Emotionally Focused Therapists in Oakwood, GA
North Point Lighthouse Cindy Homel Stoerchle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Oakwood, GA 30566
Welcome to North Point Lighthouse Counseling! NPLC is a Christian counseling center that provides both faith based and non-faith based counseling to meet the needs of All of our clients. We provide in person Psychotherapy & Tele-therapy services at our offices in Oakwood Georgia. We are determined to meet our clients and their needs with empathy and genuine compassion at their most difficult crossroads, where they face burdensome challenges, through cultivating hope with them and encouraging change.
Welcome to North Point Lighthouse Counseling! NPLC is a Christian counseling center that provides both faith based and non-faith based counseling to meet the needs of All of our clients. We provide in person Psychotherapy & Tele-therapy services at our offices in Oakwood Georgia. We are determined to meet our clients and their needs with empathy and genuine compassion at their most difficult crossroads, where they face burdensome challenges, through cultivating hope with them and encouraging change.
Dr. Amanda Dutton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566 (Online Only)
If you're ready to find your inner badass - I can help via online therapy - daytime, evenings & weekends! The stress of all the everyday things - work, family, appointments, etc - can be overwhelming. You get a moment to breathe & you feel guilty, wondering if you deserve to take time for yourself. Clients who are ready for a change - whether after bariatric surgery, while managing chronic illnesses, or embracing their identity - feel unheard and overwhelmed because the support they need isn't there. It can be hard to feel understood when you feel alone in your journey.
If you're ready to find your inner badass - I can help via online therapy - daytime, evenings & weekends! The stress of all the everyday things - work, family, appointments, etc - can be overwhelming. You get a moment to breathe & you feel guilty, wondering if you deserve to take time for yourself. Clients who are ready for a change - whether after bariatric surgery, while managing chronic illnesses, or embracing their identity - feel unheard and overwhelmed because the support they need isn't there. It can be hard to feel understood when you feel alone in your journey.
Maike Wegner-Kleine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566
Maike holds a Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Valdosta State University and a Bachelors Degree in Child & Family Development from The University of Georgia. She has enjoyed enhancing her work with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples by assisting everyone involved to work collaboratively to achieve their full potential. She is Certified in the Prepare/Enrich Program which is used to strengthen and enhance marriages as well as prepare for marriage; this program utilizes a comprehensive assessment which the couple will complete along with skill building exercises during therapy.
Maike holds a Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Valdosta State University and a Bachelors Degree in Child & Family Development from The University of Georgia. She has enjoyed enhancing her work with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples by assisting everyone involved to work collaboratively to achieve their full potential. She is Certified in the Prepare/Enrich Program which is used to strengthen and enhance marriages as well as prepare for marriage; this program utilizes a comprehensive assessment which the couple will complete along with skill building exercises during therapy.
ARC Counseling works with clients of all ages, I lean toward cIients 13 and older primarily doing individual counseling. However I also love working with couples and families. With over 20 years in trauma related industries, I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, personality disorders, family and/or relationship issues, divorce, and more.
ARC Counseling works with clients of all ages, I lean toward cIients 13 and older primarily doing individual counseling. However I also love working with couples and families. With over 20 years in trauma related industries, I work with trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, personality disorders, family and/or relationship issues, divorce, and more.
I enjoy working with clients from every stage of life, from children learning how to manage their big emotions to older adults reflecting on the events of their lives. Having a safe space in which to explore one's inner world and feelings is vital at every stage in life.
I enjoy working with clients from every stage of life, from children learning how to manage their big emotions to older adults reflecting on the events of their lives. Having a safe space in which to explore one's inner world and feelings is vital at every stage in life.
Tonya L Shuman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCATPCA, CPCS
Verified Verified
Oakwood, GA 30566 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a therapist who listens without judgment, guides, encourages, supports and helps you discover your inner strengths? Our goal at A Beautiful Exchange Counseling is to provide a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment for you to process hurts from the past, build healthy relationships, increase your self-awareness, expand your capacity for self-love, improve self-acceptance, develop a greater capacity to love others and expand your love of life.
Are you looking for a therapist who listens without judgment, guides, encourages, supports and helps you discover your inner strengths? Our goal at A Beautiful Exchange Counseling is to provide a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental environment for you to process hurts from the past, build healthy relationships, increase your self-awareness, expand your capacity for self-love, improve self-acceptance, develop a greater capacity to love others and expand your love of life.
Molly Hughes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years’ experience who is deeply passionate about establishing relationships that help others make courageous changes and face the fears that keep them from thriving. It is a joy to watch others discover who they were made to be. I am especially skilled at—and greatly enjoy—working with pre-teens, adolescents, women of all ages, married couples, and families.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years’ experience who is deeply passionate about establishing relationships that help others make courageous changes and face the fears that keep them from thriving. It is a joy to watch others discover who they were made to be. I am especially skilled at—and greatly enjoy—working with pre-teens, adolescents, women of all ages, married couples, and families.
