Greetings! My name is Manuela Martinaitis. I have a background in education (EdD) and Business (MBA) and a desire to help people find psychological wholeness to admit and understand what our truest self desires.

I'm glad you stopped by! I'm an Arkansas native (most people never met anyone from there) while going to college and living in Louisiana for a number of years before moving to Georgia over 10 years ago. I have been a therapist for over 15 years and I've worked in almost every setting of mental health except with inpatient hospitalization treatment. I have also worked with varying ages and backgrounds. I'm licensed in several states and have specializations in Anger Management, Supervision, and EMDR. My approach is very person-centered with a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Emotionally Focused. I believe in working with clients where they are and helping them along their own therapeutic journey. So you're the driver of your own car! I believe the approach depends on whomever I am working with and their need at the present moment. Though eclectic in nature the modalities I most often utilize are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Client Centered. I have only one request for clients: Be open to the process! Other than that, I have and will work with pretty much anyone who meets that requirement. I have a very fun-loving tone and demeanor but I can also be very assertive in order to help you along the therapeutic process when necessary. I listen actively and with great intent so I'm able to help piece information together in an organized fashion even when thought processes may be disorganized or scattered. I always had a natural affinity for helping people as long as I can remember! It didn't take me long to figure out after writing my senior paper in high school about Sigmund Freud what I needed to do! Once I was clear, I made a plan and completed my BA in Psychology and got an MA in Counseling from the same institution. I tell people therapy chose me! I know that working in this field is definitely a calling and not just a career choice (at least for me anyway). Successful care is when a client is more self-aware about who they are as an authentic person and not afraid to walk in their truth. By being able to express that to others and not be limited by both internalexternal factors, one can live an overall healthy life. The first session with me isn't a typical, formal experience. I like to think of two people just having a "conversation ". Although I do like to get a sense of your background, who you are, and what you may have challenges with, I believe developing a good rapport and healthy therapeutic connection is vital from the beginning.

My name is Laporshe, and I'm a licensed therapist in Atlanta, GA. You can take a look at my profile to learn a little bit more about my background and approach. Please also feel free to ask questions. My counseling style is pretty laid-back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I believe there is no “one size fits all” type of therapy, I fit my style of therapy according to the need of my patients by using integrative approaches when it is suitable for my clients. Whether you're dealing with feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together! You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

I am a licensed professional counselor focused on life enrichment and healthy relationships. I have 19 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I am empathetic in my approach and believe that when provided with the appropriate knowledge and support, individuals are able to create the life they desire. Modalities utilized: Solution-Focused Brief (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based (MBCT).

I try to meet people where they are. Therapy can look very different person to person. We reevaluate your needs each session to see if we should modify our goals or process in order to better suite your mental health and overall needs. I try to be proactive and productive but also allow time for things to move at a natural pace. I have 8 years of experience working in a variety of settings and serving a diverse population of clients. I have additional training in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and bipolar disorder issues. I also have a lot of experience with substance use including working at a detox unit and working regularly with clients to achieve their sobriety goals in an outpatient setting. I have spent much of my time practicing individual and couples therapy treating a wide range of issues and that is mostly what I do today.

I specialize in working with anyone affected by addiction, family members of addicts, and anyone looking to grow and expand self-awareness. I am a certified addiction counselor. I am a certified brainspotting practitioner, which branches off of a trauma modality known as EMDR. I am a certified experiential specialist. I am an anger resolution specialist. I am also listed on the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) State of Georgia site as a clinical evaluator. Addiction is a disease that often pushes us to go against our morals; this causes uncomfortable emotional states that we tend to want to avoid discussing. To begin healing, we must feel these emotions, and to feel the emotions, we need someone to process them with. I have personally experienced the darkness of addiction in my own life and strive to help people see their light!

My name is Sala Hilaire. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Master Addiction Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and a Certified Grief Informed Professional. My practice philosophy is to treat the "whole person," addressing each client's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and cultural needs. I do this by creating and promoting conditions conducive to personal growth and development. I provide solution-focused treatment using Mindfulness interventions that aim to help individuals, couples, and families attain optimal functioning at home, school, work, and in society.

