Therapists for college students near 30303

Between the 2:00 AM study sessions, the constant pressure to have your life figured out, and the exhaustion of keeping up a 'perfect' digital presence, it’s a lot. If you’re feeling like you’re just vibrating with anxiety or running on manual mode, I see you. I’m Dr. Tinai James, and I help students navigate the messy, non-linear transition of college. My office (and my screen) is a zero-judgment zone where we ditch the clinical "therapist-speak." Whether you're dealing with burnout, relationship drama, or just trying to figure out who you actually are outside of your GPA, let's figure it out together. No couch required—just real talk and actual tools.

Welcome to Haveheart Therapy & Wellness Practice. We're a team of mental health therapists and holistic wellness practitioners who have joined forces to bring trauma-informed care to the wonderful people of Georgia. We're especially passionate about supporting the neurodiverse community, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized groups. ​At Haveheart Therapy, we believe that many people operate in survival mode, and we're here to help you thrive. Whether you're healing from past trauma, learning new coping skills, navigating your neurodiversity, or exploring your gender identity or sexuality, you'll find a safe and welcoming space with us.

Are you seeking support with your kids/parenting? You are not alone!! Individual, Family, Group, Sibling Child Centered Play Therapy Child Parent Relationship Therapy I am a Registered Play Therapist who specializes in working with preschoolers, but can see all ages! 2-102 Please check out my WEBSITE to SCHEDULE a 15ish minute consultation. I am happy to explore options (with me or elsewhere in community) to see what might be a good fit to help support your family’s goals.

At the Banyan Tree, we understand that seeking help can be a daunting step. That's why we strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Our counselors and therapists are not only highly trained but also compassionate and understanding, ensuring that each session is a space of trust and growth. Our team of mental health professionals are committed to helping individuals overcome their challenges and discover a path towards inner peace. We are here to support you with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress and more. Let us develop a personalized strategy and provide guidance on your journey toward wellness.

Are you struggling with drugs and/or alcohol, or maybe with managing your anger? Being here, you've already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. I know this must be tough. You were probably debating seeking help for months, if not years, I'm glad you are here to work with you and for you. To help get your life back on the course you want it to be on and allow you to rediscover what brings you joy and happiness in your life. With 15 years+ in working with individuals with alcohol and drug addictions, I specialize in alcohol and drug counseling and evaluations in addiction. I also specialize in anger management evaluations. I provide a safe and welcoming environment to assist you with your life challenges.

Many of those I work with come to me feeling stuck, uncertain or overwhelmed, struggling to understand loved ones and feeling disconnected. As we work together, you can expect to see meaningful changes. You’ll feel more comfortable in yourself and your relationships. Our work will promote healing, trust and security. If you’re facing challenges in relationships or trauma-related issues, I’m here to support you. Our work will focus on fostering emotional growth and healthy relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, autonomy and the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. Together, we will work to cultivate relationships based on balance and trust. If you're navigating the ups and downs of romantic relationships or friendships, I’m here to help you understand yourself and your relationships, leading to greater peace and a more satisfying life. I believe my relationship with you is the most important part of our work; it's critical that I understand you and you feel comfortable with me. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and connection, I encourage you to call or email. Let’s discuss how I can help you move forward on your journey of healing and growth.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience, primarily in higher education settings. My practice focuses on working with diverse people who are navigating life transitions and demands, particularly those connected to their identity and sense of self. I believe each of us is shaped through our life experiences, both positive and painful. Therapy is an opportunity to explore these experiences, especially if you are feeling unfulfilled or questioning your life’s purpose and meaning. While this process can be difficult, it can also lead to tremendous clarity, insight, and even joy! Because of my years working in higher education settings, I have a nuanced understanding of the unique demands that undergraduate, graduate, and professional students face during these phases of life. I hold expertise in working with students of Asian descent and other BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students. I have worked extensively with LGBTQIA+ folx, first generation college students, those impacted by immigration (self or family), and student-athletes (DI and DIII institutions; I am credentialed through Emory Athletics Sports Medicine). Considering the different facets of client identity is central to my therapeutic approach, which is collaborative and empowerment-based. I welcome you to email or call me to connect about working together. I meet people via telehealth and offer a complimentary 20 minute initial consultation. The initial consultation gives us a chance to discuss your hopes for therapy, and we can collectively determine if we believe working together is in your best interest. I am authorized to practice in several states outside of GA via PSYPACT (psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap), which can be very helpful for students who live in different states when they are not in school. Congratulations on beginning this journey!

