Carlen  Milner, LCSW

Carlen Milner, LCSW

Lithonia, Georgia
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Professions: Clinical Social Worker

Languages: English

Telephone: 662-359-1822

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My Approach to Therapy

I believe therapy is most effective when it feels like a collaborative partnership where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. My approach is warm, compassionate, and practical, while also creating space for honest conversations and meaningful self-reflection. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia, and I specialize in helping individuals understand their attachment styles and relationship patterns, particularly how past experiences in romantic relationships, family dynamics, and learned beliefs influence the way they connect with themselves and others. Whether you're navigating relationship anxiety, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or recurring patterns in dating and relationships, we'll work together to explore what may be contributing to these challenges. My goal is to help you move beyond simply recognizing your patterns to understanding where they come from and developing healthier ways of responding. Together, we'll work toward greater emotional awareness, stronger boundaries, improved communication, and more secure, fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

My Practice & Services

My practice offers virtual therapy for adults seeking to better understand themselves, navigate relationship challenges, and develop healthier patterns of connection. I specialize in attachment-related concerns, relationship anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, and the impact of past experiences on present relationships. In addition to individual therapy, I offer a supportive space for personal growth, self-exploration, and the tools needed to create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Virtual sessions provide the flexibility to prioritize your mental health from the comfort and privacy of your own space. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am licensed to provide therapy to clients located in Georgia and South Carolina.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

Adults

Groups I Work With

I work with adults navigating attachment-related concerns, relationship anxiety, anxious and avoidant attachment patterns, fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, codependency, and difficulty establishing healthy boundaries. My practice focuses on individuals experiencing recurring relationship patterns, challenges with emotional intimacy, low self-esteem, communication difficulties, and the effects of childhood experiences and family dynamics on adult relationships. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia, and I also support individuals navigating dating challenges, breakups, life transitions, emotional regulation, and the process of developing a more secure relationship with themselves and others.

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAttachment IssuesEmotional Overwhelm

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

CoachingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyMotivational Interviewing Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEducationEntertainment IndustryLGBTQ+Self-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsUnion First

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