Therapists serving clients in Springfield, GA

Welcome! It takes a lot of courage for us to ask for help and to seek therapy, and often times when we do, it's the beginning of the healing process. Life can be tough at times, with various life transitions, from becoming a new parent to transitioning from high school to college, or just feeling stuck personally and professionally. Life isn't easy, but as we navigate through different life challenges, sometimes we need a little help and that is ok. I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for several years in the state of Georgia. I have a passion for people and to help them find healing and hope for the future. I respect everyone's journey and I believe that compassion, respect, and sensitivity are all important in building a healthy therapeutic relationship. I have worked with people who have struggled with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress and major life transitions. I have also worked in psychiatric hospitals with people who struggle with severe mental illnesses. My approach to therapy is holistic, which means physical and spiritual health is a huge component in feeling whole again. My therapeutic approach is integrative and based on my client's specific needs. Everyone's circumstances and situations are different, so my approach would be tailored to you and your goals. My hope is that you will take the next steps so that we can begin the process of bringing about healing, and change to your situation. As your therapist, I will work with you in processing difficult feelings and emotions, and setting goals that are important to you, and help guide you as you work through them. If you're ready, I'm here to support you. I look forward to working with you!

Welcome! Thank you for stopping by! If you are struggling with all things ANXIETY- overthinking, negative thoughts, feeling stuck, unmotivated, having difficulty in your career, pain, want to get ahead but you just can't, have anxiety attacks or difficulty with your children and parenting, depression, struggling in your career and your purpose? Read on... I may be a great fit to work with you! I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Georgia. I received my bachelor’s in Social Work from NC Central University in Durham, NC (Eagle Pride!) and my master’s in Direct Practice Social Work from SUNY Albany in Albany, NY. I am a motivational therapist and believe nothing will change unless you do! I believe in the law of attraction and manifesting anything we want in our lives. It all begins with our thoughts. I am passionate about helping change our thoughts from defeat to being empowered. Although I enjoy working with all populations, I have a tender heart for clients affectionally known as “Mom!” I recently authored the books: “15 Minute Journal Prompts for the Postpartum Mom”, “Mindful Mandalas for Moms" and "Her Path to PEACE." I have experience working with children, military servicemen/women, couples and young adults. I am a knowledgeable, warm and goal-oriented therapist. I use a variety of treatment modalities depending on your needs. I primarily focus on: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Mindfulness Acceptance and Commitment Focused Therapy I’m happy to refer individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, borderline PD, schizophrenia, eating disorders or substance abuse disorders to one of my colleagues. I meet you exactly where you are with 0 judgement. I'd love to help you move from feeling anxious, confused, depressed or “stuck” to gaining clarity, feeling hopeful, happy and “unstuck”! Let's make the world your oyster! It would be my pleasure to work with you. Akemi McGoogan, MSW, LCSW

Greetings, My name is Marla and I am a licensed professional counselor. I have over 20 years of experience working in the behavioral health/mental health field. I believe in treating people with respect and kindness. My counseling approach involves the creation of a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for each counseling session. My theoretical orientation is a strength-based approach that will focus on an individual’s resourcefulness and resilience. We will work together to address your needs, life challenges, and goals. I look forward to working with you. Marla Patterson, LPC

