longer serve you, but are unsure how to change. Taking the first step to get help and approach the thoughts, emotions, and events that have felt too difficult to touch can be intimidating and anxiety provoking. As your therapist it is my goal to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and accepting environment for you to process your past and find new ways of caring for yourself today.

We will be a team. I offer a space for clients to make meaning of past experiences, and explore how they want to move forward in their life, relationships, ambitions, and way of being. The client-therapist relationship is the foundation of our time together, and we will build a safe space with your needs at the center. I have extensive experience working with those who have experienced sexual and/or relationship harm, trauma survivors, those going through life transitions, college students, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

I work alongside people that are seeking guidance and understanding on managing anxiety, depressed moods, negative thoughts, uncertainty, alcohol & drug use, or any other uncomfortable state of mind. Some people are interested in exploring their past and identifying how it affects them in their current life, others just want an objective person to speak to and process their thoughts with. There's no one specific reason for seeking out a therapist/counselor and nothing has to be "wrong" in order to do so.

You do not have to have lived through something literally life-threatening to be a trauma survivor. If you didn't get your basic or emotional needs consistently met during infancy and early childhood, you likely struggle in your adult relationships. You might be overly clingy, avoidant, or self-sabotaging with your friendships and romantic partners. Or maybe, for you, it shows up as anxiety, avoidance, dissociation, low self-worth, poor boundaries, and even self-destructive behaviors. This is called complex trauma or attachment-based trauma, and it can be healed!

Do you feel like you are on auto-pilot? Are you constantly disconnected from your body? My job is to hear you and witness your story. Know that you are not alone. Together we can support you in reconnecting to your body and feeling more safe in the world. We will embark on this journey together to get you from surviving to thriving.

Do you struggle with negative self-talk that undermines your confidence? Are your days filled with constant worry, leaving you emotionally exhausted? If you are struggling with your self-esteem or the effects of past trauma, now might be the time to connect with a therapist who can help. Let's work together to create a plan to achieve the fulfilling life you deserve.

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.

Accepting new clients! I work primarily with LGBTQ+ people who have experienced trauma and are looking to improve their lives. This might be wanting to feel less anxious or depressed, have healthier relationships, have a deeper knowledge of yourself, or something else. I also have a particular interest in working with clients living with disabilities and chronic conditions, especially those who are "in transition" from non-disabled to disabled. I am a Qualifying WPATH Member and can provide mental health services for individuals looking for support specific to gender-related topics, like social & medical transitioning.

Experience tells me that most people who seek counseling feel unable to make changes in their life that could bring them greater happiness. I consider it my responsibility and a privilege to facilitate your journey of self-empowerment to make these desired changes. Together we will explore how current patterns of feeling, thinking and acting could be altered by increasing mindfulness and self-compassion. While most of our focus is on the present and future, I also seek to honor your past by exploring how unresolved feelings may be hindering your growth and ability to meet personal goals.

I can often participate in behavioral health symposiums throughout the country and advocate for supporting marriage, strengthening single-parent homes, and military and veteran families, educating young parents, and promoting collectivism for the community’s wellbeing.

Do you sometimes feel that the weight of the world is on your shoulders, that so much is happening, and you don’t know how or where to take the next step? No matter what you have been taught or believe, you do not have to take care of this “all by yourself.” I can help you with depression, anxiety, grief. loss, and trauma as well as family, relationships, career, retirement, and aging. No judgment here – just support and care as together we work through whatever is preventing you from living life on your terms.

Working through trauma requires tremendous courage. No one wants to find themselves having to focus on healing the past, but once you realize that’s what you need to move forward, there’s no looking back. Whether you are dealing with triggers, flashbacks, nightmares, relationship issues, anxiety, chronic health problems, or simply struggling to stop thinking about unpleasant events from the past, trauma can affect us all differently. I have the experience and training to support you as you shift the patterns you have developed in response to adversity.

My goal as your therapist is to provide a warm, engaging, collaborative and challenging environment to help you discover your true self and live a balanced life with direction and purpose.