Therapists in Georgia

I am a national board-certified counselor, licensed in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, practicing for 25+ years. Additionally, I am a provider for the Crisis Care Network, on-site crisis intervention for workplace violence and mass casualty. I am a trauma conscious yoga practitioner and Star Behavioral Health provider. Despite misconceptions, my job is not to solve your problems; instead, I assist you to focus on what you can and can’t change. I work with a holistic, evidence-based, trauma informed approach, taking great care to create a space of safety, trust and respect. I will listen carefully, challenge and support you throughout your journey.

My name is Nona Ghazban, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, EMDR, MA. I graduated from McMaster University in 2005 with a B.SC in Psychology. In 2011, I graduated from Argosy University with Masters in Counseling. I've over 15+ years of experience specializing with individuals, couples & families. I've worked with people of all ages dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, life transition or an addiction.

Hi! I'm a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Ohio and Georgia. I received my Masters from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio and have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I currently treat the mental health needs of adults struggling with any combination of the following: anxiety, depression, adjustments/life transitions, grief/loss and trauma to help them as they find healing and wellness.

My approach to counseling is faith-rooted, neuroscience-aware, and trauma-informed, recognizing the profound connection between emotional, relational, physical, and spiritual well-being. For clients who desire it, biblical principles are thoughtfully integrated with evidence-based therapeutic practices to support meaningful growth and healing. By understanding how the brain and nervous system respond to stress, adversity, and trauma, clients can develop practical skills that foster resilience, emotional regulation, and lasting change. Counseling is a collaborative process tailored to each client's unique circumstances, strengths, and goals. Together, we work to increase self-awareness, clarify personal values, and cultivate healthier patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating. Whether addressing the impact of past experiences, navigating anxiety or life transitions, strengthening family relationships, or pursuing personal growth, treatment is guided by compassion, respect, and clinical excellence.

Hi there. My name is Antionette, and I am a therapist dedicated to helping adult individuals and couples navigate challenging mental health concerns. I am passionate about supporting clients as they regain a sense of control in their lives. With years of experience as a therapist, I have witnessed clients make meaningful progress and sometimes within just a few weeks. It is truly an honor to walk alongside my clients as they heal, grow, and step into their strength.

Hi! I am a licensed professional counselor with an individualistic approach to process through areas of vulnerability with symptoms of struggles such as anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, history of trauma and addiction. I apply the 8 dimensions of wellness when attaining whole health wellness ( intellectual, emotional, financial, occupational, spiritual, environmental, social and physical). Learning to find away to balance wellness allows us to attain recovery.

Hello, I’m Dr. Jeanne D. Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and discover healing, growth, and balance. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand their thoughts and behaviors while building practical tools for lasting change. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and tailored to help you feel more in control, balanced, and connected in your daily life.

I am a licensed counselor with 18 years of clinical experience, specializing in cognitive behavioral and relational therapy. My work is grounded in helping individuals develop deeper self-awareness, identify patterns that no longer serve them, and reframe challenges that have become barriers to peace and joy. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel understood, empowered, and supported in reconnecting with themselves. Through a collaborative and compassionate approach, I help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater emotional balance, clarity, and fulfillment.

I am an experienced therapist who has worked with hundreds of individuals and couples, I offer an empathetic, collaborative environment for your journey towards self-improvement and a more fulfilling life. With a focus on couples, individuals and family therapy, I can assist you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, transition, divorce, blended family dynamics, women's issues and more.

