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Walena Bryant

LCSW, 25 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

I am an LCSW and certified addiction counselor with over 25 years of providing behavioral health and addiction services. I began my career in behavioral health while serving in the United States Air Force. There I provided counseling and support to my fellow Airmen. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life. This led me to further my education. I went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Oglethorpe University. Then later obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Georgia. When I am not scrapbooking, sewing or creating in my craft room, you can find me volunteering in the community, spending time with friends or traveling.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, I will complete an assessment to gather information to obtain a complete picture of your needs. This will also be a good time to ask questions you may have about me and my practice.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

I work with adults, children, adolescents, and families providing individual and family sessions. I have become proficient in working with ADHD, depression, anxiety, mood, sleep, and childhood disorders. I am developed experience with CBT, DBT, trauma-informed, anger management, mindfulness, and strength-based techniques.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have a lot of experience working with trauma, addiction, mood and childhood disorders. I utilize anger management, DBT, trauma-informed, anger management, and mindfulness techniques. I prefer using evidenced, strength-based techniques to help you increase your self-confidence, and self-esteem, and improve your quality of life.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love to work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I also love to do groups.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Addiction
Coping Skills
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Georgia
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Offers in-person in 5887 Glenridge Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30328Virtual
, 48 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 8, 2025

Since our first session, I have felt nothing but positive energy and have been given great tools to help me along my mental healthy journey. I always look forward to our conversations and applying what I learn in my day to day life.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 6 with Walena

May 9, 2025

Walena is always a good listener, and always has suggestions of how I can tackle the issues I'm dealing with. We are working as a team, and I am fully invested in trying the suggestions she make, hoping there will be a great outcome in the end. I'm very grateful for her patience and kind-hearted nature. I look forward to the progress she will help me make.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 18 with Walena