I believe in the power of therapy to transform, heal and reprogram so that you can lead a full life. Are you noticing difficulty in your relationships? Are you overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts? Are you desperate for relief from past trauma? I am committed to providing a compassionate space for you to be heard in order to explore your pain, navigate present difficulties, and find relief from discontent and anxiety. I utilize evidence-based treatment modalities that access both conscious and subconscious issues. To heal from events or programming that have overwhelmed the body and mind, I aim for lasting change which requires neuro-biological shifts, achieved through processes such as hypnotherapy, attachment healing and experiential brain-based processes. I also employ Exposure and Response Prevention techniques for treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I provide a warm and relaxing environment where you can feel comfortable being you. I like to be real and talk to you like we are just two people navigating this crazy life. I'm excited to start our journey inward together and I believe there is hope. The best is yet to come. Whether you are new to therapy and have general questions or have traveled this path before, I am here for a free phone consultation when you're ready.

Can therapy help if I seem fine to everyone else but feel overwhelmed inside? At Sunny Wellness of Honey, we are committed to helping individuals and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic stress, relationship concerns, emotional exhaustion, and major life transitions. With more than 15 years of experience in the mental health field, our practice is grounded in thoughtful, individualized care that helps clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, past experiences, and daily responses affect their quality of life. Many of our clients come to therapy because they are overthinking, feeling constantly overwhelmed, struggling with low self-esteem, experiencing relationship conflict, having difficulty setting boundaries, or finding that stress is affecting their sleep, motivation, concentration, or ability to feel present. Others may be coping with trauma responses, avoidance, intrusive thoughts, burnout, emotional disconnection, or a sense that they are functioning on the outside while feeling depleted internally. Our goal is to help you make sense of what is happening and develop practical ways to respond differently. Depending on your needs, therapy may focus on reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, improving emotional regulation, strengthening self-worth, managing stress, communicating more effectively, rebuilding trust, working through trauma-related reactions, or making decisions during difficult life transitions. Our clinicians draw from evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). CBT may be used to examine the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. ACT may help you feel less controlled by distressing thoughts and emotions, clarify what matters to you, and make choices that are more aligned with your values, even when discomfort is present. We do not believe therapy should feel generic or overly scripted. Our approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your concerns, identity, relationships, and goals. We work with you to identify what is contributing to your distress, what has and has not been helpful in the past, and what changes are realistic and meaningful for your life. Our practice provides an affirming, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult experiences, improve emotional well-being, strengthen relationships, and develop more effective ways of coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. If you are interested in working with one of our clinicians, we welcome you to send an appointment request to get started.

Hello. My name is Barbara Phillips, and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia. I have 23 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience includes treating clients who need help with anxiety, depression. stress management, anger management, grief management, and self-esteem. issue I use a client-centered approach with my clients. I strive to create an environment in which my clients feel safe and comfortable working with me. The most common theoretical approaches I use are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). However, the theoretical approach I use will depend on which one works best for my clients. I work with adults 18 years old to 90 years old. The conditions I feel comfortable treating include anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, grief, and self-esteem issues. I strive to create an environment where my clients feel comfortable talking with me. I actively listen to what my clients tell me and validate their feelings. I have had people who helped me get through challenges I was facing in my life, and this inspired me to become a therapist. My faith in God has also given me the desire to help others. I believe that God places people in our lives to help us. I get great satisfaction from helping my clients get through challenges and live a happy life. My approach to goal setting with clients is to help them set the goals they want to achieve and to provide them with ongoing support. I strive to make clients feel comfortable during the first session with me. I get information from them that will help me to know how best to help them. Future sessions will be scheduled for the clients if they feel that I am a good match for them.

