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Therapists for college students near Georgia State University

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Auriel Lewis
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Scottdale, GA
Accepting new clients

At WellBeing NP, we work best with students who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or under pressure to “keep it together.” Many of the students we see are dealing with anxiety, ADHD, low mood, trouble sleeping, or stress from school, relationships, and life transitions. This is a good fit if you want someone who listens, explains things clearly, and helps you figure out a plan that actually feels manageable while you’re in school.

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Savyon Sordean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I have been working with students and professionals for 8 years, supporting them in engaging in community, guiding them towards more confidence, contentment, and joy in their lives. I have worked with students holding diverse identities, exploring their sexuality, queerness, and gender. I understand the challenges you face from being a high achieving, high functioning, self-aware, and motivated person while finding yourself in an environment that is pushing you to your limits. It is within you to still feel joy, balance, and energy within these walls, and in your body.

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Shantreas Oneil
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
MARIETTA, GA
Accepting new clients

Have you been experiencing feelings of dread, worry, and fear? Have you been down, depressed, or hopeless for several weeks or more? Having trouble navigating life challenges or obstacles? Lets work on ways to cope and conquer the anxiety and depression. Lets find alternatives to the life challenges. We can work on ways to change your thinking and changing your life.

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Ronella Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist
Austell, GA
Accepting new clients

College can bring pressure from every direction—academics, relationships, family expectations, finances, identity, and uncertainty about what comes next. You may be doing everything expected of you while privately feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of yourself. I work well with students who want to understand the patterns shaping their lives, strengthen their boundaries, improve their relationships, and make decisions with greater confidence. I also support students navigating cultural identity, major life transitions, family conflict, burnout, grief, and the challenges of living or studying away from home. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and practical. We will look at your experiences within the context of your relationships, history, culture, responsibilities, and current environment. Sessions provide space to explore what is happening beneath the surface while developing tools you can use in your everyday life. My goal is to help you build greater clarity, self-trust, and a stronger sense of direction.

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Lauren Pifer | Present Way Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor
Scottdale, GA
Accepting new clients

Do you sometimes feel like your past still affects how you show up today? Do you find yourself putting others’ needs before your own, or struggle to express yourself in a way that feels true to you? At Present Way Counseling, I specialize in anxiety and trauma therapy for women. You may feel unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure of yourself. I focus on helping you connect more deeply with yourself and build confidence. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where meaningful, lasting change can happen. In sessions, I focus on our therapeutic connection and focus our time on what matters most to you. I offer EMDR therapy, a guided therapy for working through the root causes of your issues. Many people notice feeling more resilient, grounded, and clear-headed when facing life’s challenges. If you’re ready to explore your past and move toward a more confident, authentic life, reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I’m a good fit for you.

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Ethereal Behavioral Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I help women and young adults struggling with depression and anxiety disorders improve daily life, restore joy and internal light by offering a holistic approach including medication, psychotherapy, lifestyle modification, and more! As a doctoral prepared Nurse Practitioner, dual board certified in Psychiatry and  Women’s Health, I have over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field and understand the mental, emotional, even spiritual impact of varying stages of life on a woman's mental health. I firmly believe that everyone has the answers and power within them to heal themselves! I am here to offer professional guidance, a safe space, hope for recovery, and  to help facilitate you finding your power and "light" within!

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Daphne Wacasey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Smyrna, GA
Accepting new clients

I worked eight years as an Adult Nurse Practitioner in several settings before expanding my specialty to Psychiatry/Mental Health; it was the best career decision I could have made. I started practicing Psychiatry in a correctional setting, treating adolescents and adults. It was there that I recognized the significance of early mental health promotion, screening, and treatment. For the past four years, I’ve worked in a private practice with a diverse patient population across the lifespan. My main role is assessing, diagnosing, education, and medication management, and I occasionally incorporate therapy. I have found that motivational interviewing helps elicit the patient’s goals and determine readiness for change. The individual patient and his/her goals dictate my chosen therapy modality. Brief supportive therapy, Grief therapy, and CBT interventions are the modalities I most often incorporate. All psychiatry providers at Foresight have specialized experience in treating a wide range of common mental health conditions, including but not limited to ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, depression, and PTSD. In addition, I specialize in the following areas: academic stress, BIPOC mental health issues, CBT-I, comorbidities/medical complexity, deprescribing, holistic approaches to psychiatry, LGBTQIQ2s+ mental health, personality disorders, somatic symptoms disorders, trauma-informed care, anger management, antisocial personality disorder, autism spectrum disorder, chronic illness, chronic pain, developmental disorders, dissociative disorders, first responders, grief, men’s issues, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, racial identity, self harming (non-suicidal self injurious behavior), transgender care, veterans care, women’s issues (PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, etc.)

