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I like to work with people and provide them unique opportunities to grow as they journey through life.
David Koepnick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. He specializes in working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who struggle with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, learning disorders, relationship issues, spirituality and faith-based issues, substance abuse, technology/gaming addiction, and trauma. David also has experience working with couples and families and in community-based counseling and assessment.
David has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University. He uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Logotherapy, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, conjoint family therapy structured family therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.
David is passionate about helping clients meet their full potential by identifying unique strengths, addressing irrational thinking, and increasing personal effectiveness and communication. Therapy can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. If you are ready to begin yours, David wants to help you get started.
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Domestic violence therapy is a specialized form of counseling that helps victims and their families heal from abusive relationships. It is a crucial component of the broader efforts to address and combat domestic violence, a pattern of abusive behaviors within intimate relationships that can encompass physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or economic abuse.
In domestic violence therapy, therapists create a safe and supportive environment. Domestic violence therapy is often part of a broader support network that includes legal assistance, shelters, and community resources. Its aim is to break the cycle of abuse, promote safety, and foster healthier relationships.
Domestic violence therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Domestic violence therapy can last for a few weeks, months, or longer, depending on the individual’s exact needs and preferences.
You’ll find plenty of articles online telling you exactly what you need to do if you’re in an abusive relationship. While these authors are well-meaning, the reality is that no two people are in the exact same situation. What may work for one person, and what may be safe for one person, either won’t work or won’t be safe for another. That’s why we suggest one solution for everyone: getting individualized help from a domestic violence counselor. If you think you could benefit from talking to a abusive relationship counselor, reach out to Thriveworks in Athens today.
It’s common for people in abusive relationships to believe that the entirety of their symptoms are alleviated when they leave the abuse situation. Unfortunately this is rarely the case. The truth is that people who’ve been through these situations are at risk for a wide number of symptoms including:
Another huge risk is that the person who gets out of the abusive relationship will get back in another one – or return to the partner they left. The reality is that there is such a thing as a cycle of abuse. A person who deals with ongoing abuse can have their brain literally re-programmed to respond to the abuse in a way they don’t emotionally think is appropriate. A counselor can help you move past these issues.
There are a few things we wish everyone understood about domestic abuse: it doesn’t always involve physical violence; it can be sexual and / or emotional abuse too; you can get help if it only happens once or if it’s happened a million times; your counselor is not going to judge you.
At Thriveworks Athens Counseling we are here for one reason: to help you. We won’t push you. We won’t force you. We will listen to you and offer suggestions on how you can move forward to live the healthy, happy life you deserve.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Athens is located near N Chase St and Prince Ave, off US-129. It is close to the North Oconee River Park and a short distance from the Piedmont Athens Regional Emergency Room.
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