Hello, my name is Lisa Rodgers, PhD, Candidate, MEd, MATS, LPC and I have many years as a Mental Health Therapist. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor in the State of Ohio and a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia. I have a master's degree in community agency counseling from Cleveland State University and a master's degree in theological studies from Liberty University. I am currently working on my dissertation at National University. My research topic is focused on how female behavioral health employees manage work-life balance and the impact of organizational culture, and support systems have on their well-being and career progression. I offer Christian/Pastoral counseling, individual counseling, personal and social counseling, as well as career counseling. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, creating a safe space for you to gain healing and growth through developing and implementing coping strategies. The following modalities are Eclectic based on client’s needs consisting of Christian/Pastoral counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, insight-oriented, as well as others. I also incorporate various kinds of techniques such as breathing techniques, relaxation techniques, timelines and others to assist my client toward healing and growth. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, life transitions, obsessive thoughts and acts/OCD, work-related issues, chronic illnesses, women issues, self-esteem, relationship/peer issues, grief, anger management, trauma and other life difficulties and challenges.

Hi, I’m Shaunesse Bell, a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, ADHD, identity shifts, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My approach is warm, reflective, and insight-oriented, helping clients better understand themselves, process unresolved experiences, and build healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I strive to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest, supported, and fully human while working toward healing and growth.

I am Valerie Larkin LPC. I have served clients in the Metropolitan Atlanta area for 12+ years. I currently utilize the telehealth platform for the convenience of those being served. I utilize the integrative approach (Cognitive Behavioral and Person-centered to therapy). Individual, couples, group, and grief therapy is offered to clients. I am an ordained minister who offer Christian Counseling to those who desire faith-based counseling. I have the privilege of being married to Jeffrey Lewis, who I serve alongside in ministry. Jeffrey is also a Credentialing Coordinator and Certified Career & Life Coach.

My name is Vivian Jones, Licensed Professional Counselor- LPC, BCC, CMC, CEAP Over 20 years of experience in Mental Health. All sessions are virtual Sometimes life can be hard, but you are not alone. I am here to walk with you, support you and help you rediscover hope, strength and stability on your path in life. I work with adults and elder adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions and mood management. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and other evidence based practical tools to help you discover your strengths, build your resilience and create a lasting positive change in your life.

Hi friend, I'm Sarah. I believe that grief is a natural response to love and loss, and that no one should have to navigate it alone. Whether you're grieving the death of someone important to you, caring for a loved one with a serious illness, facing anticipatory grief, or adjusting to a life transition you never expected, I offer a supportive space where you can show up exactly as you are. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in contemporary grief theory and the companioning philosophy of Dr. Alan Wolfelt. Rather than focusing on "moving on" or "getting over it," I help clients understand their grief, honor their experiences, and discover ways to carry their loss while continuing to build a meaningful life. It is a privilege to walk alongside adolescents and adults as they navigate some of life's most difficult seasons.

Welcome, I’m Nicole. On the surface, your life may appear put together, yet inside you still feel stuck and unseen. I help adults uncover and heal the hidden impact of past trauma, break free from painful cycles, and build healthier, more meaningful connections. My goal is lasting change, helping you move from coping to thriving with peace, resilience, and confidence.

Hi, I’m Shantelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of Enrich Therapy Group. I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach is warm, direct, culturally sensitive, and grounded in evidence-based care—I’m here to listen deeply, support your healing, and help you reconnect with the strongest and most authentic version of yourself. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for change - we’ll build a path forward that feels grounded, empowering, and aligned with the life you want.

I am Angela Velez, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the greater Atlanta area, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. At this time, all sessions are conducted using HIPAA compliant telehealth formats for the states of Connecticut, Maryland, and Georgia. I've been a therapist for 19 years, graduating from East Tennessee State University and Arizona State University, with graduate degrees in counseling and applied behavioral analysis.

