Female Therapists in Atlanta, GA

Whatever life has thrown at you that brings you to therapy, I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but rewarding. Have you experienced any form of loss that has left you trying to pick up the pieces? Do you struggle with relationships and maintaining boundaries? Do you need a safe space to express yourself without judgment? I'm here to help you navigate the transitions of life.Normalizing care within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) & LGBTQ communities.

I have been treating clients who struggle with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, life transition issues, grief/loss, and marital and family issues for about 30 years. I also work as a therapist who treats other therapists for their own mental wellness needs and I work as a consultant for therapists starting and/or growing their practices. Clients and families typically come to me for help with diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation, often through referral from another professional or a past client. Often, these clients have tried other treatments and haven’t found optimal results.

Being a person in the world today is more challenging than it has ever been. Sometimes we carry habits and beliefs into adulthood that can make it even harder. As we go through life we develop skills and interpret information in ways that help us to survive and cope with our environment. It is the brain's way of protecting us and preventing future pain. None of us are broken, but we may be applying skills and information in the present that are no longer helpful or relevant. I believe that developing awareness and understanding of these core beliefs and instincts is the first step toward healing and creating lasting change.

Maximize the joy, happiness and fulfillment in your life. Let me help you navigate the challenging times, or reach even higher when things are good, to achieve the most positive life experience possible. Whether you are faced with mental health issues, personal or professional problems, or simply want to improve your day-to-day experience I can support and guide you through it. If you need more than therapy to meet your goals, I have the unique arrangement of working with a counselor who provides coaching and we can arrange a combination of services for a truly effective treatment experience.

I enjoy working with many types of people and the challenges they are having. The areas of grief and trauma, including the secondary effects, such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship/trust issues,self-medicating and stagnation are my specialties. I use an eclectic approach to working with my clients, meaning that I like to employ many different styles of counseling into sessions. I approach issues honestly, openly and directly. I have been described as warm, genuine, easy to talk to and dedicated. I view every client in a holistic way. Rather than asking "what's wrong with you?" I ask "what have you been through?"

Has your marriage become distant? Are you experiencing a struggle with reconnection, trust, boundaries, or loneliness. Do you desire to rekindle love, affection, stand up for yourself and improve your confidence? Look no further, I can help you move toward a healthy, loving and happy place by facilitating opening lines of communication, skills on being assertive and by creating a space to express vulnerability.

NOTE: Lets have a conversation. At Creative Connections Sharron Cross and her team provide mental health services to individuals, couples, and families tailored to meet an individual's needs with "just a conversation" in a "non judgmental" zone for breakthroughs and personal growth. We believe that a practice with therapists qualified to meet varying needs is an essential component to servicing the community. We at Creative Connections like to think of our time together as self care. Whether you are struggling with life's challenges, need a little encouragement or a place to share testimonies of personal growth we are here for YOU!

I work with adult individuals, couples and groups. The realities of life in this millennium lead to stressors that effectively separate us from one another and even from our deeper selves. While therapy can address areas considered to be problem solving the deeper work is interior. Self-knowledge leads to clarifying perspectives on life that make healthy and genuine connection more possible. Problems of human existence like meaning, loneliness, illness, death & freedom are common to all of us and are core considerations in therapy.

Welcome to a place where young minds find solace, growth, and resilience. As a dedicated psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, I am here to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's challenges, build positive thought patterns, and unleash their full potential. Together, we will embark on a transformative journey towards emotional well-being and a brighter future.

My work is driven by my interest in our shared creaturehood: how we function, what unites us, what experiences we carry, what stories we tell or keep hidden, and how we heal. In a therapeutic space, I invite clients to show up as they are and speak about what is most important to them, become more aware and tolerant of their bodily sensations and emotions, and make connections from past to present experiences. What are my clients' notions of a good life? What do pleasure, safety, well being, and fulfillment look and feel like to each of them?

Approaching therapy can be really overwhelming. In reality, therapy with me is about stripping everything down and meeting you where you are. I became a therapist because I think everything begins with looking at life through your car window, and not holding any judgment on the feelings and experiences that come from that perspective. Many times we're led here because everything in our life feels too complicated- my role involves working by your side to learn how to untangle what feels too heavy and impossible. Through the therapeutic relationship, we form I want to help you get to a place where you feel whole.

Beginning therapy can be overwhelming and I aim to make the process feel authentic and comfortable. I welcome adult and adolescent clients, their families and significant others who are motivated to learn about themselves, improve their relationships and transform their lives. I am fat-positive and use a Health At Every Size (HAES) approach, am welcoming to all gender and sexual identities, races, religions, and cultural backgrounds and am an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with clients going through a wide range of difficulties including addiction, grief/loss, eating disorders, negative body image and relationship problems.

Life can be hard as it is currently being lived. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors get so intense that we don't know how to effectively navigate life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist through Behavioral Tech, LLC. I truly believes that learning a new set of effective and healthy coping skills can and will create a life worth living.

Sometimes life can be overwhelming. Often anxiety, OCD, grief, or trauma leads to feeling stuck, hopeless or beyond repair. These thoughts and feelings do not have to define you. We can work together to build hope and find peace. The healing journey can be scary, and you are taking some brave steps forward. In my experience supporting both adults and teens who struggle with anxiety, OCD and trauma, I have learned that healing is possible and you do not have to be stuck forever. It would be my honor to work alongside you in this journey to find healing and wholeness.

I will provide a non-judgmental and compassionate approach in which you, may safely explore and work through feelings, thoughts, and core beliefs that may be causing distress. I provide treatment to people of every race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.

How does safe space, acceptance just as you are, and conversation in which you feel met affect you? Do you find you are better able to say what’s really going on when carefully listened to and with no rush? I believe therapy is an opportunity to pause in the busy life we usually live to explore what we really think and feel. It is also a chance to explore your strengths, what is working, and what is getting in your way. Together we seek to hear your inner wisdom speak more and more distinctly. I am here to offer you a grounded, secure presence for the work you have come to do.

Hello! Is something holding you back from living life to your fullest potential? Feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed and unable to thrive in your current life situation? As a licensed professional clinical counselor and board certified somatic psychotherapist, I will address your concerns with an integrated approach to support your journey on the path towards a life worth living.

Hello! My name is Amekia, and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Masters's degree in Professional Counseling. I believe in using a client-centered approach and feel that it is important to establish a great rapport and relationship with each client and that we can learn from one another. I also feel that it is my job to be a support system and guide for you as you journey along the path of finding yourself again or growing.

Have you found that doing “just” talk therapy isn’t working well for you? Do you find that your life experiences are getting in the way of you enjoying your life and meeting your life goals? I know that the mind and the body are connected and people get well when we look at the whole person, not just their thoughts and feelings. I use mind/body/spirit work to help people find their balance in life. I enjoy using talk therapy, CBT, Brainspotting, Tapping and other therapies that integrate over-all physical health with mental health. I offer a free fifteen minute consult so you and I can chat and see if I am a good fit for you.