Welcome! My name is Breanna and I am a licensed professional counselor in Georgia with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential, partial care, outpatient, and in-home. Although that seems like a mouthful, it simply means that I have experience working with a broad range and severity of clinical issues. I have the most experience working with anxiety, depression, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and suicidal thoughts. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I use a person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, multicultural, and integrative approach in treatment. This means I begin where you are and tailor the treatment approach to your needs while being sensitive to how your individual cultural identities and lifestyle choices impact your experience. I primarily use evidence based techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling. However, I do incorporate more "classical" approaches to counseling as well.. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been working in this field for over 24 years. I have a Masters Degree from Georgia State University and The Psychological Studies Institute. I have also garnered a Specialist degree from Georgia State University. I have worked in a multitude of settings and I am well prepared to help you with your specific needs. The counseling process is a safe place where you can grow in areas of your life and come to a greater sense of well-being over time. I come from an Adlerian and Cognitive Behavioral background. From our time together we will look at core thoughts and beliefs and beliefs that you have exhibited throughout your life. We will examine how these patterns have affected you in the past and how they are affecting you now. We will also process where these patterns may have come from and how they may have formed. I want you to know that counseling is a process of self-discovery and you are the one in charge of the path that we go. I will be a guide assisting you along this path and encouraging you to push deeper so that you can reach the goals that you have stated. The pace will be up to you but be reminded that you will get out what you are willing to put into the process. I truly do look forward to working with you on this journey and speaking to you in future sessions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2005 in Georgia. I received my Certified Professional Clinical Supervisors Certification in 2007. I retired June 1, 2023 as The Director of Student Health and Counseling for Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley, Georgia for 18 years. And I own CJ Hope Professional Counseling, LLC. (HOPE)HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVOLVE I am very passionate about helping others to raise their levels of functioning from onset of Mental illness, depression, anxiety, self-esteem rebuilding, conflict resolution, just sometimes having a bad day. We all have them in one way or the other sometimes. We all have different individual lives in my opinion, and my goal is to help others develop and maintain healthy thoughts, feelings. I was appointed by the Peach County, Georgia County Commissioners to serve on The Department of Behavioral Health Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Community Service Board as a voting member with 3 years terms. We are compassionate, yet that additional layer of support that always helps when pursuing greatness for our clients. To see one client improve on a consistent routine is super fantastic. I was also appointed by the Fort Valley State University's President to serve on the University Systems of Georgia Board of Regents Mental Health Task force as a voting member. " We must always be kind to others and to ourselves with good self care". This is my recipe to helping others. I am proud to be a Licensed Professional Counselor in the great state of Georgia. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I prefer that my style meet needs of the client. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. Due to the pandemic times have changed that extra bit of comfort and consoling as we work through models with the sad and depressed. But I have learned to be creative encouragement for the client, create a calm safe space and begin your working relationship .

Greetings! I am Vanessa Johnson and have been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 2007 in the state of Georgia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clark Atlanta University (c/o ’02) and a Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University (c/o ’04). I have worked with children/adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including residential treatment centers, substance abuse counseling for Department of Corrections, wraparound/Intensive Family Intervention, as well as managed care. I currently provide solution-focused counseling to active duty military and their dependents. I have attended trainings on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and have a Cognitive Behavioral approach to treatment.

I am licensed in Georgia with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialogue 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!

With life coming at you from every angle, it can cause anxiety, depression, and fear of failure. Life makes you feel that nothing ever gets better and your past keeps showing up and making it worse. You need a safe space to slow down and heal from your past, show up and thrive in your present, and prepare for the future you want! I specialize in helping you get it ALL under control! I know the difficulty you have had trying to find a quality therapist when you work a 9-5, so I offer support both evenings and weekends! I specialize in healing trauma, increasing your self-esteem, and I offer EMDR and hypnosis. I specialize in helping you identify triggers for anxiety, depression and the reappearance of trauma in your daily life. Together we can identify and remove the barriers that block your path to SUCCESS while increasing the comfort you feel in your daily life. If you are outside of the United States or in another state, I ONLY offer executive coaching and accountability services. If you are interested please select a session time. My expertise allows you to feel supported while unveiling your courage to heal and change. You will no longer allow anxiety, stress, and depression to take over your life. You can boldly heal from your past, be excited about your present, while conquering your future. Let's get to work together

You found my page, so you must be looking for someone to help you navigate the stormy seas of life. Perhaps you have experienced trauma or an event in your life you just can't seem to 'get over.' Perhaps you feel ashamed, depressed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck. My passion is to help people just like you - people who want to move forward in their journey toward hope and healing. You have courageously taken the first step, and I would be honored to walk along side you as you progress in your journey. I want to help you learn to connect with others and yourself in a way that moves you forward and motivates you to create the life you envision, and begin to heal the things in your life that have led to feeling disconnected. This can take a variety of strategies and techniques, but they all start with a foundation of feeling heard and understood. The counseling relationship is the basis by which you begin to experience greater connection with others and yourself. For some, a specific technique or "theory" is important; however, for most, it is knowing that the person with whom you work cares and is able to make that connection with you. I have my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia. I have experience working with a vast number of mental health concerns and diagnoses, but I am passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves, others, and resolve any trauma (or events, attitudes, behaviors, or beliefs) that may hinder someone from true authenticity and the ability to connect.