Self-Harming Therapists in Sandy Springs, GA
Alicia Allison Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
My expertise lies in treating anxiety disorders, OCD as well as working with clients facing depression, grief, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and parent-child interactions.
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
My expertise lies in treating anxiety disorders, OCD as well as working with clients facing depression, grief, childhood trauma, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation and parent-child interactions.
I believe in helping people discover their ability to be resilient and how to live in the present moment. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with too many expectations from school, work, friends, etc. Anxiety is normal, until it becomes unmanageable and begins to restrict your ability to function in your daily life. I can help you push back on your anxiety and learn to feel better equipped to set boundaries with anxiety.
Ann Guzman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
*Intensively Trained DBT Therapist* Deciding to begin therapy can be an anxiety provoking decision. That is why I provide an ease about coming to therapy and attempt to make my clients feel comfortable beginning this process. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults helping them get through difficult transitions in their lives. I do a lot of work challenging people to explore their aggression, self-harming behaviors, drugs and alcohol use, suicidal ideations, depression and anxiety. I also enjoy working with adults dealing with life transitions and helping them improve their moods and perspectives on life.
*Intensively Trained DBT Therapist* Deciding to begin therapy can be an anxiety provoking decision. That is why I provide an ease about coming to therapy and attempt to make my clients feel comfortable beginning this process. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults helping them get through difficult transitions in their lives. I do a lot of work challenging people to explore their aggression, self-harming behaviors, drugs and alcohol use, suicidal ideations, depression and anxiety. I also enjoy working with adults dealing with life transitions and helping them improve their moods and perspectives on life.
Paige Dixon
Pre-Licensed Professional, GA APC, MS, NCC, TN LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30319
Life can be painful as it is currently being lived and I strive to help clients balance acceptance and change as they discover their Life Worth Living. My goal is to meet client’s where they are while acknowledging how big T and small T traumas impact our development, experiences, and views of ourselves and the world. I passionately work with clients to create a safe space to help them integrate new coping skills and empower them to make their goals a reality.
Life can be painful as it is currently being lived and I strive to help clients balance acceptance and change as they discover their Life Worth Living. My goal is to meet client’s where they are while acknowledging how big T and small T traumas impact our development, experiences, and views of ourselves and the world. I passionately work with clients to create a safe space to help them integrate new coping skills and empower them to make their goals a reality.
Ellen Atkeson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30338
All of us have experiences, feelings, and behaviors we cannot always explain, control, or understand about ourselves. I view therapy as a valuable opportunity to learn about our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, experiences, and develop healthier coping skills so that we can feel better about ourselves and interact more effectively in the world around us. In our work together I will offer you strategies to enhance your life through the use of mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive techniques. My approach is direct, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental.
All of us have experiences, feelings, and behaviors we cannot always explain, control, or understand about ourselves. I view therapy as a valuable opportunity to learn about our feelings, thoughts, behaviors, experiences, and develop healthier coping skills so that we can feel better about ourselves and interact more effectively in the world around us. In our work together I will offer you strategies to enhance your life through the use of mindfulness, behavioral, and cognitive techniques. My approach is direct, compassionate, empowering, and non-judgmental.
Reaching out for help and making that initial phone call can be difficult for some people. However, feeling stuck in your life, a job, or in a relationship that is not working can also be difficult. In my practice I strive to help clients gain awareness of what is keeping them stuck and develop effective, healthier, coping strategies for gaining control in their lives.
Reaching out for help and making that initial phone call can be difficult for some people. However, feeling stuck in your life, a job, or in a relationship that is not working can also be difficult. In my practice I strive to help clients gain awareness of what is keeping them stuck and develop effective, healthier, coping strategies for gaining control in their lives.
Hector A. Pereles
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCH
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Online Only)
Licensed to practice telehealth with people located in Georgia or Florida. You are too familiar with stress, worry, and anxiety - even overthinking. Are you feeling lonely, inadequate, socially anxious, even panicky? Sick and tired of living constantly anxious and fearful? You can be helped to grow and expand into a state of self-confidence and empowerment to live a life worth living. Avoidance and self-medicating with alcohol/drugs can leave you high and dry - even feeling worse! You can learn how to make your fears and worries smaller and manageable, and practice the steps toward leading a satisfying life. This is too important.
Licensed to practice telehealth with people located in Georgia or Florida. You are too familiar with stress, worry, and anxiety - even overthinking. Are you feeling lonely, inadequate, socially anxious, even panicky? Sick and tired of living constantly anxious and fearful? You can be helped to grow and expand into a state of self-confidence and empowerment to live a life worth living. Avoidance and self-medicating with alcohol/drugs can leave you high and dry - even feeling worse! You can learn how to make your fears and worries smaller and manageable, and practice the steps toward leading a satisfying life. This is too important.
