Lesbian Therapists in Ellenwood, GA

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.

Sufi poet, Rumi, once said; "Don't be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth." Many of us are living a life that has been pre-defined in various ways. We have been constricted by our fears; shamed by our challenges; troubled by identity concerns, and confined by the limits and expectations of our family, friends, and environment. Is this the best reality for you, or does your authentic self have a greater idea for your life? I can help individuals, couples, and families unfold a more positive, authentic, and powerful future.

Everyone deserves a safe space. Our aim at All-1-Family is to provide a safe space for all persons, but in particular, LGBT+ identified persons in the Atlanta metro area to simply, be.

Silence can hurt. Yes, the roles of being a mom, wife, friend, and child are GREAT but they can also be draining. Maybe you know your relationships are unfulfilling or your work life has been stressful for quite some time. You may be thinking how you got here. You may be wondering if you are the problem. Your doubts and anxieties about the world around you may be stemming from societal pressure, cultural influence, or past experiences- which we know is unfair to compare our situation to past events.

My hope is to help ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless. Drawing from interpersonal neuroscience (e.g., polyvagal theory) I offer a compassionate, non-pathologizing framework for healing and growth so that you can enact changes in your life that are consistent with your most authentic and grounded self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality of our lives no matter how difficult and persistent problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-compassion and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.

Anxious, stuck, depressed, afraid. These words may be a few you use to describe your life, keeping you from living the way you want to live. I’m here to help you make sense of your struggles, build your strengths, and find peace in the midst of it all. My counseling practice is approachable and comfortable for people who have never seen a counselor before and those seeking a different therapy experience. Knowing where and how to begin might feel difficult for you, which is why we'll use the well-researched and evidence driven approach of ACT to guide us every step of the way.

With every twist and turn of life's happenings come the fear of uncertainty, grieving the loss of what once was, and even the excitement of what's to come. I'm here to tell you that your thoughts, feelings, and emotions do not have to be as black and white as the world would try to make them out to be. As a trauma-informed professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their life experiences. Whether you're starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.

I became a therapist because I believe everyone is struggling with something, and no one deserves to struggle alone. I provide skills-based therapy to give adults and adolescents tools you can use to create a life more aligned with how you wish to live. If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I offer may be helpful for you. If you feel you have to hide your emotions, struggle with perfectionism and loneliness, or often feel like you are wearing a mask, then you may find Radically Open DBT to be helpful.

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.

You sit across from your husband at the dinner table, eating in silence. He’s just a few feet from you, but feels miles away. Things weren’t always like this. The two of you used to connect so deeply with one another. Friends would joke that you two shared your own language. Now, it seems like you’ve both forgotten how to communicate without it turning into a fight. You look for help from advice columns and social media relationship coaches, but every attempt to repair things seems to push him further away. Neither of you is ready to give up on this relationship, but you’re unsure how to save it. You wonder if it’s already too late.

I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults. I value helping clients with all aspects of your identity (i.e. race, sexuality, career, faith, social support, etc) and, of course, most mental health diagnoses. If you want to connect relationally, and be the expert on your experience, including your personality, strengths, and value systems, then I can help you. If you need clarification on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then we can begin to uncover how they are intertwined. As you reframe your thoughts and acknowledge your feelings, then your behaviors can begin to change.

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.

My goal is to meet each person where they are, to help each person to feel heard, to grow in self-compassion, and learn to validate their emotions. Whatever you're struggling with, whether it's anxiety, depression, body image, trauma recovery, grief, or LGBTQIA+ and gender identity issues, I welcome the opportunity to help you to break out of stuck cycles and get in touch with your true self.

Good Life. "The good life is a process, not a state of being. It's a direction, not a destination" (Carl Rogers). I help people make lasting changes they feel good about. I'm easy to talk to and I'll work with you flexibly, even playfully, using a mix of techniques and approaches known to be effective. I'll help you couple your insight with action so you can work out creative solutions. I'll respect your right to decide what is good for you, based on your truths. I'll help you to rewrite The Story of You.

Do you find yourself making time for everything and everyone, but find it challenging to take the time to focus on your own compassionate care? So many of us prioritize the loving care of our family and friends while neglecting to tend to ourselves - as though we are our own most treasured other. Too often we allow our overly harsh inner voice of self-judgment to serve as our most oppressive critic, draining us of the momentum needed to manifest our fullest potential and the life we truly desire. Unleash the potential of your best self and stop settling for the comforts of habit or the stagnation of fear. You are worth it!