Hey there, I'm Angel. Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to juggle multiple tasks? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? Do you feel misunderstood or confused about your gender or sexual orientation in a world of conformities? Are you experiencing minority stressors, micro-aggressions or racism within the workplace, at home or in your community? Whether you're dealing with vocational stressors, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary or taboo but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hiccups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

Do you find yourself replaying conversations with your partner, wondering how the same argument keeps happening no matter how hard you try? Maybe trust has been broken, you feel lonely even when you’re together, or you’re exhausted from being the one trying to hold the relationship together. Or maybe the relationship you’re struggling with is the one you have with yourself—past trauma, anxiety, or painful experiences keep showing up in your life even when you’ve tried hard to move forward. I work with adults and couples who are tired of feeling stuck in the same painful patterns and want more than someone who simply listens. I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space while also being an active therapist who offers honest feedback, helps you recognize patterns, and gives you practical tools to create meaningful change. I also have a special interest in women’s and reproductive mental health. If you’re trying to conceive, struggling with infertility, grieving a pregnancy loss, navigating pregnancy or postpartum, or finding motherhood harder than you expected, you don’t have to carry that experience alone.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I have been in the counseling field for 20 years and licensed for 17 years. My experience include providing services in multiple clinical settings ranging from inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, outpatient substance abuse services, community mental health/forensics group home supervision, in-home/community counseling services and mobile crisis response services. I hold a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and Psychology. My passion is truly to help others. Helping them to reach their highest potential and becoming the best possible version of themselves. Helping them through life's challenges, as well as providing hope, resources and therapeutic interventions for those in crisis.

I'm Tamara Newton a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving the State of Georgia, and founder of Newbridge Counseling & Consulting Services LLC. Feel free to explore our website and then make your appointment to begin your journey of healing, because you deserve to have mental, and emotional peace and joy. I am a native New Yorker who earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Services and my Master of Science in Counseling. I have extensive experience working in community mental health and currently work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and demographics. My approach is person-centered because everyone has different situations they need to work through. You hold the power to stop hurting and start healing and once you reach out for help, I will help guide you on your path of change and recovery. I'll guide you toward reconnecting and reclaiming any loss of positive self-image through the realization of your strengths and we'll celebrate all your small and significant measures of progress. So ready, set, let's get started!

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.

"As a mother of two, a wife, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I understand firsthand the challenges of balancing relationships, family, and personal growth. Providing therapy has been my dream since childhood, and I’m passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s complexities. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based practices like Emotionally Focused Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques. Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling in your relationships, or seeking clarity and growth, I’m here to guide and support you on your journey toward healing and fulfillment."

I have been working as a social worker since 2010, and I have been in private practice since 2020. I use CBT, DBT, EPR, Mindfulness and creative expression as treatment modalities, and we will closely collaborate on therapy goals and how to meet each objective. I have extensive experience working with children and teens, and I am also fully equipped to work with all ages. I specialize in anxiety and OCD, and I work with many clients diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder as well. I believe therapy is a deeply personal journey, and my role in the process of change brings me immense pride.

I’m a licensed professional counselor who provides a warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive space for healing and growth. I have a particular passion for working with Black women, supporting them as they navigate stress, identity, relationships, and life transitions within personal, cultural, and systemic contexts. Using evidence-based approaches and a compassionate, strengths-focused style, I partner with clients to build insight, develop effective coping skills, and move toward goals that align with their values and overall well-being

Have you been feeling a shift or intense desire to change? You know there is a better way of life but are unsure how to achieve the ultimate level of rest, happiness, and overall balance. I believe in soul healing and a return to wholeness through mind, body, and soul practices. I can support you through this journey with holistic and clinical paths to achieve complete wholeness. (Services available for Georgia and Hawaii) I specialize in trauma, emotional stress, LGBTQA+ issues, overcoming depression, reducing anxiety, processing grief, and sexual abuse survivors for BIPOC. Together we will learn how to protect your peace, cultivate joy, improve self-love, and the capacity to awaken your fullest potential. As BIPOC, we deserve a space that connects to our unique culture, stressors, and beliefs. The Cultural Society of Wellness will provide the highest level of care so that you feel understood, seen, and able to walk away with confidence, ease, and clarity.

I'm a nationally certified licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I received my master's degree from Columbus State University and have been practicing for over ten years. I'm also certified in autism education through Liberty University. I have experience working with various forms of trauma (several certifications), depression, anxiety, chronic illnesses, domestic violence, addictions, substance abuse, and life transitions.

