In Person Therapists in Sparks, GA

The mission of Renewed Mind Psychiatry and Counseling is to help in the healing process of those who are hurting. In doing this, one can focus on restoring themselves in the areas where they are afflicted, and equipping them with everything they need in order to live a fulfilling, successful life. Renewed Mind is a strengths based, solution focused center and counsels in the areas of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, maternal care advocacy, intimate partner violence, individual/couples counseling, life coaching, and parenting. Renewed Mind also has a psychiatrist as well as nurse practitioners to help with medication management.

Greetings, my name’s Bertrona Freeman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I focus on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in the areas of substance use, addictions, anxiety, and stress. Clients I normally work with struggle with a revolving cycle of relapse in addiction or substance use. Frequent mood swings as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. I also worked with those who are easily angered and display frequent fits of aggression or rage.

A caring listener with 10+ years’ experience providing individuals compassionate mental health support . I have served in hospitals , community outpatient clinics and crisis agencies. For many years I had the privilege of working with our nation’s veterans and their families. I enjoy the challenge of helping others sort through stressors and develop strategies to improve their overall health.

L.E.A.F. Therapy provides therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families who are seeking change in their lives or in their relationships. The philosophy of L.E.A.F. Therapy Services is to allow you to engage in your own curiosity, interest, and creative abilities to develop a dialogue that facilitates change. We take a position of curiosity and work with you in developing meaningful change in your life and relationships.

Hello, I am Tina Taylor (LPC006127), and I enjoy helping others make significant changes in their lives. It would be a pleasure to work alongside you in challenging thoughts, feelings, and behaviors (CBT) that keep you from the quality of life you desire. You have come so far already‚ let's walk together to a new way of living. I approach therapy as a journey the client and counselor take together. The client is the driver and directs the course of therapy. As the counselor, I aid clients in arriving at a destination by providing strategies and interventions to help change perspectives.

My name is Dr. Cruz, but you can call me Stella. I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and I've been in practice since 2014. I offer services in English and Spanish. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults. I specialize in working with trauma, PTSD, dual diagnoses, and other related issues, and I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. “When we nurture others from a place of fullness, we feel renewed instead of taken advantage of.” — Jennifer Louden

I am L. Elizabeth Shelton, GA LPC 008242 and have been fully licensed since 2012, originally in Virginia and since 2015 in Georgia. My theoretical orientation to therapy is CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) as I believe it is critical to understand how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and drive most of the problems people struggle to overcome. I have experience working with a wide range of areas/conditions, though most often focus on helping individuals with depression, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and trauma.

"To this day, one of the greatest honors of my life is when people trust me enough to share the hard parts of their story" - Author unknown. Everyone's story is unique and their own. I believe that my clients have the ability to change the narrative of their story. Life often takes difficult, unexpected turns. It can be helpful to have support as you navigate these new experiences. I work with my clients to co-create change in areas that are important for them. I often work with Clients who have experiences trauma, unexpected life changes, mood disorders such as anxiety or depression, and more.

Justin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and has been actively working in the Valdosta community for over five years. Justin is experienced in working with individuals, couples and families, helping them navigate many of life's obstacles, from individual needs to helping the entire family. While Justin works with all family structures, his primary specialty is helping families reach their teenager as they prepare to enter adulthood. Whether you or your family is in need of change, needs help adjusting to the ups and downs of life, or if it is time to begin unpacking those experiences from long ago.

Monique is passionate about helping others who are in a period of transition in their lives due to unfortunate circumstances. She believes that no two human experiences are the same, nor is the interaction between her and the client. The connection is uniquely its own experience. Monique prefers to keep an open mind and a free-spirited approach to each situation. Monique is compassionate and empathetic when it comes to guiding and helping people process issues of unforgiveness, self-worth and empowerment, relationship building, sexual orientation, sexual identity, trauma, grief and loss, and addictions.

I am licensed in the state of Georgia and have worked in the mental health field for 20 years. Seven of those years I have worked as a therapist/counselor. Some of my experience includes working in a residential treatment center, in an outpatient community mental health clinic, private practice, as well as in school settings. I have worked with those from all different ethnic backgrounds with great outcomes. I enjoy helping adolescents and adults live happier, healthier lives, by improving their mental health and education. Based on the initial session, treatment will be tailored to the needs of each individual.

Hello everyone, my name is Christian Waller and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 5 years of experience. I have provided both individual and group therapeutic services to children, teens, and adults. Although my primary focus is working with processing trauma and reducing the effects of traumatic stress, I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, concerns with discovering/exploring sexuality and/or gender expression, addictions, and other areas that individuals would like to process in our therapeutic relationship.

Whether your concerns are specific- work, family, relationships, trauma or more abstract - feeling lonely, empty, stuck or misunderstood, therapy can be a tool in helping you navigate life. I work collaboratively with clients and with great compassion to help clients reach their treatment goals and improve their quality of life. Following your lead and pace, we will explore your past and present patterns and work in a way that is tailored to your specific needs.

Guess what? If you’re reading this, you are taking the first steps to advocate for yourself and mental well-being. Congratulations! Keep reading…you’re doing good so far. Putting our thoughts and feelings into words isn’t always easy to do. Are you the person who responds with, “I’m okay” or “I’m good” when deep down you’re thinking, “I’m not okay” or “I just want to feel better about things?”

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in private practice with over 8 years of professional experience working across a variety of settings, including acute mental health, chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, PTSD and family therapy. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as individual and group therapy. In addition to advanced training in addictions, I also have experience and training in maternal and perinatal counseling. Perinatal mental health covers the period of pregnancy up to a year after birth.