Donna Young is a licensed professional counselor in the State of Georgia with over 20 years of experience assisting adolescents, teens, young adults, and families with managing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and adjusting to life.

My name is Conchata Richards and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 10 years of mental health practice and over 25 years working in the human/social services field. I am trauma-informed, compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded in my approach with clients to build rapport and help them feel comfortable to work to overcome their struggles.

My name is Kevin Larkins, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Atlanta, Georgia, and working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults. I specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, couples therapy, substance abuse, bipolar do, relationship issues, interpersonal conflict, LGBTQIA issues, and trauma-related issues, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Solution-focused, Anger resolution and Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better. The needs of each person I work with determine how I approach therapy. Because each of the frequently used modalities aid in the development of a strong therapeutic alliance between the client and me, I most usually employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance, Interpersonal, Person-entered. Solution-focused, EMDR, DBT, Family systems, Reality therapy, and Commitment Therapy. The above-mentioned modalities will enable us to collaborate to find a shared understanding of their reality. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for teens, young adults, families, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. Additionally, my approach also provides a safe space for the LGBTQIA community, which may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and interpersonal conflict. I work to help my clients navigate these transition periods and to build skills to allow them to feel better about themselves and develop a more positive outlook on life. My communication style is assertive, calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment. I made the decision to pursue a career in therapy because I have always wanted to assist others. Whether it was serving as a peer counselor in school, doing community service, or being a dependable and devoted friend, I have always come by it naturally. I am drawn to assisting those going through adversity. I like to watch people develop into their best selves. Working together to determine your goals for our time together is the foundation of my method for setting goals with clients. Often, this begins with us developing trust and becoming at ease with what it means to be in treatment. Together, we'll set goals and monitor your progress over time. You may anticipate that at our initial meeting, we will discuss extensively how you've been feeling lately, and I will ask you questions to help me understand some of the possible causes of those feelings. The goal of the first session is to establish a rapport between us and give me some direction for the future. Since every person is unique, I like to listen to you before assuming I understand what will benefit you most going forward.

April Noriega is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. April has a long history of working with a diverse population of clients and disorders. As a military spouse, a mom of three, and a survivor of past trauma, April brings a wide array of skill sets and real-world experiences. Her hope is through therapy, you will see improvements and gain the tools you need to benefit your journey to a healthier you. April offers an empathetic, non-judgmental space for anyone seeking help andor growth in their current stage of life. She uses many different therapeutic approaches, combined with occasional humor and life experiences. She has been trained in Trauma Therapy, CBT, DBT, and Exposure and Response. April has worked with clients of all ages and has worked in private practice, in-home settings, in clinics, and via telehealth. She specializes in trauma and anxiety but has worked with individuals dealing with many different disorders. April has a history of working with individuals with ADHD, Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD. April has a history of working with children, 5 years to 18 years of age, along with a long history of working with adults. April is lively, empathetic, and friendly. She uses humor, psychoeducation, and real-world experiences. April uses many different therapeutic approaches and always puts the client's needspriorities first. Being a therapist has been a long-time dream of hers. April is a survivor of past trauma and has struggled with her own depression and anxiety. Due to her past struggles and therapeutic experiences, she felt best fit to help others that she could relate to. Her hope is that her insight, empathy, and education can benefit you when it comes to achieving your goals. April listens to better understand what you want in life and in therapy. Based on the symptoms and issues the client is experiencing, April will work with the client to form therapeutic goals to achieve throughout sessions. She will also help set future life goals with the client and figure out steps to get the client where they want to be in life. During the first session, April will begin with an introduction to therapy and verbal informed consent. Then she will answer any questions the client may have about therapy. After that, April will conduct an assessment to better understand the client. Finally, April will work with the client to step up a time for the next session.

