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![Photo of Mahesh Gupta, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/22765840-54e3-4785-b2cd-65e1b1d9ed03/2/320x400.jpeg)
We all encounter personal problems that slow us down from enjoying a full life. If you are in a situation that must be solved but are unsure of the best way, you can meet with me for a solution. I am here to help you! Together we can discover a resolution to your problem. I can also help with marital issues, depression, anger, anxiety and stress.
We all encounter personal problems that slow us down from enjoying a full life. If you are in a situation that must be solved but are unsure of the best way, you can meet with me for a solution. I am here to help you! Together we can discover a resolution to your problem. I can also help with marital issues, depression, anger, anxiety and stress.
![Photo of Linda Morgan, PhD, LCSW, MEd, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4042088c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
As a social worker and clinical and supervisory marriage and family therapist, I offer a broad range of services, working within the individual or family's personal, cultural, spiritual, and historic interrelationships and preferences.
I enjoy working with all clients, from infants to seniors. We help people to define and achieve their personal goals. We provide assessment and counseling, offering referrals for additional services as needed. We usually work on relationship issues, both with others and with ourselves. We help define a contract with clients, including their strengths and challenges, to pinpoint the changes they would like to make. Clients have resolved marriage, divorce, custody, parenting issues, vocational and personal problems including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, and addictions. We also have had success helping people overcome various personality and social engagement issues.
As a social worker and clinical and supervisory marriage and family therapist, I offer a broad range of services, working within the individual or family's personal, cultural, spiritual, and historic interrelationships and preferences.
I enjoy working with all clients, from infants to seniors. We help people to define and achieve their personal goals. We provide assessment and counseling, offering referrals for additional services as needed. We usually work on relationship issues, both with others and with ourselves. We help define a contract with clients, including their strengths and challenges, to pinpoint the changes they would like to make. Clients have resolved marriage, divorce, custody, parenting issues, vocational and personal problems including acute and chronic depression and anxiety, and addictions. We also have had success helping people overcome various personality and social engagement issues.
![Photo of Linton Hester - Live.Better.Now!, LLC Counseling , LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dd676289-a375-4049-a606-83bc246bd373/2/320x400.jpeg)
Live.Better.Now!, LLC Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Savannah, GA 31405
Hello & Welcome! I'm Linton Hester and thank you for your courage to seek help. As a licensed counselor with nearly a decade of experience, I have lent my passion to multiple settings; in-patient care, community-based treatment, military, now private practice. My bandwidth includes working with adults, children & teens, families and couples. The maladies range from anxiety, depression, psychosis, marriage, family challenges to the most personal of issues. My focus and goal is YOUR goal. With that in mind, I am here to help you to LIVE BETTER NOW by partnering with you to meet your needs in this most important moment in your life!
Hello & Welcome! I'm Linton Hester and thank you for your courage to seek help. As a licensed counselor with nearly a decade of experience, I have lent my passion to multiple settings; in-patient care, community-based treatment, military, now private practice. My bandwidth includes working with adults, children & teens, families and couples. The maladies range from anxiety, depression, psychosis, marriage, family challenges to the most personal of issues. My focus and goal is YOUR goal. With that in mind, I am here to help you to LIVE BETTER NOW by partnering with you to meet your needs in this most important moment in your life!
![Photo of Kenneth Brown, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/86921657-e00b-40a8-995d-cefe25db7780/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Kenneth Brown and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing therapy. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Southern University and Master’s Degree from Argosy University. I obtained my State Licensure in 2013. I also have a Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings and a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, anger management, and conflict resolution. I have also worked with adults who were battling abuse/trauma. I have a relaxed, yet interactive counseling s
My name is Kenneth Brown and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience providing therapy. I received my Bachelor’s Degree from Georgia Southern University and Master’s Degree from Argosy University. I obtained my State Licensure in 2013. I also have a Certification in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked with clients in a variety of settings and a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, relationship issues, anger management, and conflict resolution. I have also worked with adults who were battling abuse/trauma. I have a relaxed, yet interactive counseling s
![Photo of Alicia Roberts, LMFT, CMAC, CGS, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e0f9f33f-50f6-46d2-aad6-e9a32ff08e88/1/320x400.jpeg)
Specialties include: relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss, marriage and pre-marital counseling, and women's issues.
Are you struggling to adjust to the changes that are happening in your life? If so, I have a genuine passion for helping couples and individuals work through transitional life stages. My goal is to create an environment that will help highlight your strengths and capabilities to adjust and transition to the next step in your life.
Specialties include: relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss, marriage and pre-marital counseling, and women's issues.