Michelle McGowan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oakwood, GA 30566
You matter! Your thoughts and feelings matter! You are significant, relevant, and worthy! Let me grab you a bottle of water or a cup of coffee and let’s talk! My name is Michelle and I want you to feel heard and seen. I want you to enter a safe therapeutic space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without being judged. Where you can grow, and break free of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that may be preventing you from fully experiencing your life. Where you can learn to create stronger relationships and develop healthier ways to cope with issues.
You matter! Your thoughts and feelings matter! You are significant, relevant, and worthy! Let me grab you a bottle of water or a cup of coffee and let’s talk! My name is Michelle and I want you to feel heard and seen. I want you to enter a safe therapeutic space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without being judged. Where you can grow, and break free of thoughts, behaviors, and actions that may be preventing you from fully experiencing your life. Where you can learn to create stronger relationships and develop healthier ways to cope with issues.
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Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
Is there growing distance or escalating conflict in your relationship? Are you or your partner beginning to lose trust in one another? Have you had a bad experience with couples therapy in the past? All of these are areas I am passionate about & skilled at helping clients work through. I am a Master Trainer in Gottman Method, informed by extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My specialization means that your therapy with me will involve the two of you interacting in profoundly new ways in an emotionally safe environment. With me serving as your guide on the side, you'll learn to relate to each other honestly & lovingly.
Dr. Tristen Hyatt
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501 (Online Only)
I utilize a variety of theories to meet client needs; however, I primarily utilize a humanistic lens with EFT, Narrative, Psychoanalysis, Existentialism & Mindfulness while encouraging self-compassion, acceptance and positive self-talk.
I aim to emotionally hold my clients’ stories and help them gain awareness of their life, by reflecting on what experiences have shaped them into who they currently are, in order for them to reach their future goals. Truly, I believe that counseling is a space filled with the promise of healing; however, I understand the first step in the process of sharing takes untold bravery and I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where clients feel comfortable to disclose issues related to relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma in a supportive space where we will work collaboratively towards healing.
I utilize a variety of theories to meet client needs; however, I primarily utilize a humanistic lens with EFT, Narrative, Psychoanalysis, Existentialism & Mindfulness while encouraging self-compassion, acceptance and positive self-talk.
I aim to emotionally hold my clients’ stories and help them gain awareness of their life, by reflecting on what experiences have shaped them into who they currently are, in order for them to reach their future goals. Truly, I believe that counseling is a space filled with the promise of healing; however, I understand the first step in the process of sharing takes untold bravery and I aim to create a safe and trusting environment where clients feel comfortable to disclose issues related to relationships, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and trauma in a supportive space where we will work collaboratively towards healing.
Abby Chapman Brewer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC, CDVC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
As a therapist, I work with you to help identify your desires and empower you to make those positive changes in your life. I understand that making the decision to seek help can be difficult, so I use an approach that is compassionate and non-judgmental to help create an environment where you feel supported and safe in your journey to a better life. Anxiety and depression are daily reminders that we live in an ever- changing and tough world. If you are experiencing problems due to stress, anxiety, depression, divorce, grief, illnesses or work related or school related issues, please call me and we will walk this journey together.
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” —Paulo Coelho. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience serving adolescents, adults, and families. I am Nigerian and Jamaican, originally from Miami, FL, but I reside in Atlanta, GA. I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University and my Master of Social Work degree from Barry University. I have facilitated various trainings to educate childcare workers on how
“When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” —Paulo Coelho. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience serving adolescents, adults, and families. I am Nigerian and Jamaican, originally from Miami, FL, but I reside in Atlanta, GA. I obtained my Bachelor of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University and my Master of Social Work degree from Barry University. I have facilitated various trainings to educate childcare workers on how
Art of Healing: Integrative Christian Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
My name is Brooke and I thank you for considering me to share your life experiences, greatest joys and lowest moments. I consider it the highest honor. I specialize in anxiety, grief/loss, relationship struggles, ADHD, identity formation, trauma and life transitions. I also specialize in Christian counseling, but that is optional to you as I am trained without that aspect as well. My hope is to assess your goals and partner with you to achieve them! This process can be overwhelming and daunting but have no fear! We can do so much together.
My name is Brooke and I thank you for considering me to share your life experiences, greatest joys and lowest moments. I consider it the highest honor. I specialize in anxiety, grief/loss, relationship struggles, ADHD, identity formation, trauma and life transitions. I also specialize in Christian counseling, but that is optional to you as I am trained without that aspect as well. My hope is to assess your goals and partner with you to achieve them! This process can be overwhelming and daunting but have no fear! We can do so much together.
Giovanni Holguin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
Hello! I provide psychotherapy services at River Shoals counseling in Dahlonega and Gainesville, and via tele-health. My approach is down to earth, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I work with an eclectic array of evidence-based interventions dependent on the individual client's needs. I have experience working with folks from all walks of life, and consider the client the expert of their truth. I welcome those new to therapy and have questions to ask. Give me a call and schedule a free 15 min consultation!
