Specializing in Adult Mental Health Care.
Serving Cobb County, Georgia and surrounding North Metro Atlanta Areas
CERTIFIED CBT CLINICIAN
I help you untangle life's challenges.
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Experience Relief and Transform Your Thinking with My Approach
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Are you seeking relief and a fresh perspective on life? As a TEAM CBT Level 1 clinician, I am dedicated to providing you with evidence-based care using a highly effective therapy approach called TEAM-CBT, developed by Dr. David Burns. With over 100 different approaches, I am well-equipped to address many problems, particularly anxiety, trauma, and grief. My approach combines Testing, Empathy, Agenda-Setting, and Methods (TEAM) to guide you toward relief and empower you to develop new thinking patterns and behaviors.
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Unleashing the Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a powerful tool that reveals how our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviors. Through my CBT approach, we will identify and reframe faulty thoughts that have led to painful emotions and behaviors. By creating immediate change, we can break free from the cycle of pain and unlock your full potential.
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Specialized Expertise for Your Unique Needs
With extensive experience and a deep passion for CBT, I am equipped to offer a range of therapeutic techniques that address anxiety, fears, stress, trauma, and grief. Whether it's exposure therapy for anxiety and trauma, prolonged grief therapy, cognitive reframing, emotionally focused therapy for couples, or attachment trauma therapy, I have the expertise to guide you toward healing and growth.
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Online and In-person Sessions for Your Convenience
Convenience is important, so I offer both online and in-person sessions. So, no matter where you are, you can benefit from my holistic counseling approach. If you're ready to embark on a transformative journey towards relief and newfound thinking, don't hesitate to reach out. I am at 1501 Johnson Ferry Ste. 104, Marietta, GA 30062, in the heart of East Cobb.
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Taking Counseling Beyond Traditional CBT
When it comes to counseling, I believe in going beyond the boundaries of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My approach incorporates a range of modalities, including Third Wave CBT techniques such as physiological soothing through vagal activation and attachment theory. By integrating these practices into your therapy, I can provide a truly holistic counseling experience that is tailored to your unique needs.
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A Holistic Framework for Your Success
My ultimate goal is to help you achieve your goals and experience meaningful growth. To ensure your progress, I have developed a comprehensive framework that encompasses several key components:
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Measuring Progress: Throughout our sessions, I will regularly assess and measure your progress to ensure we are on the right track toward achieving your desired outcomes.
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Empathetic Support: I approach counseling with deep empathy and understanding, creating a safe and supportive environment where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings.
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Setting Achievable Goals: Together, we will establish realistic and achievable goals that align with your personal aspirations. These goals will serve as a roadmap for our work together.
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Utilizing Well-Established Methods: Drawing from my extensive training and experience, I will employ proven therapeutic methods and techniques to guide you toward relief and personal growth.
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Unlocking Your Full Potential
Whether you seek relief from anxiety, trauma, or grief, you can trust that my approach will help you reach your goals. My passion for helping others, combined with my integrated approach to therapy, will empower you to overcome obstacles, develop new perspectives, and experience transformative change.
You deserve a counseling experience that goes beyond the conventional. Take the first step towards a more holistic and tailored counseling approach by contacting me today. Together, we can untangle your life’s challenges for healing and relief.
You can work with me through online and in-person sessions READ ABOUT THE DYNAMIC MIND APPROACH to holistic counseling We are located at my office at 1501 Johnson Ferry Ste. 104 Marietta, GA 30062.
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Supervised by Susan Belangee, Ph.D. GA LPC7099
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A Compassionate Counselor Guiding You Towards Growth, Nurtured by Personal Experiences
Welcome! I feel deeply privileged to be a part of your journey towards healing and growth. Allow me to introduce myself—someone who shares many life experiences with you. I am not only a dedicated counselor with over 20 years of expertise but also a devoted wife of almost 20 years, a proud mom to two teenage sons, a faithful Catholic, a retired private chef, and a former owner of a women's fitness studio. Each chapter has uniquely shaped me, ultimately leading me to embrace my calling as a counselor.
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A Personal Journey Towards Healing and Empathy
As a wife, mother, and woman of faith, I understand the intricate tapestry of joys, challenges, and responsibilities that life weaves. From the demands of nurturing relationships to balancing the pursuit of personal passions, I have traversed many paths similar to yours. My experiences as a private chef and fitness studio owner have taught me the importance of self-care and the ability to navigate the complexities of running a business and that God uses some seemingly unrelated experiences and weaves them into a pretty fantastic story. These personal insights have deepened my understanding of the diverse struggles and aspirations that individuals like you face.
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A Partner in Your Journey of Personal Growth
Let me assure you, as your counselor, I am not only here to listen and support you but to co-create a personalized roadmap for your journey towards healing and growth. Our sessions will be grounded in evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), allowing us to explore and address the challenges and goals that matter most to you. Together, we will navigate the intricacies of relationships, personal identity, life transitions, and any other areas needing attention. Through our collaboration, I will provide guidance, empathy, and practical tools to empower you to make positive changes.
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A Soulful Approach to Healing, Guided by Faith
As a woman of faith, I can integrate spiritual and religious dimensions into our counseling journey, should you desire. I respect and cherish each person's unique spiritual journey, drawing inspiration from the values that guide them, including my Catholic faith. If spirituality is an important aspect of your life, we can explore how it can bring comfort, meaning, and healing into your therapeutic process.
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Embrace Your Unique Journey Towards Wholeness
Today, an extraordinary chapter unfolds in your life—one in which you take the courageous step towards healing, growth, and fulfillment. As we embark together, drawing upon my personal experiences and tremendous education from Liberty University, I am committed to guiding you with compassion, empathy, and unwavering support. Together, let us uncover your unique strengths, navigate challenges, and embrace the fullness of your story.
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Your Transformation Begins Now
I am honored to join you on this transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Today marks the beginning of a path toward healing, growth, and a life filled with purpose and joy.
Isaiah 61:1-4
If anxiousness, fears, trauma, or unhealthy behaviors block you from achieving contentment, fulfillment, and other goals, you will benefit from working with me.
My process is designed to help you:
IDENTIFY ISSUES & CHALLENGES
We will work together to clearly identify issues and challenges, helping you to unravel what oftentimes becomes overwhelming and consuming.
OVERCOME ISSUES & CHALLENGES
With each goal, we will create smaller steps to overcome your issues and challenges without feeling overwhelmed and confused.
*Clients receive an individualed treatment plan to follow along and provide comfrot in care.
SET REASONABLE GOALS
After clearly identifying your challenges we will work together to set goals for each individual challenge. Goal setting is important to keep us working together on the same path.
FIND COMPASSION & COURAGE
Find compassion & courage for yourself that leads to the achievement of current goals & future goals through the tools learned during your sessions.
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CHANGE THOUGHTS, EMOTIONS & BEHAVIORS
Our thoughts and emotions, when overcome in negativity, influence our behaviors. Our goal is to change those for a positive and refreshed life.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
You will achieve your goals, however, this is not instantaneous.
It takes dedication to find healing and utilizing tools and techniques in and out of sessions.
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