Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Fayetteville, GA

Thank you for reaching out! I am Mariah Shandri, BSW, MSW, LCSW, Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My warm, attentive approach nurtures sincere support for issues such as Addiction, Anxiety, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, and Relationship Issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Strength-Based therapies. I have much respect and compassion for my clients, choosing to process present overwhelming thoughts, emotions, and reactions.

Are you struggling with a sense of meaning? Does anxiety, OCD, a BFRB, Phobia, or other circumstances complicate things? I would be honored to support you if so. While alongside you, I will eclectically draw from various Cognitive Behavioral (ACT, DBT), Strengths-Based, Exposure, and Intersectional Feminist orientations. Supporting you as you work to adjust to life challenges through learning and applying effective changes, coping skills, and mindfulness is my top professional goal. And I feel empowering your individuality and helping you embrace radical acceptance is key to you traveling a path you find most meaningful and worthy.

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. We believe it shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Hi! I am Dr. Malissa Collins, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds, families, and couples. My Ph.D. is in Marriage and Family Therapy. My approach is warm and compassionate. My focus is to meet clients where they are and teach them ways to successfully navigate through life to meet goals. My clients appreciate my warmth, nonjudgmental style. It helps to make them feel relaxed and confident.

About your therapist, Hello, my name is Monique Darnell. I am a multi-state Licensed Professional Counselor. I am a therapist that leads and shows compassion. I believe in changing lives, and I believe in what I do. Though days can be rough, I find comfort in the things that bring me joy, reading, resting, and watching a good show. I am a parent, an author and a arts and craft woman. I understand what it is like to work through things and how it feels to be human. When it comes to my therapy approach, I like to think of it as holistic. This kind of therapy integrates spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being. I

Ready for change? My approach to therapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive therapy, and play therapy. I have +20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.

Have you been meeting your goals and achieving success, but still feel unhappy and dissatisfied? Do you often feel as though you are just going through life but are not truly present savoring the day? Are you spending too much time scrolling on social media watching people’s lives opposed to living your own? Is today the day you take the first step towards getting “unstuck” and out of this rut? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place! We can help you move out of the mud and into the sunshine! You were born to thrive and enjoy life. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.

Dr. Shirly Barthelemy, clinical director of Carpe Diem Behavioral Health, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavior Analysis. She has over 12 years of experience providing individual therapy, psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, group therapy, parent coaching and family support. Her areas of expertise are neuropsychological testing (i.e., Stroke, TBI, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities, personality disorders, neurological disorders, comorbid disorders, applied and clinical behavior Analysis (ABA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

Wisdom’s House was birth to provide counseling to assist those that struggle with secretive daily battles. My goal is to inform individuals, you can receive healing through the power of confession, counsel, forgiveness, and accepting the power to be free. I am gilded and passionate about assisting those in reaching their full potential by living a purpose-driven life.

Edgecare360 LLC takes a 360 (whole) approach to therapy. Using supportive person-centered strategies to help individuals find their version of healing. Let one of our Clinicians be your co-pilot while helping you to navigate life's' many changes, challenge beliefs and behaviors that have disrupted the life you want.

Do you feel stuck, as though no matter what you do, you always end up in the same space? Do you continue on with your daily responsibilities, but don't feel fulfilled or enthusiastic about life? Every day feels the same and the things that once excited you are now memories. So what now? What's next? Do you continue down the same path or do you start making changes? Today is the day to take the first step, in the right direction and, "Create A Life That You Love."

As a counselor and parent, I understand that there is nothing more disheartening than watching your child struggle. That's why I'm passionate about helping children and adolescents learn the skills they need to feel empowered and in control of their own psychological health. My specialties include self-harm, self-esteem, ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce, college/career readiness, and academic underachievement. My goal is to provide a unique, client-centered approach to each child and family. Contact me today so I can help you and your family get back on track!

I specialize in treating healthcare professionals who are struggling with trauma, grief, depression, burnout, impostor syndrome, moral injury, or a combination of symptoms. I have had the privilege of working with people all along their mental health journey. Wherever you are in your distress, I can meet you there to continue your progress towards recovery.

Are you frustrated by your child's behavior? Children communicate through behavior. Exploring the meaning of challenging behaviors can help identify obstacles that may be preventing a child from expressing and managing strong feelings, from developing meaningful/effective relationships, and from coping with stress. The clients I typically see are resilient and want things to improve. This can mean different things I am here to help you determine how best to make this happen. I see working with the family, as well as the child, as critically important.

I specialize in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, developing coping skills, and working toward personal growth and healing.

I am an LCSW with over 26 years of service to Child / Adolescent, and adult individuals with mental health and psychoactive substance use challenges. I have been recognized for my Clinical skills in Fulton and Dekalb counties as well as the Grady Health Care systems. I use the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory(SASSI) to support Individuals with interest or requested to have Substance Abuse Evaluations. As a Licensed, AASI Clinician; I am able to administer Sexual Interest Assessments to Adolescents and Adults.

My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, & become aware of their options & strengths...achieved through providing a safe space, listening to your concerns & working together on a course of action. I will always offer practical recommendations & explanations for what I recommend. Educating you is vital to your ongoing quality of life. You will receive honest, supportive, & sometimes humorous options. Some counseling services will treat symptoms. I will address the core causes behind the symptoms. However, you always will maintain control of the topics discussed & you will always be respected for the decisions you make.