Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Loganville, GA
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A.O.S. Healing Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCMHC, CCTP-II, CPCS, CIMHP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
Mood disorders, Anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, Behavioral Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis, Stress Management, Family issues, and Addiction.
I am very passionate about clients and aids them through a healing process by focusing on three key areas: Body, Mind, and Soul. I provided clinical services for the past 12 years to children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in both an individual and group format. I have experience treating various mood, behavioral, and psychotic disorders, and trauma. For more information, please visit www.aoshealingcenter.com for more details.
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Rhonda S Mcginnis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, CAMS II, TF-CBT, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II), a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist,Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and EMDR trained.
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
I am a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS-II), a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist,Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and EMDR trained.
All of us have found ourselves at some point feeling stuck - wanting our story to look different, but without the toolsexperiences to make that happen. As a therapist with more than 10 years experience as an educator, I believe growth happens best with compassion, gentle challenge, creativity and humor. Understanding that what happens to us impacts our mind and our body, I individualize treatment which addresses mind, body and experiences. I provide a safe space to create healthy thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors along with the tools to sustain them. I work with adolescents and adults in individual, couples and family sessions.
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Tandy Ellen Mackey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Georgia. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling for teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, community violence, gender identity, and depression. I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population which includes race, youth, families, and adults given my firsthand experience in navigating generational and cultural differences.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Georgia. My experience comes from providing direct mental health and behavioral counseling for teens and adults with a variety of presenting issues, including anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma, community violence, gender identity, and depression. I approach the therapeutic relationship with an acute sensitivity and respect for multi/cross-cultural factors. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population which includes race, youth, families, and adults given my firsthand experience in navigating generational and cultural differences.
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Sarah Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Do you have a high-pressure job? Able to prioritize quickly, work well under pressure, juggle many things at once? This includes mothers, military, first responder, medical personnel, executive, or mental health professionals. High pressure jobs can often lead to the need for perfectionism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, or addiction. If this sounds familiar you may need help. These kinds of work environments create unique stressors. Do you find yourself struggling with the weight of your profession while having a drive to push through? Your symptoms are spilling over into your personal life and you need a change.
I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction.
Do you have a high-pressure job? Able to prioritize quickly, work well under pressure, juggle many things at once? This includes mothers, military, first responder, medical personnel, executive, or mental health professionals. High pressure jobs can often lead to the need for perfectionism, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, trauma, or addiction. If this sounds familiar you may need help. These kinds of work environments create unique stressors. Do you find yourself struggling with the weight of your profession while having a drive to push through? Your symptoms are spilling over into your personal life and you need a change.
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¡Bienvenido! Como psicoterapeuta profesional, me especializo en varios tipos de trauma tales como: abuso sexual, violencia doméstica, dificultades por haber emigrado a los Estados Unidos y con la aculturación, y pérdidas, al igual que efectos secundarios (ej.
Welcome! My name is Sarynelly Rojas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. My work experience and expertise focus on child and adolescent psychotherapy. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily work with children, adolescents, and adults by providing counseling, advocacy, and education to those who have a history of child sexual abuse. My ultimate goal is to restore trust and hope to children, adolescents, and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse directly and indirectly.
¡Bienvenido! Como psicoterapeuta profesional, me especializo en varios tipos de trauma tales como: abuso sexual, violencia doméstica, dificultades por haber emigrado a los Estados Unidos y con la aculturación, y pérdidas, al igual que efectos secundarios (ej.
Welcome! My name is Sarynelly Rojas and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish. My work experience and expertise focus on child and adolescent psychotherapy. I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and primarily work with children, adolescents, and adults by providing counseling, advocacy, and education to those who have a history of child sexual abuse. My ultimate goal is to restore trust and hope to children, adolescents, and families who have been affected by child sexual abuse directly and indirectly.
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Yerina Knoblock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
Among my areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, codependency, relationship and parenting issues.
Accepting new clients. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating.
Among my areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, codependency, relationship and parenting issues.
Accepting new clients. Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life worth celebrating.
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Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
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Wholehearted Healing Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
I have also worked a lot with people who've experienced trauma and I value facilitating the healing process in people's lives.
I have a passion for helping people through the struggles in their lives. I feel that developing a meaningful connection with my clients is the most important aspect in helping them through the variety of difficulties that they may be facing. I focus on a "whole person" approach. I feel that every person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way to rediscover our purpose or some help in figuring out how to manage our lives and finding ourselves again.
