Depression Therapists in Lithia Springs, GA
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Feven B. Seyoum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-acceptance, I'm here to help.
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnouts. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences.
Whether you're dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-acceptance, I'm here to help.
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnouts. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach, addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences.
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Mattie Finn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
My areas of focus but not limited to, are women's issues, identity issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, substance use, addictions, ADHD, whole health and wellness, grief, etc.
Greetings! First, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for visiting my profile. "You are appreciated." My name is Mattie Finn I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, servicing individuals, couples, families, and groups. My primary goal is to empower, encourage, and educate those who encounter emotional life challenges that prevent them from living a more purposeful life.
My areas of focus but not limited to, are women's issues, identity issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, oppositional behaviors, substance use, addictions, ADHD, whole health and wellness, grief, etc.
Greetings! First, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for visiting my profile. "You are appreciated." My name is Mattie Finn I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, servicing individuals, couples, families, and groups. My primary goal is to empower, encourage, and educate those who encounter emotional life challenges that prevent them from living a more purposeful life.
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Dadron Deon Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr, LPC, MAC, CAMS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
I'm here to address your anxiety, depression, irritable mood triggers, poor relationship building and inconsistency.
Greetings. I am a Counselor/ Therapist that focuses on meeting your needs. We are here for you as our country is undergoing a major crisis. We are offering telemental health video sessions for you. My role as a Licensed Counselor is to provide confidential behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents in an outpatient or community setting. I focus on identifying core issues. Duties will include, but not limited to individual counseling, group therapy, family counseling and contact within the community in terms of locating employment, self help & housing.
I'm here to address your anxiety, depression, irritable mood triggers, poor relationship building and inconsistency.
Greetings. I am a Counselor/ Therapist that focuses on meeting your needs. We are here for you as our country is undergoing a major crisis. We are offering telemental health video sessions for you. My role as a Licensed Counselor is to provide confidential behavioral health services to adults, children and adolescents in an outpatient or community setting. I focus on identifying core issues. Duties will include, but not limited to individual counseling, group therapy, family counseling and contact within the community in terms of locating employment, self help & housing.
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I Am Love Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia working with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, grief, etc. I do take an active role in the counseling process as I work collectively with the client to navigate the presented concerns and create tangible goals to make life more manageable. I believe we develop psychological stress due to the inability to truly be who we are meant to be because we seek and desire belonging believing that we need to be who someone else wants us to be.
I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia working with a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, grief, etc. I do take an active role in the counseling process as I work collectively with the client to navigate the presented concerns and create tangible goals to make life more manageable. I believe we develop psychological stress due to the inability to truly be who we are meant to be because we seek and desire belonging believing that we need to be who someone else wants us to be.
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Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years in the field. Our lives are forever changing and often, we forget to take the time to take care of ourselves, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I believe that a person has the power to change and transform into the person they are meant to be. So whatever stressors you are dealing with I am here to help. My specialty areas include parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, substance use and health concerns, and grief/loss.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 17 years in the field. Our lives are forever changing and often, we forget to take the time to take care of ourselves, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically. I believe that a person has the power to change and transform into the person they are meant to be. So whatever stressors you are dealing with I am here to help. My specialty areas include parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, substance use and health concerns, and grief/loss.
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I work a lot with mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to provide a calm, safe and non-judgmental environment where one can address and deal with situations and issues that are causing pain. I believe that counseling is an active process that requires the client and the therapist to work together to achieve specific goals throughout the counseling process. I help clients find insight into themselves and assist them in building skills that help make managing life easier and more positive.
I work a lot with mood disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor my goal is to provide a calm, safe and non-judgmental environment where one can address and deal with situations and issues that are causing pain. I believe that counseling is an active process that requires the client and the therapist to work together to achieve specific goals throughout the counseling process. I help clients find insight into themselves and assist them in building skills that help make managing life easier and more positive.
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I work with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, unresolved emotional issues, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, relationship/family issues, marital problems, trauma, anger management, behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, co-dependency issues, parenting, impulsive behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from Argosy University with a M.A. in Community Counseling. I started my career providing mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in the community. My experiences have helped me to gain insight to family systemic problems. I utilize a variety of orientations and therapies to benefit my client's needs which include Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered and Solution Focused. My goal is to combine my experiences, compassion and enthusiasm as a therapist to assist clients and families in making positive changes in their lives through self-awareness, empowerment, coping strategies and developing a positive mindset.