Are you struggling to adjust to the changes that are happening in your life? If so, I have a genuine passion for helping couples and individuals work through transitional life stages. My goal is to create an environment that will help highlight your strengths and capabilities to adjust and transition to the next step in your life.
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Darsey, Black and Associates
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hinesville, GA 31313
At Darsey, Black & Associates we specialize in providing therapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples and families in the Coastal Georgia Area with a variety of mental health problems. Our specialities include anxiety, depressive and co- occurring disorders. We also specialize in treating family/marital conflicts and other relationship issues. We provide services that encourage increased personal happiness and health and satisfying relationships. Our therapists include several Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers who each specialize in various areas of mental health as well as treatment modalities.
At Darsey, Black & Associates we specialize in providing therapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples and families in the Coastal Georgia Area with a variety of mental health problems. Our specialities include anxiety, depressive and co- occurring disorders. We also specialize in treating family/marital conflicts and other relationship issues. We provide services that encourage increased personal happiness and health and satisfying relationships. Our therapists include several Licensed Professional Counselors and Licensed Clinical Social Workers who each specialize in various areas of mental health as well as treatment modalities.
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Ashley Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Pooler, GA 31322
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help you explore what keeps you (and/or your partner/family) "stuck" and work toward creating new cycles of interaction.
Do you ever feel like you're having the same fight over and over again with your spouse? Do you struggle to understand your children's behaviors and emotions? Do you feel disconnected to those you love the most? Well, you're not alone! Relationships can be very hard and taking that first step in reaching out is tough. My role is to support you where ever you are while gently navigating you to the road you wish to be on. I also offer online counseling sessions.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my goal is to help you explore what keeps you (and/or your partner/family) "stuck" and work toward creating new cycles of interaction.
Do you ever feel like you're having the same fight over and over again with your spouse? Do you struggle to understand your children's behaviors and emotions? Do you feel disconnected to those you love the most? Well, you're not alone! Relationships can be very hard and taking that first step in reaching out is tough. My role is to support you where ever you are while gently navigating you to the road you wish to be on. I also offer online counseling sessions.
![Photo of Dr. Aundra Simmons Vaughn, CPCS, CMAC, CAMS-II, CGS, EAS-C, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45c0400d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Aundra Simmons Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, CPCS, CMAC, CAMS-II, CGS, EAS-C
Verified Verified
Townsend, GA 31331 (Online Only)
I specialize in ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Disturbances, Family Conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Marital, School Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and Women's Issues.
Ready or not, life happens to us all. My focus is to help you make positive life changes in order to live your best life. It is okay to not know. It is okay to not be sure or certain. It is also okay to seek help and counseling. No one ever said that the road would always be easy. If you are open to busting myths, examining the realities, and exploring the possibilities, together we can make positive change in your life. 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'-Lao Tzu
I specialize in ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, College and Career Readiness, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Emotional Disturbances, Family Conflict, Grief, Life transitions, Marital, School Issues, Trauma and PTSD, and Women's Issues.
Ready or not, life happens to us all. My focus is to help you make positive life changes in order to live your best life. It is okay to not know. It is okay to not be sure or certain. It is also okay to seek help and counseling. No one ever said that the road would always be easy. If you are open to busting myths, examining the realities, and exploring the possibilities, together we can make positive change in your life. 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.'-Lao Tzu
![Photo of Fulani A. Doughty, LPC, NCC, CRC, ICAADC, ACS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4a27ce92-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Fulani A. Doughty
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CRC, ICAADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Washington, GA 30673
Doughty provides clinical supervision to those desiring licensure in Georgia as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage Family Therapist.
Welcome to our practice! If you would benefit from "talk therapy" and are looking for a discreet, comfortable and cozy place to obtain confidential and targeted counseling services (individual, group, couples or family) from competent and caring counselors, you have found the right place! We provide holistic behavioral health services to all ages. Additionally, if you prefer, you may obtain (technology assisted) distance counseling/coaching services from Dr. Doughty.
Doughty provides clinical supervision to those desiring licensure in Georgia as a Professional Counselor, Clinical Social Worker or Marriage Family Therapist.
Welcome to our practice! If you would benefit from "talk therapy" and are looking for a discreet, comfortable and cozy place to obtain confidential and targeted counseling services (individual, group, couples or family) from competent and caring counselors, you have found the right place! We provide holistic behavioral health services to all ages. Additionally, if you prefer, you may obtain (technology assisted) distance counseling/coaching services from Dr. Doughty.
![Photo of Whitney Rudd, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a9773bc4-7544-4026-a9be-eac20e33b23f/1/320x400.png)
Hi, my name is Whitney Rudd and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors. I earned my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I use the following approaches to therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Emotionally Focused Therapy interventions.
