Veterans Therapists in Kennesaw, GA
Renee Arbogast
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Renee's has 10 years of experience working with the Department of Defense while working with the military.
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.
Renee's has 10 years of experience working with the Department of Defense while working with the military.
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.
I am passionate about working with couples, military families, and individuals struggling with difficult life transitions. My desire is to help individuals, couples and families restore healthy communication, intimacy, and increase relationship patterns. I also work with emotional abuse in the family unit, blended family issues, grief depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a military spouse, I understand the challenges with military life. I focus on a safe environment where clients can experience change that fosters growth and understanding to bring a healthy balance back to life. Under direct supervision of Denise Rountree.
I am passionate about working with couples, military families, and individuals struggling with difficult life transitions. My desire is to help individuals, couples and families restore healthy communication, intimacy, and increase relationship patterns. I also work with emotional abuse in the family unit, blended family issues, grief depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. As a military spouse, I understand the challenges with military life. I focus on a safe environment where clients can experience change that fosters growth and understanding to bring a healthy balance back to life. Under direct supervision of Denise Rountree.
Elliott T. Washington
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, BCCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30152
I have a passion to help veterans struggling with PTSD along with many other areas that involve military lifestyles.
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.
I have a passion to help veterans struggling with PTSD along with many other areas that involve military lifestyles.
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.
Amy also spent eight years working with military children and families stationed in Europe.
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.
Amy also spent eight years working with military children and families stationed in Europe.
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.
Michael-Renee Godfrey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD,RN, LPC,PCS, BC-TMH, CAMS-II, CFRC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I understand military culture because I'm a veteran of OEF.
"If my aim is to prove I am enough, the project goes on to infinity; because the battle was already lost on the day I conceded the issue was debatable." ~Nathaniel Branden. As an experiential therapist, I "name the elephant in the room" & help clients navigate obstacles denying them pure joy in living. I work with clients to get out of their own way, embrace their power, choose "gutz over fear," & not let their worst enemy be between their own two ears. My clients learn the power & responsibility of choice, self-compassion when self-esteem fails, respect in accountability, grace when failing forward, and celebration & love of self.
I understand military culture because I'm a veteran of OEF.
"If my aim is to prove I am enough, the project goes on to infinity; because the battle was already lost on the day I conceded the issue was debatable." ~Nathaniel Branden. As an experiential therapist, I "name the elephant in the room" & help clients navigate obstacles denying them pure joy in living. I work with clients to get out of their own way, embrace their power, choose "gutz over fear," & not let their worst enemy be between their own two ears. My clients learn the power & responsibility of choice, self-compassion when self-esteem fails, respect in accountability, grace when failing forward, and celebration & love of self.
Anitra obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University in 2005. She later went on to get her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2010 from Valdosta State University. In 2015, she was able to gain her clinical license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker while employed with the local Department of Family and Children Services. Throughout this time, Anitra has been able to obtain experience in areas of child welfare, mental health and substance abuse treatment, school based social work, Private Practice, and even continues to work with veterans and their supports full time.
Anitra obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Georgia State University in 2005. She later went on to get her Master’s degree in Social Work in 2010 from Valdosta State University. In 2015, she was able to gain her clinical license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker while employed with the local Department of Family and Children Services. Throughout this time, Anitra has been able to obtain experience in areas of child welfare, mental health and substance abuse treatment, school based social work, Private Practice, and even continues to work with veterans and their supports full time.
I offer help working with adults, couples or active duty/retired military and veterans experiencing emotional dysregulation such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss of self-confidence, and more resulting from simple or complex trauma.
My goal is to actively listen and support you in a safe, non-judgmental environment as you gain confidence in navigating the journey of life. I use evidence based treatments such as DBT and CBT to help you identify and address painful emotions that have become habitual and alter thinking and behavior patterns that are unhealthy. We will work together to replace these patterns and emotions with more accurate and functional ones by developing more positive perspectives and new tools in coping & communication skills.
I offer help working with adults, couples or active duty/retired military and veterans experiencing emotional dysregulation such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss of self-confidence, and more resulting from simple or complex trauma.
My goal is to actively listen and support you in a safe, non-judgmental environment as you gain confidence in navigating the journey of life. I use evidence based treatments such as DBT and CBT to help you identify and address painful emotions that have become habitual and alter thinking and behavior patterns that are unhealthy. We will work together to replace these patterns and emotions with more accurate and functional ones by developing more positive perspectives and new tools in coping & communication skills.
Keith Brewton
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Online Only)
I want to say thank you for viewing my profile. I do not know what it is that you may be struggling with, but I know that I have a genuine and heartfelt passion to help you become a better version of yourself. I am here to help and I am here to listen! I have spent the past 12 years of my life in tireless dedication and service of others and I am here to help you through your struggles whether with depression, anxiety, addiction, marital/couple struggles, grief, PTSD, trauma, incarceration/military/sexual trauma, life coaching, career guidance, life satisfaction, or any other mental/emotional health challenges. I am here to help!