I work with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, unresolved emotional issues, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, relationship/family issues, marital problems, trauma, anger management, behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, co-dependency issues, parenting, impulsive behaviors.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from Argosy University with a M.A. in Community Counseling. I started my career providing mental health services to children, adolescents and adults in the community. My experiences have helped me to gain insight to family systemic problems. I utilize a variety of orientations and therapies to benefit my client's needs which include Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered and Solution Focused. My goal is to combine my experiences, compassion and enthusiasm as a therapist to assist clients and families in making positive changes in their lives through self-awareness, empowerment, coping strategies and developing a positive mindset.
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Lindsey Pollard
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field, including working in a variety of settings such as in the office, in home, and in the community including schools from primary to high school. I have worked with clients from age 4 to adults with a multitude of presenting issues such as trauma, depression, self-harm, anxiety, anger, relationship and family conflicts, mild autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, adjustment difficulties, and self-esteem. My counseling style is warm, supportive, and interactive.
Welcome! I'm glad you are here. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I have over 7 years of experience working in the mental health field, including working in a variety of settings such as in the office, in home, and in the community including schools from primary to high school. I have worked with clients from age 4 to adults with a multitude of presenting issues such as trauma, depression, self-harm, anxiety, anger, relationship and family conflicts, mild autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, adjustment difficulties, and self-esteem. My counseling style is warm, supportive, and interactive.
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Feven Seyoum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, self-acceptance, I'm here to help.
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach; addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences. From my journey, I can personally attest to the power of s
Whether you're dealing with overwhelm, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, self-acceptance, I'm here to help.
Welcome, I am Feven! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help individuals manage anxiety, depression and burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a whole self approach; addressing the needs of your mind, body and spirit. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the different challenges they face and build coping skills to create more fulfilling and holistic life experiences. From my journey, I can personally attest to the power of s
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Life Positive Counseling Group, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I love working with all ages, but I have a special interest in family, couples and play counseling. As the owner of Life Positive Counseling Group, my mission is to provide quality mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. My counseling background has allowed me to have many diverse counseling experiences. My experiences include working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, families in conflict, children and adolescents with behavior problems, depression, grief, couples, strengthening parents and a variety of other issues.
I love working with all ages, but I have a special interest in family, couples and play counseling. As the owner of Life Positive Counseling Group, my mission is to provide quality mental health services for children, adolescents, and adults. My counseling background has allowed me to have many diverse counseling experiences. My experiences include working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, families in conflict, children and adolescents with behavior problems, depression, grief, couples, strengthening parents and a variety of other issues.
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Sweetwater Psychological Associates, LLC
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
Individual, group & family therapy are used to treat a number of psychological problems including depression, anxiety disorders, stress disorders (e.
Sweetwater Psychological Associates, LLC is a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health practice with currently three psychologists, as well as two Masters Level Providers. Together, our providers have over 95 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, couples & families.
Individual, group & family therapy are used to treat a number of psychological problems including depression, anxiety disorders, stress disorders (e.
Sweetwater Psychological Associates, LLC is a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health practice with currently three psychologists, as well as two Masters Level Providers. Together, our providers have over 95 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, couples & families.
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I'm a licensed professional counselor and a master's addiction counselor with over 20 years in the field. I focus on depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, bipolar disorder, and relationship problems. I use a mix of motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, cognitive processing therapy, pastoral counseling, and trauma-informed care. I've worked with students, professors, prisoners, addicts, survivors, vets, and parents, to name just a few. I'm confident we can find common ground to work together.
I'm a licensed professional counselor and a master's addiction counselor with over 20 years in the field. I focus on depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, bipolar disorder, and relationship problems. I use a mix of motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, cognitive processing therapy, pastoral counseling, and trauma-informed care. I've worked with students, professors, prisoners, addicts, survivors, vets, and parents, to name just a few. I'm confident we can find common ground to work together.
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People seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. Our process helps individuals and families identify the challenges they face, goals to be reached and develop positive change and support they need to achieve their desired outcomes. We work with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment to explore their feelings, beliefs and behaviors.
People seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. Our process helps individuals and families identify the challenges they face, goals to be reached and develop positive change and support they need to achieve their desired outcomes. We work with clients one-on-one in a safe, caring, and confidential environment to explore their feelings, beliefs and behaviors.
