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Easy Does It Counseling Services Sole Proprietor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Kaye, and I am here to assist you in your journey. I have been in counseling and coaching combined for over 12 years. In my previous job, I was a collegiate basketball coach, but I have experience working with all ages. I believe that others would consider me as driven, affirming, energetic, and having a sense of humor. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and want you to know how courageous you are for taking this step for therapy!
Hello! My name is Kaye, and I am here to assist you in your journey. I have been in counseling and coaching combined for over 12 years. In my previous job, I was a collegiate basketball coach, but I have experience working with all ages. I believe that others would consider me as driven, affirming, energetic, and having a sense of humor. I look forward to beginning this journey with you and want you to know how courageous you are for taking this step for therapy!
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Accepting New Clients! Hi there! My name is Meredith. I am so glad you found my page. I work with children (ages 3-11), college age adults, and adults. I primarily work with anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, and behavioral and relationship issues. My goal is to empower you/your child to discover the tools needed to overcome life's struggles. I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where you/your child feel safe and validated. I would be so honored to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. You are already one step closer to creating the life you desire!
Accepting New Clients! Hi there! My name is Meredith. I am so glad you found my page. I work with children (ages 3-11), college age adults, and adults. I primarily work with anxiety, ADHD, low self-esteem, trauma, and behavioral and relationship issues. My goal is to empower you/your child to discover the tools needed to overcome life's struggles. I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where you/your child feel safe and validated. I would be so honored to walk with you through your journey of self-discovery and healing. You are already one step closer to creating the life you desire!
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Alma Gardarsdottir
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodstock, GA 30188
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete that has been struggling with Anxiety or performance issues and you are not sure where to start or how to help yourself or your child? I specialize in utilizing EMDR to support the mental health and treatment of sports performance problems caused by negative experiences or injury. These experiences, commonly known as slumps, mental blocks, and yips, can often lead to Lost Move Syndrome (LMS) and hinder an athlete's peak performance.
Are you an athlete or a parent of an athlete that has been struggling with Anxiety or performance issues and you are not sure where to start or how to help yourself or your child? I specialize in utilizing EMDR to support the mental health and treatment of sports performance problems caused by negative experiences or injury. These experiences, commonly known as slumps, mental blocks, and yips, can often lead to Lost Move Syndrome (LMS) and hinder an athlete's peak performance.
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Joseph will help clients overcome Shame, Substance Abuse, Trauma, PTSD (Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual), Anxiety, Fears, Bipolar, Depression, Grief, Inferiors, Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Sports Psychology (Performance Enhancement), Stress Management.
Joseph delivers many eclectic therapeutic approaches. He delivers proven interventions and modalities to help others change. Joseph practices Energy Work, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma Stage Processing, Experiential Therapy, and IFS. Clients will change and mitigate their trauma, pain, fear, anxiety, self hatred, inferiority, depression, resistance, and anger. Moreover, he helps others rewind, fix, and grow their mind, body, and soul. Lastly, he will help individuals feel acceptance, forgiveness, and love towards themselves while understanding their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
Joseph will help clients overcome Shame, Substance Abuse, Trauma, PTSD (Physical, Emotional, Psychological, Sexual), Anxiety, Fears, Bipolar, Depression, Grief, Inferiors, Relationship Issues, Spirituality, Sports Psychology (Performance Enhancement), Stress Management.
Joseph delivers many eclectic therapeutic approaches. He delivers proven interventions and modalities to help others change. Joseph practices Energy Work, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Spirituality, Trauma Stage Processing, Experiential Therapy, and IFS. Clients will change and mitigate their trauma, pain, fear, anxiety, self hatred, inferiority, depression, resistance, and anger. Moreover, he helps others rewind, fix, and grow their mind, body, and soul. Lastly, he will help individuals feel acceptance, forgiveness, and love towards themselves while understanding their emotions, thoughts, and feelings.
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I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sports psychology.
Have you found it difficult to adapt to a new life transition? Are you struggling with past traumas? Struggling to make friends/romantic connections or find motivation? I approach counseling as a partnership and together we can improve your well-being. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental where you can be yourself without fear. You've made it this far in your life with coping skills you have developed along the way. Some of those ways of coping may be getting in your way now. I'll help you identify unhealthy patterns, understand the origin of your issues, and change your life for the better. You deserve to feel better.
I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, and sports psychology.
