For many of us, the emotional challenges and stresses of daily life can seem overwhelming. You know you need help, but are not sure you can afford it. It is also hard to ask for help, but it is a healthy and important thing to do. When you are ready to take that step, MCS is here for you. MCS is a non-profit organization that offers high quality counseling and psychotherapy to adults in the metro Atlanta area. All of our services are provided on an affordable, sliding fee scale based on inco...
Through a highly skilled integration of therapeutic techniques and the creative process, I assist high-achieving teens and adults move through trauma recovery, find safety and trust within themselves and others, learn healthier methods of coping, and gain a deeper respect and love for themselves. Are you tired of being told you’re too sensitive? Has beloved time spent alone in order to recharge from social encounters turned into isolation and a sense of disconnection? Do you long to feel reco...
I have been working with individuals, couples, families and groups for over 9 years as a teacher, case manager, skills trainer and counselor to help others learn to cope with these challenges and obstacles. I want to work with you to help you overcome struggles and live a tranquil life through learning new coping skills and having a safe place to explore both positive and negative life experiences. I have used a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities as I believe that everyone learn...
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years and work with individuals, couples and groups. This work focuses on helping people develop more fulfilling lives with better relationships, good self-care and an enriched sense of well-being. The second way I help people is as a neuropsychologist, evaluating and treating individuals with neurocognitive disorders. Everyone in my practice is treated with the utmost respect and nonjudgmental regard for their individual traits. I strive t...
I specialize in the treatment of substance use, trauma, and anxiety disorders. I am LGBTQ+ affirming and have extensive experience with young adults and women....
Melissa Light holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Emory University. She received her Master's Degrees in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University and in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. Melissa completed her practicum and internship at Ray of Hope, providing play therapy for children and individual and couples counseling for adults. She has worked with individuals to address mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and relationship issues. In addi...
Kristina Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience counseling adult and adolescent populations, substance abuse, foster care and adoption issues and children & adolescents with special needs. Kristina also works with issues of anxiety, depression, anger management, young adult life transitions and relationship concerns. Kristina holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Argosy University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Berry College. As part of her grad...
I get it. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your heart feels like it is beating out of your chest. You feel alone. You put everyone else first and wonder when it will be your turn. You don’t even like the person in the mirror, so how can you hope to find acceptance from anyone else? Is your main concern your body size or shape? Your sexual orientation? The role others expect of you? You are overwhelmed by feelings you don’t even understand. You wonder if you will be stuck like this forever. You w...
I see a whole host of issues in my practice, however I specialize in trauma--whether that is childhood sexual abuse, current sexual assault, chronic trauma that occurred throughout your life (i.e. neglect, chaotic upbringing, etc), or one time events (natural disaster, accidents, deaths). Trauma often leads to a host of other issues, that I also work well with in my practice. Some of the issues I see alongside trauma include anxiety and depression, life transitions, relational conflict, process ...
I am a psychotherapist, author and teacher with forty years of clinical experience dedicated to helping people learn how to change their lives. In addition to the practice of psychotherapy, I also serve as the consultant psychologist for Jewish Family and Career Services in Atlanta. I am the author of two books and have presented talks at over 100 professional meetings. My latest book is "Change Happens: When to Try Harder and when to Stop Trying So Hard"....
Kendal Gerold, LPC, NCC, CAADC of Wellness & Recovery Counseling, LLC provides online/video individual counseling to clients looking to make positive changes in their lives. She has experience working in various mental health settings including two universities in Georgia working with student clientele. She is extremely passionate about helping those looking for support in their journey towards better mental health. It is her goal for clients to gain a new outlook on their current state and gain...
The kindest, most loving step you can take for yourself and for those you love is to reach out. Therapy can help. I'm here to take the journey with you. As you develop insights about yourself and how/ why you interact with the world in the ways you do, your confidence builds and you can tackle the issues in your life again with honesty and purpose. I utilize a person-centered approach, following your lead as I help you clarify your goals and support you in working towards them. You come not as ...
Maybe it's because you don't feel good enough. Maybe it's because someone you care about deeply has broken your heart. Or maybe it's because you just can't seem to figure out your place in life. The list of maybe's could go on and on. But, whatever your "maybe" might be, we're here for you. At Abundant Living we're here to walk with you through those tough times in life. We offer a welcoming and safe space to just be you. Being a college student can be overwhelming and stressful. If you find...
Working with a psychologist should be a positive and beneficial experience. Not only do I believe in supporting my clients through successes and challenges, I love my work and am very dedicated to those I work with. In my practice, I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy with individuals. I conduct comprehensive evaluations, aimed at evaluating possible learning disorders, attention regulation concerns (ADHD), dyslexia, processing deficits, and behaviora...
My speciality is in reproductive health counseling. This can span from managing mental health issues alongside of reproductive health difficulties, family building and family planning....
One of my happy places is the beach. I am from the beautiful island of Jamaica and some of my most treasured memories and happiest times were spent at the beach. Living in Atlanta, I am not able to go to the beach as often as I would like, therefore, I bring the beach into my daily life through relaxation skills, music, décor, and my general mindset. As your therapist, my hope is that I can help you find your “happy place.” This may be a place, a person, a pet, an activity... anything that no...
My name is Tonya Klemmer, LCSW. I have been practicing social work for close to 23 years now. I love to empower others and help guide them to becoming the best version of themselves. I use various treatment modalities in my work with clients. I spent 5 years working in a college setting teaching social work and sociology courses and found that these years can be difficult to manage. I love being able to provide the support needed during the times that you need it most....
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I came to this field out of a lifetime of curiosity about others and myself. My hope is to help channel your own curiosity and facilitate a journey of self-discovery, understanding, and renewed hope. The grief that comes from loss or change isn’t something to “get over” or “heal” from. Instead, I see grief as an experience that evolves and matures as we learn to adapt to our new reality and integrate these difficult changes into life after loss. None of us are exempt from experiencing grief, m...
Jennifer Chase Finch is dedicated to resolving trauma through somatic treatment modalities, meditation, contemplative and integrative sciences. She was a practicing licensed professional therapist for almost two decades prior to founding Be Here Now Mindfulness, LLC. In addition to her private practice, she offers online and in-person mindfulness trainings to individuals, health care practitioners and corporate settings. Her great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traum...