WellCare Therapists in Marietta, GA

Have you ever felt as if something were holding you back from becoming your best self? Many people have an area of their lives they wish to improve upon such as gaining more confidence, having more successful personal relationships, feeling more motivated, or exercising control over a habit. Sometimes feelings of depression and anxiety, relationship issues, or substance abuse can get the better of you and make attaining goals difficult. I have 24 years of experience working with clients and seek to form an alliance with you which will help to lessen your symptoms and provide satisfaction in therapy. We will get there together.

I am a Bilingual (English & Spanish) solution-focused counselor dedicated to helping individuals achieve lifetime goals. With compassion and practical feedback, I incorporate conventional and alternative approaches helping clients overcome life challenges as well as long-standing patterns.

Do you feel like the weight of the world is too much to bear sometimes? Are you secretly struggling with stress, anxiety & depression? Maybe you're ok but your kids are struggling. I bet you're expected to have it all together but it's okay to admit that you're tired of the constant battle. What you're yearning for is balance, inner peace & the promise of feeling a bit better today than yesterday. I am Shari Ponder & you are not alone. Let's put an end to the grip of loneliness you carry & work together to rediscover joy & hope. It's time to throw in the towel & pick up the tools for your journey to healing, wholeness & well-being.

My goal is to assist clients in attaining a more satisfying life experience for themselves and their loved ones. Psychotherapy services are provided in a safe, warm, confidential and professional atmosphere.

I am a highly motivated professional who enjoys working with people in supportive environments. I’ve always been passionate about children in care and helping others, and practiced psychotherapy in England before coming to the US. I have a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychotherapy, with specializations in behavior analysis, person-centered and humanistic approaches. I also work with children who are diagnosed with autism and am a Registered Behavioral Technician.

As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.

Therapy is a process where people can feel emotionally safe. Therapy provides a time and place to focus upon problem solving, growing, and making changes to achieve goals. I meet with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples to address behavioral, emotional, and relational issues. I offer behavioral, emotional, and relational therapeutic interventions to assist my clients. Personal effectiveness and self awareness are important in making choices to promote positive results in life experiences of school, work, and relationships.

I work with children to adults struggling with a range of mental health diagnoses, including, depression (with or without suicidal ideation), anxiety, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, neurological disorders, gender dysphoria, etc. Together, with your commitment to treatment and a solid therapeutic relationship, we can identify your goals and utilize your personal strengths to build a realistic treatment plan to reach your goals and be your best self.

I understand that therapy can feel overwhelming and intimidating! My goal is to support you in navigating those emotions and guide you on your healing journey. As a clinician, I believe in providing a safe space where you can freely express yourself without fear of judgment for your actions or for who you are as a person. I place great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship with you, so that we can work together to create the best approach that meets your unique goals.

The Atlanta Center for EMDR provides Atlanta and surrounding communities with easy and direct access to therapists who specialize in EMDR, a model of therapy that is widely regarded as one of the best and most effective in the treatment of PTSD, phobias, anxiety, and other psychological conditions.

Are you lugging around a bunch of unprocessed trauma? Do you battle negative messages, such as 'I'm not good enough,' 'I don't deserve love,' or 'I have to be perfect'? Do you feel responsible for other people's feelings and find that you're always putting yourself last? Would you like to change all that? I'd like to help you make that change.

Navigating life can be incredibly challenging. We all encounter obstacles, and it's perfectly normal to seek guidance and support during those moments. Remember, it's okay to ask for help. As you journey forward, resilience becomes your ally. Resilience allows you to bounce back from setbacks, adapt, and find your path even when the road seems uncertain. Allow me to be your guide. Together, we'll explore tools to overcome depression, anxiety, or any life stressors you're facing. Let's improve your quality of life and work toward your academic or professional goals.

Hey you! Yes you! Out there scrolling through this website looking for a therapist and feeling overwhelmed by the choice. I am an autistic, fat, queer and chronically ill therapist who loves to help other similar individuals. I find I fit best with other ND clients. Most of my clients are queer, trans, ADHD, autistic and/or Audhd and OCD. I utilize talk therapy (psychotherapy and psychodynamic) so being able to verbally process would be highly beneficial. I speak sarcasm and memes fluently. If I haven't mentioned something please ask- I'm always up for learning.

If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.

Are you worried about your teen? Feel like you have tried everything to help your teen and it seems like nothing has worked? There are many reasons why your teen may be irritable, isolate, have poor grades in school, or seem to enjoy breaking rules. For over 20 years I have worked with adolescents and their families on learning to communicate more effectively and gain a sense of control over their lives. I have a strong background in working with adolescents and adults with drug and alcohol issues.

Feeling frustrated and stuck with a situation and are ready for change? I utilize and integrate several different approaches to psychotherapy. Typically I use behavioral approaches with children and more analytic approaches with adults. I believe strongly in progress and engage clients in ways that produce tangible and positive outcomes. My ideal client is eager for change and realizes therapy is an active, action oriented process which I can help them achieve.

Are you a mom who feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Are you a mom who feels anxious about motherhood, wondering if you're doing it all right? Have you been feeling depressed, like you've lost yourself in the chaos of it all? Are you a mom who lacks support, feeling like you're navigating this journey alone? Are you a mom who's been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out? Whether you're a new mom or an experienced one, navigating motherhood can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. While motherhood is beautiful, it often comes with the heavy burden of postpartum depression, anxiety, stress, and high exp

Hello! My name is Shalanda Williams and I am a Christian Counselor. I enjoy helping others through some of life's most challenging transitions: career transitions, getting married, marital conflict, living life after loss of loved ones, overcoming childhood trauma, working through familial conflict, and overcoming addictions. Through honesty, openness, transparency and collaboration, I partner with my clients to help them fight - and win - some of life's toughest battles.

Greater Atlanta Family Counseling is a generalist mental health practice that works with a broad range of behavioral health issues, including depression, anxiety, marriage and family issues, stress management, diagnostic evaluations, PTSD, forensic services, and mediation. We begin seeing clients for therapy at four years old. We do offer psychiatric services for adults, and as of July 2023, have extended our practice to include ABA services for behavior modification therapy. We consider it a privilege to serve our communities, and we would be honored to discuss your case with you.