Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 24 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Mood Disorders, Couples Counseling and 10 more.
Genea Newell
About me
Peter Francisco has been quoted with saying, "If you always do what you’ve always done, you always get what you’ve always gotten". You are making a vital step in success, and for that I commend you. With 20+ years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Employee Assistance Professional, recognizing the balance between our thoughts and behaviors can be a bridge for a better outcome. Circumstances can be tough. Recognizing our own strengths can help position us to overcome those tough moments.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
After brief introductions, I will guide the process of understanding what has occurred which has created the momentum for counseling at this time. I will ask questions that help me understand your history with a biopsychosocial approach.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Meeting clients where they are. I bring sincere compassion and concern to support clients, facing their most challenging circumstances. Often clients share that I am able to relate more complex ideas into real world situations. Understanding the why of our behavior can help navigate the solution.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Sometimes we get stuck in our circumstances and not quite sure of the best direction to go. I meet folks where they are at and support them in the process. I enjoy working with children, teens, and adults.
Specialties
Top specialties
Couples Counseling
Grief
Mood Disorders
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Domestic Violence
Family Therapy
Life Transitions
Parenting
Spirituality
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Identifies as
Christian
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Georgia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is commonly used to support a variety of struggles when our thought patterns and behaviors become stumbling blocks. Common challenges addressed are depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance abuse, eating disorders, emotional trauma, grief, managing physical symptoms of a chronic illness, or coping with the stressful circumstances of daily life. Identifying Unhelpful Thinking: Sometimes our thoughts are limiting our success. Recognizing the pattern of unhelpful thinking creates a shift to think differently. Behavioral Changes: Together we will consider strategies such as role-playing and assigning homework to help you make positive changes in your behavior. Quick and Structured: CBT is designed to be solution-focused in fewer sessions.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling extend beyond understanding communication tips. Understanding the areas of trust, vulnerability and emotional connection are vital for a healthy relationship.
Family Therapy
The family structure has adjusted over time; therefore, recognizing healthy family dynamics is important for longer term success. As the family changes, we are able to understand what works best for the family, and what is needed for change.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
“Dialectical” means combining opposite ideas. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT offers support for individuals who experience more intense emotions. The goal is to learn more effective coping skills.
16 ratings with written reviews
July 21, 2026
Mrs. Newell is very experienced and she knew exactly what I needed to work on and immediately had solutions for me on the first visit. I am depressed, but she gave me some hope.
Verified client, age 35-44
May 7, 2026
We had our first meeting and she was both honest and warm about her expectations for our intake appointment, a good listener, stopped to ask questions (as needed) and was solution based (at the end after hearing everything). I look forward to working with her more!
Verified client, age 55-64
January 27, 2026
Genea was wonderful. She seems very experienced and very personable.