I work with undergraduate and graduate students who are struggling with a variety of mental health, substance use, and existential problems. The people I work with are often looking to reduce their suffering and increase their sense of meaning and purpose. My first priority is to establish trust and help create a relationship that is both safe and honest. Within the context of this secure relationship, my clients are able to better understand their self-limiting or self-defeating patterns, mour...
Your time in school is such an important and unique time in life, and it can feel frustrating when mental health issues hold you back from truly thriving in this environment. Anxiety can make tasks feel so overwhelming, and it can be hard to function. You have the desire to be productive but find yourself avoiding tasks. You tell yourself it won't be like that next time, but the cycle continues. It can be even more challenging when you are also trying to adjust to a new environment and maintain ...
Welcome! We are a fun group of therapists offering individual, couples, family, and group therapy services. Our clinicians specialize in a wide range of issues and topics, including: relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, grief/loss, life transitions, and depression. We offer in-person or virtual appointments, and we have office locations in Athens, Marietta/East Cobb, Smyrna/Vinings, and Tucker/Northlake. Please visit our website to learn more about our practice and to check out the biogra...
Monica Manuel is a psychotherapist and the CEO and Founder of Joie de Vivre Counseling and Therapy, LLC. She has a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling and has been in practice over 12 years with clinical experience ranging from private practice settings to college and university counseling centers. Monica is clinically licensed through the State of Georgia and Board Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Her postgraduate education includes doctoral training ...
I specialize primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD-spectrum disorders. I have 27 years of experience working with individuals and couples to address issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, relationship problems and grief, among others, but currently I work primarily treating anxiety and/or OCD. I am skilled in ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) as well as a newer evidence-based OCD treatment, I-CBT (Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Ther...
We help students who are struggling with anxiety, insomnia, depression, difficulty tolerating uncertainty, etc. Atlanta CBT offers college and university students cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address these common issues that cause suffering. We also offer specialized CBT for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. We are an out of network practice, meaning we do not work directly with insurance companies. You can read more about our rates on our website....
Acting as both a counseling/coaching office and our corporate office, Attento Marietta is located in a beautiful 2-story low-rise brick building campus setting with access to our office being a quick walk from the parking lot. Our second story office requires a short walk upstairs (sorry–our office is not supported by an elevator) to fully windowed offices overlooking a tree-filled outdoor setting where privacy abounds....
I work with individuals and couples in Georgia who are seeking support for various mental health challenges. Many of my clients have difficulties related to anxiety, depression, and past trauma that get in the way of enjoying life and thriving to their fullest potential. I also work with people who are diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, and related conditions. The foundation of my therapy is a collaborative relationship based on warmth and acceptance. I look beyond the mental healt...
We are a group practice made up of experienced and caring professionals committed to providing clinical excellence in psychotherapy, integrative services, and recovery resources for individuals, couples and families. Formed in 2009 as a joint venture by Dr. Amy Smith Barnes and Meg McLeroy, LMFT, Midtown Psychotherapy Associates (MPA) was created to provide outstanding out-patient services and clinical care. As an integrative practice, we offer psychotherapy services, groups, adjunct wellness s...
When is the last time you intentionally gave yourself (or others) grace? No really… when was the last time? Life comes at us quick and if we’re not careful, we’ll find ourselves struggling with unforgiveness, anger, self-doubt and more; because we allowed the battles we face to win. The truth is, they don’t have to win. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can learn to control how we respond. We can make the necessary changes to show up in this world in a way that brings us joy and...
I work with individuals struggling with life transitions, relationship problems, anxiety and other painful emotions. I have over 10 years of experience treating adolescents and adults and everyone in between. Working with students and aspiring young professionals is a population I'm passionate about working with. I strive to empower clients through developing greater self-awareness, acceptance and motivation to accomplish their goals. Therapy is a powerful tool that anyone can benefit from when ...
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who believes in building relationships with my clients while using evidence-based practices to help each client achieve the changes that he or she is seeking to make. I am passionate about the "whole" person, taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach with services. I approach treatment and assessment from a strengths-based perspective and integrate a variety of psychological orientations. I focus on resiliency and helping my clients to recognize ...
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The process of starting or reentering counseling can be overwhelming but a brave step towards improving your wellness. I honor that step by committing myself to meet you where you are, sit with you in whatever emotion arises, and offer you a safe and relaxed environment to discuss your concerns. As your therapist, I will work with you to collaboratively create a road map to greater health using our alliance and therapeutic tools along the way. We will work together to identify your goals, belief...
I love working with clients who are open to utilizing mindfulness to help them to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and feelings in order to live out their most important values and create the life they desire. I practice both ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). I also enjoy working with clients who want to work through spiritual/religious concerns and or utilize their spirituality/faith to help them on their journey....
We are a group practice specializing in eating disorders, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and the LGBTQ+ population. We work from a psychodynamic and relational perspective. We value therapeutic relationships and commitment to change....
I'm Emily, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Atlanta area. I view therapy as a combination of deep introspection along with more immediate, concrete change. In our work together, we will explore underlying themes, patterns, and narratives, and we will also focus on more immediate skill-building and behavioral change. I lean heavily on General Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems and other modalities to support you in deeper exploration. Wher...
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You feel the pressure to be in control all the time…with food, relationships, your job, your appearance. You may be fed up with melting down over a picture of yourself, feeling like you can’t stop thinking about food no matter what you do, or feeling hopeless that things will ever get better. 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 go clothes shopping without fear. You’re ready to start spending time...
You've worked so hard to get where you are. Hours and hours in the library, in the gym, in the practice studio. You care about excellence. But all that pressure you put on yourself, wanting to be perfect and for everyone to love you? It's wearing you out. Stress, anxiety, constant thoughts zooming through your head. I'm glad you're here, and I hope I can help. I've been helping people just like you for almost two decades. People who have been super successful but also super stressed, anxiou...