Hello, my name is Charlinda and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Atlanta, GA. With so much going on in today's climate, life can be HARD!! Have you encountered a traumatic experience that has held you hostage to the point, you just can't break free to move forward? And, despite your best efforts to push through all of it, you still end up feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and just plain "stuck". Let me be the first to tell you, it's okay to not be okay. I understand the stigma behind receiving therapy and I also understand that it takes courage and strength to reach out for help, which is why I am here. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and should have access to quality mental health services. With over 25 years of experience, I am a culturally, competent counselor that offers therapy in a safe, non-judgmental environment. I help clients (including high-profile clients) identify and remove barriers to managing life stressors and address depression, anxiety, anger, unresolved emotional and abandonment issues, self-esteem/empowerment, grief/ loss, relationship/marital/family concerns, survivorship, caregiving, abuse/trauma, addiction, career/life transitions and more.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
As a counselor, I believe that one size does not fit all. I am a counselor that uses an integrated approach to coaching and therapy, utilizing a variety of orientations, based on the client's specific needs. I utilize a collection of techniques tailored for each client to have a unique counseling experience.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is empowering my clients to see the light in some very emotional and dark times in their lives. I believe that in order to heal emotionally from depression, anxiety or any other type of issue, it is important to find the root issue causing these symptoms. I assist clients in navigating their way to root cause of their issue.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have extensive experience helping individuals navigate through past traumatic experiences. I also help my clients work through anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious as they learn how to develop healthy coping strategies to reduce. some negative emotions.