Substance Use Therapists in Duluth, GA

It's hard to admit to yourself the life you are living just doesn't seem like enough anymore. Waking up, you stare into the mirror, and can't help but judge the person looking back. You're realizing that you don't understand yourself, causing the uncertainty of life to settle in. The pain, fear, and struggles from the past have stopped you from living a fully authentic life. You know you're slowly losing the true sense of the person you were meant to be. Life keeps passing by, time keeps ticking and you are stuck on this roller coaster just trying to get off.

While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. All of the therapists here believe that what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. You'll almost always walk out of a session with a new technique or two that you can go home and start using immediately. All eight of our therapists are highly trained, personable, and ready to give you the stills and techniques you need.

Our world is full of transitions, and even the most expected changes in our lives can bring unmanageable stress. My main goal is to help you navigate life’s challenges and work on empowering you to be able to be confident in your ability to seek out and make lasting changes.

The challenges of life in today's society presents the need for behavioral and mental health services like never before. I have twenty-four years of experience in providing outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, and adults in order to assist them in overcoming the effects of these challenges. I utilize a solution-focused approach, because I believe that there is always a solution to every problem! I enjoy helping people understand that they have the ability to effectively cope with their emotions and life situations, which therefore enables them to live their best lives.

Marriage or couples counseling is my specialty. My sole purpose is to help couples stay together. I help people create a strong foundation of trust, respect and commitment in their relationships. Clients will learn how to better express their love for each other. Couples will improve their communication skills with rational decision making, as opposed to destructive fighting. Please go to my website, workingatit.net, to see a full description of my practice. Treatment averages between 10 to 20 sessions over 6 months. When both individuals apply themselves, the therapy is very successful.

For many reasons asking for help can be hard. But finally being in a safe and non-judgmental place, receiving validation, being listened to and understood is what you deserve and can have. I offer this support and together we will explore areas of concern at your pace in order to identify ways to manage and resolve issues. You do not need struggle alone. I work with individuals as well as partners so that the negative cycles end and overwhelming stress is lightened. There are understandable reasons for all your distress, but anxiety, depression, toxic patterns and behaviors do not have to define you or the way you live.

I have enjoyed providing psychotherapy for over twenty years. I currently maintain a private practice in Peachtree Corners/Norcross, Georgia where I work with individuals, couples, and families in both Korean and English languages. I offer both short and long-term psychotherapy depending on client need. Some people find just a few sessions helpful to resolve an issue while others choose to explore long-standing patterns and struggles over a more extended period of time.

I received my MA in Counseling Psychology from Indiana Wesleyan University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), specializing in working with men and women who are having difficulty balancing life and a variety of struggles (ranging from addictions, relationships, work, parenting, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.). I work with survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and complex sexual trauma; substance abuse; families impacted by porn or infidelity; and veterans or first responders who are having difficulty managing the impact of their work.

I believe that psychotherapy involves the client's self-exploration and behavioral change, facilitated by the therapist, with the goal of reducing symptoms and enhancing personal effectiveness and growth. I am a licensed psychologist with a private practice. I specialize in treating adults, either individually or as couples, who are experiencing depression, anxiety, or relationship difficulties. I offer long-term or brief interventions, depending on the client's needs. I use an eclectic approach, drawing upon cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and acceptance and commitment therapies.

Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Are you worried about your relationship with your spouse or teen? Our counseling sessions offer a safe, confidential space where you can explore your feelings, thoughts, and concerns without judgment. It's an opportunity to gain insight into yourself and your relationships, develop coping strategies, and make positive changes in your life. Kristi Vanderpool can help you identify your strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve your personal goals.

At Flourish Family Therapy, we strive to provide our clients with the greatest possible care. We only offer experienced therapists that empower all our clients to flourish and reach their potential. We don't believe in a cookie cutter, one size fits all approach. Our therapists and administrative staff are dedicated to creating a custom experience for each individual that walks through our doors. Your new future begins now and we're looking forward to helping you achieve your treatment goals.

Have the challenges of daily living caused you to become emotionally, mentally, spiritually and/or physically overwhelmed? Don't despair, there is hope! Rather than being content with the dysfunctional effects of life's challenges, I believe a more viable solution is to work towards identifying the source of the struggle and define ways to eradicate or lessen the pain or brokenness. You are not destined to remain hurt or broken; together, in a caring, trusting, and compassionate environment, we will explore a life path that can lead to your good health and wholeness in spirit, mind, and body.

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.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, or just lacking in something you cannot define? Are you tired of feeling stuck or searching for meaning that seems distant? Instead of scrolling through more therapist lists, are you ready to make a profound connection and to take the next step forward in your journey? If so, then I encourage you to contact me to allow me the privilege of joining you on your path. Together we can find the answers you seek.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

As a therapist, my main goal is to empower people to make positive changes and improve relationships. I also have a passion for helping families affected by addiction. In practice I use person centered therapy techniques as a basis for building the counseling relationship which will create a safe space for you to work on accomplishing goals. I cater therapy to individual client needs using evidence based approaches to therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as motivational interviewing, mindfulness based therapy, and solution focused therapies to help clients identify and overcome roadblocks to change.

I primarily focus on behavioral change through eliminating negative thinking and behavior. I approach therapy as a positive experience where healing and personal growth can occur.

I have worked with children, teens, and adults for 20 years and am honored that each person has chosen to share their life with me. I conduct psychotherapy/counseling sessions with individuals, couples, and families. I strictly adhere to the Social Worker's Code of Ethics. I will meet you where you would like to start in this process, joining with you to set achievable therapeutic goals in a supportive, caring, and non-judgmental atmosphere.

I believe that all people can feel satisfaction in their lives and can make changes that will benefit them. My goal is to empower people to achieve their potential. I make myself available to my clients and they feel supported. I work with my clients and together we make a plan that meets their needs and helps them achieve their goals for counseling.