Have you found it difficult to adapt to a new life transition? Are you struggling with past traumas? Struggling to make friends/romantic connections or find motivation? I approach counseling as a partnership and together we can improve your well-being. I strive to create a space that is non-judgmental where you can be yourself without fear. You've made it this far in your life with coping skills you have developed along the way. Some of those ways of coping may be getting in your way now. I'll help you identify unhealthy patterns, understand the origin of your issues, and change your life for the better. You deserve to feel better.
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Healing Minds Institute
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD , LPC , LCMH, SAP, MAC
Verified Verified
Suwanee, GA 30024
HMI has a diverse group of therapists that can meet your personal goals, needs, and all of your expectations. No matter what your issues may be HMI has trained staff that can help you recover from any traumatic event in your life. HMI is based on the belief that "We're here to help you become a better you" and will do everything within the legal parameters to help you achieve your goals.
HMI has a diverse group of therapists that can meet your personal goals, needs, and all of your expectations. No matter what your issues may be HMI has trained staff that can help you recover from any traumatic event in your life. HMI is based on the belief that "We're here to help you become a better you" and will do everything within the legal parameters to help you achieve your goals.
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Searching for the right therapist is not only difficult, it’s redundant. So let me make this easy for you. My own life experiences have led me to work passionately with young LGBTQ+ and straight adults experiencing life transitions issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or ADHD. I am known for my direct and honest communication style — all in the comfort of couch cushions. I work to create a safe space by first focusing on building trust within the therapeutic relationship all while building self care routines and mental wellness skills. I welcome humor, “real talk” and (appropriate) self-disclosure is my jam.
Searching for the right therapist is not only difficult, it’s redundant. So let me make this easy for you. My own life experiences have led me to work passionately with young LGBTQ+ and straight adults experiencing life transitions issues, anxiety, depression, grief, or ADHD. I am known for my direct and honest communication style — all in the comfort of couch cushions. I work to create a safe space by first focusing on building trust within the therapeutic relationship all while building self care routines and mental wellness skills. I welcome humor, “real talk” and (appropriate) self-disclosure is my jam.
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Extensive professional therapeutic skills in working with adolescent and young adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, abuse, impulsivity, addiction, mood-disorders, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicidality, stress, self-mutilation and unforgiveness. As CEO/Director of "The Reform Society" provides intensive mentoring for adolescent and young adults who struggle with finding direction, purpose, meaning and a sense of destiny. Provides marital and pre-marital counseling in addition to presenting material germane to specific areas of spiritual and psychological development.
Extensive professional therapeutic skills in working with adolescent and young adults who suffer with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, anger, abuse, impulsivity, addiction, mood-disorders, bipolar, obsessive-compulsive disorder, suicidality, stress, self-mutilation and unforgiveness. As CEO/Director of "The Reform Society" provides intensive mentoring for adolescent and young adults who struggle with finding direction, purpose, meaning and a sense of destiny. Provides marital and pre-marital counseling in addition to presenting material germane to specific areas of spiritual and psychological development.
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Community Psychotherapy and Addiction Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW, MAC, ICAADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Warner Robins, GA 31088 (Online Only)
Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.
Effective psychotherapy includes building rapport, trust, and achieving awareness through a collaborative process where patient and therapist work together to achieve stated goals. It includes evidence-based methods, learning about the issue or disorder, applying solutions and developing skills and strategies to manage emotions and realize your incredible strength and ability to persevere in the face of adversity and find acceptance in loss/grief and life's uncertainties. Initially, therapy can be challenging, but it does become easier over time. To reduce your anxiety, I created a safe, professional, nonjudgmental environment.
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Michael Turner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CHT, DBT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339 (Online Only)
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
You've noticed something feels off and you’re not sleeping regularly, it’s harder to focus, your brain keeps firing away at times when you just want to relax. Your stress is out of control and everywhere you turn there's a trigger to more stress. You find yourself coping with life by smoking or display other unwanted behaviors and now you have a habit you want to stop. Emotions have gotten the best of you, your motivation is down, your appetite has changed you even stay inside more and away from people. Your performance on and off the field or at the job is weak and you need help getting in the zone. I'm here to help.
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Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
Do you feel like you are stuck in a vicious cycle and can't make it stop? This can happen to the best of us and lead to us feeling discouraged, hopeless, and helpless. I promise you, there is hope and help. If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, substance use, relationship issues or other problems and could use some help, I would love to help. Together, we can work to get to the root of the problem, resolve any unhealed wounds, learn healthy coping skills, and ultimately overcome the issues you've been battling. You deserve to live free of these burdens, and you absolutely can!
