Therapists in Duluth, GA

"My passion and motivation is to work with those dealing with alcohol and drug diseases, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting conflict and behaviors, and dual diagnosis. I have 20 plus years of working with others and 26 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, and couples. I work with the person where she/he is currently. I use powerful counseling and motivation to empower the individual to choose the journey and I help provide the skills, knowledge, support, compassion, understanding, experience, and a road map to success."

Feeling overwhelmed? Do not know exactly where to start? Does life seem unfair or not fun anymore? "The stresses of it all" seem overbearing, does it appear that you have it all together but on the inside, you feel that you may be falling apart. If you have become everything to everyone except yourself and may have lost who you really are or who you would like to become. Life's opportunities come in different packaging and presentations; however, our choices, and how we manage our choices matter the most. At Healthy Life Choices, GA I work with you from right where you are inside of your journey.

As you are considering scheduling an appointment, I would like to provide you with basic information about me and my practice. I am a Latina immigrant, a native Spanish speaker, and a naturalized United States Citizen since 1987. After learning English, I graduated from The University of Georgia, undergraduate and graduate school, with the highest academic honors. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 35 years of education and practical experience which are the foundation of my clinical practice.

In life, we can find ourselves wanting to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves- emotionally and behaviorally. At Transformations Therapy, we have many clinicians trained to help individuals struggling with a variety of issues. We work with children, adolescents and adults and have clinicians trained in Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Trauma Focused CBT, along with many other treatment modalities. We understand the difficulty in seeking help during tough times. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and work with you in a non judgemental and compassionate way to help you to become your best self!

Yolanda is an Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience providing help, hope and healing, in a supportive and confidential environment, to individuals, couples and families who are struggling with life's challenges. I am committed to motivate, empower and facilitate change in my clients by understanding their needs and providing the necessary skills and tools to grow and reach their full potential. I am focussed on delivering the highest quality of care and seek to improve the lives of others and bring them to a place of restoration.

Living life on life's terms is rough. Often we hit a bump in the road for various reasons: broken relationships, declining health, depression, unresolved grief, drugs, or we are dissatisfied with our lives, and we feel that we deserve better. We don't want to be judged, but enough is enough, and we need to talk about it before we act out about it. If this is you or someone you know, then the staff at the Evolve Center can help. We have a diverse staff of counselors, social workers, coaches, and medical practitioners ready to help. Call us today for a free and confidential consultation.

I am a Christian therapist trained in many techniques, interventions, and approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Humanistic); however, my focus is on working with my clients to meet their need for counseling. I believe counseling is the most effective way to gain insight into how our past is directing our present and future choices. We live in a world embraced intrapersonal and interpersonal relationships that have shaped and influenced our perception of ourselves and insightful counseling helps us ascertain what is important to us. I will work with clients, who prefer to incorporate their Christian beliefs into their counseling session.

My goal is to help my clients identify and meet their own needs, whether to address a specific emerging issue, to manage existing mental health challenges, or to just gain a greater sense of peace and serenity in their lives.

I am a therapist with a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential, experience freedom, and realize hope. I have a passion for holistic nutrition and functional medicine's connection to mental health and wellness. If you desire holistic changes that bring lasting benefit to the mind, body, and spirit, I would love to work with you. Nutritional and Lifestyle Awareness, and a Client-Driven Focus are the cornerstones of my practice. My top priority is ensuring my client’s health and maintaining an awareness of the goals that my client brings into the therapeutic relationship.

Dr. Ford has years of experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, mental health concerns related to physical illness (e.g. diabetes, cancer), weight management, trauma, and insomnia. He also enjoys working with couples and families.

My 30 years of practice provide me with a vast background to work with a wide variety of clients. The value of experience is the ability to meet the client where they are in order to develop a relationship. The goal is to help each client have a better life and to learn skills to manage thoughts, feelings and behavior. I have extensive experience treating ADHD, Depression, Bipolar and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. Understanding how each of these disorders impacts your life is critical as well as learning coping skills to manage the impact they have on your life.

Congratulations ... on taking the next step in finding healing for you &/or your family! Life can often present new opportunities & struggles that we would not have anticipated. I would be honored to assist you as you walk through what often feels like a valley or difficult times in your life. I have learned that what often appears to be obstacles, are stepping stones of healing in our life’s journey. I look forward to meeting with you to see how I may assist you &/or your family. Sincerely, Julie : )

I am a therapist with 23 years of experience in the realm of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. I am recognized for being an experienced, empathetic, down-to-earth, and kind mental health professional. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addiction issues, relationship issues, and parenting concern. I also helped many people who have experienced emotional abuse.