Black and African American Therapists in Smyrna, GA
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My clients are often frustrated, lost, confused and at their breaking point in their sexual relationships. They have shame or guilt regarding some aspect of their sexuality. They question their sexuality, ruminate over whether they are “having sex the right way?” and struggle to connect to their partners and their own bodies. My clients are curious about exploring their sexuality, motivated to heal their trauma and face cultural messages to achieve wellness, pleasure and liberation.
My clients are often frustrated, lost, confused and at their breaking point in their sexual relationships. They have shame or guilt regarding some aspect of their sexuality. They question their sexuality, ruminate over whether they are “having sex the right way?” and struggle to connect to their partners and their own bodies. My clients are curious about exploring their sexuality, motivated to heal their trauma and face cultural messages to achieve wellness, pleasure and liberation.
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Life just feels never-ending, a book with so many chapters. It’s uncomfortable to share your most vulnerable feelings, with anyone. Craving a space to be your authentic self. It feels impossible to find. Imagine a space where you are heard. Someone is there to communicate, “You matter.” No false expectations. A place tucked away to relate, relax and, yes, release! I hope to provide this warm, welcoming space for you to be YOU. Your feelings matter and you deserve to be heard in a judgment-free zone. As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to help you develop a place of trust. I am sensitive to my client’s needs.
Life just feels never-ending, a book with so many chapters. It’s uncomfortable to share your most vulnerable feelings, with anyone. Craving a space to be your authentic self. It feels impossible to find. Imagine a space where you are heard. Someone is there to communicate, “You matter.” No false expectations. A place tucked away to relate, relax and, yes, release! I hope to provide this warm, welcoming space for you to be YOU. Your feelings matter and you deserve to be heard in a judgment-free zone. As a dedicated therapist, my goal is to help you develop a place of trust. I am sensitive to my client’s needs.
![Photo of Jamie Perry, MS, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7c764aa2-42a5-4f63-9426-ba7ddd173237/2/320x400.jpeg)
Jamie Perry
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to your new beginning. I hope this page can be a much needed break for you in your journey to finding the right fit. My practice, Moon Tide Counseling, is centered on creating wholistic wellness for adults in various stages of life. Are you feeling out of balance? Have you recently been experiencing the effects of repressed emotions? Do you feel you could manage your stress, anxiety, or depression better? Maybe you’re tired of old trauma hindering your relationship with yourself and others. If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are in capable hands.
Welcome to your new beginning. I hope this page can be a much needed break for you in your journey to finding the right fit. My practice, Moon Tide Counseling, is centered on creating wholistic wellness for adults in various stages of life. Are you feeling out of balance? Have you recently been experiencing the effects of repressed emotions? Do you feel you could manage your stress, anxiety, or depression better? Maybe you’re tired of old trauma hindering your relationship with yourself and others. If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you are in capable hands.
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Rachel Garcia
Counselor, APC, MACMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Waitlist for new clients
Whatever you have walked through that has led you to this space, I welcome you. In this safe and judgement free environment, you are free to explore who you are, what you’ve experienced, and how to heal. I believe all humans deserve support, with a particular specialization in ADHD & Autism, emotional & physical trauma, LGBTQ+, inner child work, & religious wounding. I have had the honor of sitting with a broad diversity of clients in various settings, and am deeply passionate about social justice, radical empathy, and unconditional positive-regard. You don’t have to walk this challenging process on your own - let’s grow together.
Whatever you have walked through that has led you to this space, I welcome you. In this safe and judgement free environment, you are free to explore who you are, what you’ve experienced, and how to heal. I believe all humans deserve support, with a particular specialization in ADHD & Autism, emotional & physical trauma, LGBTQ+, inner child work, & religious wounding. I have had the honor of sitting with a broad diversity of clients in various settings, and am deeply passionate about social justice, radical empathy, and unconditional positive-regard. You don’t have to walk this challenging process on your own - let’s grow together.
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Hi, I'm Sasha. I am a Master' s-level Mental Health Counselor with a Marriage and Family Therapy certificate at Richmont Graduate University, serving Embrace as a Clinical Intern. I am a Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator inspired by wanting to be a resource of Hope for others. I enjoy helping young adult couples and individuals work through their relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict in healthy and sustainable ways. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with addictions, depression, anxiety, and various issues.