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I am a certified oncology and palliative care social worker, fully licensed as a clinical social worker in Georgia since 2011. I have worked as a clinical oncology social worker in the outpatient setting for over 15 years, working to help patients and their loved ones with a variety of issues related to their illness. I welcome you to my private practice where I work with individuals affected by cancer, chronic or terminal illness, and grief and loss. I became a therapist because I want to help people find their way and their voice through life’s various challenges. I believe we all have the capacity to grow and pursue a life with meaning, for ourselves and within our circle of support. I see each counseling relationship as unique and I use an integrative style to help my clients. Compassion, honesty, and humor all factor into my approach in helping you discover (or remember) your resilience and strength.

Accepting new clients Hello and thank you viewing my profile! Life is complicated enough finding a therapist shouldn’t complicate that even more, so please allow me to support you on your journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working in private practice. My approach to therapy involves working collaboratively with those who seek my services and support with an emphasis on strengths focused and trauma informed care. No one knows you better than you, so I aim to work alongside you to overcome whatever obstacles you may face. During sessions, I aim to create a supportive space that allows you to grow while feeling safe. Currently, I mainly offer individual therapy. I utilize treatments that are tailored to the unique needs of each client I work with. The treatment modalities I incorporate are motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy. If any of this appeals to you, please reach out for a consultation or to schedule an appointment. Thank you for viewing my profile and have a nice day!

Acceptance and change are hard. I help people face and make space for their life histories and experiences and support them in identifying and making the changes that lead to meaning and satisfaction in their lives and relationships. I believe that you are the expert on your life, and my role is to provide encouragement, support and guidance on your journey of healing and growth. My practice is focused on the needs of men, and I enjoy helping men that are struggling with anxiety, depression, chronic illness or disability, relationship issues, complex trauma/childhood wounds, racial stress and trauma, and navigating adulthood/"failure to launch" and masculinity. As a Black man, I am committed to addressing the unique experiences of and challenges that face BIPOC men. I believe that humans are wired for connection and that profound and lasting healing comes from satisfying this essential need. My work is based on AEDP Psychotherapy (formally known as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and Emotionally Focused Therapy. The AEDP Institute (aedpinstitute.org) describes AEDP Psychotherapy as “an experiential model that seeks to alleviate patients’ psychological suffering by helping them process the overwhelming emotions associated with trauma in a way that facilitates corrective emotional and relational experiences that mobilize positive changes in our neuroplastic brains.” The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (iceeft.com/) describes Emotionally Focused Therapy as a “form of therapy that helps people understand and improve their emotional connection with themselves and others.” Both therapies emphasize the importance of our relationships with ourselves and others and use the power of corrective experiences with our emotions within the safe haven and secure base of the therapist-client relationship to fuel growth and healing. I also use skills and techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other approaches that emphasize mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion when needed to facilitate healing. I come from a family of helpers and healers, and I have been privileged to help people in a variety of roles and settings. I have worked as a state social welfare caseworker, an assistant in a state library for the blind and disabled, a respiratory therapist and a medical social worker. I grew up in a military family and was fortunate to be exposed to and learn from a variety of cultures. I am a member of the "sandwich generation” and know what it means to care for and support older and younger family members with chronic illness and disability simultaneously. As a person living with chronic illness, I also have lived experience with the challenges and limitations that come along with living with a disability. My experiences have fostered in me a deep appreciation of and respect for the diversity of the human experience. When I am not working, I enjoy all things that involve good food, friends, and family. I look forward to learning more about you, who and what matters to you, and traveling with you on your journey of hope and healing!

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. In individual counseling, I work with emotional recovery, depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. With couples, I provide marital enrichment, overcoming infidelity, improved communication and reconciliation. I support families in restoring relationships, improving overall functioning, conflict resolution and problem solving skills. I would be honored to walk with you from your current experience toward the future you desire. Helping you discover ways of being which you find meaningful, purposeful and fulfilling will be a rewarding experience for both of us. I'd love to speak with you as you consider moving forward with counseling.

Our mission at Hope Springs is to 'Join You On Your Journey Towards Your Best Life Possible"

“Baby steps” + “you gotta feel it to heal it” are two truths that guide my work as a therapist. I believe healing unfolds when we move at a pace that honors your body, your story, and your inner knowing. I show up with care, curiosity, and a liberatory-focused, neurodivergent-affirming lens to support your growth, self-trust, and embodied healing. As a 1.5-generation, neuroqueer, Afro-Latina AuDHDer, I understand the complexities of moving through a world not designed to hold all of who you are. I offer space for PoGM, QT2BIPOC, 2SLGBTGEQIAP+, immigrant, and neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, CPTSD, etc.) adults to explore, reclaim, and come home to themselves.