Hello! I provide psychotherapy services at River Shoals counseling in Dahlonega and Gainesville, and via tele-health. My approach is down to earth, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I work with an eclectic array of evidence-based interventions dependent on the individual client's needs. I have experience working with folks from all walks of life, and consider the client the expert of their truth. I welcome those new to therapy and have questions to ask. Give me a call and schedule a free 15 min consultation!
Thrive Counseling and Wellness, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501 (Online Only)
In each person's life a little rain must fall. At times, however, it may feel as though you are ill equipped to weather the storm. Gaining new coping skills, strengthening self-esteem and adopting new behaviors are just some of the possible outcomes of successful counseling. I consider it an honor to hear your story and work with you towards change. Whether you are battling anxiety, low self-esteem, going through a transition such as a career change or are dealing with past wounds, my hope is that you'll find a safe place to land as we work together to find a place that brings fulfillment and helps you reach your goals.
In each person's life a little rain must fall. At times, however, it may feel as though you are ill equipped to weather the storm. Gaining new coping skills, strengthening self-esteem and adopting new behaviors are just some of the possible outcomes of successful counseling. I consider it an honor to hear your story and work with you towards change. Whether you are battling anxiety, low self-esteem, going through a transition such as a career change or are dealing with past wounds, my hope is that you'll find a safe place to land as we work together to find a place that brings fulfillment and helps you reach your goals.
Sherri Carter
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (Online Only)
Hi my name is Sherri Carter. I am Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have been licensed since 2014; however, I have been working in the behavioral health community since 2000. I have. Extensive work in crisis counseling and working with patient with depression and anxiety. I have work in the emergency room, inpatient behavioral health facility, and private practice. I have vast knowledge of therapeutic concepts for client to help client improve their mental health.
Hi my name is Sherri Carter. I am Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. I have been licensed since 2014; however, I have been working in the behavioral health community since 2000. I have. Extensive work in crisis counseling and working with patient with depression and anxiety. I have work in the emergency room, inpatient behavioral health facility, and private practice. I have vast knowledge of therapeutic concepts for client to help client improve their mental health.
Heather Fass
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30504 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your life or do you see your child struggling in theirs? Do you keep trying to find new ways to navigate your life or relationships but find yourself repeating the same cycles and struggling to move forward? If you are looking to make personal changes or think your teen could benefit from some therapeutic support, I'd like to be there to help with that process. Change isn't easy and sometimes people need someone that is outside of their daily world to share thoughts, feelings and problems with in order to gain insight about themselves and help them reach their goals. I'd like to be that person for you.
Do you feel stuck in your life or do you see your child struggling in theirs? Do you keep trying to find new ways to navigate your life or relationships but find yourself repeating the same cycles and struggling to move forward? If you are looking to make personal changes or think your teen could benefit from some therapeutic support, I'd like to be there to help with that process. Change isn't easy and sometimes people need someone that is outside of their daily world to share thoughts, feelings and problems with in order to gain insight about themselves and help them reach their goals. I'd like to be that person for you.
Regina Perez
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Flowery Branch, GA 30542 (Online Only)
“Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” - Erol Ozan. There are many struggles in life that can lead us down a dark path desperate to find a way out. Broken relationships, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, just to name a few. You may feel hopeless, like all is lost, and fear you will never be able to find happiness. You deserve to be inspired to find the pathway that brings you abundance of life, peace, and joy! I would love the opportunity to come alongside you and inspire you to find that path.
“Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” - Erol Ozan. There are many struggles in life that can lead us down a dark path desperate to find a way out. Broken relationships, trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, just to name a few. You may feel hopeless, like all is lost, and fear you will never be able to find happiness. You deserve to be inspired to find the pathway that brings you abundance of life, peace, and joy! I would love the opportunity to come alongside you and inspire you to find that path.
Michele Ruiz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
Gainesville, GA 30501
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I am a passionate and creative bilingual counselor, who seeks to make the counseling process a fun and positive healing experience. My extensive counseling experience led me to have the pleasure to work with children, adolescents, and their families in stressful and challenging situations. I look forward to helping my clients achieve their individual goals, help parents build new parenting skills, and assist on improving the family integration. My purpose is to equip each of my clients to find the tools they need to improve their wellbeing in a matter that is effective for them.
I have over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual/couples/family/group setting as a licensed therapist. I am licensed in the state of Georgia and I have a Master's degree in Counseling. I also have specialized certifications which you will find listed below. I have studied various treatment approaches to support clients in successfully navigating through difficult periods in their life. I have worked with a range of issues to include mood disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, ADHD, marital/couples issues, self-esteem/identity, military, and veterans issues.
I have over 17 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in an individual/couples/family/group setting as a licensed therapist. I am licensed in the state of Georgia and I have a Master's degree in Counseling. I also have specialized certifications which you will find listed below. I have studied various treatment approaches to support clients in successfully navigating through difficult periods in their life. I have worked with a range of issues to include mood disorders, addiction, suicidal ideation, ADHD, marital/couples issues, self-esteem/identity, military, and veterans issues.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.