Therapists in Portal, GA
Brianna Owen
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC, CPCS
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment
Have you found yourself at a cross roads- feeling like you can't stay where you are but you don't know where to go from here? Are you tired of swinging from one extreme to another? Are you trying to maintain the picture of perfection while inside you feel overwhelmed and anxious? Are you looking for balance in your life? Are you battling with inconsistent behaviors, overwhelming emotions, trauma, food, or body image? To change your life, your next step is to take a "bold crossing" - to make a decision to move and I can help you through the journey. I create a nurturing environment to provide you with a safe space to explore and create the changes you want in your life. I help clients: seek balance while learning healthy ways of coping with anxiety, trauma, depression. I also help clients learn how to love their body, food, and movement. Taking care of our bodies is the foundation for emotional health. I counsel from a Christian perspective but having worked in a secular setting for many years, I can integrate faith according to your comfort level. Clinically I take a systemic approach and I incorporate solutions focused, DBT skills, wellness practices, and feedback informed interventions.
Diane J Gores
Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
12 years offering treatment
Welcome, and I applaud you on taking the first step toward getting your life where you would like it to be. Reaching out can be scary and I would love the opportunity to assist you on your therapy journey. Life can be challenging and my goal is to help you explore your options. I have a master's degree in mental health counseling from Capella University. I have more than 12 years combined experience in mental health. As a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, I have worked with others who are feeling stuck in their lives. My counseling experience can work to your advantage. My counseling approach is brief solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). My goal is to help you where you are now to get to where you want to be. While this is online, it isn't a quick fix and you will have to do some work to get to where you want to go. Whether you feel depressed, anxious, feeling overwhelmed, or not sure of your next steps, let's talk so we can explore your next steps. I believe you can do this. Be empowered!
Desirea Russell
Clinician
License Type(s): MS,CRC,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
7 years offering treatment
I realized that we all have something that we want to work on within ourselves. I want to thank you for choosing me to help you on your journey to doing just that. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, who is dedicated to providing quality psychotherapy for those looking to reinvest in themselves. I have worked in the mental health field since 2007. My clinical areas of specialty include individual/family counseling, addiction, trauma, vocational counseling, and depression and anxiety. I specialize in treating personality and mood disorders, AD/HD, and co-occurring disorders. I also have extensive experience in career counseling. I enjoy working with adolescents, teens, and adults. I apply cognitive behavioral approach and solution focused brief therapy; however, I am experienced in several other therapeutic modalities.
Bret Smith
Clinician
License Type(s): MEd,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression
31 years offering treatment
I'm glad you have chosen Betterhelp. I look forward to working with you! My name is Bret and I have over 30 years experience helping individuals, couples and adolescents resolve issues pertaining to life and their unique challenges. I offer a challenging, yet supportive therapeutic style and approach. I believe that each of us has the ability to address our challenges and issues and find solutions to achieve happiness in our lives. Over the course of my career every client I have worked with has found value in the counseling experience. So whether this is your first counseling experience or not, we will work together to help you achieve your goals.
Symphony Haynes- Adams
Clinician
License Type(s): MA,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
21 years offering treatment
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including, depression, anxiety, career challenges, parental concerns, and relationship issues. My counseling style is warm and interactive. It is my humble opinion that listening is the key to building rapport. My approach combines, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, rational-emotive, and others. Ultimately the goal is to work collaboratively to meet individual needs and goals. I look forward to working with you!
Maria Slaughter
Clinician
License Type(s): LISW,LMSW,MSSA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression
7 years offering treatment
Hello, my name is Maria and, I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Ohio (LISW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker in Georgia (LMSW). I am a dedicated and intuitive counseling professional with over seven years of experience in helping people overcome life challenges and stressors. My areas of expertise consist of working with the LGBT community, people living with HIV/AIDS, and hospice. I can also assist you with navigating life transitions such as anxiety, depression, career-related challenges, building your self-esteem, navigating your sexuality, processing intimate and non-intimate relationships, college-related transitions, and processing grief & death. I have spent my entire career using my personal and career-related experiences to help individuals process life challenges. Using a client center and strengths-based approach, I promise to provide you with a warm, accepting, safe space where we can identify goals & alleviate stress. In terms of my education, I have received my Master's Degree at Case Western University in Social Administration. I also hold a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and an Associates's in Liberal Arts Degree from Cuyahoga Community College. My professional background consists of working at the Cleveland LGBT Community Center as an intern, at Recovery Resources as an HIV Linkage Specialist & Program Coordinator, and at Care Alliance as a Behavioral Health Counselor with the homeless population (or) people without proper housing. I currently work full time as a Hospice Social Worker providing emotional support to families in the Atlanta area. Finally, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my profile & I commend you for taking the first step in ensuring your mental & overall well-being. I look forward to supporting you along your journey!
Juni Verser
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCompassion fatigue
6 years offering treatment
Hi! I am licensed in Georgia with 5 years of clinical work experience. I have extensive experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, relationship issues, family conflicts, & parenting issues. Part of my approach is taking the time to really get to know you and build a space where you can share openly and honestly. It’s a big step to say “Hey, everything is NOT okay right now and I need some help.” Let’s work through it together. You are seen and understood for the whole of who you are. Welcome.
Kelly Dahlke
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Depression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed as a LCSW in Georgia with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression and anxiety and those going through various life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Theoretical approaches that I use include Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and narrative approaches. I would like to help you see yourself with more compassion and work towards achieving your goals in therapy. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Joanna Fleming
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Georgia with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Kelli Brunk
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
28 years offering treatment
I am a bilingual Spanish/English speaking clinician licensed in Florida, Georgia and Nevada, with 50+ years of experience working with children, families, groups, disabled and elderly, the last 28 years in private practice. I have also been certified in Psychosocial Oncology. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, coping with grief/loss, trauma and abuse. 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 can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Portal?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Portal that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Portal available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Portal therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Portal therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Portal region and in the state of Georgia.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Portal can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Portal may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Portal offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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