My name is Andrea Pinnow. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25 years of professional experience. I graduated with a Master of Social Work Degree from Indiana University In Indianapolis. I have experience helping clients with fears, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, as well as coping with grief, loss, and depression. In addition, I have worked with many persons facing the challenges of chronic pain and chronic illness. I am also a Christian social worker and welcome clients who would like to explore and work through their situation with a Christ-centered approach.

I am a dedicated counselor licensed both in Massachusetts and in the state of Georgia practicing for over a decade. My approach entails understanding your areas of need, together we work on your goals or outcomes, resolve the goals and empower your resilience. I have endeavored to improve my art of counseling over the last decade. In treatment, my quest to improve is evident by the need to make sure I understand your areas of need, in order to help you resolve and empower you to actualize your goals.

I am a counselor who believes that the therapeutic relationship is essential. From the moment I first meet a client I want to do everything in my power to help them feel comfortable. I acknowledge that counseling can be daunting - meeting a stranger and sharing the intimate details of one's life is frightening. I assure my clients that they are in a safe place and they can share as much or as little as they like. Regardless, they will be accepted unconditionally.

I work best with adults experiencing stress, grief, or life transitions. My clients include first responders, veterans, aviation professionals, older adults, and Gen X and Millennial adults navigating burnout, vicarious trauma, health diagnoses, treatment adjustment, or relationship concerns. I also support individuals working to strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and feel more grounded in daily life. My approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I work well with clients who are open to honest reflection and willing to engage in feedback as part of the growth process therapy can offer. My goal is to help guide you toward your “true north”—that sense of clarity, values, and direction that aligns with who you really are and how you want to live. In therapy, that often means getting clear on what matters most to you, letting go of patterns that no longer serve you, and building the skills and awareness to move through life with greater intention, steadiness, and authenticity.

Hello, I'm Jaylin Ross, a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Life can become overwhelming, especially when you're used to being the person others rely on. Over time, it's easy to lose sight of your own needs while juggling responsibilities, relationships, and everyday stressors. My goal is to provide a space where you can feel supported as you navigate life's challenges without feeling like you have to carry everything on your own. I believe healing begins with understanding yourself more deeply. Together, we'll work to strengthen your emotional awareness, establish healthy boundaries, and learn how to care for yourself without self-abandonment. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can find clarity, build confidence, and create a stronger sense of peace within yourself.

Hey Everyone! I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in North Georgia. I have been practicing for the last 9 years after getting my Masters from Wake Forest University. I have lots of experience not only helping people navigating through life changes, but helping them learn how to help themselves in the future so these changes can be a permanent part of their lives.

Hello, my name is Malinda Grace M.S. LPC, NCC, PhD Student, a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor (NBCC) with over 25 years of experience supporting trauma-informed individuals in healing relational wounds and strengthening their sense of self. My clinical work has long focused on identity development, particularly for individuals navigating the lasting impact of relational trauma, disrupted attachment, and prolonged periods of self-doubt. I specialize in working with clients who are ready to understand themselves more clearly, take responsibility for their growth, and engage meaningfully in the work of change.

Great to meet you! I’m Lacy Fields, LPC, NCC, and Emotional Wealth Strategist. I help individuals unravel survival patterns, heal from burnout, and create lives rooted in confidence, purpose, and emotional wealth. With a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an MBA in Healthcare Management, I blend clinical expertise with practical strategy to help clients move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Do you feel you are everywhere and nowhere simultaneously? Are you struggling to figure out how to find balance or real happiness? Do you want to change your life but just don't know how? Hi, I am Crystal and I am here to help! But HOW can I help, you may be thinking? Well, I can provide you with a safe and non judgemental space in which you can re-focus on what is truly important to you by walking along side of you on your therapeutic journey of self-awareness. Together we will develop a treatment plan that will help us reach your desired outcomes. I have found that incorporating the arts into therapy is quite beneficial since sometimes words can not capture our emotions as intensely or as accurately as a song or piece of art can. I also love to use mindfulness and bibliotherapy with clients and have been amazed at the success of using all of these approaches. You have taken the first step towards your new life already by researching which led you here. Won't you take that next step and connect today so that we can begin your journey? Change is hard, but I will be here to support you every step of the way!