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Jill Giornelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with a virtual practice in NY and GA. I offer psychotherapy for adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, and shame. I also specialize in helping people make peace with their bodies and heal their relationships with food and exercise. I see therapy as a deeply rewarding experience where you can cultivate self compassion, self acceptance, and flexibility. We'll create a safe space where you can process distressing feelings or challenges, grow in self understanding, build and practice new ways of coping, and move towards living a full life that's in line with your true values. My integrative approach as a therapist means I'll always be responsive to your reasons for being in therapy and what you want to find. I have an open, exploratory style, but I also won't hesitate to share more concrete resources or suggest practices to test out in between sessions if we decide together it might help.

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Brittani Sheldon
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marietta, GA
Accepting new clients

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Meghean Teefy, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Sandy Springs, GA
Accepting new clients

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Mary Tauscher
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

Life throws curve balls. You don't have to take them on alone. I believe in creating a safe environment to help you manage everything you are carrying. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in community behavioral health for 7 years and in a brief intervention virtual program for 3 years, providing therapy to adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients with various diagnoses and those seeking assistance in self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and grief and loss, among others. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to work together to achieve established goals in a safe and trusting environment. It takes courage to ask for help and seeking support in therapy is the first step in making a positive change. Throughout every session, I work to help you develop and utilize coping mechanisms to make progress towards your goals. I look forward to working with you!

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Powell Burke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

As human beings, we often find ourselves wanting more freedom, or perhaps wanting more purpose in our lives, or craving a sense of inner peace. Other times, we find ourselves caught up in difficult and challenging relationships in our personal lives or at work. Whether your life feels overwhelming or underwhelming, I believe that care and courage, along with some healthy curiosity can go a long way in helping you locate new possibilities and finding solutions that work for you. My process is not a one-size-fits-all affair. Indeed, the work we do together is unique to each and every individual I encounter and always begins with accepting you just as you are. Beginning the self-exploration of therapy is an act of courage. I respect your bravery by always providing a calm, warm, and nonjudgmental space to discuss and process your concerns. Together, we’ll collaborate in clarifying your goals, identifying effective strategies, and finding a path that will work for you.

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Takiyah Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist
Smyrna, GA
Accepting new clients

Hello and welcome! I’m Takiyah Jones, a double board-certified nurse practitioner dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Through a holistic and personalized approach to care, I seek to help my patients thrive. With my diverse background, I’ve had the privilege of caring for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of individuals, families, and communities. I prioritize a patient-centered approach, value collaboration, and empower my clients to overcome challenges. I hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice and a Post-Masters Certificate specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Georgia State University. I also have a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from South University in Savannah, GA. I’m here to guide you toward lasting wellness and look forward to partnering with you on your journey to better mental health. I am deeply committed to patient care and making a meaningful impact on those struggling with psychological challenges. As a dual board-certified NP, I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing the connection between mental and physical health. I am passionate about improving access to quality mental health care and ensuring individuals receive compassionate, evidence-based treatment. My goal is to meet people where they are, providing support, guidance, and healing while addressing barriers to care. I tailor my approach by building therapeutic relationships with each patient, listening to their goals and values. I assess their unique needs and involve them in setting collaborative treatment goals. I respect patient preferences for care, which includes making adjustments that align with cultural beliefs. Open communication and scheduled check-ins ensure the treatment plan stays aligned with their needs, while respecting autonomy.