Johanna believes in change. Her therapy is not just talking; it is working with you to achieve your goals and see results. Johanna has expertise working with anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. She also has many years working with clients struggling with disordered eating behaviors. Johanna has been trained in various methods to address trauma and the impact of trauma on clients' lives. Also, Johanna is licensed in several states, which allow clients to continue their therapy journey if you are a college student or need to travel for work. Johanna utilizes treatment modalities such as ACT, CBT, & DBT which aim to solve problems concerning overwhelming emotions, behaviors, and cognitions, while increasing effective skills. She is trained in EMDR which is a highly effective therapy addressing trauma issues. Also, her therapy utilizes a strength based approach, one that focuses on the positives. Johanna has nearly 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with a variety of clients. By combining a supportive approach with an accepting environment, she knows together you can meet your goals! Johanna looks forward to working with you! (She is licensed in the states of CT, FL, GA, IA, NC, SC, & TN.)

At Atlanta CBT, we partner with children (ages 2+), teens, and adults to provide private, specialized, and personalized cognitive behavioral therapy. We are experienced licensed psychologists and therapists with warm, collaborative, and guiding styles. We see clients in our Inman Park, Atlanta office and through telehealth. We are able to see clients in 35 states via PsyPact. At Atlanta CBT, we specialize in helping people manage anxiety, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, post traumatic stress, other stress, and insomnia. We are also solid generalists so we are able to identify and treat co-occurring problems like depression, mood instability, and addictive behaviors. We can offer college students: - cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - general CBT skills infused with mindfulness training - dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills training - family and couples’ therapy for families and couples affected by anxiety and or ocd and related disorders We also have the experience and understanding needed to help clients with other challenges like grief and loss; drinking/drug use; binge eating; chronic pain; managing or adjusting to injury or chronic medical or health issues; relationship difficulties; parenting; racial stress and anti-racism; and career or school concerns. We especially enjoy working with creative types, executives, professionals, and students. All therapists at Atlanta CBT are LGBTQ+ affirming and we strive to provide culturally-affirming care for our clients.

Our counseling practice sees life's challenges as opportunities to understand ourselves more fully. Our therapeutic process is collaborative; we will honor your journey with non-judgment, confidentiality, and respect. You have likely found yourself in search of a therapist because something in your life is asking to be explored and shifted. You may be searching for a way to handle life stressors with more mastery, heal from past wounds, create stronger and more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others, or for help dealing with difficult life changes. Sometimes we need some support navigating the rough waters of life. When we are "in the thick of it" we must learn that we are not broken, and therapy is not about "fixing", but rather about developing self-awareness, inner kindness, and more emotional and behavioral options for responding to life's ups and downs. Painful emotions like depression, anxiety, and shame can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and hopeless. Therapy can help guide you in releasing your pain and so that you can start living with more peace and ease.

ARC provides counseling & coaching for those of us who are familiar with experiences of pain and disconnection. Our clinicians are people, trained to practice and teach trauma informed evidence-based practices that help strengthen the spirit and mind. ARC was founded in 2018 to provide DBT, RODBT, CBT, ERP, Somatic & Trauma therapy (including SE, EMDR, & TFCBT) in Atlanta to serve our growing diverse community. We provide behavioral, cognitive, and sensory therapies that offering real, lasting change and well as enduring relief. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP YOU MOVE PAST TOLERATING LIFE AND FIND NEW WAYS OF BEING THAT ALREADY LIVE INSIDE OF YOU.

My goal is to help my clients achieve optimal functioning by assisting them on their path to wellness. Therapy with me is is based on open, honest communication through meeting my client where they are in their journey and working together to achieve their goals. I am an Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University in Chicago, IL. Art therapy allows my clients to process thoughts and feelings in an alternative way.

I currently have availability Wednesdays ( virtual only 10am-2pm or 4pm-7pm), Thursdays and Fridays 10am-2pm in person or virtually, and weekends 12pm-4pm in person or virtually. My mission is to help clients that struggle with boundaries in their relationships, people pleasing, and feeling inadequate. I can help with the repeating negative thoughts that leave you feeling trapped. I can help you to also build an identity outside of a life lived with chronic illness. Do you have thoughts related to being broken or a failure? I understand that intense feelings of sadness, shame, anger or guilt feels heavy. Pain on your heart can leave you feeling hopeless, exhausted, worthless, anxious and frustrated. I know you want a way out of pain. I utilize CBT, DBT, IFS and EMDR. Skills can be important in navigating hardships. I have training in CBT, DBT and EMDR. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have a passion for utilizing skills to help clients manage/reduce symptoms of depression/anxiety. I believe in showing up as authentically as possible with my whole vivacious personality to build warm connections. I am tough and gentle. I accept you as you are and I push for change to bring you closer to your goal.