Therapists in Dekalb County, GA
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, & nature.
I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, & nature.
Stephanie Looper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30329 (Online Only)
She provides an individualized treatment plan comprised of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
She provides an individualized treatment plan comprised of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, expressive arts therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
Cindi L Bockwitz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, clbockwitz
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30033 (Online Only)
I use combinations of psycho-education, boundary work, communication skills, talk therapy, expressive arts, setting behavioral goals, restructuring negative thought processes, & family of origin work (to help identify the impact of early family dynamics on current functioning).
Life can be confusing, overwhelming, & mystifying. Maybe you feel worried, fearful, sad or lonely, & want to improve your emotional well-being. Relationships & circumstances sometimes exceed our abilities to cope effectively and we need someone to guide and support us on our journey toward positive mental health. We are each a part of various systems (couple-hood, family, work, faith, community, school). Navigating those systems in healthy ways can feel confusing & difficult; therapy can help you develop insight, perspective, self-understanding, & coping skills to manage your life better.
I use combinations of psycho-education, boundary work, communication skills, talk therapy, expressive arts, setting behavioral goals, restructuring negative thought processes, & family of origin work (to help identify the impact of early family dynamics on current functioning).
Life can be confusing, overwhelming, & mystifying. Maybe you feel worried, fearful, sad or lonely, & want to improve your emotional well-being. Relationships & circumstances sometimes exceed our abilities to cope effectively and we need someone to guide and support us on our journey toward positive mental health. We are each a part of various systems (couple-hood, family, work, faith, community, school). Navigating those systems in healthy ways can feel confusing & difficult; therapy can help you develop insight, perspective, self-understanding, & coping skills to manage your life better.
Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032
Waitlist for new clients
I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
I may suggest play, expressive arts, sand tray, or outdoor sessions to help process beyond words.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Some modalities I integrate into sessions include expressive arts therapy, play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, narrative therapy, and somatic approaches.
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.
Some modalities I integrate into sessions include expressive arts therapy, play therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, narrative therapy, and somatic approaches.
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.
I'm a licensed therapist in Georgia with over 25 years of Experience. I have worked with a diverse population in various settings. I use Art Therapy, Coaching, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based, Multicultural, Person-centered, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling. Some of my specialties are ADHD, anger management, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, family conflict, depression, LGBTQ issues, job stress, peer relationships, women’s issues, school issues, and mood disorders. I use each methodology to help clients develop healthy coping skills to meet their goals.
I'm a licensed therapist in Georgia with over 25 years of Experience. I have worked with a diverse population in various settings. I use Art Therapy, Coaching, Expressive Arts, Mindfulness-Based, Multicultural, Person-centered, Solution Focused, Strength Based, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling. Some of my specialties are ADHD, anger management, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, family conflict, depression, LGBTQ issues, job stress, peer relationships, women’s issues, school issues, and mood disorders. I use each methodology to help clients develop healthy coping skills to meet their goals.
Kaylee Goss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
For younger clients, I often utilize the expressive arts to build tools for emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility.
You might be familiar with the weight of anxiety, the challenges of ADHD, or the relentless grip of negative thinking patterns and perfectionism. Navigating these issues can be especially challenging for children and their parents. We (my therapy dog and I) specialize in providing support for individuals of all ages grappling with anxiety and/or ADHD, as well as offering support for parents navigating these challenges within their homes to bring my clients more joy, peace, and confidence.
For younger clients, I often utilize the expressive arts to build tools for emotional regulation and cognitive flexibility.
You might be familiar with the weight of anxiety, the challenges of ADHD, or the relentless grip of negative thinking patterns and perfectionism. Navigating these issues can be especially challenging for children and their parents. We (my therapy dog and I) specialize in providing support for individuals of all ages grappling with anxiety and/or ADHD, as well as offering support for parents navigating these challenges within their homes to bring my clients more joy, peace, and confidence.
With over 25 years of experience in counseling, I currently treat children and adolescents ages 4-16 and provide family therapy to help my clients succeed at home, at school and in their social lives. I use multi-sensory approaches, including activity based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback programs for ADHD, and DIR FloorTime for social development and autism. My clinic focuses on a student/educational approach, rather than medical, and therapy is viewed as a learning process, rather than a treatment. I use connected therapy for adoption/foster care.
With over 25 years of experience in counseling, I currently treat children and adolescents ages 4-16 and provide family therapy to help my clients succeed at home, at school and in their social lives. I use multi-sensory approaches, including activity based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, sand tray therapy, and expressive arts, I use biofeedback and neurofeedback programs for ADHD, and DIR FloorTime for social development and autism. My clinic focuses on a student/educational approach, rather than medical, and therapy is viewed as a learning process, rather than a treatment. I use connected therapy for adoption/foster care.
Resilience Source, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Interventions such as EMDR, Hypnosis, DBT, IFS, EFT, and expressive arts.
Our mission is simple…to help our clients move from pain and suffering to hope, resilience and freedom. Pain is an inevitable part of the human existence. Throughout our life, we naturally experience loss, rejection, defeat, physical and emotional pain. For many, pain and trauma experiences in life can be overwhelming. While we can’t go through life without experiencing pain, we do have a choice about how we’ll respond to it. As Holocaust survivor, Victor Frankl stated, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Interventions such as EMDR, Hypnosis, DBT, IFS, EFT, and expressive arts.
