Danielle Philyaw
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with a variety of experience helping individuals, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges. As a Certified Anger Management Specialist, including court-mandated anger management services, I specialize in supporting clients experiencing stress, anxiety, anger management concerns, family conflict, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, confidence building, crisis intervention, and personal growth. I believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect, compassion, and understanding. My therapeutic approach is centered on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, confidence, crisis intervention and more.
My Mission is to help individuals identify the changes they want to make and provide the support, guidance, and encouragement needed to achieve them. Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need someone to help us take that next step forward. I am passionate about helping clients build on their strengths, overcome obstacles, and create lasting positive change. Whether you are facing a difficult season, working through a specific challenge, or striving for personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you on your journey. I look forward to meeting you and helping you create the positive changes you deserve.
First session
During our first session we will start with a brief introduction and gather some background information of your concerns and why you are looking to start or continue therapy. I am also not available 24/7. If you need assistance that are outside of my office ours you will need to contact 988 or 911 for emergencies.
Strengths
As a therapist you can expect a therapeutic environment that is compassionate, empathetic and safe. I am relatable and I listen. I have help my clients by offering insight that helps them understand that they are the experts in their lives and they only know what is best for their lives. I am here to guide you in finding your strengths as we navigate this journey together.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with a variety of clients from teenagers to adults and assisting them in finding coping skills to handle everyday life and those who are eager to manage their mental health in a more positive structure. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My practice was created to assist others in creating a change in their lives that was necessary and beneficial to their needs. I enjoy seeing the change that people create within themselves. I believe that you are the expert in the changes you want to create and I’m just there to give you a little push and guide you along the way.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) to help my clients identify thoughts, feelings and behaviors; reevaluate dysfunctional thoughts and reframe/reconstruct those dysfunctional thoughts into more realistic thoughts.
Location
Virtual sessions