My name is Mallery Ivy-Higgs, Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice where my niche is providing individual therapy and sports performance counseling to adolescence, athletes, and adult populations (ages 14-35). A native of Omaha, Nebraska, I hold residency in Atlanta, Georgia. I earned my Bachelors of Psychology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) and a Masters in Community Counseling from Argosy University, Atlanta. I am a licensed and nationally certified professional counselor with over nine years of mental health clinical work and over 30+ years coaching and mentoring experience.

Hello. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor currently based in Georgia. I have a Master of Science in Applied Psychology from Francis Marion University. I am a member of Psi Chi national honor society and the American Psychological Association. I have been practicing in public and private agencies for about 18 years. I help individuals discover their strengths and build the skills and supports they need to survive trauma, bad relationships and mental health challenges. My goal is to journey with each client as he/she/they learn to (ultimately) thrive in spite of the obstacles they face in life.

Hi! My name is Raya and I'm a clinical therapist with a background in social work. I'm a firm believer that the best approach to engaging clients and tackling complex issues is a combination of learned skills and community resources. I'm able to engage clients in a warm and compassionate way that strengthens and empowers them to take on life's challenges.

Hi, I’m Dr. Latricia Taylor, a Licensed Professional Counselor. I work with women and couples who are navigating life’s challenges and want to feel more connected, confident, and understood. My approach is supportive and collaborative, with a focus on helping clients recognize their strengths, improve communication, and create meaningful, lasting change. My goal is to help you feel empowered to grow into the best version of yourself—both individually and within your relationships.

I graduated from ETSU 24 years ago with a Master's degree in Counseling with a dual concentration in school and community agency counseling. I am licensed in Georgia and Tennessee. I am a native East Tennessean, but I lived in the Kennesaw area of Georgia for a year and a half before moving back to Tennessee. I have counseling experience with adolescents, college students, adults, and seniors. I have worked extensively with people who have experiences trauma, and individuals who have experiences issues with addiction. In my free time my husband and I go antiquing. I also spend a lot of time outside enjoying nature with my dogs , and exploring Tennessee's State Parks.

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I am committed to advancing mental health, resilience, and well-being through individuals and couples therapy. I offer specialized therapeutic services to individuals, teenagers, and couples. My expertise lies in helping adults manage a range of challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, emotional and physical trauma.

We all need support in dealing with life's challenges, but sometimes just asking for help can feel as overwhelming as the problems for which we are seeking support. I provide a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other therapeutic modalities, including Brainspotting (which is a tool to access neurobiological trauma experiences that are stored deep within the subcortical brain). Building and practicing coping skills is a vital part of therapy with me. Whether you are looking to learn new ways of dealing with behavioral, emotional, or relationship patterns, I offer my clients a compassionate, supportive, yet challenging environment in which to achieve their full potential. I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment for you to learn to use healthy coping strategies to manage the challenges of daily life.

Im a Trauma informed specialist, certified in EMDR and trained in Attachment Trauma for Adults. I listen, empathize, and create a space that is safe for my clients. I believe without a doubt my clients have the ability to live life at peace, find balance and relief from suffering. I provide in person and telehealth services. We will make clear goals together.

My name is Amanda Chilleme, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, as well as a Master’s Certified Addiction Professional. For over 11 years, I have supported individuals in identifying what truly matters to them, navigating obstacles, and building a foundation for a more fulfilling future. My primary specialty is working with men and women struggling with substance use disorders as well as process and behavioral addictions, helping them find a pathway to a life that feels less burdened and more aligned. I also have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, grief and bereavement, trauma, attachment concerns, and personality disorders. As a clinician, I take a human-focused approach. I am not here to tell you what you need to work on—you already know the what. My role is to help you understand the why, and ultimately the how: how to shift it, heal it, overcome it, or, when appropriate, let it go altogether. Your first session is best described as a two-way interview. As I listen to your story and your narrative begins to take shape, we collaboratively determine two things: Whether I am the right therapist for you, and Whether this therapeutic relationship is the right fit for both of us. If we decide to move forward together, identifying your goals becomes your first assignment. This process allows me to better understand how you think, how you interpret challenges, and how barriers such as stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship dynamics show up for you. From there, we focus on one goal at a time. I see myself as your coach, teammate, and cheerleader! Whether you are just beginning therapy or have been on this journey for some time, I invite you to plant that seed—and see just how beautifully you grow.

