Couples Counseling Therapists in Dekalb County, GA

Our histories and experiences have an impact on each and every one of our relationships. Gaining a broader understanding of how they shape us can be a significant component of developing and sustaining mutually satisfying relationships. With more than a decade of experience working with couples and families I focus primarily on relationship dynamics including marital enrichment, conflict resolution, parenting skills and behavioral problems. Additionally, I work with a broad range of mental health related concerns including anxiety, stress management, depression, grief, trauma, and various comorbidities.

I am committed to working with individuals to help them achieve their goals and therefore individualize treatment to meet each client's unique needs. I attempt to build upon strengths to instill hope and bring about change. I assist individuals to find meaning in the midst of life's challenges. I believe that with hard work and persistence, change is possible. My ideal client would include individuals seeking assistance for addictions, depression, anxiety disorders, stress management, trauma, self-esteem, anger management, couples counseling, family counseling, and integrating spiritual issues in counseling.

I have a great respect for the courage it takes to begin the counseling process. Within a safe therapeutic container we can increase your awareness of fears, strengths, desires, and underlying motivations, enhancing the feeling of being securely anchored in the world. Together we can meet the challenges life has thrown your way, whether you're feeling stuck, frightened, overwhelmed, or out of control.

I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client is able to learn more about her or his thought processes, emotional states, motivations and ineffective behavior patterns. I have been practicing for over 30 years, and so have experience and training in working with a wide variety of issues. I utilize multiple treatment modalities, dependent upon the client's needs and preferences, including talk therapy and some of the newer energy therapies.

I have been counseling clients for over 25 years, helping people from all walks of life to overcome barriers to living a healthier and happier life. Whether you are struggling with addiction issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, we can work together to find solutions. Life can be full of pain and struggle, but it is also full of beauty and inspiration. If you have become overwhelmed by the struggle, let's begin today to lighten your burden.

As your therapist, I would provide a collaborative partnership that allows you to move towards your goals; both support and challenge would be provided to allow opportunities for healing and personal growth. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is crucial for psychotherapy to be effective. A strong relationship can allow for self-reflection and a greater understanding of ourselves and our patterns in relationships, helps us manage challenges, nurture feelings of empowerment, allow us to take the risks we want, and afford us opportunities for resiliency and greater life satisfaction. Please call for a free phone consultation.

I believe that health and wholeness are fostered by authentic connection- to self, to others, and to the larger web of life. From my perspective, the therapeutic process is about intentionally creating and experiencing connections, especially to one's self, that support the development of resilience and empowerment, and ultimately healing and thriving. I aim to create an alliance with my clients that promotes a feeling of safety so that curiosity, exploration, self-reflection, and connection are possible. In our alliance, my clients and I collaborate to generate self-inspired change that suits their unique life and spirit.

Kristin Coggin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She received her B.S degree in Psychology from Columbus State University and a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. Kristin has experience working with adults, adolescents and children in both individual and group settings. She also has experience in family counseling and crisis intervention. Her experiences include working with clients of all ages in areas including mood/anxiety disorders, anger management, relationship issues and ADHD. Kristin also utilizes Canine Assisted Therapy in her sessions with her Therapy Dog, Tripp.

You're a visionary entrepreneur - an inspired artist - a dedicated scientist - committed in leadership. You've had success in your career AND YET when it comes to key relationships, you're stuck in repetitive patterns of disturbance and conflict. You've tried everything from confrontation to avoidance and nothing changes. You feel anxious, depleted and ready to fight. Just thinking about the relationships involved, at home and work causes you stress. What would it be like to break out of that? What would a new and enduring sense of freedom, even radical freedom, be worth to you? Let's explore and find out together.

I specialize in working with adults and teens to overcome pornography and sex addiction, gaming or substance addictions, anger management, and life or career transitions. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, a Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist, and a Certified Anger Management Specialist. Overcoming addiction can be a very daunting task. Recovery work is hard; however, it is achievable.

You are smart and resourceful, but your emotional difficulties and insecurities have proven to be more stubborn than other problems you've faced. Despite learning a lot about yourself through self-inquiry, reading, and prior experiences with therapy, you have once again come to the point of feeling stuck. You may feel like you are falling short of your potential. You may be exhausted yet too stressed out to rest. You may be too burnt out to work - almost as if you are broken. You may be experiencing intense feelings without obvious cause. Or maybe your relationship or parenting situation is so high-conflict that you feel hopeless.

Creating the life and relationships you want is not only possible, it can be fun, exciting, healing, freeing, and soothing. Old patterns, beliefs, hurts, and traumas don't have to hold you back. Heal the past and create a rich, connected, and flexible present. Create a future that honors who you are and who you are becoming as an individual or as a couple or family.

I am a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and disordered eating. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory. I believe that healing occurs through the establishment of a trusted therapeutic relationship, increased self-awareness, healthy emotional expression and meaningful relationships. In helping patients gain greater self understanding, I empower them to break away from the cycles that no longer serve them and make choices that enable them to lead more satisfying and meaningful lives.

The first question that a therapist usually asks is "What brings you in today?" This question in itself can be a point of tension. Maybe you don't know where to start, what to say, or what exactly brought you in today. I get it! I think when a person comes to someone else for guidance, that in itself is a very courageous act. Working with clients, I hope to help them better understand what their relationship to the problem is and how we can look at it from a more compassionate, flexible, and accurate vantage point. Co-collaborating with a client in an effort to encourage them to seek answers is one of my main roles as a helper.

Confusing emotions, a general discontentment with life, or a life-changing event can motivate a person to seek counseling. Counseling helps us better understand our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. A better self-understanding helps us to reconsider our participation in undesired or unhealthy behaviors, improves our self-image, and positions us to engage healthier, more mutually gratifying relationships. Psychotherapy helps us to process or work through traumatic or hurtful experiences and gain insight into unhealthy emotions associated with these experiences. Over time, we can learn healthier ways to engage life and relationships.

Trust. Compassion. Awareness. These words describe my approach to therapy. I assist families/couples, mothers, college students, youth, BIPOC, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ folks. We help with depression, grief/loss, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma. If you are wrestling with the pressures of life and need a trusted professional to help you walk through some difficult moments, please give us a call.

Feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or anxious? You're not alone. Many seek therapy when grappling with such emotions, often rooted in life's burdens or a desire for personal growth. Whether it's a heavy burden you're carrying, life's complexities you're facing, or personal growth you're striving for, your needs and goals are at the heart of this journey. You're looking for understanding, peace, and better ways to navigate through your challenges. You want to feel heard, discover solutions, and move towards a life that’s not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling. In our sessions, you will find a safe, non-judgmental space.

I have several speciality areas, including LGBTQ+, couples and relationships, depression, addiction & recovery, and integrating faith issues with all of these. I believe its all about discovering meaning in life, and your unique place in the world. If you find yourself struggling with your identity or how you fit in a relationship, your family, or community, I'd love to help you untangle that. If you feel pulled under by substance abuse, or the weight of depression, let me join you and see if we can find a light to follow.

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.