Our mission is simple…to help our clients move from pain and suffering to hope, resilience and freedom. Pain is an inevitable part of the human existence. Throughout our life, we naturally experience loss, rejection, defeat, physical and emotional pain. For many, pain and trauma experiences in life can be overwhelming. While we can’t go through life without experiencing pain, we do have a choice about how we’ll respond to it. As Holocaust survivor, Victor Frankl stated, “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
Our team of therapists is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families thrive. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, school and social anxiety, and behavioral challenges, but play therapy and other expressive therapeutic modalities can help them to express their needs in healthier ways. At Gaia Counseling, we have seen first hand how giving children and teens a safe space to process their inner emotional world, while keeping parents involved every step of the way, can not only transform their way of communicating but can also help families come together in ways that promote growth and healing.
Our team of therapists is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families thrive. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, school and social anxiety, and behavioral challenges, but play therapy and other expressive therapeutic modalities can help them to express their needs in healthier ways. At Gaia Counseling, we have seen first hand how giving children and teens a safe space to process their inner emotional world, while keeping parents involved every step of the way, can not only transform their way of communicating but can also help families come together in ways that promote growth and healing.
Karen Irvine
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Reasons for seeking psychotherapy are diverse and varied. Perhaps you are struggling to find purpose and meaning given the uncertainty of the future. Or you might find yourself in a life transition that feels destabilizing and groundless. You may be confronting relational patterns that are unhelpful or disruptive, or you may need support navigating the complexities of friendship or family belonging. Perhaps you are simply seeking someone to walk with you while you confront the nuances of being human. Whatever brings you here today is worthy of support and respect.
Reasons for seeking psychotherapy are diverse and varied. Perhaps you are struggling to find purpose and meaning given the uncertainty of the future. Or you might find yourself in a life transition that feels destabilizing and groundless. You may be confronting relational patterns that are unhelpful or disruptive, or you may need support navigating the complexities of friendship or family belonging. Perhaps you are simply seeking someone to walk with you while you confront the nuances of being human. Whatever brings you here today is worthy of support and respect.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
I have spent my career supporting families and adolescents facing challenges with...well, adolescence. People who never felt "just like everyone else" or dealt with a lot of negative self talk are those who I love supporting most. I am an art therapist as well as a licensed professional counselor, and that means we have a lot of options in our tool box to find what works best for you. What is most important to me is making sure you feel heard, comfortable, and safe (and maybe even laugh once or twice)! I also see young adults/college age clients as they continue to navigate "growing up".
I have spent my career supporting families and adolescents facing challenges with...well, adolescence. People who never felt "just like everyone else" or dealt with a lot of negative self talk are those who I love supporting most. I am an art therapist as well as a licensed professional counselor, and that means we have a lot of options in our tool box to find what works best for you. What is most important to me is making sure you feel heard, comfortable, and safe (and maybe even laugh once or twice)! I also see young adults/college age clients as they continue to navigate "growing up".
Kristin Ann Coggin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
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.
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.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone who will listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
Welcome! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone who will listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
Moon Counseling and Consulting Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30058
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
Fredrica Dennis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
I hold a deep belief in the resilience and potential of each individual, recognizing that life's challenges, transitions, and traumas can sometimes veer us off course from our authentic selves. I have had the privilege of supporting kids, adolescents, adults, and their families across cultures to support healing, self-awareness and empowerment.
I hold a deep belief in the resilience and potential of each individual, recognizing that life's challenges, transitions, and traumas can sometimes veer us off course from our authentic selves. I have had the privilege of supporting kids, adolescents, adults, and their families across cultures to support healing, self-awareness and empowerment.
Charity L Simpson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC, MS, MDiv
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
This a huge step for you, it is so easy to take care of others but we often forget to take care of ourselves. Sounds like many of us, right? Thanks for gracing me with your presence. Can we be genuinely honest with one another? There's a lot going on in the world today; enough to bring anyone to their “breaking point.” Are you faced with the demands from work, school, family relationships, or life? Have your emotions been “all over the place?” Are you ready to be a change agent over your life? Not sure where to start or what is next? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to talk. Let’s work together to learn how
This a huge step for you, it is so easy to take care of others but we often forget to take care of ourselves. Sounds like many of us, right? Thanks for gracing me with your presence. Can we be genuinely honest with one another? There's a lot going on in the world today; enough to bring anyone to their “breaking point.” Are you faced with the demands from work, school, family relationships, or life? Have your emotions been “all over the place?” Are you ready to be a change agent over your life? Not sure where to start or what is next? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s time to talk. Let’s work together to learn how
Emerald Counseling and Wellness
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, RPT, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scottdale, GA 30079
Are you concerned about you or your child's social and emotional growth? Has their behavior changed or are they underperforming in school and you aren't quite sure why? Or maybe there has been major shifts in your life. As an individual and family therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore attachments, limiting beliefs, emotions, and behaviors in a way is more aligned with your authentic self.
Are you concerned about you or your child's social and emotional growth? Has their behavior changed or are they underperforming in school and you aren't quite sure why? Or maybe there has been major shifts in your life. As an individual and family therapist, I provide a safe space for you to explore attachments, limiting beliefs, emotions, and behaviors in a way is more aligned with your authentic self.
Core Therapy Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, MT-BC
Verified Verified
Tucker, GA 30084
"I believe in creating a safe and active environment where skills and tools needed to change or successfully transition through a life challenge can be developed and practiced. Everyone has the capability to excel and feel successful, especially when meaningful and doable steps are discovered. All of this occurs when you build trusting and genuine relationships." -Katrina
"I believe in creating a safe and active environment where skills and tools needed to change or successfully transition through a life challenge can be developed and practiced. Everyone has the capability to excel and feel successful, especially when meaningful and doable steps are discovered. All of this occurs when you build trusting and genuine relationships." -Katrina
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.