I am a warm and compassionate mental health professional with over 25 years of experience. I work to create a safe relationship as you seek healing and insight. If you are struggling with mental health or interpersonal problems but find it difficult to speak with a therapist, I am here for you.
I am a warm and compassionate mental health professional with over 25 years of experience. I work to create a safe relationship as you seek healing and insight. If you are struggling with mental health or interpersonal problems but find it difficult to speak with a therapist, I am here for you.
Walena Bryant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ICADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
I am an LCSW and certified addiction counselor with over 25 years of providing behavioral health and addiction services. I began my career in behavioral health while serving in the United States Air Force. I have experience working with various populations including veterans, children, and the LGBTQ community. I assist in the management of trauma, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. I am currently providing child, adolescent, adult, and substance abuse assessments, I am a former case manager and can make referrals for services in the community. I accept referrals from Gwinnett, Fulton, and Dekalb.
I am an LCSW and certified addiction counselor with over 25 years of providing behavioral health and addiction services. I began my career in behavioral health while serving in the United States Air Force. I have experience working with various populations including veterans, children, and the LGBTQ community. I assist in the management of trauma, anxiety, and depressive symptoms. I am currently providing child, adolescent, adult, and substance abuse assessments, I am a former case manager and can make referrals for services in the community. I accept referrals from Gwinnett, Fulton, and Dekalb.
Pamela Hayes Malkoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, MFT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
As an Art Therapis and a bisexual woman, Pamela has a strong commitment to serving diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community. She is attuned to the unique challenges faced by individuals re: identity and sexuality. She provides a safe and affirming space for exploration and growth. Focused on atypical relationships (ethical non-monogamy, long distance, FWB, triads, situationships), Pamela's approach is solution-focused to help clients reduce jealousy, increase compassion, rediscover passion and make real change. There is not much that will offend or surprise her. She also enjoys hiking, biking, art and a warm bowl of Pho.
As an Art Therapis and a bisexual woman, Pamela has a strong commitment to serving diverse populations, including the LGBTQ+ community. She is attuned to the unique challenges faced by individuals re: identity and sexuality. She provides a safe and affirming space for exploration and growth. Focused on atypical relationships (ethical non-monogamy, long distance, FWB, triads, situationships), Pamela's approach is solution-focused to help clients reduce jealousy, increase compassion, rediscover passion and make real change. There is not much that will offend or surprise her. She also enjoys hiking, biking, art and a warm bowl of Pho.
Alexandra Pajak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30350 (Online Only)
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Welcome! I specialize in the treatment of adults with anxiety, depression, grief and borderline personality disorder. I provide a direct yet supportive and warm approach to my work with clients. I believe despite life's challenges we are all capable of living healthy, meaningful, fulfilling lives. My therapy modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
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Charity L Simpson
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC, MS, MDiv
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
If you would like a counselor who will help you address life's challenges without talking down to you, please give me a call. I am a collaborative, relationally-oriented counselor who strives to create a warm environment filled with genuine acceptance of you, no matter where you are in life. If you are tired of wasting your energy on so called problem areas with little to no improvement and would like to figure out a way to use your strengths to address these challenges, I would love to work with you.
Shardonay Morgan: Teens And Young Adults
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
My goal is to foster an environment free from judgment where teens and young adults can feel welcomed, secure, and comfortable disclosing extremely personal information about their lives. My intention is to assist you in overcoming any difficulty you may be facing throughout the time we will spend together. Whether it's dealing with sadness, anxiety, grieving, controlling your anger, or major life events.
My goal is to foster an environment free from judgment where teens and young adults can feel welcomed, secure, and comfortable disclosing extremely personal information about their lives. My intention is to assist you in overcoming any difficulty you may be facing throughout the time we will spend together. Whether it's dealing with sadness, anxiety, grieving, controlling your anger, or major life events.
Maddie McKeirnan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Hi there! I understand the experiences you’ve had leading up to this decision may have been difficult, and you were able to navigate them the best way possible so far. Reaching out for the help you deserve speaks to your determination to be on a better path! I would be happy to join your support system and be there with you through whatever barriers you may encounter on this journey. These barriers might surface in many different ways: anxiety, depression, struggles with eating, identity crises, social conflicts, trouble focusing, low self-esteem, trauma and/or everyday problems that just don’t seem to let up.
Hi there! I understand the experiences you’ve had leading up to this decision may have been difficult, and you were able to navigate them the best way possible so far. Reaching out for the help you deserve speaks to your determination to be on a better path! I would be happy to join your support system and be there with you through whatever barriers you may encounter on this journey. These barriers might surface in many different ways: anxiety, depression, struggles with eating, identity crises, social conflicts, trouble focusing, low self-esteem, trauma and/or everyday problems that just don’t seem to let up.
