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I know how hard it can be to put yourself first, but I believe real growth starts when you permit yourself to slow down, show up h...
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I know how hard it can be to put yourself first, but I believe real growth starts when you permit yourself to slow down, show up honestly, and do the work, and I’m here to walk beside you through that process.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related challenges. I work best with clients ready to invest in their emotional well-being, build healthier coping skills, and take steps toward lasting growth. My approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative, and I strive to create a space where you feel fully seen, heard, and supported as we work toward balance and healing together.
I earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. My approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I tailor each session to meet your individual needs, helping you identify strengths and develop practical strategies to foster confidence and resilience.
At the heart of my work is empathy and authentic connection. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions, I’m here to walk beside you. Together, we’ll uncover the tools you already have within you to build a more fulfilling, balanced life.. I’m here to help you rediscover your strength every step of the way.
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As a black woman who's been married for 10 years and lives a very busy life, I understand the challenges that comes with marriage ...
As a black woman who's been married for 10 years and lives a very busy life, I understand the challenges that comes with marriage and society. As someone who has personally experienced depression and anxiety along with challenges in self-esteem, I understand how that can get in the way of the relationship with yourself, significant other, and family.
I have been practicing therapy since 2019 and hold an LPC. I typically work with couples who are facing communication challenges and broken trust along with helping them reconnect. I work with individuals and help them to gain healthy coping skills to deal with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I love to be collaborative with clients and be intuitive to specific needs they may have in the moment. That helps clients to feel seen and understood during their healing journey.
Healing is something we all must experience but being able to trust someone you can be vulnerable with makes it so much easier.
As an African American woman, I understand the complexities of mental health concerns due to a variety of cultural factors....
As an African American woman, I understand the complexities of mental health concerns due to a variety of cultural factors.
Shakaelah Fisher is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 2 years of experience supporting children, teens, and adults. She specializes in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, and relationship challenges. Shakaelah’s therapeutic approach is client-centered and personalized, grounded in the belief that every person’s path to healing is unique. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered, and her goal is to tailor each session to meet individual needs while equipping clients with tools for lasting growth.
Shakaelah earned a Master’s in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Clayton State University. She integrates person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization reprocessing, and ART therapy techniques.
Shakaelah is passionate about walking alongside clients on their journey toward healing. She works to foster resilience, growth, and self-discovery, empowering clients to overcome challenges and build fulfilling lives. She looks forward to supporting you in taking the next step toward emotional well-being.
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 Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville, GA work with their clients to create goals, decide on ideal timelines, and establish treatment plans.
If you’re married, you might be interested to know that marriage counselors specialize in helping couples work through marital issues and improve their relationships. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been with your spouse for 1 year, 5 years, or 50 years. In any case, a marriage counselor can help you break down and work through your problems. They can also equip you and your partner with essential communication skills, conflict resolution tools, and other tips that can help you improve your relationship.
After hearing about the benefits of marriage counseling, are you interested in working with a marriage counselor? If the answer is yes, consider contacting Thriveworks Counseling in Lawrenceville, GA (Sugarloaf). We have marriage counselors and other relationship experts on our Lawrenceville team who would love to 1) meet you and your spouse, 2) get to know you as individuals and as a couple, and 3) see how they can help you optimize your relationship. Reach out today for help.
Marriage counseling is for any couple interested in strengthening their relationship. That said, there are certain couples who might be of greater need. For example, if you and your partner are suffering as a result of any given challenge, you should consider reaching out for this professional help. Here are a few common relationship issues that can have many adverse effects on your relationship:
These problems can drive a serious wedge into your relationship and threaten its foundation. The good news is that if you commit to getting through it, you can find success in doing so. The marriage counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Lawrenceville, GA can help you dive into these tough conversations, work through your challenges, and build your relationship back up again.
Marriage counseling isn’t just for couples who are struggling due to infidelity, another form of betrayal, or any other serious relationship issue. It’s for any and every couple interested in building up their relationship. Yes, marriage counselors can help couples work through the problems previously mentioned, but it can also help couples…
Have you and your spouse been considering marriage counseling for a long time? Did you just recently start looking into it? In any case, the marriage counselors at Thriveworks Counseling in Lawrenceville, GA (Sugarloaf) would be excited to help you. If there are existing problems, our counselors can help you resolve them. If you’re simply looking to strengthen your relationship, our counselors can help with that too.
If your marriage is on a shaky foundation, you probably feel worried, scared, or even hopeless. We’re here to remind you that if you’re committed to getting through this difficult time with your spouse, you can make it happen. And we’re here to help.
Thriveworks in Lawrenceville, GA (Sugarloaf) has a team of marriage counselors who specialize in helping couples through the challenges we mentioned earlier (as well as many others we haven’t mentioned). These providers can also help you strengthen your overall relationship. If you’re interested in experiencing these benefits in marriage counseling, contact our office. We’ll get you scheduled for your first in-person or online marriage counseling session right away. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Lawrenceville is located near Legacy Park Dr and Collins Hill Rd, off GA-316. It is right by Georgia Gwinnett College and near the Chadwick Lake.
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