In Person Therapists in Smyrna, GA

I know that coming to counseling can be a difficult decision but I also believe that it takes more courage to face one's problems than to avoid them. I have a practical, down-to-earth approach - seeking to identify, address, and resolve areas of conflict and obstacles in your life. I am there to support you through the process of self-discovery - creating a safe place to find your strength, your voice and to discover what is true for you.

I enjoy working with clients who are seeking to grow and maximize their enjoyment from relationships, daily life, and other connections. Depression, anxiety, and external issues can obviously cause one to feel as if s/he is not living his/her "best life". It is an honor to help guide my clients to attain the goals and success they are wanting to achieve.

Everyone has the capacity to be blissfully happy with themselves and others. With the proper tools and guidance I will support a journey towards finding your true self and maximizing your full potential. I have 12 years experience helping people overcome and/or cope with relationship difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, anger, trauma and mood disorders. I like to use a variety of tools such as play, art and sandplay therapy.

Helping individuals and couples learn skills that result in useful thinking, mindful living and healthy relationships is deeply satisfying to me. I enjoy working with couples who are either preparing for marriage, strengthening their connection or hoping to restore trust and wholeness. I also work well with individuals who recognize a need for change and are willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving.

I help clients manage the process of change. You decide what you want and we work together to find a way to happier life. I use brainspotting, cognitive and coaching techniques to help you achieve your goals.

I am currently seeing clients in-person and Via Zoom. Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety have all increased due to the pandemic. Just not feeling good and not sure why? Let’s figure it out together. We will set goals and make a plan to start feeling relief within 30 days. I am a Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist. Maybe you are concerned for a family member? I have 27 years experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor and the last ten years I have worked in Behavioral Health Hospitals. Call now for a free consultation!

I believe that therapy is all about unlocking the strength and potential that exists within each of us. As a counselor, my job is to motivate people to stand courageously in the truth of who they are. This principle guides the work I do with children, adults, couples, and families.

I believe in establishing a collaborative approach with my clients to help support the therapeutic process. Using cognitive-behavioral techniques, I help my clients learn to identify and challenge their unhealthy thoughts and behaviors so they can develop fuller, more meaningful lives. I work with clients in managing their emotions, improve their ability to communicate with others, and build healthy and resilient self-concept. Utilizing a direct, interactive approach, with a touch of humor, I teach my clients coping skills so they can pull from their "toolbox" of skills in between sessions and eventually throughout their lives.

"I believe, in each of us, there is an inherent need to be understood and accepted and that psychotherapy involves building a caring relationship in which clients feel safe and at ease. My goal for our time together is to help you better understand yourself, understand patters behind the choices you make and equip you with coping skills that will enable you to more effectively deal with life stressors."

I have devoted my professional life to the psychological awareness as to options, attitudes, and perceptions that can help/hurt one's state and situation. In working with clients it is imperative to listen to the narrative and join together in finding the choices for inner and/or outer change as this pertains to self care and life potential.

Thank you for taking a moment to visit my website. I am passionate about supporting my clients on their journey toward personal and professional growth. My primary objective as a clinician is to help them raise their awareness regarding thoughts and behaviors that impede their growth and then to join with them in creating clear pathways toward change. While nothing is more important to me than establishing a warm relationship within a nurturing environment where clients feel comfortable telling the truth and taking risks, I place equal importance on compassionately challenging them to take as much ownership as possible for the difficulties confronting them.

Talking to a perfect stranger about personal things doesn't exactly make a person feel warm and fuzzy. Realistically though, life is just hard! Sometimes we just need to share our thoughts with someone who can be trusted not to judge how life's toughest blows may have affected us. Sometimes we just need to be able to talk honestly about things we wouldn't share with just anyone. This doesn't make us broken, it makes us 'Human.'

Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!

I specialize in an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy & insight-oriented therapy geared toward helping clients discover answers & take control of their lives. I specialize in women's issues but also treat youth with attachment, abuse, identity & oppositional behavior problems; adults with occupational & relationship stress & chronic medical problems; & older adults confronting life's changes. I enjoy helping couples function most optimally and provide evaluations related to ADHD, bariatric surgery & organ transplant hopefuls, parental fitness, psychosexual issues, vocational & career exploration, & general intellectual, academic & personality testing.

My intention in working with you is to help you change unwanted behavior patterns. These patterns are frequently based on negative conclusions we may have drawn about ourselves in the past. I typically use a blend of traditional talk therapy combined with experiential approaches such as Brainspotting,, hypnotherapy, breathwork, psychodrama, and meditation. In this way we are able to re-introduce you to your strengths as well as take the healing to a deeper level. I consider it a privilege to do this work and I honor you for undertaking the challenge of personal growth.

We all find ourselves at points in our lives where we feel unseen, unheard, or overwhelmed by significant life events. Therapy offers a space where our story takes center stage, our voice is valued, and hope can grow. I am passionate about helping others find hope along life's journey.

Throughout therapy process I assist my clients in overcoming their difficulties in life, reaching their full potential, learning to accept themselves, and become authentic. My therapeutic style is a warm, unconditionally accepting, and supportive engagement with each individual on the thrilling journey to better understand who he/she really is, processing and letting go of the burdens carried from the past, identifying one's strengths, bolstering personal growth and change.

My caseload is composed of high- achieving men, CEOs, baby boomers, and clients facing the unique challenges of high affluence or celebrity/public life. My clients are looking for a counseling experience that is tailored to their unique needs. I specialize in clinical issues as addictions, crises, trauma, leadership development, stress management, maximizing productivity, divorce, finances, retirement transition and career counseling. I am experienced at stepping into crisis situations with individuals and groups to help them navigate "next steps" as well as long term recovery strategy. I do interviews with the media on request.

I am a licensed psychologist with expertise in trauma recovery/healing, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, chronic stress, relationships, and adjustment to a variety of life transitions and circumstances. When necessary, I integrate mindfulness, spirituality, and emotion-focused techniques into my therapy approach.