Therapists for college students near 30309

Jami Hanneman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that joined Georgia Behavioral Professionals group April 2018 working in the Roswell office. Jami Hanneman has over 12 years experience in working with children, adults and families. Jami has spent several years working with children on the Autism spectrum, adolescents with behavioral or emotional difficulties and the effects of this on the family. She has experience working with Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life transition, and Chronic illness. She utilizes a holistic approach to therapy employing a variety of techniques including CBT, psychodynamic theory and certain DBT modalities such as mindfulness. Jami's approach to therapy is non-judgmental, individualized and strength based.

Katrina Cooper is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2006. Katrina has a robust background in behavioral health and substance abuse, working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a diverse range of youth and adult populations. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Katrina excels in anxiety management and addressing various mood disorders. She assists clients in establishing effective plans to overcome life challenges, providing support for those struggling with personal, emotional, behavioral, and societal issues. Additionally, Katrina helps individuals diagnosed with behavioral health or substance abuse issues to identify therapeutic strategies, enabling them to manage their symptoms and fully function in various environments. Her comprehensive approach ensures that each client receives tailored support to achieve their mental health goals. Outside of work, Katrina enjoys cooking, baking, singing, volunteering, mentoring, watching sports, shopping, and traveling.

Dr. Chadha is Board certified in General Adult Psychiatry. She has 15 years of practice experience in diverse clinical settings. She makes a genuine effort to facilitate a comfortable environment for patients. That allows her to create a connection with patients that is so important for a healing relationship and quality care.

Jean works with individuals who are looking to gain insight into themselves and improve their quality of life. She seeks to understand each individual holistically, including their backgrounds and the strengths they already possess to provide an individualized approach. Jean believes that establishing a strong alliance with her clients is essential to getting the most out of therapy and creating lasting change. Through this alliance, she partners with her clients to explore and address thought and behavior patterns that serve as barriers to enjoying life fully.

I have been a licensed therapist for over 10 years working with a wide range of client diagnosis including anxiety, depression, OCD, Bipolar, adjustment disorders, addictions and more. I am a certified sex therapist with training in sexual identity disorder, gender identity disorder, sexual medical issues, sex addiction and more. I have worked with the LBGTQ+ community for over 10 years. I especially enjoy working with OCD, anxiety, Bipolar and LBGTQ+ related issues with positive outcomes in each of these areas. I work virtually. I do not see clients in person.

Dr. Jeffrey Rausch is a Psychiatrist in Georgia who has been practicing since 1982. He obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed his psychiatry residency at University of South Carolina, and took a fellowship in Psychopharmacology Research at University of California School of Medicine, San Diego having since served then on faculties of UCSD, MCG, and Emory University, previously as Professor and Case Distinguished Chair of Psychiatry and Health Behavior at the Medical College of Georgia. At LifeStance, Dr. Rausch is now available for telemedicine consultation and medication management in collaboration with their mental health team for treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and PTSD. In his free time, Dr. Rausch enjoys outdoor sports and music.

Kristi Durden is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Georgia who has been practicing since 2017. She has a Bachelor's in Broadcasting and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. Kristi became a therapist after attending therapy, since she saw first-hand how helpful it was and wanted to offer this life-changing experience to others. Kristi always provides a welcoming and safe environment to assist clients in exploring their experiences, validating and challenging them while remaining open-minded. Kristi likes to meet clients where they are and help them identify their therapy goals and facilitate progress toward them. Outside of work, Kristi enjoys gardening, traveling, exercising, attending shows/concerts and spending time with family and friends.

Great to meet you! Welcome to Ascend!! I am Charles Smith, the Owner and Lead Psychotherapist at Ascend. I have worked with students, adults and families for almost 30 years as a therapist, school-based counselor and social worker. Through these experiences, I have the expertise to help students navigate life challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, career transitions & cultural identity. I help students understand how distorted perceptions and thoughts can contribute to painful feelings and unwanted behaviors, and we focus not only on understanding your thoughts and emotions, but also on building real-life skills you can use every day to manage stress, improve relationships and feel more confident. I am passionate about assisting students to achieve their goals and enhance their overall quality of life. My style is humorous, honest, and real. I believe therapy works best when you can be your authentic self, and sometimes that means laughing together even when we're doing serious work. I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic therapy, and Strength-Based approaches while also meeting you where you are. During our therapy journey, you can expect a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can speak openly and be your authentic self. We'll talk about what brought you in, what's been weighing on you, and what you're hoping will change. I'll ask questions to understand your story, challenges, strengths and goals for treatment. My goal is to help you become the best version of yourself and to create new and better normals. You can expect honesty, humor when appropriate, and real talk about what it takes to move forward. Success is for you to leave our first session feeling supported, hopeful, and clear about the path forward. Remember: keep moving, one step at a time. I provide unconditional support while gently challenging you to grow and successfully complete your goals. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling unproductive, I am here to walk alongside you while helping you feel empowered, gain knowledge, understanding, and confidence. Aside from providing therapy, I am married and the father of three daughters, two in college and one in high school. I enjoy writing, making music, consulting, mentoring, and spending time with family and friends. I love learning and meeting new challenges, and I am continually looking for ways to grow and develop a healthier understanding of myself, others, and the world. Let's Ascend!