Dr. Bright uses an Integrative approach to counseling. She incorporates mindfulness-based interventions focused on meditation and relaxation, as well as Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Narrative orientations. Her main values as a counselor include establishing and maintaining a strong rapport and authentic relationship with clients, helping clients create a holistic sense of self, and instilling power and improved self-worth through exploration of the diverse issues and identities that impact clients’ lives.

Congratulations! You have officially taken the first step! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor who is passionate about the therapeutic process and am deeply committed to helping others achieve a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle while discovering and enriching the uniqueness of oneself. I’m very fortunate to have a career where I feel fulfilled and help create a positive change in others. My therapeutic approach is unstructured, using real-life application along with an integrative approach encompassing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I believe in customizing my approach to therapy to meet your needs. I have a special interest in providing a supportive, culturally competent, judgment-free environment, specifically tailored to the needs of my clients. I specialize in addressing anxiety and depression, grief and loss, stress-related issues, life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. I focus on skill building while beginning where you are as we work together to create a unique plan to enhance your strengths, meet your needs, and reach your goals. I strive to encourage and challenge others to be the best version of themselves. I am an active listener, who will be respectful and create a relaxing, nurturing, therapeutic space where you will feel supported and empowered. I specialize in working with individuals to help identify where they are, and where they want to be and help devise tangible objectives to get there. Through patience and acceptance, I believe therapy can aid individuals in recognizing problems, learning about symptoms, as well as learning self-awareness to change their thoughts and behaviors. I became a therapist to help others realize that we are all resilient beings capable of functioning better while working alongside life’s challenges. Based on my own experience as an adult, I too have had to learn the appropriate educational tools and coping skills to show up each day at my best …despite life’s hardships. My goal for every one of my clients is to learn different ways to cope with issues by identifying problems that are blocking growth. I strive to assist others on how to change their ways of thinking and reacting to problems that occur in their lives. I show great effort in normalizing therapy so that we can heal ….as a whole. Our first session will involve us getting to know each other. I will be learning about your social support, work andor school life, family, hobbies, and any other organizations you are affiliated with. During this time, it is very important for me to create a safe space for you to share why you are seeking treatment and for us to build goals and practice strategies to help you reach your desired outcomes.

Hello, I am Glenda Sloan, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and my approach is to provide a safe welcoming environment for clients to express their concerns and hopes for improvement. Requesting help when it is needed is wise and I am excited to journey with you on your pathway to better. My approach is client-centered because your experiences matter. I primarily use Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Reality Therapy but will provide eclectic therapy to meet your needs. I believe that your thoughts, feelings, and actions matter so choosing to change some things will be important as you set goals. Due to the virtual platform, I work most effectively with teenagers, adults, and couples facing relationship conflicts and life crises. If you are feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, heartbroken, or angry with the events in your life, I am here to listen to what happened to you and together we can develop a plan for change. I am a compassionate listener and will not judge. I will offer some other options for your consideration because you will be making the decisions for your life. I believe you deserve to be heard and I offer you the truth gently because words have power. I will encourage you to speak kindly to yourself because love begins with you. I have always wanted to help others feel better and my life's work has done just that in one form or another. I have been counseling for over 20 years and helping those dealing with a life crisis has been the most rewarding experience. Counseling is not a career to me, it is a calling. I believe that each client knows what is needed even if they do not know how to verbalize it so I will listen and use your words to develop a plan for change. Some clients will need more support than others and that will be provided as needed. In our first session, I will be gathering a history from you so there will be many questions and I want you to be open and honest. What you share is confidential and if you are not able to be honest then what are we doing here? Your time with me is important so when we meet we will work to make progress and I frequently give assignments.

I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem, grief, and addictions. I am caring, and empathic, and hope to help you become the best version of yourself so that you can live your most fulfilling future! I use a variety of interventions including CBT, DBT, Person-centered focus, solution-based focus, and mindfulness. Have you ever felt depressed, anxious, or not good enough? Do you ever wonder how to move past a traumatic incident from your past? I love being able to help someone realize their full potential, become the best version of themselves, and lead a happy life. I use active listening and reflection. I like for my clients to feel safe and secure talking about any topics in their sessions. In our first session, I will ask a variety of questions that cover multiple areas of your life to get a better understanding of your underlying issues and find ways to best address your issues at hand.

