Licensed to practice in Georgia and accepts 9 insurances. Specializes in Personality Disorders, Depression, Self-Harming and 10 more.
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Ava C. Mimbs, LPC, C-DBT, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with seven years of clinical experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. As a Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional, Ava specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and utilizes skills-based approaches to help clients develop emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthier coping strategies. Ava works with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), trauma-related challenges, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, and anger management concerns. She supports clients in building self-awareness, strengthening interpersonal relationships, improving communication skills, and developing effective strategies for managing stress, emotions, and behavioral challenges. Through a client-centered and strengths-based approach, Ava helps individuals navigate impulse control difficulties, increase self-esteem and confidence, enhance coping skills, and create meaningful personal growth. Her goal is to empower clients with practical tools and skills that promote emotional wellness, resilience, and improved quality of life.
The first session is a chance to build a trusting connection, discuss what brings you to therapy, and identify your goals for growth and healing. Clients can expect a safe, supportive space to share their experiences, explore challenges, and begin developing a personalized plan with practical tools to support their journey.
I bring compassion, authenticity, and a strong commitment to helping individuals feel seen, understood, and empowered. My approach is both supportive and challenging—I provide a safe space for clients to process their experiences while also encouraging growth, accountability, and meaningful change. My experience working with diverse populations, particularly individuals navigating complex emotional challenges, trauma, and relationship difficulties, has strengthened my ability to meet clients where they are. I understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and I tailor my approach to each individual’s needs, strengths, and goals. I believe in balancing validation with gentle challenge. I will hold space for clients when they need support, while also helping them identify patterns, build healthier coping skills, and move beyond barriers that may be limiting their growth. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe enough to be vulnerable and supported enough to make lasting changes.
My preferred clients are individuals who are ready to better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and create meaningful change in their lives. I enjoy working with individuals who are navigating emotional regulation challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and difficulty managing intense emotions. I have a special passion for supporting individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, trauma histories, self-injury behaviors, and those who are seeking healthier ways to cope with emotional pain and life’s challenges. I also enjoy helping clients improve communication, strengthen relationships, develop confidence, and build skills to manage stress and overwhelming emotions. The clients I connect with most are those who are willing to be open, explore their experiences, and take steps toward personal growth. My goal is to provide a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel accepted, supported, and empowered while also learning practical tools to create lasting change.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and creating healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. My approach focuses on balancing acceptance and change—helping clients feel validated while also building the skills needed to make meaningful progress. Through DBT, I help clients strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, and coping strategies. I use DBT techniques to support individuals experiencing challenges such as self-injury behaviors, emotional overwhelm, trauma responses, relationship difficulties, and difficulty managing impulsive behaviors. DBT is a collaborative and skills-based approach that empowers clients to better understand their emotions, increase self-awareness, improve communication, and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.