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Hello and Thank You for taking the time to visit my page. My name is Jayce Laing-Green and I strive to provide quality service to you and your family in need of professional mental health services. Building a trusting and comforting relationship with you is my #1 goal and confidentiality is always priority. Please do not hesitate to give me a call I look forward to hearing from you! PS: Please do not hesitate to make an inquiry on a Saturday or Sunday!
Hello and Thank You for taking the time to visit my page. My name is Jayce Laing-Green and I strive to provide quality service to you and your family in need of professional mental health services. Building a trusting and comforting relationship with you is my #1 goal and confidentiality is always priority. Please do not hesitate to give me a call I look forward to hearing from you! PS: Please do not hesitate to make an inquiry on a Saturday or Sunday!
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I’m easy to connect with. My clients feel comfortable opening up to me and sharing what they’re going through. Parents say their children developed better coping/social skills and learned how to feel better about themselves with my help. I am warm, empathic, comforting and use strategies that have been proven highly effective. I am experienced in helping people of any age with relationship difficulties. I work with many young professionals, adults, families and couples. I help people who struggle with negative thinking patterns. I focus on cutting-edge, evidence-based psychotherapy techniques that allow for accelerated healing.
I’m easy to connect with. My clients feel comfortable opening up to me and sharing what they’re going through. Parents say their children developed better coping/social skills and learned how to feel better about themselves with my help. I am warm, empathic, comforting and use strategies that have been proven highly effective. I am experienced in helping people of any age with relationship difficulties. I work with many young professionals, adults, families and couples. I help people who struggle with negative thinking patterns. I focus on cutting-edge, evidence-based psychotherapy techniques that allow for accelerated healing.
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Katie Hevesi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LHMC, NCC, CEDS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305 (Online Only)
My name is Katie Hevesi, and I am here to help you achieve a fulfilling and healthy life. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression, I can help you overcome these challenges and work towards a better, happier life. I understand that these obstacles can be challenging to navigate, but with my expertise in individual therapy and family groups, I can provide you with the support you need to build strong connections with yourself and others and find peace in your relationships.
My name is Katie Hevesi, and I am here to help you achieve a fulfilling and healthy life. If you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, or depression, I can help you overcome these challenges and work towards a better, happier life. I understand that these obstacles can be challenging to navigate, but with my expertise in individual therapy and family groups, I can provide you with the support you need to build strong connections with yourself and others and find peace in your relationships.
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Seeking balance? I am a trained social worker who works with women, men, couples, and adolescents. You may struggle with situations and issues in your life including but not limited to coping with strong emotions, thinking poorly of yourself, a traumatic event or experiencing frustration in relationships. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative process in which one is able to reflect on thought processes, emotional states, roles in a system, and ineffective behaviors while in a safe and secure environment. I try to create a collaborative alliance with my clients that allows them to understand themselves better and find balance.
Seeking balance? I am a trained social worker who works with women, men, couples, and adolescents. You may struggle with situations and issues in your life including but not limited to coping with strong emotions, thinking poorly of yourself, a traumatic event or experiencing frustration in relationships. Therapy, to me, is a collaborative process in which one is able to reflect on thought processes, emotional states, roles in a system, and ineffective behaviors while in a safe and secure environment. I try to create a collaborative alliance with my clients that allows them to understand themselves better and find balance.
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The Comfy Place
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CAMSII, LICSW
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Macon, GA 31210
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! We know that seeking out therapy can be a new & sometimes uncomfortable experience, but we appreciate you considering us to help you on your journey. We are a group of therapists dedicated to helping kids, teens, adults, couples, & families heal. We understand that life has many ups & downs so we aim to create a safe space where people can have FUN, get REAL, and HEAL. We want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life.
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Mandy Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loganville, GA 30052
Life can be a difficult journey with many pressures, expectations and struggles. Regardless of your stage of life and taking the first steps of change can be both scary and exciting. Know that I will welcome you into a peaceful and compassionate space that allows you to be yourself so you can grow and discover your full potential as you heal and make changes. I use evidence-based treatments to ensure the most efficient and effective results, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Relaxation, art and other expressive therapies.
