Dorice Neir, MEd, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor

Have you found yourself constantly apologizing when you have made a misstep, or agreeing to something you do not want to do, or suddenly overcome with anxiety? Or, maybe, you rage at someone because they upset you and then feel guilty afterwards? If so, you have come to the right person. I am a therapist who believes that someone who has a past filled with abuse, neglect, or difficult circumstances has become imprisoned by their past. They have memories deeply engraved in their brains, which have caused adaptive strategies to form in order to survive and be safe. I also believe there is a way out. I can help you learn to reprogram your brain so that you are able to tell the difference between your adaptive reactions and what are thoughtful ones. Also, to find an internal sense of safety that counteracts the effects of an unsafe, unwelcoming hostile world. Thus, to be able to recognize who you really are without needing the previous, adaptive parts to be able to stay safe.

I use a sliding scale for session charges. My office is very close to GA 400 exit 13. It is a short distance from the major intersection of SR 141 and SR 9 (Atlanta Highway). I also offer tele-counseling (similar to Skype) through TheraLink, which is HIPAA compliant. If your schedule is tight, you live a distance away from my office, or you need to work from home, this may be the therapy solution for you. It works just the same as if you were sitting in my office.

Among other things, I need to know that you is ready to commit to the counseling process. Also, I need to know about your background and specific desires for change. Furthermore, I would want to know why you are choosing to come for counseling at this present time.

I believe the client-therapist relationship is one of the most important aspects of counseling. When there is that bond that includes trust and respect the client is able to open up and move into a much deeper part of herhimself. It is there that change will take place. As a sense of genuineness, unconditional positive regard, and empathy is established this produces the kind of "soil" for true change to flourish and grow. I want my clients to know that I am ethical, professional, and keep good boundaries which provides a place of safety for them to reach the goals they wish to achieve.