Hello, my name is Tonia Morris, and I am a dedicated mental health therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, gain insight, and develop healthy coping skills. I primarily work with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and family conflict. My goal is to empower clients to build resilience, improve communication, and achieve emotional balance. Through evidence-based approaches like CBT, Person-Centered, and Family Systems Therapy, I’ve helped clients gain confidence, strengthen family connections, and experience measurable improvements in their daily lives and relationships.

Welcome. Navigating online options to find the right therapist can feel overwhelming. Choosing to reach out is an important first step, and I aim to make that process as comfortable and transparent as possible. If you are looking for a warm, down-to-earth clinician who listens without judgment and offers real, practical solutions, you are in the right place. With over two decades of clinical experience, I partner with adults navigating complex life challenges, emotional pain, and personal transitions. My background spans community mental health, crisis intervention, hospital care, and clinical supervision—giving me a deep, flexible foundation to meet you wherever you are in your journey. My practice is collaborative, holistic, and tailored to your specific needs. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I draw from a wide range of evidence-based modalities to help you heal, break through long-standing patterns, and build lasting peace. Areas of Focus Include: Anxiety, panic, and depression Trauma, life transitions, and relationship conflict Burnout, work-related difficulties, and family dynamics Recovery support and emotional healing

HI! My name is Mary Beth Ridderman. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Florida, and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia. In addition to my state licensure, I have earned credentials as a National Certified Counselor, Certified Sand Tray Therapist. Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Qualified LMHC Supervisor, Certified Clinical Military Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Board Certified Tele-mental Health Counselor, Certified Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories Therapist, and a Social Investigator. I am proud to be a member of Chi Sigma Iota, an International Academic and Professional Counseling Honor Society. I have over twenty years' experience working with families as a child advocate with the court system and I currently provide social investigations and assist individuals involved in contentious divorce or visitation issues. Perhaps my most rewarding experience was seven years’ providing individual and group counseling in a shelter for survivors of domestic violence. My specialties are working with individuals who have symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety, anger, traumatic brain injury, or who are experiencing family issues. Clients find that I genuinely like people from all walks of life, I am non-judgmental, and I am an excellent listener. Research supports, and I believe, that a strong client-counselor relationship is the most important part of the counseling experience and creating that bond is my goal. I look forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and working with you to achieve your personal goals. Mary Beth

I'm so glad you're here. I am Dr. Marckdaline St. Fort, LCSW and specialize in loss, human connection, and emotional healing. With two decades of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping men and women rediscover the power of their voices as they navigate the pain of abortion, miscarriage, loss of self, and conflict or loss within relationships and marriage. You, too, have that power within you. Having personally experienced the impact of loss and the beauty of healing, I understand how shame, guilt, and embarrassment can prevent individuals from recognizing their innate strength and capacity to overcome life’s most difficult moments. Through compassion, insight, and empowerment, I help others move toward healing, restoration, and renewed purpose.

I am a compassionate and client-centered therapist who is dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in evidence-based practices that empower clients to better understand their experiences, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I integrate several therapeutic modalities in my work, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mindfulness-based approaches. Through these methods, I help clients identify and challenge unhelpful or “stuck” beliefs related to past experiences, strengthen personal motivation for growth, and develop greater awareness of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in the present moment. My goal is to create a safe, respectful, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and supported as they explore difficult emotions and experiences. Together, we work to develop practical coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and cultivate healthier perspectives that support long-term well-being. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who are navigating trauma, stress, life transitions, and mood or anxiety-related concerns. Whether you are seeking to process past experiences, manage overwhelming emotions, or build new coping strategies, therapy can be a powerful step toward healing and personal growth.

If you've ever wished your brain came with a user manual, you're not alone. Life can get complicated. Sometimes our minds make it even more complicated. For more than 31 years, I've helped people of all ages work through anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, self-doubt, and the effects of difficult life experiences. My approach is practical, collaborative, and focused on helping you make meaningful changes—not just talk about problems. If you're tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or carrying burdens that seem heavier than they should be, therapy can help. Together, we'll identify what's getting in the way and develop strategies that fit your life and goals.