Hi, I'm Sasha. I am a Master' s-level Mental Health Counselor with a Marriage and Family Therapy certificate at Richmont Graduate University, serving Embrace as a Clinical Intern. I am a Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator inspired by wanting to be a resource of Hope for others. I enjoy helping young adult couples and individuals work through their relationship dynamics, communication, and conflict in healthy and sustainable ways. I also enjoy working with adolescents and young adults who struggle with addictions, depression, anxiety, and various issues.
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Sha'ria Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, MAC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
Are you ready to be empowered to transform your life or relationship? I motivate individuals and couples to appreciate the meaning of life and learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the life YOU truly desire. I help individuals and couples process emotional distress and learn basic to advance skills needed to recover and heal from mental health disorders, trauma, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse problems to daily life stress, grief/loss and transitional changes through increasing awareness of the mind-body connection. I journey with you and meet you where you are
Are you ready to be empowered to transform your life or relationship? I motivate individuals and couples to appreciate the meaning of life and learn to love the Inner Self in order to become more productive and creative in manifesting the life YOU truly desire. I help individuals and couples process emotional distress and learn basic to advance skills needed to recover and heal from mental health disorders, trauma, grief, domestic violence, substance abuse problems to daily life stress, grief/loss and transitional changes through increasing awareness of the mind-body connection. I journey with you and meet you where you are
![Photo of Cieria Swain, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f4670c90-d5ce-44a5-87f0-fb9c578f51d7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Cieria Swain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have experience with diverse populations, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sexual behavior problems, stress management, self-esteem, various traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety disorders. My goal is to help ease your most challenging emotions while addressing patterns and experiences that keep you feeling powerless in your life.
My passion resides in providing a warm, comfortable environment where you can truly be yourself. I integrate different theoretical models throughout practice. I have experience with diverse populations, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, sexual behavior problems, stress management, self-esteem, various traumatic experiences, depression, and anxiety disorders. My goal is to help ease your most challenging emotions while addressing patterns and experiences that keep you feeling powerless in your life.
![Photo of Tamara Hunter, LPC, DMT, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/36643198-f16c-4fc5-9566-9a54d7cc09a9/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tamara Hunter
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, DMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
Hello, I am Tamara Hunter, Founder of Womb Wisdom Wellness. I am committed helping women/birthing people identify inner strengths to prioritize their mental and emotional wellness. I offer holistic person centered approach to therapy rooted in empowerment, identifying inner strengths which supports growth, self development and inner healing. Together, we will explore and create sustainable coping strategies to assist navigating life's uncertainty while maintaining harmony of your mind, body and spirit.
Hello, I am Tamara Hunter, Founder of Womb Wisdom Wellness. I am committed helping women/birthing people identify inner strengths to prioritize their mental and emotional wellness. I offer holistic person centered approach to therapy rooted in empowerment, identifying inner strengths which supports growth, self development and inner healing. Together, we will explore and create sustainable coping strategies to assist navigating life's uncertainty while maintaining harmony of your mind, body and spirit.
![Photo of Terri Y. Phoenix, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bac4ea3a-32b8-452f-b5bf-23453678f22c/4/320x400.jpeg)
Terri Y. Phoenix
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30081
When we don't feel safe, heard, accepted, or understood, our lives become more challenging. Our defense mechanisms, the behaviors we find hardest to change, become stronger, and our worries become louder. As a therapist, I believe in creating a nurturing, safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment where you can feel seen, heard, and free to share openly. In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing. I want you to know that you are good enough, you can heal, and you have the ability to save yourself!
When we don't feel safe, heard, accepted, or understood, our lives become more challenging. Our defense mechanisms, the behaviors we find hardest to change, become stronger, and our worries become louder. As a therapist, I believe in creating a nurturing, safe, trusting, and non-judgemental environment where you can feel seen, heard, and free to share openly. In our sessions, the walls that were once built up can come down to create a place of acceptance and healing. I want you to know that you are good enough, you can heal, and you have the ability to save yourself!