Hi, my name is Whitney Rudd and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a certification from the National Board for Certified Counselors. I earned my degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University and have worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. I use the following approaches to therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, and Emotionally Focused Therapy interventions.
![Photo of Vivian Ross - Elephant in the Room Counseling Services, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1d32d4e3-aa01-4c65-82bb-a1b8a37124ff/2/320x400.jpeg)
Elephant in the Room Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Augusta, GA 30904
The owners Benjamin and Vivian work primarily with couples. They have been married for over 20 years. They know what it’s like to have struggles in your marriage as well as the difficulties that come with blending your families. Life is tough and marriage is tougher. Trying to figure out how to combine two into one can seem impossible. When you say you just want better for your marriage and for your life, they will help you get just that. You may be tired of feeling overwhelmed, you have insecurities, and you are struggling to communicate. The therapist here can help resolve your issues no matter how big they may seem.
The owners Benjamin and Vivian work primarily with couples. They have been married for over 20 years. They know what it’s like to have struggles in your marriage as well as the difficulties that come with blending your families. Life is tough and marriage is tougher. Trying to figure out how to combine two into one can seem impossible. When you say you just want better for your marriage and for your life, they will help you get just that. You may be tired of feeling overwhelmed, you have insecurities, and you are struggling to communicate. The therapist here can help resolve your issues no matter how big they may seem.
![Photo of Kashon Mells, LPC, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e8c689a-e13d-4d8c-bdde-52f07a23a1b7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kashon Mells
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hephzibah, GA 30815
We also offer Marriage Counseling, PreMarital Counseling, Couples Counseling.
Life can be very challenging. At some point in our lives, we will experience sadness, depression, anxiety, and stress. The key is to not allow these thoughts to take over your day to day living. I can assist you with understanding and coping with these feelings so that you can go on with your life and live it to the fullest. It is important that everyone have a safe place to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of being judged.
We also offer Marriage Counseling, PreMarital Counseling, Couples Counseling.
Life can be very challenging. At some point in our lives, we will experience sadness, depression, anxiety, and stress. The key is to not allow these thoughts to take over your day to day living. I can assist you with understanding and coping with these feelings so that you can go on with your life and live it to the fullest. It is important that everyone have a safe place to express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of being judged.
![Photo of Tammy Person, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1433d5e3-eb97-48aa-ab66-c14aae2139b8/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds over the course of my career. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, family issues, marital issues, OCD, ADHD, Autism, PTSD, and those who have experienced different types of abuse. My style of counseling is based in helping others to develop the skills, abilities, and knowledge to make positive changes in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients from various backgrounds over the course of my career. I have worked with individuals with a wide range of concerns ranging from anxiety, depression, family issues, marital issues, OCD, ADHD, Autism, PTSD, and those who have experienced different types of abuse. My style of counseling is based in helping others to develop the skills, abilities, and knowledge to make positive changes in life.
![Photo of Tracey E Pace - Heritage Counseling, Inc, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/fd31de46-1721-42bf-b6c5-e7683b65f763/3/320x400.jpeg)
Do you need help dealing with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, marriage concerns or any other mental health issue? If so, we are here to help.
Heritage Counseling has been offering mental health care for over 20 years. We have seven therapists (LPC, LCSW and LMFT) who specialize in a number of areas. We offer a wide range of appointments including Saturdays and evenings to accommodate today's busy families. Our therapists have worked with the local schools, courts, military and industry to help clients reach their desired outcomes. Our goal is to provide you with quality, well trained and confidential mental health care. All of our therapists hold advanced degrees, are state licensed and maintain their expertise via ongoing continuing education and peer consultation.
Do you need help dealing with anxiety, depression, parenting issues, marriage concerns or any other mental health issue? If so, we are here to help.
Heritage Counseling has been offering mental health care for over 20 years. We have seven therapists (LPC, LCSW and LMFT) who specialize in a number of areas. We offer a wide range of appointments including Saturdays and evenings to accommodate today's busy families. Our therapists have worked with the local schools, courts, military and industry to help clients reach their desired outcomes. Our goal is to provide you with quality, well trained and confidential mental health care. All of our therapists hold advanced degrees, are state licensed and maintain their expertise via ongoing continuing education and peer consultation.
