I always knew that I wanted to be a helping professional. As part of an assignment, while taking a counseling course designed to assist offenders with substance abuse problems, I had to write in five words or less what I wanted people to remember about me. My words were “helped people live better lives.” I have over 30 years of experience working with clients who live with psychiatric and substance use disorders. I started my "helping" career working for the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC). After observing the effects of early childhood trauma on many of the offenders that I supervised, I decided to end my 21-year career with GDC and pursue an education in counseling. I have never regretted this decision! For the last 6 years I have provided psychotherapy for individuals and groups. I love doing what I believe I have been called to do and my life's work remains guided by those five simple words in my title. I look forward to helping you learn to live a better life!

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 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) trained in the CBT model and equipped with over 10 years of experience working with Adults and Adolescents. Both in residential facilities and private practice I have experience helping clients with motivation, self-esteem, confidence, substance abuse, PTSD, anxiety & Depression. I am deeply dedicated to fostering relational cultural sensitivity in every aspect of our therapeutic approach. You possess a deep understanding of your own narrative, and your remarkable strengths will undoubtedly empower you to conquer any obstacles that come your way. I find great fulfillment in supporting clients on their journey of healing and personal growth, enabling them to embrace their purpose and walk confidently in it. I am dedicated to offering culturally sensitive services that honor your unique cultural background and support your journey towards healing and embracing your authentic self. I am here to support you on your journey towards healing and empower you to take control of your own well-being. My focus is on offering mental health education, consultation, and advocacy support, as well as guiding you in prioritizing self-love and self-care.

Hello, my name is Jessica Wright, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I received my Masters from Richmont Graduate University and have been in practice for 5 years. I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges. My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and valued. Whether you're navigating issues in your marriage, facing challenges in family dynamics, or seeking personal growth and healing, I'm here to support you!

Hello, My name is Natalie Lewis and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Florida. My educational background is in psychology, marriage and family therapy, and industrial organizational psychology. I specialize in providing counseling to individuals, groups, children, teenagers, young adults, couples, and married couples. I work on issues of anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD and family discord etc.

Hello! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Medical Humanities from Baylor University and my Master's from Dallas Baptist University in Professional Counseling and have been practicing for over 9 years. I help young adults, adults, and seniors and specialize in treating emotional distress, anxiety, pre-martial counseling , women's issues, grief, and prenatal/postnatal/perinatal issues.

My name is NIchole Hood and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in sex therapy for the past 13 years. Sex therapy is a form of counseling or “talk therapy” conducted in an open, relaxing, and therapeutic environment with the goal of helping clients deal with sexual concerns that may impede the path to optimal sexual health and satisfaction. I am also trained to conduct sex therapy with a spiritually-sensitive lens, if desired. One of my favorite words in the English language is “apricity”, meaning “the warmth of the sun in winter”. That is what I aim to help clients achieve in their lives and relationships. One’s intimate connections may have grown cold from hurt, betrayal, lack of intimacy, or maybe just the busyness or natural transitions of life, blocking out the warmth that had once been there. Because of the myriad of issues that can impact sexual concerns, I welcome each client as a unique individual—I will listen to your story to clarify the issues and develop a specialized treatment plan to help rekindle the fire and bring some warmth to those cold places.

Hi, If you are serious about making changes to your life, then you are on right therapist’s page. The next step is to book the session. I am a realistic therapist, and there is nothing “cookie cutter” about me. Just Google my name or “ Epiphany and Company Counseling Services”. I am here with Grow-therapy to reach clients in other states that I am currently licensed in. I am serious about helping my clients be the best version of themselves. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana, however I am also licensed in Oregon, Texas, Minnesota, Illinois, and Georgia. I received my master's degree from Purdue University and have been practicing for 12 years. I am currently in my last year of my doctoral program. I help clients struggling with anxiety and depression. I am a certified EMDR clinician. I have many other certifications from domestic violence , postpartum depression, forensic evaluator, to substance abuse. I am a now Ketamine certified therapist for the states of IL. , MN. , OR, TX, and GA. Ketamine session are cash pay only at $200 per session.

Have you lost the motivation to be intimate? Does constant thinking make it hard to love yourself, love your body, and allow pleasure into your daily life? Is your favorite line, "I'm always in my head"? Have you lost connection to pleasure so much that you can't even enjoy the intimacy of sex? ...it's okay, you're not alone. You've spent so much time being available and thinking for everyone else that you've lost sight of the most important person....you. What would life be like if you knew her again?

Tanea McKee Ed.D., LMFT is a a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Delaware, Georgia, Nevada, and Wisconsin. She earned a Doctorate of Education and Masters Degrees in both Educational Counseling and Counseling Psychology-Marriage and Family Therapy. Tanea holds membership in the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) as a Clinical Fellow and is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. She also holds membership in the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (ASSECT) and is currently working toward certification in Sex Therapy. In her free time, Tanea enjoys astrology and the Tarot, traveling, listening to old school Hip-Hop, and playing with her grandchildren. Her favorite trip to date was a week she spent in Cuba.