I have also worked a lot with people who've experienced trauma and I value facilitating the healing process in people's lives.
I have a passion for helping people through the struggles in their lives. I feel that developing a meaningful connection with my clients is the most important aspect in helping them through the variety of difficulties that they may be facing. I focus on a "whole person" approach. I feel that every person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. Sometimes we just need a little help along the way to rediscover our purpose or some help in figuring out how to manage our lives and finding ourselves again.
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Angela Quinn
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
Are you between the ages of 7- 70+? Are you someone who feels like you are going through life but not living at your highest level of potential? If so, let’s get together and talk about making a plan to figure out the barriers getting in your way and how to conquer them. I have provided counseling services for the past 10 years and have had the privilege of being able to help people work through trauma, build their sense of self love and work through some of the hardest times of their life. There are many things that I love about being a Mental Health Professional.
Are you between the ages of 7- 70+? Are you someone who feels like you are going through life but not living at your highest level of potential? If so, let’s get together and talk about making a plan to figure out the barriers getting in your way and how to conquer them. I have provided counseling services for the past 10 years and have had the privilege of being able to help people work through trauma, build their sense of self love and work through some of the hardest times of their life. There are many things that I love about being a Mental Health Professional.
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Monique Sims
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness techniques. I love to empower my clients to navigate through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Mindfulness techniques. I love to empower my clients to navigate through issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues.
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Regina Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years experience. I have a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling. I am a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I use EMDR for trauma. I use CBT most of the time. Sometimes I use an eclectic approach.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years experience. I have a Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling. I am a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) and I am certified in perinatal mental health (PMH-C). I use EMDR for trauma. I use CBT most of the time. Sometimes I use an eclectic approach.
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Mandy Michelle Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
Waitlist for new clients
Most of my work has focused on treating trauma, and working through the hard things that have happened in a client's life.
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
Most of my work has focused on treating trauma, and working through the hard things that have happened in a client's life.
Sometimes life is just hard, you are going along, and everything is fine, when, suddenly, wham!...everything changes, and leaves you asking, "now what?" You were taught how to do Algebra, but not how to deal with the situation you find yourself in. For me, therapy is about finding the right tools for you so that you can, in the healthiest way possible, thrive in the hardest times. I want you to know that you are amazing, and infinitely capable, and that sometimes you just need a little bit of help learning how to deal with life's curve balls.
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Cary Settles
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
With a doctorate in psychology, I specialize in trauma, college and career planning, empathy, and working with adolescents and adults.
My unique experience working in community mental health and as a high school counselor provides me with the expertise to address a wide range of client needs. I love working with adolescents and adults, assisting with various challenges such as emotional regulation, academic stress, teacher stress, and mental health issues. I am passionate about supporting clients in their journey towards improved well-being and personal growth, utilizing evidence-based practices and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
With a doctorate in psychology, I specialize in trauma, college and career planning, empathy, and working with adolescents and adults.
My unique experience working in community mental health and as a high school counselor provides me with the expertise to address a wide range of client needs. I love working with adolescents and adults, assisting with various challenges such as emotional regulation, academic stress, teacher stress, and mental health issues. I am passionate about supporting clients in their journey towards improved well-being and personal growth, utilizing evidence-based practices and a compassionate, client-centered approach.
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Syandene Clarke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
I have experience in the areas of addictions, anxiety, depression, couples/families, life transitions, and trauma.
My name is Syan Clarke. I have been a social worker for 7 years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I've obtained my bachelor's and master's degrees in social work and became a Licensed master's Social Worker in February 2023. I've had previous experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, and mental health.
I have experience in the areas of addictions, anxiety, depression, couples/families, life transitions, and trauma.
My name is Syan Clarke. I have been a social worker for 7 years and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I've obtained my bachelor's and master's degrees in social work and became a Licensed master's Social Worker in February 2023. I've had previous experience working in child welfare, substance abuse, and mental health.
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Sherry Aaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Sherry.! I'm excited to meet you and help you start your therapy journey. Empower your journey to mental health wellness with expert guidance. You are accepting new clients for counseling to ensure a seamless experience for healing. If you need help healing and moving forward with all life has to offer, such as with getting older, life changes, anxiety, depression, or trauma, I can help you with dealing with pain, sadness, loneliness, or anxiety.