For 11 years, I’ve helped people stop living on autopilot and start living with intention. I specialize in anxiety, stress, and Christian counseling, guiding clients who are ready to confront the patterns that keep sabotaging their peace. My work goes beneath the surface into the subconscious beliefs and habits that quietly shape your life so you can finally bring them into the light, break them, and rebuild from a place of clarity and strength. I don't want you to just cope. I help you design the version of yourself you were always meant to become.

Hi everyone, welcome to your safe space! Take a breath, relax, and allow me to introduce myself. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. I have a passion for helping clients learn & master healthy coping strategies that will help them better manage their symptoms. In this thing called life, we often face challenges that can seemingly feel overwhelming. Rest assured you are not alone; millions struggle daily in finding ways to cope. I am a proud graduate of the University of Georgia Graduate School (MSW) and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (BSW).

I’m Dr. Jonathan Spikes, a mental health counselor dedicated to helping individuals and families heal, grow, and build resilience. My practice focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where we address challenges such as trauma, stress, and life transitions while developing tools for lasting emotional wellness. I believe in meeting clients where they are and walking with them toward the healthier, more fulfilling life they deserve. My approach to treatment is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s unique journey. I use evidence-based practices—such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-informed care, and solution-focused strategies—while also focusing on building trust and creating a safe space for open conversation. My ideal clients are individuals and families who may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges—whether it’s coping with trauma, navigating stress, managing anxiety or depression, or working through difficult transitions. I also work closely with young people who are learning to find their voice and build resilience in the face of adversity.

Counseling is more than a career choice for me. It’s my response to what I believe is a divine calling that I’m honored to answer! Professionally I hold Master’s degrees in Education and Clinical Mental Health, a National Board Certification in Counseling and a Professional Counselor license. My credentials qualify me in this work but it’s my passion for people, my fascination with human behavior and conviction about humans’ birthright to sustainable joy that drives me. I take a holistic, integrative approach to counseling, exploring the needs of the whole person - mind, body and spirit. I'll encourage you to embrace the idea that we're all intrinsically whole and have power in all circumstances that life and choices confront us with. Despite how bleak things may seem, you'll be reminded you have what it takes to not only endure but prevail! Sometimes we just need a little help discovering growth and meaning amid the noise of our anxieties, fears and regrets.

Hello All! Welcome!, my name is Destiny and I am a licensed professional counselor, certified trauma professional, and EMDR-Trained therapist practicing in the state of Georgia for four years. However, I have been in the mental health field as a student, paraprofessional, advocate, and blogger for 6 years. Over the years I have worked with many diverse individuals and groups in inpatient, private practice, residential, and corrections. I specialize in trauma-informed care, mood disorders, and women's issues, however, I also work with many other diverse issues and populations which has given me the ability to advance my knowledge with people of different cultures, gender, sexuality, and race. My life motto and priority is "Everyone is deserving of a safe space to heal and cope in the present moment." With that, I welcome ALL to join me in a space where you don't have to worry about judgment, and as your therapist, I am here to actively learn your story and guide you on your journey toward peace.

I am licensed in Georgia with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Velsenna King has worked in the field of mental health for over 15 years. Her approach is to provide awareness, assist with adjusting to life circumstances, and helping others create a new normal to function at their highest ability. Her overall purpose is to assist others with living a life of peace and wholeness in the most health manner possible.

My name is Alexxis, and I am in a Licensed Professional Counselor in GA. I would best describe my role in each session as a guide. A guide to assist each client through challenging times in life and to reach their goals. I tailor each session to the needs of my clients, by providing an empathetic, person-centered and non-judgmental space for each of my clients; for them to reach their goals.

Hello there, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience in therapy serving many populations. My journey to becoming a therapist began with a strong and natural wonder about human behavior. This curiosity fuels the desire to understand why people think, feel, and act the way they do. Ultimately, I feel a passion for helping others navigate their psychological challenges and it would be my pleasure to work with you.