I was drawn to the field of therapy by a deep appreciation for the human capacity for growth and change. I find this work deeply meaningful and fulfilling, both for my clients and for myself. It is truly a privilege to witness my clients’ resilience and growth as it unfolds in real time. I approach sessions with curiosity and openness to understand each person’s experiences. I create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and can share without judgment. My goal is to help them build insight, develop practical skills, and feel more confident in daily life.

I am a compassionate behavioral health therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, self-awareness, and emotional balance. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and difficulties with work-life balance. I especially enjoy supporting young adults, professionals, college students, caregivers, and individuals exploring identity, personal growth, and emotional wellness.

Is your anxiety stopping you from shifting into solution mode? Is your "bark back" anger making your relationships worse instead of better? Is your depressive energy stopping you from even doing the fun stuff? Congrats. You being here, means you’re half way outta there. You don’t have to go through life’s difficult moments alone. l’ve been a Licensed Psychotherapist since 1997, promoted through community mental health, to in and outpatient treatment facilities for impaired physicians, before opening my Private practice. Providing career aptitude battery's and mediation for college kids and C-level team building, showed me that peak performance training can help anyone at any stage. When motherhood transitioned me from my Private practice I continued bringing families and opposing parties together in their new real estate chapter's. I’ve enjoyed helping others at an even deeper level again through the supportive and encouraging therapeutic relationship. I'm a holistic provider of teletherapy to Georgia and soon Florida individuals, couples and families. I specialize in young adults navigating life or vocational transitions. empty nesters and people juggling aging parents and their children's needs (sandwich generation) substance recovery, career assessment and peak performance.

Hello there! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in both New Jersey and Georgia, and 10 years of experience in social work. My academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University, which paved the way for me to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at Fordham University. I specialize in working with individuals aged 12 and older, and through therapeutic collaboration, I support the process of untangling the complex web of emotions that can be deeply interwoven with past traumas, current stressors, negative self-perception, and feelings of unworthiness.

Hello and welcome! I’m a Georgia-licensed therapist with 20 years of experience supporting adults and couples through anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected find steadiness, clarity, and renewed confidence in their lives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered. I draw from cognitive behavioral, trauma-informed, humanistic, psychodynamic, and family-based therapies to create a plan that fits your unique needs and goals. Whether you’re working to calm anxiety, heal from past experiences, strengthen your relationship, or navigate a new chapter, therapy with me is a respectful, judgment-free space. Reaching out takes courage. I’m here to walk alongside you, offering understanding, practical tools, and steady support as you move toward healing, connection, and meaningful change.

I am deeply passionate about helping people create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while always honoring your unique story and experiences. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, safe, and supported as you work through challenges and reconnect with your strengths. If you’re ready to do the deeper work, I’m here to walk alongside you.

Hello, I'm Michelle, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. When human beings experience life-altering stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through severe life stressors. With over 20 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to working with adults, children, adolescents, and their families in community-based, inpatient, and school-based counseling programs.

I currently counsel teens, adults, and older adults with life transitions, career dysphoria, relationship difficulties, and anxiety. I offer compassion, empathy, and life experience. I ask questions, listen and offer skills training. I meet my clients where they are and do not formulate preconceived ideas or strategies to help my clients, rather, I seek to understand their view point, life experiences, and cultural influences into their therapy goals.

I am an Atlanta native with 6 years of therapy experience helping individuals navigate life's most difficult transitions. I specialize in working with teenagers and young adults who feel overwhelmed with anxiety, emotional volatility, or thoughts of hopelessness. My goal is to provide a supportive, relaxed, and non-judgmental space where we can work together to help build a life that feels meaningful and balanced.