Life can be a difficult journey with many pressures, expectations and struggles. Regardless of your stage of life and taking the first steps of change can be both scary and exciting. Know that I will welcome you into a peaceful and compassionate space that allows you to be yourself so you can grow and discover your full potential as you heal and make changes. I use evidence-based treatments to ensure the most efficient and effective results, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Relaxation, art and other expressive therapies.
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Family & Forensic Intervention Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, NCSC
Verified Verified
Douglasville, GA 30135
Individuals seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I have served in the helping profession for well over a decade. Years of work in the field has informed the belief that the helping profession is most effective through collaborative and eclectic approaches to treatment, whether in residential / acute, in-home, community outpatient or private practice mental health settings. Professional Counselors bring different dynamics, expertise, approaches, and strengths to collaborative treatment.
Individuals seek therapy for a wide variety of reasons, from coping with major life challenges or childhood trauma, to dealing with depression or anxiety, to simply desiring personal growth and greater self-knowledge. I have served in the helping profession for well over a decade. Years of work in the field has informed the belief that the helping profession is most effective through collaborative and eclectic approaches to treatment, whether in residential / acute, in-home, community outpatient or private practice mental health settings. Professional Counselors bring different dynamics, expertise, approaches, and strengths to collaborative treatment.
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Naomi Black
Licensed Professional Counselor, DEL, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Scottdale, GA 30079
I utilize my emotional intelligence and intuitiveness to join the journey of others and increase their fortitude to navigate through difficult challenges together. I believe that a therapeutic alliance tailored for each individual drives the momentum necessary to enhance their level of empowerment which recharges, reconnects, and reclaims their perception of happiness. We are entitled to enjoy the abundance of life and that is unlimited and determined by our terms. It is our choices that directs our path to an unapologetic abundant life.
I utilize my emotional intelligence and intuitiveness to join the journey of others and increase their fortitude to navigate through difficult challenges together. I believe that a therapeutic alliance tailored for each individual drives the momentum necessary to enhance their level of empowerment which recharges, reconnects, and reclaims their perception of happiness. We are entitled to enjoy the abundance of life and that is unlimited and determined by our terms. It is our choices that directs our path to an unapologetic abundant life.
![Photo of Joy Kelleher, LCSW, CCTP-ll, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b612961-23b5-4c73-ba52-51eb20159109/2/320x400.jpeg)
Joy Kelleher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-ll
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gainesville, GA 30501
With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work with people and communities who have experienced trauma. I am certified in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll. Facilitating healing while equipping people to navigate life in a value driven manner are foundations of my practice. I am passionate about advocacy and creating spaces that empower and inspire. My work also includes local and global consulting and training with organizations, communities, tribal groups, and government agencies, to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
With over 25 years of experience, I have an eclectic background including extensive international work with people and communities who have experienced trauma. I am certified in EMDR, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level ll. Facilitating healing while equipping people to navigate life in a value driven manner are foundations of my practice. I am passionate about advocacy and creating spaces that empower and inspire. My work also includes local and global consulting and training with organizations, communities, tribal groups, and government agencies, to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.
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Sports Performance Therapists
How does sports psychology work?
Sports psychology helps athletes identify and overcome challenges, such as perfectionism or a fear of failure, and improve key mental skills, such as confidence or concentration. By applying principles and techniques from psychology, such as goal-setting, visualization, positive self-talk, and emotion regulation, sports psychologists help athletes improve their performance on the field and their well-being overall.
How long does treatment for a sports-related problem take?
The duration of sports psychology treatment depends on the athlete’s individual challenges, goals, the complexity of the interventions used, and even on the length of the season. A performance anxiety issue may be treated with a short-term treatment, like Cognitive behavioural therapy, while issues such as depression, substance abuse, or severe anxiety may require longer-term treatments.
How effective is treatment for sports performance problems?
Sports psychology has been shown to improve performance and help athletes manage their emotions. Sports psychology can be effective in boosting performance, team dynamics, and injury rehabilitation. Over the past decade, nearly every professional sports team in every major sport has added a sports psychologist to its staff. Many colleges have done the same, and even some high school programs have done the same. Olympic hopefuls may consult with sports psychologists starting in elementary school.
What are the limitations of sports psychology?
Sports psychology may have several limitations. Every athlete is unique and may respond differently to sports psychology treatments. Therapy can help an athlete reach their potential; it can help athletes cope with injury and pain, but it cannot change the physical limitations that may be affecting an athlete’s performance.