Welcome!! I am Carolyn Adams. I am a dedicated and compassionate clinician with a heart-felt commitment to foster change in individuals lives. I have worked with individual adults and families. Many of my clients are new to therapy and comes from diverse backgrounds. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through the challenges that may be showing up in your life. My goal in therapy is to help you identify and change unhealthy emotions, thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck.

Hi, I’m Tabitha Samuels, M.S., CMHC, C-DBT, LPC. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping individuals build deeper self-awareness, confidence, and emotional resilience. I specialize in anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions, using CBT and DBT-informed approaches to support practical, lasting change. My work focuses on helping you reconnect with your authentic voice, challenge limiting beliefs, and step into the next level of who you’re becoming. I provide a warm, collaborative space where growth feels empowering—not overwhelming—and where healing leads to meaningful transformation in your everyday life.

My name is Mitra Yavari I am from Iran I speak Farsi and English. I have been happily married for 40 years and have a son and a daughter . I enjoy working with kids and adolescent . I also do marriage/couple therapy. I have been a therapist for 14 years and love my job ! I used to teach anger management and domestic violence classes for 4 years. I also enjoy multicultural counseling and have worked with many people from different cultures. I am a Neurofeedback therapist and test for ADHD too.

My name is Bill Massey and I am a licensed clinical social worker practicing in west central Georgia and east central Alabama. I graduated from the University of Georgia's MSW program in 1993 and became an LCSW in 1996. I have worked in home health and hospice for most of my career with a strong emphasis on geriatrics and dementia care. I have experience in inpatient psychiatric settings and residential services as well. I am looking to fill a niche that I have seen wanting attention for some time. For many years I have seen elders and their families in their homes but had to refer out any counseling other than crisis intervention to outpatient therapists. The problem is that I have been referring homebound people for outpatient therapy. This is not effective for many reasons. With the help of Grow Therapy, I intend to offer my services of counseling and case management to people in the comfort of their own homes. I will become a mobile mental health provider to serve a population that has gone largely underserved for all too long. My coverage area for in-home therapy will be Lee, Russell, and Chambers counties in Alabama as well as Muscogee, Chattahoochee, and Harris Counties in Georgia. I am opening up limited appointment times for virtual counseling as of mid May 2024.

I am the Founder and CEO of Speak life Christian Counseling Practice. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Nurse with over 26 years of experience in healthcare, providing compassionate support to individuals facing life’s physical and emotional challenges. I earned my degree in Professional Counseling with a focus in Christian Counseling from **Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, where I developed a strong foundation in integrating faith with evidence-based therapeutic practices. I specialize in supporting women who are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the pressures of balancing personal and family responsibilities. I also work with individuals seeking healthier lifestyle changes, including weight management and overall wellness, as well as couples who want to strengthen communication and rebuild connection in their relationships. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where clients feel empowered to heal, grow, and move forward with renewed hope. By combining clinical counseling skills, my nursing background, and faith-based principles when desired, I strive to help clients experience meaningful transformation in their emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being.

I am a person centered therapist dedicated to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and understood. I work along with clients to help them build self awareness, confidence, resilience, and personal growth through a holistic approach that supports the whole person. I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self esteem concerns, and mindset barriers. I tailor each session to meet the client’s unique needs and goals while using evidence based approaches such as CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and strengths based therapy. My goal is to empower clients to create positive change, develop healthier coping strategies, and feel more connected to themselves, their relationships, and the life they want to build.

Greetings! My name is Kalyn Brumbley, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I earned my Master's degree from Valdosta State University and have been in practice for five years. My expertise lies in supporting women as they navigate both acute and complex trauma, along with challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational health, and life transitions.

I'm Jessica Conant, a therapist dedicated to empowering individuals through life's challenges. As an Independent Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia and Massachusetts, I draw on over a decade of experience as a veteran in the USAF to take a personalized, solution-focused approach. Trained in evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, PE, and CPT, I am committed to helping clients gain the tools and confidence to overcome challenges.