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Lisa Smith
Group practice
Alpharetta, GA
Accepting new clients

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Chyna Doughty
Marriage & Family Therapist
Roswell, GA
Accepting new clients

I operate from a systems approach, and utilize narrative, solution-focused, and collaborative perspectives in the therapy room. My work is client-centered, and I strongly believe in meeting the client where they are and providing unconditional support during every step of their journey. ​

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Carla Bauer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

Struggling to adjust to college life? Feeling stuck? Wondering why you keep finding yourself in the same struggle, experiencing the same pain or relationship issues, yet again? Or perhaps you feel invisible or unheard, or can't find your own voice? I work with clients to explore how unresolved issues from the past impact the present. In an open and safe environment, we explore authentic feelings and lost aspects of self often censored in general society, toward greater personal insight, growth and change. An accepting and validating therapy relationship can be a key element in the healing of old wounds and opening up of new possibilities. I work primarily from a psychodynamic and relational orientation to work with the deep long-term wounds, traumas, and patterns that shape self-perceptions and influence current experiences and struggles. I will incorporate other modalities as applicable. All genders, sexual orientations, and races/ethnicities welcome. I also offer Brainspotting, a cutting edge EMDR derivative, neurobiological trauma treatment. I am intensively trained in psychoanalytic theory and practice, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples. I also bring over 25 years of corporate experience to my understanding of real world problems that clients struggle with.

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Abundant Growth Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC
Group practice
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

Abundant Growth Counseling is a network of providers with a common goal of helping clients navigate life’s challenges and cultivate their mental well-being. As a group of independently licensed therapists and health professionals, we believe in the power of collaboration in order to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our clients. Our mission is to dispel the stigma of mental health by providing empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for every client. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches and a client-centered philosophy, we strive to facilitate healing, resilience, and positive change. Our team of compassionate therapists is committed to fostering authentic connections, promoting self-awareness, and equipping clients with the tools and strategies they need to overcome challenges and thrive.

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Life Works Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor
Stonecrest, GA
Accepting new clients

At Life Works Counseling Services our mission is to deliver high-quality counseling that supports self-awareness, emotional resilience, and stronger connections with self and others. Founded by Courtney DeFlanders, a Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor, our practice recognizes the unique nature of each individual and the distinctive challenges they face. Courtney’s personalized approach utilizes holistic methods rooted in behavioral and solution-focused strategies. We address a variety of challenges, including anger and depression management, anxiety and related disorders, communication issues, conflict resolution, intimacy and relationship questions, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions. Our telehealth therapy services are accessible to adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults residing in Georgia. We are encouraged by your motivation to become a better version of yourself and are more than willing to support you on your journey of self-reflection and reconnection. Seeking support demonstrates tremendous courage, and we are confident in our ability to help you build on the strengths you already possess. Contact Courtney today to discuss your goals and start your journey toward self-improvement.

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Destiny Redmond
Licensed Professional Counselor
Decatur, GA
Accepting new clients

Hello All! Welcome!, my name is Destiny and I am a licensed professional counselor, certified trauma professional, and EMDR-Trained therapist practicing in the state of Georgia for four years. However, I have been in the mental health field as a student, paraprofessional, advocate, and blogger for 6 years. Over the years I have worked with many diverse individuals and groups in inpatient, private practice, residential, and corrections. I specialize in trauma-informed care, mood disorders, and women's issues, however, I also work with many other diverse issues and populations which has given me the ability to advance my knowledge with people of different cultures, gender, sexuality, and race. My life motto and priority is "Everyone is deserving of a safe space to heal and cope in the present moment." With that, I welcome ALL to join me in a space where you don't have to worry about judgment, and as your therapist, I am here to actively learn your story and guide you on your journey toward peace.

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Amy Smith-Barnes
Group practice
Atlanta, GA
Accepting new clients

I have more than 20 years experience working with patients with eating disorders or eating problems and accompanying issues such as anxiety. I will meet you where you are and we can work together toward healthier thoughts and behaviors that promote a sense of well-being. As an Emory alum, I truly enjoy working with Emory students.

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