I love working with motivated individuals who are striving to reduce anxiety, move past overwhelm, and bring balance back into their lives. School is filled with new experiences and transitions that can kick off or intensify anxiety and stress. It doesn't have to be that way. I can help you get to the root of what's bothering you and teach you tools to move forward with your life and goals. I specialize in working with adults and caregivers affected by cancer or chronic illness. I also work...
OMG! This college thing is HARD - everything from the application process, to balancing all my assignments and social life and different professors and roommates and my parents (and...!), to figuring out the best major and then actually trying to get a job applying what I've learned. Feel familiar? If the stress, anxiety, worry, and decisions you're juggling are overwhelming you and you are not functioning at your best level, maybe it's time to check out some other ways of managing all th...
I believe that my clients, no matter their age, are the experts of themselves and believe in playing a supportive role in my clients' transformation toward restoration, self-empowerment, and healing. I have come to see how incredibly courageous and resilient individuals can be and find it to be a blessing and a privilege to be able to do the work that I do. I have specialized in treating survivors of abuse and trauma and received certifications to provide Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Trea...
*Telehealth/video sessions I have spent most of my career working as a therapist in a college counseling center. I am very familiar with all the challenges that being a student and balancing a new life bring. Becoming who you are going to be -while feeling and balancing all the things can seem so overwhelming! I work well with students who are struggling with fear, anxiety (social and other), relationships, old memories, trau...
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...
Welcome to Willow Counseling & Wellness. We are a group practice located in Newnan GA but provide services in all surrounding counties including telehealth therapy. Please visit our website for more information about our providers....
I know that students have unique needs, including managing academic stress and mental health, choosing or changing majors and career paths, forming new social communities away from home, and learning how to remain connected to parents while functioning as autonomous adults. I enjoy working with people entering new phases of life and find it particularly rewarding to serve as a sounding board during transitions through university, graduate school, or the first steps of a career. I use a number of...
I work with anxiety and or depression triggered by single event trauma or complex trauma over time- trauma being any distressing situation where we feel helpless and powerless- These effects can create enduring shadows that stretch across our lives. Disconnected from ourselves and others, and detached from those we want to attach, we begin to think we are that disconnection itself, and it is too painful to be with ourselves or feel our feelings. We end up living in an unbalanced, reactive stat...
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...
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...
Welcome! I am so glad you are taking the time to look over my profile and get to know me better. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek out counseling. I believe in the power of therapy and the healing it can bring in one's life. My therapeutic approach is a collaborative approach, meaning as your therapist, I will work with you to help you gain insight and develop coping skills that will make an impactful difference in your life. I always prioritize our relationship and want you...
When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it's like one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you should have done differently. You want to stop feeling so raw and vulnerable. Now imagine feeling fully supported. I'm a...
Are you are stuck in a job you hate, aren’t sure if you should stay in your current relationship, or just feel in a “funk” from time to time? If so, therapy is for you. I use a solution-focused approach to help you find the answers you are looking for. I enjoy working with adults (and older teens) who can’t quite figure out how to live their best lives. I specialize in couples – before marriage, when you still have stars in your eyes, after marriage when things are a bit harder than you thought ...
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...
Counselors, Therapists, and Psychiatry in Woodstock, GA—Counseling, Therapy, and Life Coaching Exercise is a crucial component to your physical health. But have you ever focused upon your mental health with the same drive as you do exercising to stay fit? Like physical health, your mental health takes acknowledgement and focus. And maintaining your mental health takes time and effort. “Healing isn’t about changing who you are; it’s about changing your relationship to who you are. A fund...
Holistic Approach Sacred Journeys, LLC offers an environment of unconditional positive regard where individuals can safely heal and grow. I approach mental health from a holistic perspective. I am especially interested in the mind/body connection and its implications for natural healing. I often incorporate meditation and mindfulness in order to assist individuals in connecting to their own sources of healing and inner wisdom. I have also found that meditation and mindfulness can be especiall...
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...
Positive Nutrition is located in Marietta/East Cobb, GA, and provides nutrition education & counseling services to individuals & families. Specialty practice areas include family nutrition, sports nutrition, and prevention & treatment of disordered eating. The goal is to be able to meet nutrition needs while eating freely, intuitively, and with enjoyment....
Starting therapy and realizing you may not be able to do this alone can be a scary and intimidating process. It is my hope as a therapist to make that process a little easier for you. If you have been feeling lost, stuck, anxious, or stressed about life’s trials Finding Your Better can help. At Finding Your Better I specialize in working with millennials struggling with anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental environment as we collaborate to define what your be...