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Living in today's world filled with uncertainty, I truly understand how we can get stuck trying to manage challenging times and ev...
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Living in today's world filled with uncertainty, I truly understand how we can get stuck trying to manage challenging times and events.
Esther Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (LCSW, CCTP) with over 30 years of clinical practice. She has a unique calling to serve others with dignity and respect. Helping adults and couples gain insight and become a better version of themselves is a vital part of Esther's clinical practice. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and major life transitions.
Esther utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing (MI), and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). Her approach works best for clients who benefit from a structured approach of evidenced based interventions, worksheets, activities, and a desire to work towards their goals. She wants to see her clients succeed and enjoy what life has to offer with a positive outlook.
We all go through challenges in life. Esther is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to become a better version of yourself, learning new ways to cope with whatever issues you are faced with today. If you're ready to do the necessary work, schedule an appointment with her today!
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As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward heali...
As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward healing and growth.
Bryce Griggs is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. Bryce specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. He provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal, build resilience, and work toward lasting personal growth.
Bryce earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy, to empower clients on their healing journeys.
Bryce helps clients navigate emotional challenges with authenticity, care, and collaboration. He is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals feel heard and understood, encouraging personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
Throughout my life, I’ve learned that all experiences are part of the journey. No matter the circumstances that come my way, I cho...
Throughout my life, I’ve learned that all experiences are part of the journey. No matter the circumstances that come my way, I choose to focus on the good and always enjoy the ride.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of mental health concerns and life transitions. I work with children and adolescents, including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, as well as couples seeking to improve communication and strengthen their connection. I also support women navigating identity changes, major life transitions, and adjustments during the empty-nest stage.
I earned my master’s degree in clinical psychology from Walden University. My approach to counseling is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. I strive to create a safe, supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel understood, empowered, and encouraged as they work toward meaningful growth and positive change.
Reaching out for support can feel like a courageous and vulnerable step, and you do not have to take it alone. I am here to listen, support, and walk alongside you as we explore a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we can focus on your well-being and help you feel seen, heard, and supported as you move toward healing and personal growth.
As a woman who has experienced many life challenges, adjustments, and losses, I understand the importance of therapy. My work cent...
As a woman who has experienced many life challenges, adjustments, and losses, I understand the importance of therapy. My work centers on balance, resilience, play, and self-exploration to see the whole person.
I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice with 21 years of experience supporting individuals on their path to healing and growth. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity-related concerns, while creating a safe and affirming space for exploration and transformation. My work is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and empowerment, helping clients build resilience and reconnect with their inner strength.
I earned a Master’s in Social Work from Widener University. I use an integrative approach that blends cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to meet each client’s unique needs. My goal is to help clients gain insight, develop effective coping skills, and experience meaningful personal change.
I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where healing unfolds through self-discovery and connection. Together, we’ll explore challenges, identify strengths, and create a plan that supports your goals. Whether you’re seeking relief, clarity, or transformation, I’m here to walk beside you every step of the way.
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate l...
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your identity and growth.
Gina Great is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience. She brings a broad perspective to therapy, drawing from her diverse background as a mother, United States Army officer, and therapist. Gina offers compassionate, structured support to children and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit and hyperactivity challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She empowers clients through structured, practical approaches that support emotional growth and self-confidence.
Gina earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Columbia State University. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, journaling, movement, expressive arts, and mindfulness into her work to help clients heal, build resilience, and move forward with purpose.
Gina is here to meet you where you are, with empathy, honesty, and practical care. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for a change, she brings warmth, experience, and a down-to-earth presence to help you take the next step forward at your own pace.
Having an empathetic ear and heart allows me to listen to clients with compassion and understanding....
Having an empathetic ear and heart allows me to listen to clients with compassion and understanding.
Carla is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 10 years of experience working with individuals seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and issues related to relationships, social anxiety, and self-esteem. She has a passion for allowing her clients to feel seen, heard, and validated.
Carla has a Master's in Education and a Master's in Counseling. Being a former math teacher has helped with the problem-solving required to navigate through the throes of life. Carla has a unique ability to meet clients where they are and feel heard. Rapport is extremely important to Carla. She believes that the more a person feels seen, the more likely the person will be comfortable enough to share. Carla's goal is to help the clients find the tools needed to manage any obstacle that hinders growth.
Carla is a therapist who will walk with her clients through the journey to understanding. She will help to find the best tools and strategies to use in order to cope and manage her clients' concerns and issues.
I understand that the unpredictability of life can cause one to feel anxious and stressed about what's next, but proper guidance c...
I understand that the unpredictability of life can cause one to feel anxious and stressed about what's next, but proper guidance can help ease that anxiety, and provide a clear picture to the answer.
Hello! I am Kathryn Cross. I am a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to guiding individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges. With a specialized focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment issues, and life transitions, I like to create a supportive and nurturing environment for my clients.
For children, I employ creative and age-appropriate therapeutic techniques, fostering a safe space for expression and growth. My work with adults centers on building resilience and coping strategies, empowering them to navigate life's complexities with confidence.
In couples therapy, I address communication issues, helping partners reconnect and strengthen their bond. I address trust issues and ways to reduce the level of anxiety that exists within the relationship. When it comes to work stress and the level of impact that has on mental health, I work with clients to develop effective stress management techniques that can be beneficial for reducing those symptoms in the workplace.
As a Black, queer woman and therapist with my own healing journey, I understand how identity, trauma, and survival shape the nervo...
