(At this time, all sessions are video connected.) I seek to share the best brain-based information with students during your college years. You are creative, resourceful and whole. One sign of being whole is asking for help, academically or therapeutically. Together, we will rediscover your success in the challenges you face today. We will heal and reframe the executive function challenges you have face. We will rewrite your future success story by changing your habits and providing new self-ca...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education specializing in working with individuals, couples, college students, and families to help with challenges such as managing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, embracing LGBTQIA identity, and/or relationship issues. I work from an EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person centered, sex positive, kink friendly, and nonbinary orientation in order to explore and collaboratively work with you to assist in achieving your ...
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"....
Can we be real for a minute? You are here because you're just not happy anymore. Something has GOT to change. Maybe it feels like no matter how hard you try, nothing you do is ever good enough. You're spread so thin between school, family, and life- only to find that you are left empty and unfulfilled. You've done everything you were supposed to, isn't life supposed to be happy now? Instead you're filled with anxiety, feel disconnected from those around you, and no one is harder on you than your...
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...
I know what it feels like to hate your body, spend every waking moment thinking about food, constantly comparing yourself to others, and dealing with the sadness associated with not 'fitting in'. Throughout my experiences working with adults and children, I've witnessed entire transformations that come only as a result of addressing both physical needs and our individual psychological hurdles. I'll work with you to find solutions and tackle stressors, including those caused by low self-esteem,...
As a woman who has gone through graduate school and post-graduate training, I can completely relate to the stress and challenges many of you are likely facing! I hope this brief info can give you a better idea of who I am and how I may be able to help you. I’m a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist conveniently located in the Virginia highlands/Morningside area of Atlanta. I graduated with my PhD from the University of Georgia and completed both my internship and fellowship with the Emory Unive...
Vision STATEMENT “To empower, educate and motivate our clients to help themselves through relevant services AND LEARNED COPING SKILLS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT” Mission Statement CCC, LLC seeks to assist distressed CHILDREN AND families to empower themselves with knowledge and skills to appropriately manage their PHYSICAL AND mental health, FINANCES, social, family AND COMMUNITY interactions....
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 the founder and managing partner of Atlanta Center for Wellness (AC4W), LLC. AC4W is a multidisciplinary, holistic and integrative mental health practice specializing in individual, group, couples and family therapy across the lifespan. We are a group of 30 experienced and skilled clinicians who utilize evidence-based practices, integrative therapies and cutting-edge modalities to achieve client-centered results. I am the past clinical director of an eating disorder and trauma treatment pro...
Where do you go when you just want to be validated and heard without judgement? Do you have a supportive, safe space? Life can be tough when you don’t have an outlet and you are struggling with depression, self-esteem, transition or other unresolved issues that are getting in the way of your quality of life and desired goals. Expressing what is on your heart is fundamental to having a peace-filled life and can put you on a better path. As a therapist, I can help you identify your strengths wi...
My passion centers around guiding clients throughout the journey of life while assisting them in the cultivation of their dreams, ambitions, and goals. My approach to treatment begins through a compassionate lens of “person-in-environment”, the idea that an individual, couple, or family cannot be understood fully without respect for the various aspects of their social, familial, temporal, spiritual, economic, and physical environments. I enjoy working with a variety of populations: late-adolesc...
Stretch Consulting is a yoga and counseling center where we provide coaching, counseling, and coming soon mindful movement (yoga, breath work, and meditation) totally online. We specialize in assisting individuals from ages 15 and up in dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress caused by work/life imbalance and adjustment to life's transitions. We believe in creating a healthy mind-body connection using deep breathing techniques and talk therapy. We believe where the mind and body become o...
I am able to build rapport quickly with people and clients in general. I am willing to work with people who are ready to receive the help they need. I am easy to talk to, try to be a good listener, honest, up front, and aware of issues related to immigrants as I am originally from Pakistan and a practicing Muslim. I love working with students specially as they are in the process of transitioning in life and often times need more help with coping....
My style is warm and compassionate. I work with people who are struggling and want to learn and grow from their life experiences, good and bad. I am skillful and successful at supporting people face adversity and move forward with improved skills and tools to succeed....
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the impact of multicultural issues (race, class, identity, etc.) on mental health and well-being. When you're feeling unfulfilled, struggling with painful emotions or simply lost - I can help you face those challenges. We'll build on your existing strengths and develop the tools to make things better. In my many years living, working, and lecturing abroad (and here), I believe strongly that we all struggle with similar problems and emot...
Hi I'm Alison Cross! I am a psychotherapist, and I provide both in person and virtual services in Georgia and North Carolina. It’s important to have an idea of what feels like the right fit when you’re looking for a qualified person to talk to. The problem is, how do you know? So here's what it looks like with me. When my client leaves our session, my goal is for them to feel heard and respected. I want my clients to feel like they’re talking to a real person. How else can trust be built? My s...
I believe that our struggles are an opportunity for growth but no one should have to struggle on their own. I like to guide my clients in understanding themselves and to help them to overcome their issues. I am trained in several treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma Focused Therapy. I have experience with many different issues but my specialty is depression, anxiety, and trauma....
As a counselor my goal is to help people find inner peace, fulfillment, and purpose in their lives. I earned my B.S. in Psychology from Georgia Gwinnett College (2017), and my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University (2019). I welcome individuals or couples of any gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, and sexual orientation. I am also comfortable integrating your religious beliefs into your therapeutic process, if you desire....
Sometimes we feel stuck. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed. Sometimes we feel bad and we don't know why. My goal is to help you trailblaze through the forest of life with an improved sense of self and sense of direction. To facilitate this process I use a variety of self-assessment tools and provide self-care education. Sessions will involve talk-therapy and may include use of worksheets, journaling, charting, and art-based interventions. I also incorporate the healing power of humor, when approp...