I love helping Women thrive in Truth! I am a working Mom and Wife and I've found that having a foundation of truth is fueling. I'm grateful that I get to share truth with you through evidenced-based cognitive behavioral therapy grounded in objectivity. Tackling automatic negative thoughts, reconstructing thought distortions, repairing relationships, living more meaningfully- even in the trenches- truth gets us here! I'm so excited that you're considering therapy and I'm confident that I can help.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor and I have specializations in Marriage and Family Therapy and Crisis and Trauma counseling. I offer grief support, life transitions, and depression and anxiety management. I am here to tell you that it is ok to be strong and seek help. I have a strong passion for helping women, adolescents, and families of color begin the healing process from past trauma and move toward wholeness and wellness. I truly believe in the power of counseling and creating a safe therapeutic space for clients to share and heal.

I am Jeneifer Threadcraft, a Licensed Professional Counselor and the CEO of Positive Peering, Inc., with over 18 years of experience specializing in trauma and suicide prevention. My practice is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life’s most difficult moments by uncovering their innate strengths and building lasting resilience. Through a blend of evidence-based clinical techniques and a compassionate, faith-integrated approach, I empower my clients to overcome the past and achieve a balanced, purposeful future.

Hi, I'm Erika Gardner, a licensed therapist with 14 years of experience helping adults feel more like themselves again. If you have been struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, or just feeling like life has gotten too heavy to carry on your own, you are in the right place. I work with women and adults who are navigating some of life's most challenging chapters, whether that is managing overwhelming emotions, healing from past experiences, or simply trying to find their footing again. My style is warm, collaborative, and completely at your pace. I pull from a mix of talk therapy, practical coping tools, and goal-focused strategies so that sessions feel both supportive and productive. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling a little clearer, a little steadier, and with something real you can use. I believe that healing looks different for everyone, and I am here to honor your story while helping you build the tools to move forward with more confidence and ease. Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time with my family and reading books from diverse genres. I would love the opportunity to support you. Feel free to reach out, and let's take that first step together.

Hello, I’m Sherry Pressley, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can address anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD challenges, relationship issues, and life transitions. Using evidence-based, client-centered approaches, I help clients build practical skills and achieve meaningful, lasting change together.

I am a compassionate and client-centered practitioner dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each person’s unique experiences and goals. I believe that growth happens in a safe, respectful environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. With a focus on practical tools and deeper self-understanding, I work to help clients build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and move toward the life they want to live.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 13 years of experience in the Mental Health field. I received my Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Webster University. I truly believe that the answers are within you. I will serve as a guide to assist you with finding appropriate solutions for your situation. It is my intent to meet you where you are and walk with you until you reach your desired destination.

Hello! My name is Jessica Hallman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor in the state of Georgia. Many of us go throughout life having to be different versions of ourselves, whether that’s being different versions at work, with friends or with family. We get into this mode where we compartmentalize, hide ourselves and our experiences for various reasons which can include shame, pain, anxiety, anger, or fear of not being accepted. This often leaves us feeling lost, tired, unfulfilled, or unhappy. Whether you are experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, self-esteem, problems with relationships, or a general sense of disconnectedness, I will work alongside you to promote inner healing, self discovery, and acceptance while allowing you to feel fully seen. I’m committed to creating a space that is safe, supportive, and non-judgmental where you can gently put down the “mask” and bring your whole self. I believe in having an individualized approach to meeting your needs. With the use of Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, and Solution Focused Therapy, I will support you in gaining strength and finding joy. My belief is that we are each uniquely the captains of our own lives and at times, just need a new or different perspective on how to navigate our experiences. Let’s partner together, with you leading the way at your own pace (mask off), and begin the process of restoring your inner peace.

As a licensed therapist with over nine years of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My experience is centered on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I bring a compassionate, culturally responsive approach that honors each person's unique identity and lived experience. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop self-love, improve communication, address social anxiety, and heal from past wounds. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with their inner strength. My approach is collaborative, affirming, and tailored to meet each individual's specific needs and goals.