I’m Karim Lowers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Army veteran with a passion for helping individuals, teens, families, and couples navigate life’s toughest challenges. With extensive experience in crisis response, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, I create a supportive, grounded, and non-judgmental space for every client. My goal is to help you feel understood, build practical skills, and make meaningful, lasting changes that strengthen your emotional well-being and overall quality of life.

Hello! I’m Morgan. Life can be messy, complicated, and overwhelming, and sometimes we all need a little extra help to sort through it. I’m really glad you’re here, because you deserve a space where you feel seen, supported, and understood. At the heart of my work is a deep respect for your story, resilience, and capacity for change. Together, we can explore what’s been weighing on you and take steps toward your next chapter. Whether we work together or not, I truly appreciate you taking the time to consider therapy and care for yourself. It’s never too late or too soon to begin! "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Lao Tzu

My name is Tracey D. Little. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I've started my mental health practice in 2015 and continue to predominantly serve moderate to higher functioning individuals who struggle and are challenged with life on life's terms. Individuals are not typically invited or embraced because of their accomplishments in life that need a safe and supportive environment to process and unload their stress and frustrations.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been counseling clients dealing with a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues for a number of years. I have counseled adolescents, adults, families, couples and groups. I decided to pursue a doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy because I realized the impact that our families, and society as well, have on our mental and emotional development. The impact is both positive and negative and may manifest as depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, a lack of a sense of self and other mental and emotional disorders. In counseling, I help clients explore those influences and the impact on their life. My specialties then center around helping clients gain insight into those influences, become more empowered, develop a stronger sense of self, and take steps to become who they really are; thereby addressing mental and emotional health issues. It's important to note that many times, experiences unfortunately include trauma and loss. It may be childhood or other trauma. Identifying, acknowledging and processing trauma and loss is therefore often a part of the process of becoming more empowered and developing that strong sense of self described above. .

client-focused, committed, detail-oriented, and experienced in serving populations from various cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds. specialty areas include LGBTQ, individuals, couples, families, and nonmonogamy, addiction and recovery, mood disorders. A mental health provider with practice providing evidenced based psychotherapies, MET for support therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy to couples, helping them communicate in a more effective way. Use of solution focused listening skills to assist couples and individuals in becoming aware of the inaccurate or negative thinking that creates challenging situations. Years of experience working with individuals on changing behaviors that affect the whole family.

I believe everyone has the capacity to create meaningful change, and with the right support, those changes become possible. I practice with integrity and compassion, drawing from both my clinical training and my lived experience to guide the work we do together. I’ve spent more than 15 years in the mental health field, including 8 years as a therapist. I’m passionate about helping people improve their quality of life, and I genuinely enjoy the study and practice of psychology. I value working with diverse populations and have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating addiction and mental health challenges. My goal is to create a grounded, collaborative space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered as we work toward the changes that matter most to you.

My name is Jennifer. I live in Birmingham, Alabama. I obtained my Masters of Science in Counseling in 2007 and Education Specialist degree in Community Agency Counseling in 2009 from Jacksonville State University. In 2021, I completed by PhD from Walden University in Counselor Education and Supervision. My dissertation was on Emotional Support Animals and their utilization. I have over 17 years experience in the counseling field ranging from residential settings, agency counseling, online counseling, in-office counseling, acute settings, and outpatient settings. I have worked with a vast variety of clients ranging from children (age 4) to older adults. I have experience working with individuals experiencing issues with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family issues, relationship issues, career issues, mood disorders, substance abuse, anger management, and other serious mental illnesses. I utilize techniques from the CBT, ACT, reality-based, psychodynamic, and motivational interviewing perspectives. I utilize a person-centered approach which allows each individual to experience personalized counseling experiences that works best for them.

I have been a clinical therapist since 2010. I have my Masters of Social Work from UNCW. I have worked in many areas of social work and therapy including with families and children, adults, and various areas of mental health. I welcome all people including those that may sometimes feel discriminated against due to age, gender, ethnicity, or sexuality. My goal is to help others better understand themselves, and thus make the best decisions for their own happiness. I treat each client as an individual with unique needs.