Teletherapy for Georgia
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Dr. Juanessa Booker At You Talk We Listen: The Listening Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palmetto, GA 30268 (Online Only)
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
I am passionate about people! This includes individuals, adults, children, couples, and families. My entire career has focused on educating adults, students, children, and/or families with the skills they need to succeed. My clients describe me as warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. My work with clients focuses on emotional and/or behavioral issues using primarily, a combination of CBT and DBT approaches. These issues may include family problems, adjustment, life transitions, relationships, communication, depression, self-esteem, anxiety, or trauma.
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Nyesia Knight
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Valdosta, GA 31602
Are you keeping your struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief hidden behind a polished exterior? Everyone sees you as having everything sorted, but behind closed doors, it's an ongoing challenge. Your social energy wears thin, intrusive thoughts linger, and it's impacting your confidence, relationships, family, and work. There's a sense that a shift is needed—whether it's a new and exciting relationship, the closure of an existing one, or an uncertain urge for change. You might not be sure what's prompting this, but you feel ready to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your past experiences.
Are you keeping your struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief hidden behind a polished exterior? Everyone sees you as having everything sorted, but behind closed doors, it's an ongoing challenge. Your social energy wears thin, intrusive thoughts linger, and it's impacting your confidence, relationships, family, and work. There's a sense that a shift is needed—whether it's a new and exciting relationship, the closure of an existing one, or an uncertain urge for change. You might not be sure what's prompting this, but you feel ready to gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your past experiences.
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The Pursuit Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAMFT, LPC, CPCS, CST, NBCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fayetteville, GA 30214
The Pursuit Counseling is a group of experienced therapists have come together to offer concierge counseling services. We have therapists who specialize in different areas and we strive to find the best match for your unique needs. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, grief, ADHD, and marriage counseling are the areas that we specialize in. Our services cater to individuals, families, and organizations, including adolescents in high school. Our aim is to connect you with the specialist who can best address your concerns. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: mentaya.com/b/AHeAnBRDI4lGcyzQXsbh
The Pursuit Counseling is a group of experienced therapists have come together to offer concierge counseling services. We have therapists who specialize in different areas and we strive to find the best match for your unique needs. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, grief, ADHD, and marriage counseling are the areas that we specialize in. Our services cater to individuals, families, and organizations, including adolescents in high school. Our aim is to connect you with the specialist who can best address your concerns. You might be able to get reimbursed for out-of-network therapy! Check here: mentaya.com/b/AHeAnBRDI4lGcyzQXsbh
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Accepting new clients . Are you having difficulty maintaining focus and striving in your life? As a therapist specializing in trauma, my foremost commitment is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and process their experiences. I approach each client with empathy, understanding that trauma manifests in diverse ways and requires individualized care. Through evidence-based techniques and a trauma-informed approach, I help clients navigate the complexities of their trauma, empowering them to reclaim their sense of agency and resilience.Together, we work collaboratively to move forward with your goals.
Accepting new clients . Are you having difficulty maintaining focus and striving in your life? As a therapist specializing in trauma, my foremost commitment is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and process their experiences. I approach each client with empathy, understanding that trauma manifests in diverse ways and requires individualized care. Through evidence-based techniques and a trauma-informed approach, I help clients navigate the complexities of their trauma, empowering them to reclaim their sense of agency and resilience.Together, we work collaboratively to move forward with your goals.
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Kelsie Baggs
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30030
Waitlist for new clients
Struggling with finding relief from low mood or traumatic responses? Have you tried self-help, medications, or even several years of traditional talk therapy without relief? Maybe you are finding difficulty maintaining secure attachments or have relationship issues. I'm glad you're here. This journey to healing is tough, and you shouldn't have to do it alone. My clinical experience and training has focused on treating adult clients with concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, and life-transitions.
Struggling with finding relief from low mood or traumatic responses? Have you tried self-help, medications, or even several years of traditional talk therapy without relief? Maybe you are finding difficulty maintaining secure attachments or have relationship issues. I'm glad you're here. This journey to healing is tough, and you shouldn't have to do it alone. My clinical experience and training has focused on treating adult clients with concerns related to depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional abuse, relationship issues, personality disorders, and life-transitions.
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Leigh Zoller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Leigh, Zoller, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Waitlist for new clients
Let's be real: life and relationships are just hard to navigate sometimes. Striking a balance between being loving and getting your own needs met can seem almost impossible. When is the last time you enjoyed your own life? I help broken women and adolescents regain their power. I have a passion for helping women and adolescents who are feeling angry, lost, alone, and frantic become calm, confident, and capable. I can relate. I have been there. I want to help. I believe in therapy, because it has brought me healing and clarity in my own life. I want to help you experience growth, lasting change, and be able to trust yourself.
Let's be real: life and relationships are just hard to navigate sometimes. Striking a balance between being loving and getting your own needs met can seem almost impossible. When is the last time you enjoyed your own life? I help broken women and adolescents regain their power. I have a passion for helping women and adolescents who are feeling angry, lost, alone, and frantic become calm, confident, and capable. I can relate. I have been there. I want to help. I believe in therapy, because it has brought me healing and clarity in my own life. I want to help you experience growth, lasting change, and be able to trust yourself.