My name is Christine Pound. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Ellijay, Georgia and currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. I am a compassionate and supportive therapist who is currently working with adults in all phases of life experiencing anxiety and depression, as well as those experiencing stress from current or past life challenges. I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidenced based practices in a holistic, solution focused approach to help clients strengthen their sense of self-worth and their unique set of healthy coping strategies. Because each client deserves an approach that is as unique as s/he is, therapy with me is not a �cookie cutter� approach. My focus is on enhancing self-awareness, self-compassion and intra/interpersonal skills using eclectic, complementary evidenced based modalities, including most frequently Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy, mind-body therapy and Solutions Focused Therapy. Through a strength-based and client-centered lens, we explore symptoms and customize a toolkit of skills and strategies for you to manage anxiety, depression and/or targeted behaviors and obtain positive outcomes.

My name is Marie Cadet Lic # CSW006185. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, marriage, and divorce. I have also helped many others dealing with issues such as physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe we all have the inner tool to heal ourselves. My most common theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Gotten Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution- Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy I typically work with a variety of clients, adults, seniors, men, women, young and young adults. My therapeutic room is one where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered to be their best. I have always had a passion to help people as well as a need to see them at their flourish. I began counseling individuals in my community before returning for my master's degree and working towards my clinical license. I look at goal setting as a roadmap to better health. I work collaboratively with clients to develop goals that are attainable. The first session is about getting to know each other and developing rapport. We begin by discussing the goals for the sessions. I also encourage people to ask questions regarding the sessions.

My name is Laporshe, and I'm a licensed therapist in Atlanta, GA. You can take a look at my profile to learn a little bit more about my background and approach. Please also feel free to ask questions. My counseling style is pretty laid-back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I believe there is no “one size fits all” type of therapy, I fit my style of therapy according to the need of my patients by using integrative approaches when it is suitable for my clients. Whether you're dealing with feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary 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 hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together! 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 hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

I'm glad you stopped by! I'm an Arkansas native (most people never met anyone from there) while going to college and living in Louisiana for a number of years before moving to Georgia over 10 years ago. I have been a therapist for over 15 years and I've worked in almost every setting of mental health except with inpatient hospitalization treatment. I have also worked with varying ages and backgrounds. I'm licensed in several states and have specializations in Anger Management, Supervision, and EMDR. My approach is very person-centered with a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focused. I believe in working with clients where they are and helping them along their own therapeutic journey. So you're the driver of your own car! I believe the approach depends on whomever I am working with and their need at the present moment. Though eclectic in nature the modalities I most often utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Client Centered. I have only one request for clients: Be open to the process! Other than that, I have and will work with pretty much anyone who meets that requirement. I have a very fun-loving tone and demeanor but I can also be very assertive in order to help you along the therapeutic process when necessary. I listen actively and with great intent so I'm able to help piece information together in an organized fashion even when thought processes may be disorganized or scattered. I always had a natural affinity for helping people as long as I can remember! It didn't take me long to figure out after writing my senior paper in high school about Sigmund Freud what I needed to do! Once I was clear, I made a plan and completed my BA in Psychology and got an MA in Counseling from the same institution. I tell people therapy chose me! I know that working in this field is definitely a calling and not just a career choice (at least for me anyway). Successful care is when a client is more self-aware about who they are as an authentic person and not afraid to walk in their truth. By being able to express that to others and not be limited by both internalexternal factors, one can live an overall healthy life. The first session with me isn't a typical, formal experience. I like to think of two people just having a "conversation ". Although I do like to get a sense of your background, who you are, and what you may have challenges with, I believe developing a good rapport and healthy therapeutic connection is vital from the beginning.