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As a woman who has dealt with my fair share of life’s ups and downs, I am passionate about helping others overcome their own ups a...
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As a woman who has dealt with my fair share of life’s ups and downs, I am passionate about helping others overcome their own ups and downs
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 6 years of experience providing mental health care across a variety of settings. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, substance use concerns, mood disorders, and gender dysphoria. I am passionate about supporting individuals who have faced barriers to accessing mental health services and strive to create an inclusive, affirming space for healing and growth.
I earned my master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Columbus State University. My approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on identifying individual needs while developing practical strategies for change. I incorporate coping skills, mindfulness-based techniques, and strengths-based interventions to support lasting progress.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about your next steps, therapy can provide a supportive place to begin. I work to reduce barriers to care while empowering clients to build skills, confidence, and clarity in their daily lives. I invite you to schedule a confidential session and take the next step in your mental health journey.
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As a woman of color who has faced challenges, I understand how hardship affects us and how learning new skills can restore our emp...
As a woman of color who has faced challenges, I understand how hardship affects us and how learning new skills can restore our empowerment.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 16 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. I support clients navigating depression, anxiety, mood concerns, substance use, relationship challenges, and family dynamics. My work spans community mental health, residential treatment, and private practice, allowing me to serve individuals from diverse backgrounds with compassion and respect.
I earned my master’s degree in professional counseling from Argosy University. My approach is holistic and strengths-based, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I believe clients possess the capacity for growth and healing, and I work collaboratively to support meaningful, lasting change.
Beginning therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment. Together, we will identify your goals and develop a personalized treatment plan to help you regain balance, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. I would be honored to support you on your journey.
As a clinician shaped by lived experience, resilience, and personal struggle, I bring an authentic understanding of how identity, ...
As a clinician shaped by lived experience, resilience, and personal struggle, I bring an authentic understanding of how identity, adversity, and real-world challenges intersect—and I use a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to help clients build practical skills, reclaim confidence, and move forward with purpose.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 11 years of experience supporting adolescents, young adults, and families through life transitions, identity development, and emotional regulation. I frequently work with neurodivergent individuals, including those with attention-deficit and autism spectrum concerns, as well as clients navigating anxiety, trauma, executive functioning challenges, and relationship stress.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and practical, blending evidence-based therapy with real-life skill building to support emotional regulation, structure, and sustainable personal growth.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about what comes next, you do not have to navigate it alone. Therapy can be a supportive space to gain clarity, build confidence, and move forward at your own pace. I welcome the opportunity to support you on your journey
I believe therapy should be client-driven and I look forward to helping others heal at their own pace....
I believe therapy should be client-driven and I look forward to helping others heal at their own pace.
Cathy Wardlaw is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, ADHD, adjustment issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. Before becoming a counselor, Cathy worked for 15 years in the public school system as a paraprofessional, serving elementary and high school students.
Cathy received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. She uses a variety of clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, dialectal behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques.
Cathy believes that making clients feel safe and heard is the foundation for success in therapy. She will guide you in identifying your strengths, setting boundaries and goals, and letting go of what does not serve you. Reach out to Cathy today!
As a clinician with a background in sociology, I strive to understand the intersectionality of an individual’s history, identity, ...
As a clinician with a background in sociology, I strive to understand the intersectionality of an individual’s history, identity, and circumstances and use this knowledge to provide support and foster growth.
Andrea Brock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience in group homes, hospitals, crisis centers, and outpatient clinics. She enjoys working with preteens, teens, and adults of all ages. Andrea specializes in the treatment of anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, life transitions, and issues of identity. She is an LGBTQ+ affirming provider and is excited to help individuals become more comfortable with their true selves. Andrea uses an eclectic therapy style to offer her clients the most appropriate evidence-based practices to suit their needs. She is also highly skilled in explaining diagnoses, brain function, and medication effects in accessible and clear ways and enjoys helping clients understand all aspects of their care.
Andrea completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Georgia State University and focused on a specialty of Sex and Gender. She then went on to attain her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Georgia State as well. She is a third-generation pastor’s wife with firsthand experience in navigating Christian teachings, cultural expectations, and an LGBTQ+ identity. Andrea is also a foster parent with extensive training and individual experience in managing and healing the effects of trauma over time. She recognizes that trauma is often unseen and directly impacts how individuals grow, learn, and build relationships.
Many adults will experience one or more challenges in their life that can feel overwhelming. Andrea is able to walk with you in these moments to help you identify strengths and unwind unhelpful patterns to move forward into a happy, healthy life.
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The go-to approach for utilizing dialectical behavior therapy supporting others to regulate their emotions, become mindfulness, and to grow in the benefits from tolerating difficult circumstances and growing in self-awareness.
While teaching DBT skills, the following are included: emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Helping find a balance and helping make change in the desired areas.
Measures of progress with someone involved in DBT intervention can include reports of acceptance in life, growing in healthy behaviors, coping with negative emotions.
Clients can compliment their time in DBT with practicing emotional awareness, practicing presence rather than past/future events, and reading healthier ways to handle stress.
to prepare for the beginning of DBT therapy, perhaps an individual can read material related to DBT.
At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Dallas, GA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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