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Dan Feldman
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, CCMHC, CAMS3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30519
My family oriented practice is balanced between adolescents and adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a variety of counseling approaches in order to best fit each individual client and their needs. My goal and desire with every client is to do my best to see the world through your eyes and understand your experience in order to best provide the kind of support and encouragement you seek.
My family oriented practice is balanced between adolescents and adults. I work with individuals, couples and families. I use a variety of counseling approaches in order to best fit each individual client and their needs. My goal and desire with every client is to do my best to see the world through your eyes and understand your experience in order to best provide the kind of support and encouragement you seek.
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Innovations in Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
Are you living your best life? Do you even know what that might look like? How do you really feel behind the profile pics and hashtags? Are you in need of connection, support, motivation or tools to help you figure it all out? You are not alone and change is possible. Innovations in Counseling works hard with you, drawing out your strengths and making sure that you walk away equipped to conquer your life, your demons and your goals. Individual and couples therapy is available for GA, IN and VA residence. Pre-marital and marital counseling, life coaching and Consulting is available everywhere.
Are you living your best life? Do you even know what that might look like? How do you really feel behind the profile pics and hashtags? Are you in need of connection, support, motivation or tools to help you figure it all out? You are not alone and change is possible. Innovations in Counseling works hard with you, drawing out your strengths and making sure that you walk away equipped to conquer your life, your demons and your goals. Individual and couples therapy is available for GA, IN and VA residence. Pre-marital and marital counseling, life coaching and Consulting is available everywhere.
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Makungu Mshairi Akinyela
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairburn, GA 30213 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with married or partnered couples experiencing relationship conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing emotional destress, anxiety or depression.
I specialize in working with married or partnered couples experiencing relationship conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing emotional destress, anxiety or depression.
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Are you a parent concerned about your teen or young adult's mental health? Do you feel like you've exhausted all your resources and need some guidance? As a clinical psychologist, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these issues on your own. As a parent, I also know how important it is to find the right professional to help your child. With my experience and expertise, I am confident that I can help guide you and your child towards a happier, healthier future.
Are you a parent concerned about your teen or young adult's mental health? Do you feel like you've exhausted all your resources and need some guidance? As a clinical psychologist, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these issues on your own. As a parent, I also know how important it is to find the right professional to help your child. With my experience and expertise, I am confident that I can help guide you and your child towards a happier, healthier future.
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Eric C. Thurmond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mountain City, GA 30562
Eric Thurmond is a Licensed Professional Counselor and native of Rabun County Georgia. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Piedmont College and his M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. He maintains a physical office in Clayton, GA but offers telehealth services as well. He has practiced as an outpatient therapist for over 12 years and works with child, teen, and adult populations alike. It is his goal to provide the highest quality counseling services from a thought-provoking and informed Christian perspective of hope and healing.
Eric Thurmond is a Licensed Professional Counselor and native of Rabun County Georgia. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Piedmont College and his M.S. in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. He maintains a physical office in Clayton, GA but offers telehealth services as well. He has practiced as an outpatient therapist for over 12 years and works with child, teen, and adult populations alike. It is his goal to provide the highest quality counseling services from a thought-provoking and informed Christian perspective of hope and healing.
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Athens Counseling & Psychotherapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CAADC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Athens, GA 30606 (Online Only)
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
Welcome! We are a collaborative of mental health practitioners who specialize in working with the interconnected impact of Trauma in a person’s life, and supporting them to heal. Most of our clients are navigating symptoms of PTSD/C-PTSD (including military sexual trauma, moral injury, combat and Veteran trauma), depression, anxiety, gender, sexuality, substance use, or the Schizophrenia spectrum. We also work with perinatal mental health, including the complexities and trauma that can occur for individuals/families navigating pregnancy and fertility. We work with a wide range of mental health crises, mood, and behavioral symptoms.
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Chaya Bukiet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30342 (Online Only)
Navigating through repetitive struggles can be draining and isolating. If you find yourself caught in a cycle of challenges, feeling like you're running on a hamster wheel without an exit strategy, I'm here to offer support. Together, we'll delve into your past experiences, fostering insight and awareness around your current obstacles. By reframing conflicts and triggers as opportunities for personal growth and connection, I aim to guide you towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life journey.
Navigating through repetitive struggles can be draining and isolating. If you find yourself caught in a cycle of challenges, feeling like you're running on a hamster wheel without an exit strategy, I'm here to offer support. Together, we'll delve into your past experiences, fostering insight and awareness around your current obstacles. By reframing conflicts and triggers as opportunities for personal growth and connection, I aim to guide you towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life journey.
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Shamika Battle-Packer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or just want to give up? Life has a way of overpowering our lives...if we allow it. Learning how to manage these feelings is the key to life. When you find your passion, you find your purpose, and, then, you find your healing. What a relief? Allow me to help you reach this place, while addressing the mind, body and spirit.
Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Or just want to give up? Life has a way of overpowering our lives...if we allow it. Learning how to manage these feelings is the key to life. When you find your passion, you find your purpose, and, then, you find your healing. What a relief? Allow me to help you reach this place, while addressing the mind, body and spirit.
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Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
Hi! I'm glad you found your way here. Reaching out can be difficult. Often filled with anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. I've been there. Along the way, I've experienced how essential it is to talk with someone eager to listen deeply, respond compassionately, and support journeys of healing in creative and thoughtful ways. Whether you're facing a point of challenge, a period of crisis, or a chronic issue, I welcome the opportunity to bring my experience and training alongside your experience, values, and goals. Together, we can make something decent of this strange, messy, and perhaps even beautiful world.
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Paula Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Flintstone, GA 30725 (Online Only)
Are you feeling sad, depressed, or anxious? Struggling in your relationships? Whether it's a normal life transition or changes you did not ask for or expect, I would consider it a privilege to walk along side you through grief, trauma, or loss. I am a seasoned, trauma-informed counselor, certified in EMDR. Your healing journey begins with a phone call. Online sessions are convenient and it is easy to get started. Take the first step toward emotional healing by scheduling an appointment today.
Are you feeling sad, depressed, or anxious? Struggling in your relationships? Whether it's a normal life transition or changes you did not ask for or expect, I would consider it a privilege to walk along side you through grief, trauma, or loss. I am a seasoned, trauma-informed counselor, certified in EMDR. Your healing journey begins with a phone call. Online sessions are convenient and it is easy to get started. Take the first step toward emotional healing by scheduling an appointment today.
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I am committed to helping individuals and couples reach their fullest potential holistically. In my practice, I offer a safe and respectful environment where individuals can explore their concerns and needs. My therapeutic approach centers around cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and emotional-focused therapy. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior modification, and stress management.
I am committed to helping individuals and couples reach their fullest potential holistically. In my practice, I offer a safe and respectful environment where individuals can explore their concerns and needs. My therapeutic approach centers around cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy, solution-focused therapy, and emotional-focused therapy. My experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavior modification, and stress management.
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Hello! I'm Mary Ellen Connett, M.S., licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years experience. I'm eager to expertly guide you to transforming and healing yourself, your marriage or intimate relationships. If you are a motivated couple, woman or man wanting to break free of old destructive behavior and build a new healthier relationship with yourself and your intimate partner, you have come to the right place! Relationship Retireval is my signature service I offer to others who need to Rescue, Revive, Recover and Rebuild their relationships. Go to www.connettpsychotherapy.com and call me today!
Hello! I'm Mary Ellen Connett, M.S., licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years experience. I'm eager to expertly guide you to transforming and healing yourself, your marriage or intimate relationships. If you are a motivated couple, woman or man wanting to break free of old destructive behavior and build a new healthier relationship with yourself and your intimate partner, you have come to the right place! Relationship Retireval is my signature service I offer to others who need to Rescue, Revive, Recover and Rebuild their relationships. Go to www.connettpsychotherapy.com and call me today!
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As a counselor and survivor, I understand the overwhelming feelings of grief, depression, and trauma. You long to feel normal and safe again. I help you fully accept where you are and move beyond the grief to find complete relief. Recognizing your true feelings about sexual assault, grief or death is the first step in releasing the pain. I'll guide you to reclaim your power and consciously decide your future. You are not alone. I see, hear, and feel your pain because I've been there. I survived, and you can too. Your freedom beyond the trauma starts today. Take the next step to freedom by booking a session now.
As a counselor and survivor, I understand the overwhelming feelings of grief, depression, and trauma. You long to feel normal and safe again. I help you fully accept where you are and move beyond the grief to find complete relief. Recognizing your true feelings about sexual assault, grief or death is the first step in releasing the pain. I'll guide you to reclaim your power and consciously decide your future. You are not alone. I see, hear, and feel your pain because I've been there. I survived, and you can too. Your freedom beyond the trauma starts today. Take the next step to freedom by booking a session now.
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The personal development work we do together gets to the source of your discomfort and unwanted behaviors. Insights gained through our inquiry and conversation give you new ways of creating a life of your choosing. I love working with clients who are committed to creating better relationships, and a deeply satisfying life. It is a privilege to do this work. I honor you for the courage and commitment it takes to do deep personal self-care. The path to wholeness takes many steps, and you can go far with this life, when you actively choose. Are you someone who has challenges in relationship or feels out of control with a behavior?
The personal development work we do together gets to the source of your discomfort and unwanted behaviors. Insights gained through our inquiry and conversation give you new ways of creating a life of your choosing. I love working with clients who are committed to creating better relationships, and a deeply satisfying life. It is a privilege to do this work. I honor you for the courage and commitment it takes to do deep personal self-care. The path to wholeness takes many steps, and you can go far with this life, when you actively choose. Are you someone who has challenges in relationship or feels out of control with a behavior?
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Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialized therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.