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DeAnna L Alexander
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Are you having trouble coping with life transitions? If so, welcome to your first step towards healing. As one's life go through the "lifing" process, many individuals and couples find themselves feeling stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, or just overwhelmed. I applaud you for taking the initiative to grow through such life challenges as I understand from my own experiences of trauma and tragedy how terrifying seeking help can be. Change is inevitable; therefore, I provide a compassionate, attentive, and empathic energy that is intended to alleviate the distress of finding, accepting, and maintaining the help that one needs.
Are you having trouble coping with life transitions? If so, welcome to your first step towards healing. As one's life go through the "lifing" process, many individuals and couples find themselves feeling stuck, stressed, depressed, anxious, or just overwhelmed. I applaud you for taking the initiative to grow through such life challenges as I understand from my own experiences of trauma and tragedy how terrifying seeking help can be. Change is inevitable; therefore, I provide a compassionate, attentive, and empathic energy that is intended to alleviate the distress of finding, accepting, and maintaining the help that one needs.
![Photo of Dr. Kafilat (Kafi) O. Oseni, PhD, LPC, CPCS, C-PD, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1459adcf-9471-48d1-b095-6da4e4a1e70c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Kafilat (Kafi) O. Oseni
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, CPCS, C-PD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30082
The demands of life can become overwhelming and even hard to manage alone. Stress related to life transitions, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or even experienced trauma can lead to increased anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping with life’s demand. My goal as your counselor is to co-create with you the life that you are wanting to achieve. While working together we will have an opportunity to explore the thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, uncertainties, and anything else you need in your life to help cultivate a resolution, clarity, peace, and happiness.
The demands of life can become overwhelming and even hard to manage alone. Stress related to life transitions, struggling to maintain healthy relationships, or even experienced trauma can lead to increased anxiety, depression, or difficulty coping with life’s demand. My goal as your counselor is to co-create with you the life that you are wanting to achieve. While working together we will have an opportunity to explore the thoughts, feelings, experiences, fears, uncertainties, and anything else you need in your life to help cultivate a resolution, clarity, peace, and happiness.
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Nolanna Carthen Simon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LPC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, angry, sad, anxious? Have you been tempted to give up on yourself, a job, or a relationship? My goal is to offer a safe space to increase self-awareness, move past guilt, establish healthy boundaries, work on self-care, improve your communication and/or coping skills. Maybe you need accountability or feedback while sorting through complex emotions and decisions. If so, allow me the opportunity to assist you on this journey we call life. Contact my automated scheduler for an appointment at 678-919-3670. Let's get you on your way to "Perissos" (abundance)!
Are you feeling stressed, angry, sad, anxious? Have you been tempted to give up on yourself, a job, or a relationship? My goal is to offer a safe space to increase self-awareness, move past guilt, establish healthy boundaries, work on self-care, improve your communication and/or coping skills. Maybe you need accountability or feedback while sorting through complex emotions and decisions. If so, allow me the opportunity to assist you on this journey we call life. Contact my automated scheduler for an appointment at 678-919-3670. Let's get you on your way to "Perissos" (abundance)!
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MLC Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, MDiv, CCISM, CBSP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
Not accepting new clients
Are you having issues with trauma and recall leading to anxiety and depression? I am committed to assisting people to live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. I have been in social work and ministry for over 10 years focusing on the church, the family and the stability of Mental Health i.e. facing past hurts, moving beyond family secrets and finding family healing.
Are you having issues with trauma and recall leading to anxiety and depression? I am committed to assisting people to live their best lives beyond anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse and anger. I have been in social work and ministry for over 10 years focusing on the church, the family and the stability of Mental Health i.e. facing past hurts, moving beyond family secrets and finding family healing.