Hello, I'm Sherry.! I'm excited to meet you and help you start your therapy journey. Empower your journey to mental health wellness with expert guidance. You are accepting new clients for counseling to ensure a seamless experience for healing. If you need help healing and moving forward with all life has to offer, such as with getting older, life changes, anxiety, depression, or trauma, I can help you with dealing with pain, sadness, loneliness, or anxiety.
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White Diamond Counseling Consulting Coaching, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
My goals are to help you overcome the trauma that is produced by the relationships you have with your family members and to assist you in strengthening the relationship that you have with your loved ones.
In the context of personal relationships, it is normal for people to try to avoid confrontation. People frequently avoid having conversations that could potentially drive a wedge between them and the people they care about the most in their lives. Because of this, negative cycles may continue to repeat themselves over and over again.
My goals are to help you overcome the trauma that is produced by the relationships you have with your family members and to assist you in strengthening the relationship that you have with your loved ones.
In the context of personal relationships, it is normal for people to try to avoid confrontation. People frequently avoid having conversations that could potentially drive a wedge between them and the people they care about the most in their lives. Because of this, negative cycles may continue to repeat themselves over and over again.
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I would love to help clients dealing with the traumas of life. Clients that are fighting to get their lives back to a sense of normalcy. Clients that are dealing with abrupt transitions in life or some form of post traumatic stress disorder. Having to deal with these mental hurdles while navigating daily routines and careers can compound the effects of the issues individuals deal with. I want to help these individuals find resources that alleviate and create therapeutic tools to help deal with the stressors of life.
I would love to help clients dealing with the traumas of life. Clients that are fighting to get their lives back to a sense of normalcy. Clients that are dealing with abrupt transitions in life or some form of post traumatic stress disorder. Having to deal with these mental hurdles while navigating daily routines and careers can compound the effects of the issues individuals deal with. I want to help these individuals find resources that alleviate and create therapeutic tools to help deal with the stressors of life.
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Danielle Cesar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LMFT, CRC
Verified Verified
Loganville, GA 30052 (Online Only)
Life can be challenging to navigate especially in the face of an ever-changing world facing a pandemic and economic crisis. When you add personal challenges including personal trauma, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety, it can become extremely difficult to cope. My desire and passion are to assist individuals in overcoming the barriers that these adversities have caused and to empower them to realize the potential within them to navigate life with the appropriate tools and resources in order to achieve emotional and mental well-being. My goal is to assist individuals with recognizing that they can achieve wholeness.
Life can be challenging to navigate especially in the face of an ever-changing world facing a pandemic and economic crisis. When you add personal challenges including personal trauma, relationship challenges, depression, and anxiety, it can become extremely difficult to cope. My desire and passion are to assist individuals in overcoming the barriers that these adversities have caused and to empower them to realize the potential within them to navigate life with the appropriate tools and resources in order to achieve emotional and mental well-being. My goal is to assist individuals with recognizing that they can achieve wholeness.
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Dr. Lawanda Harmon has been actively working in the field of mental health since 2010. With a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling obtained from Walden University, she began working at Community Friendship Inc. as an individual and group therapist. Lawanda continued to pursue her education at the doctoral level, obtaining a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Walden University. During her practicum and internship field experiences, she gained extensive training in Cognitive and Behavioral techniques as well as in Emotional, Personality, and Trauma focused interventions at Atlanta Center for Family Wellness in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Lawanda Harmon has been actively working in the field of mental health since 2010. With a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Mental Health Counseling obtained from Walden University, she began working at Community Friendship Inc. as an individual and group therapist. Lawanda continued to pursue her education at the doctoral level, obtaining a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Walden University. During her practicum and internship field experiences, she gained extensive training in Cognitive and Behavioral techniques as well as in Emotional, Personality, and Trauma focused interventions at Atlanta Center for Family Wellness in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Hi, my name is Chris Van Dyck. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has worked with people suffering with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other disorders. I have a deep respect for each client's ability to access, cultivate, and utilize their own inherent wisdom in learning how to cope with their presenting symptoms.
Hi, my name is Chris Van Dyck. I am a licensed clinical social worker and therapist who has worked with people suffering with depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and other disorders. I have a deep respect for each client's ability to access, cultivate, and utilize their own inherent wisdom in learning how to cope with their presenting symptoms.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.