In Person Therapists in Kennesaw, GA

As a therapist, Samantha provides a safe space for clients to process their past traumas, finding ways to manage their life stressors and daily challenges, and building healthier connections with themselves and others. Tailoring the approach of therapy to best meet the client’s needs. The reason for this eclectic approach is that everyone has their own life story and different experiences. Samantha’s approach is rooted in person centered therapy, which believes that the client is the “expert” on their life story. By processing past and current experiences, one can create healthier connections and relationships in their lives.

Roots Wellness Center is an evidence-based practice specializing in individual, group and family therapy, psychological evaluations and psycho-educational assessments. You will find a group of dedicated counselors who are sincere, professional, and caring. We offer an integration of therapies, styles, techniques and tools to specifically address your needs in a nurturing, responsive, and collaborative manner. We are here to help you work through difficult situations and find solutions that enhance and improve your life.

Life can come at you pretty fast and knock you down pretty hard, leaving you feeling helpless, hopeless, afraid, and anxious. We all can lose our footing and confidence in who we are. People often just need someone with an open, non-judgmental ear, to listen to, understand, and guide them to better choices that will lead to a better family, work, and personal life. Others may require deeper more intensive therapeutic approaches due to chronic exposure to trauma.

Life gets hard sometimes, and it is ok to need help. Gaining a deeper understanding of yourself can help you to bring about lasting change to create the life you dream of. I want to work with you to develop a deeper understanding to enable you to break patterns and develop the skills you need to handle whatever life my throw at you. I am here to support you on this journey.

Ever find yourself asking, "Am I losing control?"..." Will I live like this forever?"..."Something has to change, but what?"..."Is God even listening to my cries for help?"

Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over thirty years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fields. She is also a Registered Play Therapist, an Employee Assistance Specialist-Clinical, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Amy graduated with Honors from Emory University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She then completed her master's degree in psychology and an Ed. S. in Community Counseling from the University of West GA. Amy has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient counseling, in-patient hospital treatment, residential settings, private practice, and in the school system.

You warrant a quality service that will meet your individual needs. Your issues and goals are the main focus. You want to feel that you can meet whatever stressor comes your way. By improving and adding to your life skills you will be able to manage your daily personal experiences with greater self-reliance while also maintaining your emotional stability. As a therapist with over 27 years of experience, I have the ability to help you navigate thru your particular situation.

The Psychological Diagnostic Center specializes exclusively in psychological assessments/evaluations for individuals age 2 to 99. PDC utilize widely-recognized and national standardized psychological tests to perform comprehensive evaluations that get you the answers and recommendations needed to get you back on track to living fully.

Parents of younger children, I understand the importance of early intervention and the critical role it plays in their long-term development. Children process situations differently than adults and experience various stages of life but may have difficulty expressing their feelings. I specialize in working with children and adolescents ages 5-17, who are struggling with mental health and behavioral health issues. By partnering together, we can unlock your child's full potential and set them on a path towards success.

I love working with people who feel silenced or on the fringes of society. I seek to help them find their voice and their place through reconnecting with people. Through validation, I help to unlock secrets that have been buried. I work on removing and replacing unhealthy belief systems. I help people discover meaning in their painful experiences. I plant seeds of hope for the future as we uncover their unique strengths and abilities and discover what motivates them. In an atmosphere of collaboration, compassion and acceptance, I work towards replacing unhealthy coping strategies with more appropriate ones. I help people grow.

Deb Finch is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia who has been practicing since 2021. She studied at The University of Georgia, Duke University, and The University of Pennsylvania. Deb has years of experience helping people at all stages of life work through life transitions, depression, grief, anxiety, caregiving stress, the effects of chronic health issues, and end of life situations (both with patients and families). Deb uses an integrative approach to therapy based on multiple therapeutic perspectives.

As a dedicated counselor, my foremost goal is to create a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I specialize in helping clients navigate the complex challenges of depression, anxiety, and the effects of narcissistic abuse. My approach is rooted in the belief that every person has the inherent capacity for growth, healing, and resilience. I integrate a blend of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic principles, to offer a personalized treatment experience.

I have a desire to help people struggling with life's issues to live free and love well. My objective is to establish collaborative relationships and to provide effective counseling with applicable biblical principles that equip people to change their lives with Christ's changeless truth. My goal is to help people love God, themselves and others in Christ-centered ways. I am also trained and interested in counseling members from all walks of life, beliefs, and backgrounds. My objective is to provide a holistic approach focused on dealing with the mental, physical and spiritual aspects of healing.

Are you struggling with sadness, motherhood stress, anger, relationships, or family? Are you feeling emotionally drained? Or maybe your child is having behavioral challenges, racial identity issues, or a hard time adjusting to a relocation, divorce or separation, or other change(s) in their life? I help rebuild and reunify individuals and families by teaching coping skills and better communication skills to children ages 3-18, adults, and families. I use different therapeutic interventions to meet the needs of my clients and achieve results. I help children and adults learn how to understand, control, and share their emotions appropriately, and make better choices.

I would describe my style as active and directive, focusing on assisting clients to gain insight while utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies to help bring about desired change. I enjoy dialogue and collaboration with my clients. I do recommend readings and give homework assignments as appropriate. I believe education is a major component of the counseling process. I work with individuals, couples and families ages 18+ addressing substance abuse/addiction, relationship issues, anger management, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitional issues and gay/lesbian issues.

I believe that effective psychotherapy consists of an open, honest and compassionate partnership between therapist and patient. My therapeutic style is one of warmth, compassion and collaboration. I specialize in treating individuals suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. I am passionate about my work, and have been witness to the extraordinary healing capacity of psychotherapy. I offer In Person and Telehealth sessions in Georgia and Telehealth Sessions in New York.

My therapeutic approach engages and guides each client into meeting their full potential by creating awareness and solutions to their current challenges by looking into their life experiences and life history. My personal theory is to treat each client as an individual; meaning all therapies are not beneficial or advantageous to all. By individualizing my therapy techniques and philosophy, it provides the client with the customizing they deserve. I am nonjudgmental and have an adept ability to establish rapport and trust easily with my clients. My goal is to help my clients achieve a healthier, stronger and happier well being.

Change is painful, Growth is painful... but nothing is as painful as staying stuck where you don't belong. Therapy is a journey, and the first step makes the biggest difference. I can provide a safe, accepting space where you can come and be heard and speak freely without judgement. I specialize in working with young adult women who are experiencing problems and stressors related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions.

Hi! My name is Whitney and I am a licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, anger management, depression, trauma and life transitions. I am passionate about working with adolescents, young adults and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I love working with clients who are seeking change in their lives and are ready to live a meaningful life.