Hello, my name is Shonta Thomas, and I'm absolutely excited to connect with you! My passion is helping individuals, families and couples find peace, fulfillment and happiness in their everyday lives. I have a Master's Degree in both Community Counseling and Forensic Psychology. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Board-Certified Counselor as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional-II and well trained in Crisis Intervention. I look forward to helping you accomplish your goals on your healing journey.

Hello, I'm Jamesia Mathis, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Georgia. With over 8 years of dedicated practice, I've had the privilege of working across various mental health settings, including crisis stabilization, partial-hospitalization, intensive-outpatient, and outpatient programs, serving both adolescents and adults. I firmly believe that one's thoughts and emotions significantly impact their behaviors. I am passionate about helping individuals build awareness of negative thinking patterns and maladaptive behaviors to initiate positive change. In our therapeutic journey together, I work collaboratively with you to explore your current struggles and past experiences, aiming to identify the root causes of your challenges and guide you toward greater peace and happiness.

I am a firm believer that we are put here on earth to help one another grow, and change with the ultimate objective to live a more fulfilled life and love each other more. The challenge is always the peaks and valleys of life that bring us severe emotional pain. I have had the privilege and honor to be professionally trained in a wide variety of therapeutic modalities to move clients toward better mental health. I do believe that there is not one way to get mentally healthy but rather a combination of personal choice and a new approach to life’s challenges that creates permanent change. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my main focus will be the systems within your life that are not working or functioning correctly and changing them. I have shown success in working with patients who struggle with: Grief/Loss Narcissistic Abuse Trauma/Abuse Depression/Anxiety/Stress Blended Family Issues Parenting for Children with Disabilities Marriage Counseling Professional experience 12+YRS IN PRACTICE

You DESERVE to Re-SET, To Re-FUEL, To Re-CHARGE. And then TAKE FLIGHT! Since entering the field of therapy I have learned to ascribe to the adage “all behavior has meaning.” Yes, ALL behavior. A deep curiosity for why we all act and think the way we do coupled with my own life’s challenges and experiences has led me to a place of compassion for not only my own life choices but compassion for others. Our thoughts lead to feelings, which leads to action. We are not always proud of our actions. As a woman, mother, wife, and veteran I know all too well the shame that comes with our personal choices and behaviors. I also know there is also a fear of JUDGEMENT when it comes to considering therapy. This is a no-judgement zone and if you are seeking a different feeling and action in your life then you have landed at the right place!

Hi, I'm Shelley! Do you feel like you are stuck in a cycle and can't get out? Do you feel unseen and unwanted? Are you struggling with showing yourself grace and mercy? I help people who are struggling with life issues develop better skills to cope with and redirect their lives in the way that makes them more genuine with themselves and others. Together, we explore how you view the world and if your view or thinking patterns can be adjusted to help you grow. I specialize in helping teens and adults work on symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, life stressors, and life transitions. My goal as a therapist is to be open, honest, genuine. I will provide unconditional positive regard. I love mixing talk therapy with things you can use daily to improve your view of yourself and your life. Therapy can be scary, being open to someone you don't know is risky. I want to provide a safe space for you to be yourself. I look forward to meeting you! Shelley

I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20+ years of experience in my field and 13 years of experience as an independent practitioner. I provide holistic counseling to individuals, couples, & families. I subscribe to both traditional and new age approaches to help you on your path to transformation and healing. I take pride in offering services that help clients from a strength perspective. I create a safe space in which clients are able to express themselves without judgment. The focus is not diagnoses for the purpose of billing, but to help the client discover a higher sense of self awareness and to formulate a plan that enables them to tap into their true potential, embarking on a journey to live life to the fullest. I love working with individuals with a diverse background. While I address a host of concerns as it pertains to mental health, my specialties include mood disorders, anxiety, relational issues, life transitions, and high conflict parenting. Also, I am LGBT friendly. If you value confidentiality, flexibility, empathy, non-judgment and dependability as part of your mental health wellness, you've found the right therapist. For your convenience, I am currently offering evening and weekend sessions.

Hi! My name is Gail, and I have worked with children, individuals and families for almost two decades! I love working with all populations, but I especially love helping people who are struggling with inner woundedness left over from childhood trauma. I love the healing process, and I appreciate supporting clients as they work through their struggles, heal their childhood wounds, show up authentically as they are, and connect more deeply with their children, their partners, and themselves. I would be honored to help you through the healing process and partner with you on your path to joy and self-discovery. I especially enjoy working with young to middle aged women, because I have been through all those transitions- from high school and college graduation, job changes, dating, friendships, self-discovery, and finally marriage, pregnancy, and raising children. My specialties include being a Certified Trauma Professional (CTP) an understanding of the Enneagram (I'm a certified teacher/professional through several schools) as well as conscious parenting- I am certified coach (CPC) by Dr. Shefali Tsabary. I consider myself a "human potentialist." I believe in my clients; I believe in their ability to create goals, experience profound growth, and create positive and lasting changes. I would appreciate any client who seeks me out for therapy to be open to looking inward, embracing their full potential, and have some open mindedness towards the Enneagram, since I refer to it in my work. If you need any assistance in making an appointment with me here is the information for my intake team: +1 (786) 755-1863 reception+Gail8358@growtherapy.com

Hi there! I'm Nicole and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for the State of Georgia and I am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) as well. I graduated from Brenau University with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and have been working in the field for almost a decade. I work with adults struggling with perinatal/postpartum issues, anxiety, and trauma.