Hello and welcome! My name is Natalie Wakeley and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia. If you're new to therapy or have tried therapy in the past and want to explore a more holistic approach, I can help. I specialize in Somatic techniques as well as IFS and DBT to help you process trauma, emotional pain patterns, relationship issues, life transitions, and disorders such as Bipolar, BPD, and OCD that cause anxiety, depression, and emotional pain. A holistic approach is the belief that our bodies and minds are deeply connected and work together which means they should be treated together to achieve true balance. This simply means that in our sessions we will focus. I use Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Psychoanalysis, and the Internal Family Systems model in my approach. In addition, I use an integrative and collaborative approach with each client I work with to determine which therapy modality works best for you. The goal is for you to recognize your strengths and abilities, understand your motivations, and implement proven techniques in a structured way to cultivate real results and change.

My name is Anntoinette Briley and I am an independent contractor in Mental Health as a licensed professional counselor. I have over 20 years of experience in the counseling profession. I have acquired a sizeable background in the following areas working as a solo practitioner for my own private practice, an inpatient group home facility for adolescents, an inpatient psychiatric hospital stabilization unit for males, an outpatient substance abuse program, an agency for foster children, and a nursing home facilityhospital collaboration as program director. I identify with various counseling approaches depending on your specific need during our counseling session. Such as (1) building a rapport or level of trust with you, (2) displaying empathy- I strive to create a safe healthy environment for you to process without judgment, and (3) maintaining openness and honesty to name a few. I identify with various counseling approaches based on your needs. The approaches are (1) psychodynamic therapy- correlation of how your past experiences affect current problems, (2) client-centered therapy-supportive of your discovery of self, and consistent with displaying empathy, nonjudgmental, and a nondirective stance, (3) cognitive-behavioral therapy- assist you with becoming aware of how your thoughts and behaviors will affect your outcome, (4) Reality Therapy-focus in the present tense (in the moment), assist you with identifying individual responsibility and taking control of your life while being positive and nonjudgmental. My top counseling modality is individual therapy- one-on-one. However, I enjoy using Gestalt therapy because it is centered on increasing your awareness, freedom, and self-direction. While engaging you to focus on the present moment rather than your past experiences. My specialty areas include Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, Emotional Distress Regulation, Self-Esteem, Trauma PTSD, Gender Identity, Coping Skills Identification, Body Image, Inability to set goals, and Careerlife decisions. I would like to partner with you to help improve your ability to establish and maintain healthy relationships. In addition, helping you become effective in your ability to cope with the stresses of life. While enhancing your inner ability to promote healthy life decision-making skills. My communication style is assertive. I strive to be inclusive towards valuing your time, rights, and needs. In addition to, respecting your needs and desires. I am an active listener. I aim to listen attentively in order to, understand what you're saying, respond and reflect on what's being said, and retain the information for later (as needed). My usage of tones in sessions is humor, enthusiasm, respectfulness, and calmness. My demeanor entails a sense of confidence, patience, acceptance, self-awareness, appreciation of diversity, and empathy. I worked at a group home with sexually aggressive adolescent females as an education facilitator and group leader. I observed how the youth were being mistreated verbally by the clinicians at that time. I was disappointed in how the clinician's demeanor and made a personal commitment to return back to school and major in counseling. After obtaining my Master's degree, I returned back the group home as a clinical therapist to display dignity and respect towards the youth while partnering with them to reach their desired goals for discharge from the facility. Success care and progress can be identified as assisting you with feeling better about yourself, and making healthy positive changes while developing into the person you desire to be. While gathering acceptance that you will probably have to make sacrifices and take risks to be a better version of yourself. Furthermore, building trust with me can enhance your chances of accomplishing your therapeutic goals. Because without trust it will be difficult for your therapeutic experience to work. In your initial intake assessment session, you can expect the following (1) a brief introduction of myself-I believe it is only fair of me to share a few details about myself since this process will require vulnerable moments from you, (2) a series of background questions will be asked to get a better understanding of your need for counseling, (3) you will be asked to identify your presenting problemchief complaint and symptoms related to your focal concerns, (4) a treatment plan will be constructed with your assistance involving your focal areas of concern, and (5) I will summarize our initial intake session and ask if you want to schedule a follow-up appointment(s). Know that I welcome the opportunity to use my skills and training to partner with you on your self-discovery journey of redesigning, edifying, and honoring yourself with purpose.