Borderline Personality (BPD) Therapists in Smyrna, GA

Deanna Lababidi is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC) with over 2 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people with trauma find their strengths in their story. She enjoys helping people with intense emotions learn skills to tolerate distress, regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively, and become more mindful of joy in their lives. Deanna specializes in borderline personality disorder, depression, autism, and trauma.

I aim to assist clients in becoming the best version of themselves through techniques and perspectives as unique as they are. Clients that often seek my therapeutic alliance often come from diverse backgrounds, varied religious perspectives, and are members of the LGBTQIA+ Community. I strive to make a warm and welcoming environment for my clients to feel they can be as authentic and as vulnerable as they wish to be. My experience includes concerns such as ADHD, Anxiety & Depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Type II, Gender Related Concerns, Chronic Illness/Pain, and many other topics less widely experienced.

Life is full of surprises, sometimes not all good that can impact our well-being. Together we can help manage these surprises that life has thrown at you through guidance and tools to cope with the inevitable and to make better decisions to grow and live a fulfilling lifestyle. In 2018, I graduated from Walden University with a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also have a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. Now as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I have been working in private practice for the last 3 years.

I love working with people who are interested in building self awareness, feeling more empowered and finding their true self. I've worked with people going through transitions, e.g. adjusting to disability, discovering their sexuality, the coming out process and adjusting to being in college or entering the working world. I believe in helping people to feel comfortable living their truth, and learning to be compassionate with themselves along the way. I also practice using humor, supporting harm reduction and assisting people to make healthier choices, both physical and emotional.

Ready for a change? Navigating a difficult situation? Reaching out for help can be both scary and life-changing. I am here to assist people in healing what is holding them back.

Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. Many of us feel an overwhelming pressure to conform to societal standards of what it means to be "normal." This can lead to stress, feelings of low-self-worth, isolation, sadness, anxiety, and a sense of disconnection from others and from who we truly are. Choosing to stand out and embrace your unique self can be both liberating and challenging. You might feel like an outsider, in navigating a path or dealing with mental health challenges that aren’t always understood or accepted by those around you.

As humans, our natural inclination is to move away from pain. But at a certain point, we may find that the strategies that once protected us are causing us even more pain. Together we can find ways to break old cycles that are keeping you stuck in order for you to move into the wholeness you desire. Many times when healing feels impossible, it is only an indication that what we have tried so far will not suffice. Often this requires slowing down and trusting parts of ourselves that we have long ignored.

Has your life lost meaning? Have you been feeling trapped, stuck, directionless, and utterly confused? I bet you've said to yourself, " I'm tired. I'm angry and I don't want to do this anymore!" Does this sound familiar? If so, I can help provide relief from the pain. You don't have to suffer alone anymore. I've been in the mental health and addiction field for ten years. I use my experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional to provide help and support for individuals who reach out for help. Check out my website: https://www.matthewlswofford.com/

Navigating life's challenges can feel impossible at times, even if we find ourselves seemingly surrounded by support. Are you in the middle of a life transition, unsure of the next steps to take to help you move forward? Are you open to exploring past and present experiences in a judgment-free space, in the hopes of bringing you closer to emotional freedom? In my work with adult individuals and couples, I integrate mindfulness practices and various evidence-based techniques to help you (& your partner) develop healthy coping mechanisms, build self-compassion, and create a more fulfilling life.

I meet every individual where they are in their personal journey to improve their mental health. My goal is to help my clients meet their goals by focusing on developing a relationship and creating personalized treatment plans. There is not a one size fits all approach to mental health care. I look forward to meeting and learning about each and every individual I work with.

It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.

I am so glad that you are here! The clients that I typically see include children, preteens, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with adolescent and adult women and girls that struggle with things like perfectionism, substance use, self-harm behaviors, ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD and trauma, stress, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with children and adolescents in individual and group settings on issues such as ADHD, bullying, self-esteem, life transitions, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, grief, social skills, and more.

Life experiences can often bring us pain, cause us to question our world, and create obstacles that feel overwhelming and overpowering. Having someone to talk to who you can feel safe to share your story with, someone who will join you and help you understand your experiences and their meaning, can make a valuable difference. I help my clients process their past experiences, challenge defeating thought patterns, uncover their natural strengths, find self-acceptance and healing, make choices they can take pride in, and discover connection in a world that can feel isolating.

Sometimes we come to a place where we realize the life we are living is not aligned with our personal values, purpose, or desires. There may be patterns that have served a purpose in the past, helping us manage fear when we have felt unsafe and haven't had the resources to effectively cope. While these strategies may have helped you survive, they may now be holding your body and mind hostage to the past. Together we can explore these patterns with the goal to help you develop personal insight, learn new coping strategies, and heal into a fulfilled life.

I wholeheartedly believe that because the majority of our wounds occur inside relationship, healing will come through relationship as well. In our work, I can offer you warmth and empathy as we gently explore the ‘why’ behind what you do while uncovering your strength and resilience. My work with clients focuses on grief and loss, trauma, relational discord, anxiety, depression, body image, life-transitions, adoption-related issues, parenthood and the intersection of faith and spirituality with day to day living.

I work with a variety of clients facing life challenges. This includes parents and grandparents who are suffering due to alienation and post traumatic stress. I also assist in high-conflict divorce cases where parental alienation exists meeting with the children and adults involved. My experience includes educational counseling experience, as well as life experience. Helping parents and children get through many life changes such as legal issues, divorce and re-adjustments can be assisted with therapy by giving them tools to cope.

Are you trying to make improvements in your life and hitting road blocks? Feeling depressed? Feeling stuck? Anxious? Confused about yourself or your own goals? Therapy may be a good option for you. Throughout my years as a therapist, I have worked with clients who simply need to talk through difficult life events to clients who have significant and debilitating mental illnesses. I work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, life transitional problems, LGBTQ issues, women's issues, trauma, and ADHD. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in sessions.

"If you are ready to embark upon a journey that will ultimately lead to a greater you, consider beginning your Journey 2 Greatness with me. I am Shenithia Arnold, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. As your therapist, I will provide an emotionally comfortable environment allowing you to discuss your most difficult issues, uncover your fears and limitations, and/or change any destructive behaviors that may impede your growth. Together we will work to challenge any self defeating thoughts and implement effective behavioral and communication skills to aid in your journey".

I specialize in the areas of Mood and Personality Disorders.