I want to say thank you for viewing my profile. I do not know what it is that you may be struggling with, but I know that I have a genuine and heartfelt passion to help you become a better version of yourself. I am here to help and I am here to listen! I have spent the past 12 years of my life in tireless dedication and service of others and I am here to help you through your struggles whether with depression, anxiety, addiction, marital/couple struggles, grief, PTSD, trauma, incarceration/military/sexual trauma, life coaching, career guidance, life satisfaction, or any other mental/emotional health challenges. I am here to help!
Welcome to therapy! You may be asking yourself what is it that I’m feeling and who can I trust to process these feelings with? If you’ve found this page, that also means you’re looking for change in your life and I might just be the therapist to help you find it! I'm a LMSW with my Master's degree in Social Work. Personally, I've been in Atlanta long enough to identify as a native and hold other important titles such as daughter, mom, and post-cancer thriver. I’ve developed a niche for working with clients who may be struggling with significant medical diagnoses while also working heavily in case managing military veterans/families.
Welcome to therapy! You may be asking yourself what is it that I’m feeling and who can I trust to process these feelings with? If you’ve found this page, that also means you’re looking for change in your life and I might just be the therapist to help you find it! I'm a LMSW with my Master's degree in Social Work. Personally, I've been in Atlanta long enough to identify as a native and hold other important titles such as daughter, mom, and post-cancer thriver. I’ve developed a niche for working with clients who may be struggling with significant medical diagnoses while also working heavily in case managing military veterans/families.
I enjoy working with relationships and relational problems, self-esteem and self-hate, trauma and recovery, identity concerns (including but not limited to sexuality, diversity in gender, atheists and other types of secular individuals), and veterans. I also have worked in a VA CBOC outpatient clinic and have an extensive history of work with young adults (specifically in collegiate mental health).
I enjoy working with relationships and relational problems, self-esteem and self-hate, trauma and recovery, identity concerns (including but not limited to sexuality, diversity in gender, atheists and other types of secular individuals), and veterans. I also have worked in a VA CBOC outpatient clinic and have an extensive history of work with young adults (specifically in collegiate mental health).
Maryann Smolko
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CAMS-11, CDBT
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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.
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.
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My goal as a counselor is to join with you in an accepting therapeutic space for the purpose of emotionally processing losses, important decisions and challenges you face. My job as a counselor is to assist you in becoming the person you want to be! I enjoy helping individuals work through issues of sadness, anger, anxiety and career choice. I specialize in working with couples, improving communication and connection, processing past wounds and affair recovery. I also welcome opportunities to be present with families experiencing life transitions and familial relationship challenges. Stress and painful seasons confront us all.
My goal as a counselor is to join with you in an accepting therapeutic space for the purpose of emotionally processing losses, important decisions and challenges you face. My job as a counselor is to assist you in becoming the person you want to be! I enjoy helping individuals work through issues of sadness, anger, anxiety and career choice. I specialize in working with couples, improving communication and connection, processing past wounds and affair recovery. I also welcome opportunities to be present with families experiencing life transitions and familial relationship challenges. Stress and painful seasons confront us all.
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with life? Allow me to help you and your family gain better coping and communication skills. I provide services for children ages 3-18, adults, families, and groups. Multicultural counseling is my passion and I strive to create a culturally sensitive environment for all clients. I also believe in a collaborative approach with clients to establish trust and rapport in our therapeutic alliance.
Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed with life? Allow me to help you and your family gain better coping and communication skills. I provide services for children ages 3-18, adults, families, and groups. Multicultural counseling is my passion and I strive to create a culturally sensitive environment for all clients. I also believe in a collaborative approach with clients to establish trust and rapport in our therapeutic alliance.
Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by. I enjoy working with teens and adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, spiritual concerns and relationship/family issues. I am also passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma or been diagnosed with PTSD. My goal is to create an environment of safety, understanding and growth that enriches your counseling experience.
Welcome! I'm so glad you stopped by. I enjoy working with teens and adults experiencing life transitions, anxiety, spiritual concerns and relationship/family issues. I am also passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma or been diagnosed with PTSD. My goal is to create an environment of safety, understanding and growth that enriches your counseling experience.
Most people want to thrive and do well; however, they do not always have the tools needed to do so. Our passion is to inform, inspire, and increase an individual's self-awareness/sufficiency. We partner with the client to create an individualized plan that fosters positive personal effectiveness. It is our belief that anyone can benefit from receiving individualized care that can increase self-esteem, decrease stress factors, improve communication, and nurture positive change in one's life.
