Female Therapists in Decatur, GA

Sometimes in the midst of struggle, it is hard to be hopeful. When it is hard, it is my privilege to hold that hope for you. I work with both men and women, as well as couples. I am passionate about working with couples through affair recovery and other difficult transitions. I am trained in the Gottman method and use this approach along with techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help my couples reach their relationship goals. I also have a passion for working with trauma, grief and loss; and as a first-generation American, the complexities of a multicultural existence.

Hi, there! Thanks for visiting my page. Sometimes we may encounter times when it is hard for us to stay attuned to our authentic needs and wants. That’s where I come in - to help facilitate a process of change for my clients, by walking alongside them. I believe that everyone’s mental health is fluid and impacted by our environments and relationships. My goal is to encourage and support optimal mental health functioning and provide clients with an exploratory and safe space to delve deeper into self-understanding, acceptance, and love. My office is conveniently located in downtown Decatur.

“Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength." Betty Friedan. This quote succinctly captures the crossroads we all face, as we age: one can look back with a sense of loss and remorse or one can move forward with hope and inspiration for a better now. Friedan chooses the path towards opportunity and strength. Which path would you like to take? How does one face the myriad of changes that this stage of life presents? Grief & loss. A changing body & mind. Retirement & new freedoms. Family relationships & caregiver concerns. What support would you like along this complex and often unpredictable path?

Experience tells me that most people who seek counseling feel unable to make changes in their life that could bring them greater happiness. I consider it my responsibility and a privilege to facilitate your journey of self-empowerment to make these desired changes. Together we will explore how current patterns of feeling, thinking and acting could be altered by increasing mindfulness and self-compassion. While most of our focus is on the present and future, I also seek to honor your past by exploring how unresolved feelings may be hindering your growth and ability to meet personal goals.

Starting your mental health journey may feel overwhelming and intimidating, but you don't have to do it all on your own. You might find yourself overwhelmed with anxiety, or fatigued with making decisions during a life transition. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, or struggle to keep up with your responsibilities, you could feel discouraged about how to show up in the world around you. You may even find yourself in a role experiencing stress, burnout, and uncertainty about your future. I'm here to walk with you in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment as you navigate the challenges you're facing.

I practice as an experiential therapist and pull from modalities involving expressive arts, play, mindfulness, and nature.

It takes a great deal of courage to seek counseling when you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other challenges in your life. Taking the step to pursue counseling reveals your strength to recognize that you matter. You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Your thoughts and feelings have value. Counseling can help you explore your emotions in a safe space, help you change unwanted behaviors or develop new, healthier ones, reduce distress, and increase happiness. Doing the hard work of therapy, through the supportive relationship with a therapist, can help you feel more like your self again.

You’ll find me to be genuine and direct — using an attachment-based focus, I strive to create a space that feels warm, affirming, and free of judgment. I am passionate about connection and view our time together as a space for authentic exploration. I enjoy working with youth and young adults who are experiencing issues with perfectionism, hypersensitivity, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and/or disordered eating.

Hello and thank you for looking at my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Greater Atlanta. It is my goal to assist you and your family on identify areas of needed change and working through them to reach identified outcomes. Building rapport and ensuring that we have a comfortable relationship is my priority!

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction, parenting issues, developmental trauma, and/or relationship issues. I have experience not only working with individuals but also families as they navigate a wide variety of issues.

I’m a licensed psychologist, and I’ve been helping people heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse for 20+ years. When indicated, I combine ketamine treatment with several evidenced-based healing modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic/body psychotherapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR.

I work with children, teenagers, adults, and families to create a safe, supportive space for growth, open communication, and personal development. My primary areas of expertise include anxiety, perfectionism, and self-esteem/identity concerns. I am an affirming provider for LGTBQ+ individuals and use trauma-informed techniques with all my clients. Additionally, I provide play therapy services and parenting support to kids and their caregivers experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges. I help children struggling with anxiety, adjustment to change, communication, and regulating emotions at home and school.

Hi, I’m Tara. My intention is to provide a nurturing space for others to explore their life experience, no matter what they may have endured. I strive to help others find a sense of well-being that is curated through their own internal awareness. I offer clients nervous system support so that they can learn to rediscover their needs and advocate for themselves. I aim to guide individuals in liberating their authentic nature and empowering their sense of being.

As a highly sensitive person who cares about others and the world, you experience more stress, pain, and overwhelm than most. You may be feeling burned out, having trouble setting boundaries with others, or judging yourself for not being able to let go of past hurts. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to start prioritizing your own needs. You’re ready to take up space as your authentic self. Most of all, you’re ready to feel more confident and capable, with the knowledge that your sensitivity might be one of your biggest strengths.

Many of the couples I see come to therapy stuck in a vicious cycle that leaves both partners feeling isolated, frustrated, and heartbroken. Their best efforts to connect with and be heard by the other inadvertently lead to more arguments and distance. When relationships don't work, we hurt. So much of our happiness and well-being as individuals depends upon the health of our intimate relationships.

Future Clients: Beginning the journey in counseling can be scary AND so worth it! We all have something we are trying to figure out as we work toward being our best selves. I believe past and current interpersonal relationships contribute to how we move in the world and view ourselves. Future Supervisees: As a certified clinical supervisor (CPCS) and master addiction counselor (MAC), I am knowledgeable about forming a solid counselor identity by offering expertise in fostering professional and personal growth for licensed and license-eligible professional counselors and those seeking credentials as an addiction professional.

Making the decision to take charge of your life through therapy is the first step to improving your emotional well-being. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I want to help you achieve balance in your life; assist you as you make changes towards a healthier lifestyle. I have over 19 years of progressive experience in child welfare and behavioral health addressing individuals and families experiencing depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance abuse/dependency, work stress, school issues as well as victims of abuse, which also includes experience with children and adolescents under the care of the state.

My aim is to help you ease your most difficult emotions while addressing the patterns that keep you feeling "stuck" or powerless in your life. With compassion and a non-pathologizing approach, I offer a effective framework for recovery and growth, so that you can enact change in your life that is consistent with your most authentic and purposeful self. I believe we are all capable of improving the quality our lives no matter how difficult and chronic problems have been. Seeing my clients evolve through self-acceptance and meaningful action is a true privilege and passion for me.

As an Episcopal priest with a Doctor of Ministry degree in pastoral counseling, I have been in practice since 1985. I am a clinical Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, extensively trained and experienced in individual depth psychotherapy and in working with couples, families and groups. My particular gift is in establishing a a therapeutic space where individual men and women, as well as adolescents and young adults, who are in pain or under stress, can feel safe and understood. Regardless of our faith, I believe we are all on a journey of healing and growth.