Dr. Crystal Burwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30342 (Online Only)
I'm Dr. Burwell, and I can help you find your voice. Your voice is all you have. Are you struggling to cope with life? You're not alone. We're all struggling in an uncertain world. Life is messy, but I can help you clean it up. Therapy improves emotional wellness, relationships, and connectivity to your higher power. It's time to prepare for soul surgery! Your wellness is critical to every aspect of life. Your health is connected to your wealth. This process yields dividends with a high return on your investment. Begin your work today!
I'm Dr. Burwell, and I can help you find your voice. Your voice is all you have. Are you struggling to cope with life? You're not alone. We're all struggling in an uncertain world. Life is messy, but I can help you clean it up. Therapy improves emotional wellness, relationships, and connectivity to your higher power. It's time to prepare for soul surgery! Your wellness is critical to every aspect of life. Your health is connected to your wealth. This process yields dividends with a high return on your investment. Begin your work today!
Therapy is the journey of discovery, acceptance, and expression. It is a relationship built on open communication and trust; a place to feel understood and valued. Reaching out is truly a leap of faith. Everyone experiences suffering in one way or another and everyone needs help to survive. We are in this together. Connection to ourselves, others, and the world is the gateway to change. Lets connect and change our lives!
Therapy is the journey of discovery, acceptance, and expression. It is a relationship built on open communication and trust; a place to feel understood and valued. Reaching out is truly a leap of faith. Everyone experiences suffering in one way or another and everyone needs help to survive. We are in this together. Connection to ourselves, others, and the world is the gateway to change. Lets connect and change our lives!
Susel de la Cruz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Sandy Springs, GA 30328 (Online Only)
Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next. We would like to help you live a life that is congruent with your values today. We are currently licensed for the states Florida and Georgia.
Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next. We would like to help you live a life that is congruent with your values today. We are currently licensed for the states Florida and Georgia.
Kristen N Sessoms
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Hi! I'm Kristen Sessoms, whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you’ve done it before, I know that getting started with a new therapist is not easy. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe, open space for you to process, release, and learn. Any individual, couple, or family who needs assistance finding their voice can find comfort in the fact that I genuinely desire to see ALL of my clients break any and every chain that has kept them bound. I provide tangible interventions that teach emotional regulation, emotional awareness, and distress tolerance. I want my clients to take something constructive away every session.
Hi! I'm Kristen Sessoms, whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or you’ve done it before, I know that getting started with a new therapist is not easy. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe, open space for you to process, release, and learn. Any individual, couple, or family who needs assistance finding their voice can find comfort in the fact that I genuinely desire to see ALL of my clients break any and every chain that has kept them bound. I provide tangible interventions that teach emotional regulation, emotional awareness, and distress tolerance. I want my clients to take something constructive away every session.
Everyone experiences feeling down or anxious at some point in their lives. But when you feel like that every day, or anxious thoughts begin to be your only thoughts, life gets all that much harder to navigate. You may be saying to yourself, "Why am I like this?" or, "When this is over, I'll be happy", but you're getting tired of saying the same things over and over. It's distressing to feel like you're struggling and not know how to fix it. If this sounds like you, just know: things can get better! Anxiety and depression don't have to rule your life. Working together in therapy will help you build and practice the skills you need.
Everyone experiences feeling down or anxious at some point in their lives. But when you feel like that every day, or anxious thoughts begin to be your only thoughts, life gets all that much harder to navigate. You may be saying to yourself, "Why am I like this?" or, "When this is over, I'll be happy", but you're getting tired of saying the same things over and over. It's distressing to feel like you're struggling and not know how to fix it. If this sounds like you, just know: things can get better! Anxiety and depression don't have to rule your life. Working together in therapy will help you build and practice the skills you need.
There is no such thing as the perfect therapist or the perfect client. The therapeutic relationship must be unique to the individuals involved - that is where healing lives. "Anxiety." "Depression." "Bipolar Disorder" "PTSD." "ADHD." "OCD." "Trauma." These terms have become part of our regular vocabulary without many of us truly understanding their effects on our lives. At Restorative Roots Counseling Center, I and my medical team use various modalities, including IN-HOME Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), to help shift your focus from the above buzzwords to the practice of hope, healing, self-care, self-respect, and change.
There is no such thing as the perfect therapist or the perfect client. The therapeutic relationship must be unique to the individuals involved - that is where healing lives. "Anxiety." "Depression." "Bipolar Disorder" "PTSD." "ADHD." "OCD." "Trauma." These terms have become part of our regular vocabulary without many of us truly understanding their effects on our lives. At Restorative Roots Counseling Center, I and my medical team use various modalities, including IN-HOME Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), to help shift your focus from the above buzzwords to the practice of hope, healing, self-care, self-respect, and change.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.