Most people want to thrive and do well; however, they do not always have the tools needed to do so. Our passion is to inform, inspire, and increase an individual's self-awareness/sufficiency. We partner with the client to create an individualized plan that fosters positive personal effectiveness. It is our belief that anyone can benefit from receiving individualized care that can increase self-esteem, decrease stress factors, improve communication, and nurture positive change in one's life.
Brent “Woody” Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Woody completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology at the University of West Georgia and has done post-masters work at Saybrook University in San Francisco. He is a Certified Clinical Supervisor, trained in trauma-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Level II therapist, and a Geek Therapist.
Brent “Woody” Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Woody completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology at the University of West Georgia and has done post-masters work at Saybrook University in San Francisco. He is a Certified Clinical Supervisor, trained in trauma-focused therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) Level II therapist, and a Geek Therapist.
I consider it a privilege to journey with clients as they seek to achieve their goals. I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between therapist and client.
I consider it a privilege to journey with clients as they seek to achieve their goals. I believe therapy should be a collaborative effort between therapist and client.
Regina Pleasants
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCATP, CGP, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Kennesaw, GA 30144 (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with a diverse population dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, anger management, depression, grief and alcohol abuse. Current certifications include- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) 396006, Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) 689935. I provide virtual and telephonic visits for adults in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, and Maine.
I have years of experience working with a diverse population dealing with anxiety, stress reduction, anger management, depression, grief and alcohol abuse. Current certifications include- Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) 396006, Certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP) 689935. I provide virtual and telephonic visits for adults in Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, and Maine.
Glen earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, graduating with High Distinction (4.0 GPA). Formerly on staff at Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, GA treating psychological disorders and addictions, he is a member of The American Counseling Association, The International Honor Society of Psychology and the American Association of Christian Counselors and is licensed by the State of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Glen is a life-long Cobb County resident, currently living in Acworth with his wife, teenage son and daughter.
Glen earned a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University, graduating with High Distinction (4.0 GPA). Formerly on staff at Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, GA treating psychological disorders and addictions, he is a member of The American Counseling Association, The International Honor Society of Psychology and the American Association of Christian Counselors and is licensed by the State of Georgia as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Glen is a life-long Cobb County resident, currently living in Acworth with his wife, teenage son and daughter.
Brandon Browne
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kennesaw, GA 30144
I love what I do and it shows. I care about each and every one of you and will do all that I can do to help. I listen and find out what is important to you and then individually customize treatment as to best meet your goals. I use treatments that are shown to be the most effective according to research. I also draw on experience of what I have witnessed work the best. I look forward to speaking with you and assisting with accomplishing your goals.
I love what I do and it shows. I care about each and every one of you and will do all that I can do to help. I listen and find out what is important to you and then individually customize treatment as to best meet your goals. I use treatments that are shown to be the most effective according to research. I also draw on experience of what I have witnessed work the best. I look forward to speaking with you and assisting with accomplishing your goals.
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Veterans Therapists
Why is mental health important for veterans and the military?
Veterans are more likely to face mental health challenges than the general public, and such mental health challenges can make it difficult for them to navigate day-to-day life. Improved mental health can result in better interpersonal relationships, lower levels of stress, and decreased dependence on substances, such as drugs or alcohol, for many veterans. Addressing common mental health conditions can also help facilitate recovery from physical health challenges that are faced by many veterans, such as chronic pain, physical injury, or poor sleeping patterns. Therapists trained in working with veterans can help address these concerns and help improve veteran mental health.
How can veterans get access to mental health support?
There are many resources for veterans to get mental health support, including through the VA or through their primary care doctor. Many service personnel are eligible for free or reduced-cost mental health counseling through the VA, depending on their service history and current income. Veterans can also utilize online directories, such as Psychology Today, or nonprofit organization resources like the Wounded Warrior Project, to find a therapist or other healthcare professional that specializes in their specific mental health needs. Veterans may also benefit from community-based groups that facilitate social connection and/or address specific concerns, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
What type of therapy is best for veterans?
Veterans may benefit from multiple types of therapy, depending on what mental health challenges they are facing. Veterans seeking therapy for anxiety or depression may benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which encourage clients to understand how their thought patterns influence their behavior. Veterans with PTSD may seek other more specialized forms of therapy to treat trauma symptoms, such as EMDR or exposure therapy. Many veterans and military personnel may also benefit from family or couples counseling to address the stress and adjustment challenges that can be associated with military life.
Can therapy for veterans help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in helping veterans with trauma and PTSD. Therapists specializing in veteran mental health often have extensive training and experience helping veterans navigate symptoms of trauma and can teach clients coping techniques to handle common symptoms associated with trauma and PTSD. Some therapists may use talk therapy as their primary approach, while others utilize more structured therapy modalities in sessions, such as EMDR. Veterans can try multiple therapy modalities to find the best fit for them. Therapists can also help make referrals or connect clients with available resources, such as VA benefits, to help address other life concerns.