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Vanessa Guerrier
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Deciding to go to therapy is not an easy decision. It may take months or even years before deciding to put yourself in the position to truly work on your issues & that is okay. You did it & you are here! Hello, my name is Vanessa Guerrier & I am an associate professional counselor. I have dedicated my life to studying the Ins & outs of mental health. In life, we may struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to life's changes. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds & settings including adolescents, adults, couples, & families who struggle to cope with daily stressors; & I believe I can help you too. Life often
Deciding to go to therapy is not an easy decision. It may take months or even years before deciding to put yourself in the position to truly work on your issues & that is okay. You did it & you are here! Hello, my name is Vanessa Guerrier & I am an associate professional counselor. I have dedicated my life to studying the Ins & outs of mental health. In life, we may struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, or adjusting to life's changes. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds & settings including adolescents, adults, couples, & families who struggle to cope with daily stressors; & I believe I can help you too. Life often
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River Rise, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Not accepting new clients
Through River Rise, LLC, we offer supportive therapy to aid in the increase of problem-solving skills, communication skills, coping strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the strengthening of interpersonal relationships. Fostering a positive therapeutic relationship with each client is the foundation of treatment. We strive to work alongside my clients while working towards resolutions and creating opportunities for growth. Through behavioral health coaching and consultation, we aid clients and practices with the development of care pathways and individual health plans to improve chronic disease self-management.
Through River Rise, LLC, we offer supportive therapy to aid in the increase of problem-solving skills, communication skills, coping strategies, conflict resolution techniques, and the strengthening of interpersonal relationships. Fostering a positive therapeutic relationship with each client is the foundation of treatment. We strive to work alongside my clients while working towards resolutions and creating opportunities for growth. Through behavioral health coaching and consultation, we aid clients and practices with the development of care pathways and individual health plans to improve chronic disease self-management.
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Jocelyn Alston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling increasingly stressed, experiencing burnout or overwhelmed with meeting the never-ending demands of home, work, and life caring for others? Perhaps you have managed to always show up for family and friends but find yourself at the bottom of your endless to-do-list and now your tank has run empty. Your health, energy, work, and relationships are suffering and you are unhappy with the person you have become. For many of my clients, it can be an internal struggle to prioritize your needs. You may feel emotional and physical exhaustion!! It can feel like you are doing your best, but your best does not feel good enough!
Are you feeling increasingly stressed, experiencing burnout or overwhelmed with meeting the never-ending demands of home, work, and life caring for others? Perhaps you have managed to always show up for family and friends but find yourself at the bottom of your endless to-do-list and now your tank has run empty. Your health, energy, work, and relationships are suffering and you are unhappy with the person you have become. For many of my clients, it can be an internal struggle to prioritize your needs. You may feel emotional and physical exhaustion!! It can feel like you are doing your best, but your best does not feel good enough!
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The Worth, Wisdom, and Wellness Center, LLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Know your Worth. Trust your Inner Wisdom. Invest in your Wellness. This is the life, right? However, you feel stuck, worthless, anxious & unfulfilled in life. You yearn for more peace and contentment, yet you constantly fill your schedule with commitments because it is impossible for you to say No. You are hard on yourself for not setting boundaries with your friends. Again. You want to protect your energy without feeling guilty and trust that you are making the best decisions for yourself. You want to stop just surviving. You are ready to THRIVE but you don't know how. You were never taught to invest in yourself. You need help.
Know your Worth. Trust your Inner Wisdom. Invest in your Wellness. This is the life, right? However, you feel stuck, worthless, anxious & unfulfilled in life. You yearn for more peace and contentment, yet you constantly fill your schedule with commitments because it is impossible for you to say No. You are hard on yourself for not setting boundaries with your friends. Again. You want to protect your energy without feeling guilty and trust that you are making the best decisions for yourself. You want to stop just surviving. You are ready to THRIVE but you don't know how. You were never taught to invest in yourself. You need help.
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Sonya Snow
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
Not accepting new clients
Life is filled with choices. Sometimes it appears as though the choices actually resemble a cyclic journey full of stress, hurt, pain, fear, anger and frustration. My goal is to meet clients right where they are in their journey! My approach is to maintain an open, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere that empowers clients to unveil the source and navigate their journey towards change. I desire to be the voice that speaks a reminder to clients, just as Carl Jung once stated: "I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become."
Life is filled with choices. Sometimes it appears as though the choices actually resemble a cyclic journey full of stress, hurt, pain, fear, anger and frustration. My goal is to meet clients right where they are in their journey! My approach is to maintain an open, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere that empowers clients to unveil the source and navigate their journey towards change. I desire to be the voice that speaks a reminder to clients, just as Carl Jung once stated: "I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become."
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