![Photo of Sulonda Smith, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ae01a94-fd2c-4e69-aae6-b55c87eca672/1/320x400.png)
For almost 30 years, through understanding and nurturing, I've helped people live happier lives. Pain has been normalized and we get locked into toxic cycle, then suffer. Learning to love and accept yourself through tough experiences can seem hard to do; but once you learn how to change how you think and feel, the situation else will change too. I also use humor as a healing tool. I have a Marriage Family Child Therapy degree and provide psychotherapy to diverse groups of people from racial & cultural backgrounds, men & women and high profile patients.
For almost 30 years, through understanding and nurturing, I've helped people live happier lives. Pain has been normalized and we get locked into toxic cycle, then suffer. Learning to love and accept yourself through tough experiences can seem hard to do; but once you learn how to change how you think and feel, the situation else will change too. I also use humor as a healing tool. I have a Marriage Family Child Therapy degree and provide psychotherapy to diverse groups of people from racial & cultural backgrounds, men & women and high profile patients.
![Photo of Ashley Thwaites, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1504d249-64a1-4d30-a73f-210eec035c76/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ashley Thwaites
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088 (Online Only)
I am a marriage and family therapist who has devoted my life to helping people find peace and healing. I have been in the therapy field since 2018 and graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine with a Master's in Family Therapy. I have specialized in helping families, children, and adolescents process and heal trauma, and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ population and survivors of trauma.
I am a marriage and family therapist who has devoted my life to helping people find peace and healing. I have been in the therapy field since 2018 and graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine with a Master's in Family Therapy. I have specialized in helping families, children, and adolescents process and heal trauma, and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ population and survivors of trauma.
![Photo of Wanda Burns-Jackson, MS, LPC , CAMSII, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7a2c80d9-d1b3-4a71-be4a-bcbb0bb29ebf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Wanda Burns-Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC , CAMSII
Verified Verified
Macon, GA 31201
I’ve worked with diverse ages and populations, with experience in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Parenting, Grief, Marital and Family conflict.
Life is a journey that will bring on many challenges and changes that can often put you in a dark place. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, that will transition you to a better place. As a Licensed, caring professional, I would be honored to offer assistance to you in discovering that light, so you can be empowered, equipped and successful on your journey.
I’ve worked with diverse ages and populations, with experience in Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Parenting, Grief, Marital and Family conflict.
Life is a journey that will bring on many challenges and changes that can often put you in a dark place. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, that will transition you to a better place. As a Licensed, caring professional, I would be honored to offer assistance to you in discovering that light, so you can be empowered, equipped and successful on your journey.
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Aleta Dobbs Farmer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Savannah, GA 31419 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience, working in a variety of settings such as community and state agencies, private practice, outpatient, and hospital settings, where I have served young children to older adults. I am currently licensed in the State of Georgia and Texas. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling and completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience, working in a variety of settings such as community and state agencies, private practice, outpatient, and hospital settings, where I have served young children to older adults. I am currently licensed in the State of Georgia and Texas. I earned my Masters in Professional Counseling and completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy.
![Photo of Demetria Bennett, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b6066109-cd1d-45a2-aafb-2bacf0604bbd/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I studied at Cameron University and received a master's in behavioral science in psychology, and a BA in communications from Georgia Southern University. I have been counseling clients since 2011. Prior to becoming a therapist I was an active duty soldier in the United States Army. The army provided exposure to many cultures and adversity. I departed from the army and became involved in military programs while supporting my active duty husband in his service. I was an advocate for the unit's family readiness group which led me to pursue a career in psychology.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I studied at Cameron University and received a master's in behavioral science in psychology, and a BA in communications from Georgia Southern University. I have been counseling clients since 2011. Prior to becoming a therapist I was an active duty soldier in the United States Army. The army provided exposure to many cultures and adversity. I departed from the army and became involved in military programs while supporting my active duty husband in his service. I was an advocate for the unit's family readiness group which led me to pursue a career in psychology.
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Our specialty is marriage counseling.
Life Management Group has been serving the CSRA for 18 years. Our counselors and coaches specialize in a variety of issues: anger management, anxiety, depression, addiction(s), self-esteem, wounded child and trauma--just to name a few. Or if you just need an experienced coach to help you process through life's changes, family matters, parenting issues, marriage problems or relationship difficulties, LMG has dedicated, healing counselors and coaches who have made it their life's work to help others find true peace and happiness.
Our specialty is marriage counseling.
Life Management Group has been serving the CSRA for 18 years. Our counselors and coaches specialize in a variety of issues: anger management, anxiety, depression, addiction(s), self-esteem, wounded child and trauma--just to name a few. Or if you just need an experienced coach to help you process through life's changes, family matters, parenting issues, marriage problems or relationship difficulties, LMG has dedicated, healing counselors and coaches who have made it their life's work to help others find true peace and happiness.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.