As a licensed therapist in Georgia, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity. My practice centers on helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal dynamics, with a deep commitment to understanding each person's unique journey. My therapeutic approach honors diverse experiences, particularly for young adults, and those from multicultural backgrounds. I focus on empowering clients to develop self-love, improve communication, and explore life purpose while addressing challenging emotions like guilt, shame, and attachment wounds. Drawing from evidence-based practices, I create a warm, affirming space where clients can heal from past experiences and build resilience. My work is grounded in understanding individual strengths and supporting holistic emotional wellness across various life stages and contexts. I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients with respect, empathy, and genuine care, believing that every person has the capacity for meaningful personal growth and transformation.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) licensed in the state of Georgia. I have over years of experience working with a diverse population who face a range of barriers that include anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational conflict, anger management, substance abuse, grief, loss, and other emotional concerns. I am goal oriented and focus my attention on assisting clients to find solutions. I offer a therapeutic approach that is strengths-based and grounded in cognitive behavioral and person-centered theories to provide insight, empowerment, and growth. Each counseling session is tailored to meet the client’s special needs. I also provide a safe environment to build autonomy, self-esteem, and coping skills that can be implemented to assist in daily living. If you feel open to exploring how we can collaborate on making positive changes and healing in, your life, I am here to support and empower you.

I am licensed in Georgia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Hello! I am Mary Hales, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. I obtained my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Medaille College in NY. I have over 15 years of experience in various settings such as outpatient clinics, hospitals, residential settings, community-based agencies, and private practice. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorders, substance and other addictions, trauma, and abandonment, couples, and grief therapy, to name a few. I believe that each individual is unique, and it is important to address each client’s issues with an individualized personal approach, one that is relevant to the person and their current presenting problem. I approach counseling in a manner that empowers individuals to create positive change in their situations. My approach is to use a range of therapeutic modalities, to focus on the clients and their needs. I believe in creating a therapeutic relationship in which clients can feel safe while discussing and exploring their problems. Counseling should be considered a journey of personal exploration, which may lead to major changes in your life perspectives and decisions. It takes courage to take the first steps towards seeking this journey of personal exploration for a more fulfilling and happier life. So, if you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you to achieve your personal goals. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia. I have been in the Mental Health and Substance Abuse field for over 19 yrs. My objective is to maintain an ongoing career in Psychological Counseling/Crisis Management, utilizing skills from multiple theoretical approaches in order to counsel individuals with co-occurring /chronic/situational disorders. I have been helping individuals with mental health disorders, dual diagnosis disorders since 2002. I have worked in MH since 2007 on an outpatient basis as a therapist/case manager, with a strong emphasis on helping individuals of all ages who suffer from depression, anxiety, grief, anger and conflict type issues. My approach is solutions oriented, reality goal directed, motivational with strong evidenced based approach. I have experienced and carried certification through the Beck Institute in CBT and Trauma Focused Therapy.

My name is Ilene L. Cooper, LCSW and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I provide safe, nonjudgmental counseling that will allow us to work together to reach your goals. I have over 20 years experience working with individuals, family issues and couples. This is an opportunity to reflect on what solutions are best to pursue, as well as a chance to reflect on how your history may have affected current issues. I have trained extensively in CBT and I am certified in Imago Relationship Therapy, and Mindfulness. I have studied with Drs. John and Julie Gottman and with Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples work. I would love the opportunity to help you make the changes you envision and to talk about what strategies and thought processes will best assist you in making changes to better your life, and your relationships. I specialize in a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, creativity, couples work, mood disorders, trauma, LGBT and social anxiety. . In addition, I am open to working with you on any issues you are struggling with to find a path to healing.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, I bring over 28 years of expertise in behavioral health, addictions, crisis intervention and prevention, and intellectual developmental disabilities. I am a suicide expert offering crisis intervention and prevention services/resources. My counseling approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal, emotional regulation, and solution-focused techniques, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and transparency. My counseling style is nonjudgmental and interactive. I believe in building a positive rapport through trust, authenticity and compassion. I will assist you in developing a treatment plan that is individualized to the needs you want to address. I will creatively challenge you to think outside of the box. I provide real life solutions to real life problems. We will work in collaboration to empower you to achieve the best results for your recovery! Thank you for your "YES" to being open to becoming the best version of YOU! I will be your greatest fan and your biggest cheerleader. Together, we will conquer your goals. I look forward to working with you!

Tikita Ficklin is a Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Georgia, and a National Certified Counselor who specializes in Anger Management, Self Esteem and Confidence boosters, along with several of specialties. Tikita utilizes different modalities that fits the needs of the client . Tikita is a graduate of Mercer University with a Bachelor in Science of Social Science (Human Service) , and a Master of Science Degree, in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Tikita also has 3 years of Doctorate education in Marriage & Family Therapy from NorthCentral University. Tikita’s passion is to inspire others to run after their destiny, by understanding who they are and their unique purpose, while healing from their past. Tikita’s Motto: Just trust the process.

I am licensed in Georgia with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I have been licensed in Georgia for 8 years and am experienced in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy requires courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Georgia with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a licensed professional counselor, (LPC) who has over 50 years experience working with families and 7 years of professional work experience as a clinical therapist. As a clinician/therapist, my intention is to help my clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, gain motivation, improve their self esteem, and help them gain self- confidence. If you are dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts, or self harm, I can help! Please friend, don't give up on yourself!! Your life is not over. Your story is just now being written. I am certain that I can help you. Together, you and I will discover what exactly is holding you back! I aim to be a huge support for you. I am like a cheerleader, your own cheerleader!! A person with whom you can express all of those fears that you have been too scared to share with another human until now. I am non-judgmental. I will never put you down. I already believe in you friend! I want to be a sounding board, and the person you meet with weekly who can help guide you into your new truth about yourself. I desire to help you unpack anything that is holding you back from accomplishing your goals and reaching your highest potential. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you inherently have so many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Friend, let me first congratulate you for taking this huge first step towards self discovery and good self-care. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. The BEST IS YET TO COME!!! Please select a day and time for your first session. I cannot wait to meet you!!! See you soon friend!! Gail :)

I am licensed in Florida with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & bipolar disorder. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Georgia with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & bipolar disorder. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.