Therapists in Ellijay, GA

Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie Wakeley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and want to explore a more holistic approach, I can help. I specialize in Somatic techniques as well as IFS and DBT to help you process trauma, emotional pain patterns, relationship issues, life transitions, and disorders such as Bipolar, BPD, and OCD that cause anxiety, depression, and emotional pain.

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.

Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.

We are Georgia's largest Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice with twelve Intensively Trained clinicians. Peachtree DBT provides individual and group DBT skills as well as other therapy, counseling and support services. We offer skills classes for all populations including middle school, high school, adult, and families. We address various needs including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, stress management and borderline personality behavior.

Are you feeling stuck, directionless, unable to find a way forward? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Do you feel like your past is holding you back?

Many in today's world are looking for answers to difficult questions. They want to know how to handle the problems they face within their marriages and with their children. Marriages are falling apart because couples lack the skill to communicate their deepest needs. Parents and their children fall into a similar trap and are losing their connections to one another. If you are angry and worried about your future and are losing hope, I urge you to seek help. I offer help from a Christian perspective in marriage and parenting.

I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach that is interested in uncovering root causes of problems whether they be inter or intrapersonal. Additionally, if desired, I can also work from a Christian perspective. My focus areas are Depression and Anxiety with additional focuses on grief and addiction.

Hi! 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 eager to 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.

Throughout life's journey, many people will or may have encountered some form of trauma, abuse, hurt, or pain. If that’s you, I want you also to know that it’s been me too. You’re Not Alone! I am passionate about working with Teens And Adults. I speak trauma, truth, and transparency. Allow me to walk with you along the journey and assist you in living and no longer existing.

Presently you may feel overwhelmed or confused about the emotional place you find yourself. You long for inner relief and peace of mind. You may feel that some of your relationships are broken and need resolution. You are wondering about your options and may need someone to walk with you through your challenge. Anxiety, depression, chronic pain, faith/meaning struggles, ADHD, relational and marital and family issues are my current specialties. I promise I will do my best to meet your need. I have two master's and a specialization in mental health. I have seen people heal and grow.

Hello, My name is Dr. April Brewer and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (Georgia & Virginia). I have gained a diverse professional experience as a U.S. Air Force Medic (Active Duty), Psychometrician (U.S. Navy Civilian), DUI & Drug Court Counselor, Mental Health Therapist (Veterans Affairs Medical Center), Behavioral Health Treatment Court Coordinator/Mental Health Clinician (Superior & State Court), Military & Family Life Counselor on DOD installations, & Private Practice providing individual, couples, family, psycho-education, & consultation services for individuals of all ages. I believe in taking an eclectic approach to meet your unique needs by providing virtual counseling & coaching

I am a professional licensed counselor with over 8 years experience in the state of Georgia as a mental health therapist. I have worked in many areas of mental health with individuals who experience/experienced anxiety/panic attacks, OCD, depression, trauma, intrusive thoughts, panic attacks, physical/sexual abuse, parenting issues, relationship problems, various addictions (drugs, alcohol, pornography, etc.), self-harming behaviors, suicide attempts/ideations, oppositional defiance disorder, etc.

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.

I see clients who seek counseling for a broad range of reasons, including: *Relationship and family issues, pre-marital counseling, marital conflicts, intimacy and attachment issues, sexual issues, addiction and codependency concerns, infidelity, divorce recovery, blended families, communication skills, adolescent development, academic problems, family relationships, parenting skills and training. *Growth Counseling: grief and loss, career transitions, interviewing skills, employment issues, professional development, life transitions *Health and Wellness: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress issues, weight issues, eating disorders, trauma and abuse recovery, alcohol and substance abuse recovery, adult children of alcoholic (ACoA) issues

Currently Accepting New Clients. Perhaps you are a parent, struggling to find help for your child or teen who is dealing with behavioral or emotional concerns? Maybe you are an individual who is struggling with sadness, hopelessness, stress or anxiety. At Birmingham Family Counseling, we strive to provide inclusive, individualized care to support those who may be dealing with difficulty in life. We are here to support you through this time.

I work to create a safe, warm, nurturing, and affirmative environment for my clients. I believe that everyone is capable of the change they seek to achieve while also being compassionate to how challenging roadblocks (ex. trauma) can be on our life journey. I have worked in addiction recovery and the mental health field for almost a decade. This includes working with domestic violence, women’s/masculinity issues, depressive/anxious disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, and substance misuse. Asking for help is a healthy choice and everyone has unique needs. If it sounds like I meet your needs please reach out to me.

I have been the Director of ERP therapy for substance abuse for the last 27 years. I am a national and international certified alcohol and drug counselor in Georgia (CADC II). I am the co-author I’d Kill the Craving, a book that introduces Exposure Response Prevention(ERP) to professionals and their clients who want a new and innovative way to deal with their addiction. I have been employed in the criminal justice field (probation officer & in corrections). I use Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, DBT, Relapse Prevention techniques, Mindfulness, and treat people as humans and NOT patients.

At Balanced Living Psychotherapy and Wellness, we are 100% committed to creating an environment that focuses on you. We are a group practice that has numerous clinicians with a variety of specialties that we can suit towards our clients needs. Our clinicians are seasoned counselors, and our committed to helping our clients on their journey. We offer same day, next day appointments, when available. Our practice accepts most insurance plans, and we can offer our clients an experience unique in NW Georgia.