Are you suffering from anxiety, depression, or controlling your emotions? Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with certain situations? On this journey of life, we will face challenges big and small. Taking the first step to walk through your journey to healing can be difficult. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia with over 15 years of experience. Through an exploration of patterns of thoughts and behaviors, I can help you uncover a more authentic self; one free from the stuck feelings of repetitive, discouraging patterns, and one grounded in a more comfortable sense of being. My goal is to walk the path with you, hand in hand and provide the support you need to get to the other side. I offer encouragement, insight, and strategies to help individuals from diverse backgrounds and lifestyles find deeper life satisfaction. I utilize a variety of modalities, but always works in a client-centered, whole-person approach encouraging clients to show up exactly as they are and focusing on the issues that matter most to them. I pride myself on providing a warm, non-judgmental environment for clients to explore all aspects of themselves. My job as your therapist is to invite you into each session and to work together, so you leave better than you arrived with more hope. If you are not already aware of your personal superpower(s), then you will be after connecting with me!

I am Dr. Dana Baldwin, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. My education includes a BA in psychology, MA in professional counseling and a PhD in Child and Family Psychology. My therapy practice Baldwin-Jones and Associates Counseling Services, LLC provides outpatient therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families to treat a range of multiple issues ranging from trauma recovery, mood disorders, persistent and pervasive mental illness to managing daily stressors of life. I specialize in treating trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, women's issues, military service and military family issues, medical co-morbidity with chronic illness, and youth behavior support and parenting. My approach is collaborative and compassionate. I believe that therapy is a safe space where you don’t have to face challenges alone. Together, we will work to identify obstacles, build coping skills, and create lasting positive change so you can move forward with resilience and hope.

Greetings! I'm Viola, founder of DemystiPHI, a virtual therapy practice built around one core idea that healing is really about reconnecting with your sovereign self by radically accepting the parts of yourself that got buried under everyone else's expectations and unfair influences. Meaning even though you're an adult who's smart, capable, and doing your best to hold it together on the outside, you're quietly exhausted and feeling disconnected on the inside. Are you at the point where you've been managing everything and everyone for so long that you forgot what your own needs actually sound like? Are you neurodivergent and tired of masking your way through life? Maybe you just know something has to shift, even if you cannot name what exactly that shift is yet. Whatever the reason for your fatigue, we can tackle it together. I bring warmth, honesty, and real tools to this work in the form of real coping skills you can practice between sessions and keep long after we stop working together. My approach is eclectic and pulls from shame work, body awareness, nervous system regulation and generational and cultural frameworks that center your lived experience as a person of color, because healing should never require you to leave your identity at the door. I would love to work with you to help you learn to recognize the hidden forces beneath your decisions, including your inherited survival patterns, unmet needs, and core beliefs that were inherited by you rather than chosen by you.

You wake up in the morning and wonder if today is the day you'll be exposed as a "fraud". Your twisting and turning on the inside. Everything inside you hurts. Your head is spinning with thoughts of what your life should be like. The voice's inside your head keep telling you you're a failure as a person, as a partner, and as a parent. You feel the the "weight of the world" pushing down on you. You're tired. You're tired of being tired. You are ready to reclaim your life. You are ready to make a change!

My counseling services integrate existential theory, CBT/REBT modalities, and DBT skills, with a focus on providing quality care to adults. I primarily work with concerns related to lack of meaning, trauma, anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders. While I emphasize choice and personal responsibility, I also make it a priority to validate each client’s emotional experience. I believe therapy should be about getting better, not just feeling better. To support that growth, I use active, directive, and challenging interventions designed to help clients develop the skills to ultimately help themselves.

I like to view psychotherapy and the therapeutic relationship as having a personal trainer for your emotional well being and personal life. It can teach relational skills and promote healing. It requires a commitment to yourself and serves as an investment. The return on that investment can be achieving goals, growth, and emotional satisfaction. There are many reasons someone may seek out a therapist, regardless of those reasons my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we can build a trusting therapeutic relationship that allows for healing and growth. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience specializing in grief and loss, trauma, PTSD, addiction, mood disorders, suicidal ideation and crisis intervention. I enjoy working with diverse cliental across all stages of life.