As a Black, queer woman and therapist with my own healing journey, I understand how identity, trauma, and survival shape the nervous system and how powerful it can be to feel truly seen and supported.
I’m a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience across schools, hospitals, community mental health, and research settings. I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, identity exploration, life transitions, relationship concerns, and the ongoing impact of unresolved or overwhelming experiences. I help clients who are feeling disconnected from themselves or stuck in patterns understand how stress and past experiences affect both mind and body, while building practical tools that support nervous system regulation, emotional clarity, and grounded decision-making over time.
I earned my Master of Science in mental health counseling from Georgia State University. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, somatic-aware, and relational therapy.
Therapy is a collaborative process rooted in respect, curiosity, and care. I strive to create a space where you feel supported in exploring what matters most to you, at a pace that feels sustainable and empowering. If you’re considering therapy, you don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
As an African American female who dared to challenge cultural norms within societal and family systems, in search of my own unique...
As an African American female who dared to challenge cultural norms within societal and family systems, in search of my own uniquely defined voice and identity, I can definitely identify with the fears that surround becoming vulnerable to the opinions of others.
Stephanie Leonard is a Licensed Supervising Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC-S) and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has dedicated her life’s work and passion to working with individuals who struggle with substance use and the families who love them. Currently, she provides services to individuals who are in the midst of their active addiction and are experiencing a higher acuity of clinically severe mental health symptoms as a direct result of their active alcohol and/or drug use.
**Please note Stephanie has primarily day times available.**
Stephanie is a strength-based, compassionate, genuine, authentic, and creative clinician with over 20 years of experience with working with many diverse populations, including but not limited to SUD residential and outpatient treatment, group homes, prison settings, and many community outreach endeavors serving the marginalized and disenfranchised faced with challenges that jeopardize their mental and emotional wellness.
Stephanie provides clinical counseling to both individuals and families using a person-centered approach, incorporating existential, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing models. If you are ever in need, or if you know someone who is in need of mental health and/or addiction counseling, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie for help — she would love to be a part of your beautiful journey called “life”.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to walk with you on your journey to well-being as we navigate chall...
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to walk with you on your journey to well-being as we navigate challenges and move toward a life of purpose and joy.
Patrice Alexander a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about empowering others to prioritize self-care and achieve optimal well-being. Over 20 years, Patrice has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from emotional and psychological pain. She believes in equipping clients with tools to navigate life's challenges, embrace their values, and create lives filled with joy. Patrice’s professional journey spans outpatient mental health, non-profits, private practice, and hospital settings.
Patrice has a Master’s in Community Counseling from Georgia State University. She takes a holistic approach to treatment and uses evidence-based practices to address the unique needs of individuals and families. These include mindfulness-based techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.
Patrice understands that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. She believes that your story matters, and so do you. In a compassionate, supportive space, Patrice will help you explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and create a path toward healing.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy and relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Thriveworks marriage counseling in Atlanta, GA is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within Marriage counseling include:
Marriage counseling works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular marriage counseling sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Marriage counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage counseling for 12 weeks. However, marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress. Marriage counselors and therapists at Thriveworks in Atlanta, GA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
Sadly, many think that marriage counseling is only to be utilized as a last resort; or, that deciding to work with a marriage counselor is equal to announcing that your marriage is a failure. These are false beliefs, as marriage counseling is for any and every couple that’s interested in improving their relationship—in any capacity. Therefore, it’s for those who are struggling with very serious relationship issues as well as those who have relatively small problems but would like to work with a relationship expert anyhow.
Thriveworks Atlanta, GA in Buckhead has marriage counselors who are eager to help. If you and your partner are looking for an opportunity to improve your marriage, call our office to schedule an appointment at (678) 804-7374. These relationship experts can help you understand each other better and work through the issues that are plaguing your marriage. Keep in mind that you can work with a marriage counselor in the traditional in-person therapy setting, or in an online counseling session by video.
Marriage counseling is a type of therapy that assists couples in working through their marital conflicts and improving their overall relationship. Here at Thriveworks Atlanta in Buckhead, our marriage counselors and therapists offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you and your spouse to have these important conversations about what’s “off” in your relationship and areas that could be improved.
Marriage counselors have specific training in helping couples with a variety of marital challenges. The marriage counselors at Thriveworks Atlanta will address your specific relationship needs and design a treatment plan that will optimize your success in therapy. This will involve their assistance and guidance as you navigate discussions about the problems in your marriage, such as jealousy, financial strain, miscommunication, and so on. If you’re interested in the value that a marriage counselor could provide, reach out to us at Thriveworks Atlanta. Our relationship experts are here to help.
If there are areas in your marriage that you could improve, marriage counseling could prove beneficial. Let’s be honest—that’s every relationship! We can always improve our relationships and doing so can lead to greater health and happiness for each individual. Now, marriage counseling might prove particularly valuable if you and your spouse are encountering one of the following marital problems:
These are just a few of the many common marital conflicts. Keep in mind that it’s normal to disagree and even fight with our spouses. However, sometimes we need a little outside help to get back on track. And that’s okay.
Working with a marriage counselor at Thriveworks Atlanta has never been easier. To schedule your appointment, just give our office a call at (678) 804-7374. You’ll speak with a scheduling specialist who will present you with a few scheduling options, including appointments in the evenings and weekends! In addition to normal weekly, daytime appointments, we offer these flexible scheduling options to best accommodate our clients. Also, we have online counseling appointments available in addition to in-person counseling.
Thriveworks Atlanta is here and ready to meet with you (in-person or virtually). Call us today to schedule your first marriage counseling appointment.
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