I am Jennie Gray Mulligan, a North Carolina native and transplant to Atlanta 8 years ago. I practice psychotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker and enjoy integrating the knowledge learned through a 200 hour yoga teacher training into the work that I do with clients. Meditation and yoga are great supports for therapy work or as a stand alone to increase our capacity to tolerate difficulties, learn the ways our mind can create problems for us and improve our ability to focus our attention. I completed my Master’s in Social Work through the University of North Carolina and clinical training and direct supervision for 6 years through Emory's Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. My work with individuals and families takes a holistic understanding of the ways our brain, body/mind, emotions, and relationships affect our overall wellbeing. I offer different modalities as a way to work with our whole being to improve overall wellness; including Trauma Focused CBT, Mindfulness Based practices including Guided Breathwork and am furthering my education in Imago Couples Counseling and EMDR. I always will meet the person where they are and explore what works for them. Cultural sensitivity is a hallmark of my practice and I vow to and provide a welcoming space for all humans regardless of race, religion, gender and sexual preferences/orientation. Clients with some(not limited to these) of the following issues may benefit from working with me: anxiety, life transitions, coping with new diagnosis and long term illness, depression, grief and loss, learning differences, ADHD, and childhood trauma. I believe that with adequate therapeutic supports, in the community and at home, that most all individuals have the capacity to live their fullest lives and be the best version of themselves. I am married to my longterm partner Josh and we reside in Atlanta with our young son and two precious felines. In my spare time you may find me exploring the outdoors, traveling to a new city or teaching yoga to inmates in the county jail.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Feeling that you have have been heard. Sense of calm. Insights into your own thought patterns and behaviors.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Informed, Psychodynamic theory, Interpersonal theory, Behavioral Theory, Imago Couples Counseling, Gottman Couples Therapy, (Beginning Training EMDR to complete 2022)
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I create a safe space for all regardless of who you are. Empathic and Compassionate. Inclusive. Insightful, Highly evolved listening skills, Reliable. Easy to talk to, patient. I believe in people and the capacity to grow, evolve and even heal the deepest wounds.