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.

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, depression, anxiety, chronic dieting, or relationships. As a Body Love Coach and Licensed Professional Counselor, I work to equip women and girls with the knowledge, tools, and support they need in order to ROCK regardless of their weight or body image. **I'm in-network for Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield/Anthem, CareSource, Humana, and Peach State. I also provide therapy virtually and in the community.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Georgia and Louisiana providing therapy services as, Aspire Counseling. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of New Orleans and my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern Mississippi. I am trained in IFS, Somatic, and EMDR modalities. My style of therapy is integrational which includes a mixture of structural, experiential, and solution-focused therapy models. I offer both short and long-term therapy depending on the client’s needs. I only provide services virtually and specialize in women's mental health. Some of the issues I may address with clients include: personal growth parenting challenges anger management life transitions relationship difficulties depression and anxiety grief and loss setting boundaries stress management Website: www.aspirecounseling.org

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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 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 state of anxiety-or stuck in a freeze state of depression or shut-down. Wounding causes us to live from a defended and limited place of grief and anxieties, seeking any way to avoid and relieve pain. Therapy is the reparative process of healing in relationship and again living from our true authentic self with adaptability, resilience, and creativity. We work together to rebalance the nervous system, increase your ability to be embodied and be in relationship, and experience more completeness, joy, and connection. Work with me to regain your sense of self and feelings of connectedness and empowerment.

Hi! I'm Courtney a licensed marriage and family therapist and certified sex therapist. I work with clients of all sexual orientations and identities including LGBTQ, kink, and the fetish community. I also work with monogamous and poly relationship structures. My main goal is to create a safe and supportive environment for you to talk about sex, sexual health, and relationships. Although I specialize in sexual health and relationships, I also treat other mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, and body image concerns and as well as family conflict.

I am passionate about providing a safe space for my clients to find internal and external peace by living and loving more authentically. If you want to foster more love for yourself, boost your self-esteem, confidence, authenticity, start here. We can alleviate depression, anxiety, uncertainty; and heal your pain and trauma. I believe everyone deserves empathy and support free of judgment. I particularly love working with people in or considering non-monogamous relationships and transgender or gender non-conforming youth. Office hours include evenings and weekends (Sunday). I particularly love helping people considering and exploring ethical non-monogamy (swinging, polyamory) navigate the choppy waters of uncharted territory in their relationship(s). Because I am so passionate about this work, I host a free (donations encouraged) polyamory support group for anyone in or considering polyamorous relationships. I'm passionate about helping transgender youth (13-25) and their families who are discovering their identity and individuality. I facilitate a free weekly support group for transgender or gender non-conforming youth (23 or younger).

My practice philosophy is to treat the "whole person," addressing each client's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs. I achieve this by creating and promoting conditions conducive to personal growth and development. I provide solutions-focused treatment using Mindfulness interventions that aim to help individuals attain optimal functioning in their life.

Let’s be real — asking for help feels hard. We’ve been taught that being the “strong one” means doing it all alone. That needing support somehow makes us weak, messy, or not put-together enough. Whether it’s from family, culture, or social media… the pressure to look like you’ve got it all figured out is exhausting. But here’s the truth: asking for help is a power move. It means you’re self-aware enough to know when something's off — and brave enough to do something about it. Healing doesn’t make you broken. It makes you real. It makes you whole. As your therapist, I’m not here to “fix” you — I’m here to help you find yourself again. Together, we’ll unpack what’s been heavy, rewire some patterns, and create space for you to breathe, grow, and show up as her — the version of you that’s confident, grounded, emotionally free, and fully in her power. Struggling with anxiety or overthinking? Tired of toxic relationships or feeling like you’re never enough? Burning out trying to keep it all together? It’s time to choose you. Not the perfect version. Not the polished mask. The real you — in progress, healing, and glowing. Let’s do the inner work, set the boundaries, and walk in purpose. Because the goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress.

I am currently accepting new clients! Poor boundaries, putting others first, fear of outcomes, and lack of self-trust leads to people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-doubt, hurt feelings, resentment, poor self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, anxiety, depression, etc., ultimately is what leads people to therapy! Most people have not learned how to handle uncomfortable situations in healthy ways that feel comfortable specifically to them. Allow me to guide you with trusting yourself enough to choose you each time regardless of the outcome! When we put ourselves first, we will show up as our best selves! I specialize in a wide range of issues including depression/anxiety, coping with life transitions, communication in relationships, and parenting. I enjoy working with women, men, couples, and families with a myriad of challenges. I provide a supportive, culturally competent, judgment-free environment, specifically tailored to your individual needs. I incorporate a person-centered approach with interventions from, solution-focused, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. My clients love my down-to-earth personality which allows them to let their guard down, trust and share! We are all different for a reason and learning self-awareness is key to understanding and accepting, changing thoughts and behaviors.

At this time I am providing tele-health services for adult and young adult clients who are looking for support and help with anxiety, stress, relationship and school/career related challenges. I offer my experience of 30 years teaching stress-management skills, mindfulness practices, and I offer a warm, compassionate experience that supports clients in finding relief.