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Osafo Asare-Bediako
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; couples struggling with poor communication and infidelity; and families impacted by abuse, addiction, grief or parenting challenges. I specialize in helping people develop a healthy adaptability and the dynamism needed to thrive through solution-focused counseling. I also provide Christian counseling for individuals who desire it. I believe that addressing the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, empowers the individual to take charge of his/her own care.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with years of experience in working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety; couples struggling with poor communication and infidelity; and families impacted by abuse, addiction, grief or parenting challenges. I specialize in helping people develop a healthy adaptability and the dynamism needed to thrive through solution-focused counseling. I also provide Christian counseling for individuals who desire it. I believe that addressing the whole person: the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, empowers the individual to take charge of his/her own care.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched too far, family demands outweigh your personal needs? Or are you the parent of a child(ren) that you just can’t seem to reach? Well, take a deep breath… uuuuuuh!!!! You are in the right place; congratulate yourself on taking the first step in making a change in the life you deserve!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stretched too far, family demands outweigh your personal needs? Or are you the parent of a child(ren) that you just can’t seem to reach? Well, take a deep breath… uuuuuuh!!!! You are in the right place; congratulate yourself on taking the first step in making a change in the life you deserve!
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Familial Bonds LLC Psychotherapy and Consultation
QLC, MAMFT, CANP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Finding the right practitioner; when it comes to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health needs; can be challenging because you may not know what you should be considering during this search. Select a professional who is not only compassionate and passionate about their work and the people they serve, but also someone who knows the element of strength and perseverance personally. Stress can have a huge impact on the way we function in the various domains of our lives and this can sometimes send us down the rabbit hole of doubt. In order to truly accept yourself you must discover the elements of your becoming.
Finding the right practitioner; when it comes to your emotional, mental, and spiritual health needs; can be challenging because you may not know what you should be considering during this search. Select a professional who is not only compassionate and passionate about their work and the people they serve, but also someone who knows the element of strength and perseverance personally. Stress can have a huge impact on the way we function in the various domains of our lives and this can sometimes send us down the rabbit hole of doubt. In order to truly accept yourself you must discover the elements of your becoming.
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Mental Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lithia Springs, GA 30122 (Online Only)
The Mental Wellness Collective is a virtual group therapy serving clients in GA. Our practice specializes in meeting the needs of Women of Color and teen girls who are often underrepresented and underserved in wellness space dealing with a variety of mental health issues as they navigate this journey called life.
The Mental Wellness Collective is a virtual group therapy serving clients in GA. Our practice specializes in meeting the needs of Women of Color and teen girls who are often underrepresented and underserved in wellness space dealing with a variety of mental health issues as they navigate this journey called life.
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My goal and mission are to help people to improve their lives by working through their challenges and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experiences. My focus is on meeting people where they are and helping them to improve their quality of life. My background includes work in outpatient settings, inpatient hospitals, college counseling settings, and in my own private practice. I have studied at Syracuse University and have my degree in Psychology, and also studied at the top social work school in the country, the University of Michigan.
My goal and mission are to help people to improve their lives by working through their challenges and learning different techniques to build coping and resilience to improve their life experiences. My focus is on meeting people where they are and helping them to improve their quality of life. My background includes work in outpatient settings, inpatient hospitals, college counseling settings, and in my own private practice. I have studied at Syracuse University and have my degree in Psychology, and also studied at the top social work school in the country, the University of Michigan.
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Virginia L Puckett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
In therapy I will meet you where you are and help navigate through your current and past challenges. We begin by exploring your history, patterns of behavior, thought processes and relationships that have formed you thus far. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship and begin your path to wholeness.
In therapy I will meet you where you are and help navigate through your current and past challenges. We begin by exploring your history, patterns of behavior, thought processes and relationships that have formed you thus far. Together we will build a therapeutic relationship and begin your path to wholeness.
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Quan Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lithia Springs, GA 30057 (Online Only)
Sometimes life experiences can be overwhelming and burdensome to even the strongest person. Walking through life with the weight of the world and it’s problems, all the while pretending as if things are okay, can cause one to feel misunderstood, unheard, isolated or even alone. If this sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably been wearing your superhero cape for too long; and I’m here to help you take it off, even if only just to wash it. If you’re ready, it is my hope to cultivate a safe space for you to feel empowered enough to heal...
Sometimes life experiences can be overwhelming and burdensome to even the strongest person. Walking through life with the weight of the world and it’s problems, all the while pretending as if things are okay, can cause one to feel misunderstood, unheard, isolated or even alone. If this sounds familiar to you, you’ve probably been wearing your superhero cape for too long; and I’m here to help you take it off, even if only just to wash it. If you’re ready, it is my hope to cultivate a safe space for you to feel empowered enough to heal...
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What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.