Hello! My name is Sierriena (Serena-like the tennis player). Do you feel like something is not right, do you feel overwhelmed, stuck or even lost, or unsure of what to do? I can help and support you. You do not have to suffer alone…there is help. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I specialize in systemic therapy. I create a comfortable therapeutic environment to discuss, process and your presenting concerns. I allow you to take the lead as I fully support you as we navigate the therapeutic journey together. I am a dedicated and purpose-driven therapist motivated to support clients to reveal the hope within themselves to discover their authentic selves and overcome their identified challenges. I entered into this profession to support people in living better, more fulfilling, healthier, and fuller lives by establishing and fulfilling their personal and professional goals. I firmly believe that despite life’s challenges and obstacles, we can improve ourselves and learn to live our absolute best lives. At times, life presents us with obstacles that hinder us from achieving and sustaining true happiness in our lives and I believe that everyone deserves to create happiness, have healthy relationships and supportive relationships, and most importantly self-love. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQ population. How can I support you?

Hi and welcome! I'm Shanessa and I would love to help you on your journey! Do you ever feel overwhelmed or have a hard time finding balance in your life? Are you noticing a breakdown in your relationships (family, friends, partners) and not sure how to repair them? Do you simply need unbiased support and guidance in your life? Yes, I'm talking to you! We can work together to decrease your stressors, improve relationships with effective communication, and make healthier decisions. I am here to help you become a better version of yourself. Using a solution focused approach, we can work towards your goals with intention. I am also a huge advocate of daily self-care and setting boundaries. If you are not sure where you stand with your self-care practices or setting boundaries, I am here to assist! As you begin your therapy journey, here are some tips to use along the way. Give yourself grace and remember that progress is progress! I look forward to meeting and working with you!

ABOUT ME: I am a clinical social worker licensed in Georgia and Michigan. I am also an ACSW from the National Association of Social Workers. I draw from 40+ years of personal experiences, career experiences, and education to assist others with their life journey. I have parented biological, step, and foster children. I have extensive experiences with hospice and bereavement in my career and personal experiences. ABOUT MY EDUCATION: BA in Liberal Arts from Michigan State University. MSW from the University of Michigan. Certification in Hospice, Palliative Care, and Bereavement from Madonna University. Certification in Aging from Wayne State University. PsyD in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from the Graduate Theological Foundation. ABOUT YOU: Loss occurs in many ways in our lives. I offer comprehensive counseling services, specializing in grief and loss for adults and the elderly. I can assist with difficult life transitions, changes in relationships, advocacy, chronic illness, terminal illness, and end of life. I provide a holistic approach to this life journey--medically, physically, emotionally, spiritually--to develop a path to whole being and wellness. TYPES OF LOSS: Loss of Spouse or Partner Loss of Marriage Miscarriage and Still Birth Loss of Child Estrangement Abortion Loss of Parent Loss of Animal Companion Chronic Illness Loss of Family Member/Friend Terminal Illness

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have over 10 years of experience working as a counselor. I obtained my Master of Education in Counseling with a concentration in Clinical Mental Health from Delta State University. I have worked with clients ranging from ages 4 to geriatric. During that time, I have worked with an array of individuals with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulty, self-esteem, ADHD, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar. As a counselor, I want you to consider me your tour guide. Along the journey, I will be present with you and point out important things. I will help equip you with the proper tools to improve your current state and overall quality of life. I believe in humanism and being transparent. I want you to be able to trust me in the process and with your information.

I am a solution focused professional. I like for us to take care of the current issue at hand and then go backwards into what might be some of the thinking patterns that brought you to the current situation. I believe we all have the answer within, and I am here to help you find it. I believe we are all made up of mind, body and spirit. The goal is to get these 3 aligned for optimum results. As people, we should be working on one of these at all times, improving and growing who we are as people.

Hi! My name is Teresa Smoak and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health. I have worked across a span of settings with people who have a wide range of concerns. My background includes but is not limited to working with people with mood disorders, symptoms of psychosis, stress, anger, trauma, and anxiety.

No matter how hard we try in life, inevitably we come across unpredictable waters. Sometimes riding the waves of life can be delightful and sometimes it can be soul crushing. Thus, I seek to help high functioning adults and adolescents to "embrace uncertainty and live joyfully through the process." I hope to energize and empower you to become the best version of yourself, especially during times of adversity. I work with you to evaluate your life goals and to gain insight and clarity about factors that might influence your success. I personally have experienced the power of having someone offer support in both the good and bad times of uncertainty, and it would be an absolute honor to support you as you navigate your life!