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I'm here to help you experience the uncomfortable and move towards your values. If you're ready, my door is always open....
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I'm here to help you experience the uncomfortable and move towards your values. If you're ready, my door is always open.
I am a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor in Georgia with 2 years of experience. My background includes working in both college settings and private practice with diverse clients focusing on grief, loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexual identity, family issues, domestic violence, and gender identity. I work with clients 18 and older to create a safe and supportive environment where they can process emotions, gain clarity, and move toward their personal goals.
I earned my Master’s in Counseling Education from Georgia Southern University and am a National Certified Counselor. I use acceptance and commitment therapy to help clients explore values, face uncomfortable feelings, and build meaningful lives.
I believe every person can live a fulfilling life, and I am here to help you find the strength and resources within yourself. You deserve compassion, support, and the chance to be heard. I welcome clients from all identities and backgrounds, and I look forward to helping you take the next step in your journey.
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When life gets complicated, sometimes it helps to be seen, heard, and understood in a safe and non-judgmental space....
When life gets complicated, sometimes it helps to be seen, heard, and understood in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Beth Phillips is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia. She works closely with adults between the ages of 21 and 70 who are struggling to function to their fullest potential in their daily lives.
Beth holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Georgia in Athens (GO DAWGS!) and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Psychology from Argosy University of Atlanta. Beth subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers, of which she is a member.
Beth’s clinical approach is intentionally eclectic, empathetic, and person-centered, valuing a highly connected client-therapist relationship. Her practice is informed significantly by CBT, DBT, and a diverse mix of other theoretical approaches, however, remains based in mindfulness and maintains the flexibility required to best meet your needs.
Beth provides therapeutic services to individuals viewing life through many different lenses and will meet you where you are, working together to create and implement a plan for a better life. Her greatest joy is celebrating with a client their victories, achieved goals, improved relationships, and finding hope where there once was darkness.
I believe that everyone possesses inner strengths that can be utilized to live a fuller life, and I help others realize those stre...
I believe that everyone possesses inner strengths that can be utilized to live a fuller life, and I help others realize those strengths.
Brianna Guthrie-Savage is a Licensed Psychologist based in Georgia. She has 5+ year of experience working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, eating, chronic health issues, and other concerns. Brianna has worked with a diverse clientele including individuals of various ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, genders, and socioeconomic and underserved groups. She assists clients in discovering and utilizing their inherent strengths to meet their unique mental health and life goals, working collaboratively to develop the right treatment plan.
Brianna received her Doctor of Psychology degree from Mercer University. She takes an eclectic approach and may use methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Brianna believes seeking therapy is a courageous first step. By focusing on the present while maintaining space to deepen understanding of past experiences, she promises to meet you where you are and honor your openness. Brianna invites you to begin your mental health journey today!
I offer a space where your story is honored and your feelings matter, so you can begin moving toward the life you deserve....
I offer a space where your story is honored and your feelings matter, so you can begin moving toward the life you deserve.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with 7 years of experience working with a wide range of clients. I specialize in supporting neurodivergent individuals, trauma survivors, and those navigating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. I also have experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and those facing challenges such as self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, sleep issues, substance use, grief, borderline personality disorder, and OCD.
I received my Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and my Bachelor of Social Work from Eastern Michigan University. I believe clients are the experts of their own experiences, so I use a person-centered, compassion-focused, and culturally sensitive approach tailored to their unique needs.
Life can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a safe and supportive space where you can freely express yourself, build resilience, and find hope. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey and encourage you to schedule an appointment today.
As a mental health advocate, I help people find the assistance they are seeking when things feel like they are unraveling....
As a mental health advocate, I help people find the assistance they are seeking when things feel like they are unraveling.
Jessica Renard is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has has been working with clients for over 3 years, primarily in a sex therapy capacity. She loves working with clients dealing with concerns related to BDSM, kink, polyamory, LGBTQIA, and neurodivergence. As a pagan, Jessica helps those struggling with church trauma and shame. She provides support and challenge to clients who feel stuck and are searching for who they are in their identity. Jessica has a background in helping survivors of trauma both from their families or in their sexual past.
Jessica earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health at the University of West Georgia. She utilizes exposure response prevention, feminist theory, solution-focused brief therapy, and somatic therapy.
Jessica likes to offer a different perspective to help clients see their problems from an alternate angle. If things have been feeling particularly difficult lately, help is available. Reach out to Jessica to discover how things can be different.
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LGBTQIA+ counseling is a type of queer affirmative counseling dedicated to assisting individuals and couples in navigating the intricate intersections of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and mental health, with a primary goal of fostering well-being, self-acceptance, and affirming a client’s life experiences as a queer individual. Although not all LGBTQ+ individuals seek specialized counseling, a substantial number discover vital support and empathy within these inclusive and affirming therapeutic settings.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Savannah, GA typically begins with an initial assessment to understand your specific needs. LGBTQ+ counselors aim to create a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for anyone within the LGBTQ+ community by encouraging self-acceptance and offering an understanding of your identity and experiences. LGBTQ+ therapy addresses issues like coming out, discrimination, mental health challenges, and gender transition, and provides support for LGBTQ+ relationships.
LGBTQ+ counseling is incredibly important because it can help queer individuals accept their identity, learn self-love, and give them important tools for facing the challenges of being a queer person in today’s society, among many other benefits. LGBTQ+-affirming therapists can understand the unique perspective and experiences of queer individuals as they help them process past trauma, address family conflicts, treat issues with anxiety, and more.
Thriveworks LGBTQ+ counseling in Savannah, GA is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The number of sessions for LGBTQ+ counseling depends on the specific needs and goals of the individual. It could encompass a relatively limited series of sessions or extend into a longer counseling plan. The precise quantity and duration of sessions typically emerge through collaborative discussion with the counselor, taking into account the client’s progress and their therapeutic objectives.
Most people would agree that we live in a world made up of vibrant colors. Every day brings beautiful hues and shades. It would be a shame to take away all the diversity and leave everything in black and white.
Unfortunately, the same principle applied to gender and sexuality doesn’t yield the same support. While LGBTQ rights have come a long way, there’s still so much ground to cover until members of the LGBTQ community can feel completely safe and accepted. If you have experienced injustice, distress, or pain due to your gender or sexuality, Thriveworks Savannah is here to provide a community of support, growth, and healing. We can’t go back and undo the hurt, but together, we can work toward a brighter future.
The pain members of the LGBTQ community experience are not made up. Researchers have found higher rates of depression, anxiety, and drug use in people who identify as LGBTQ. Youth are especially at risk. In a staggering study, researchers found LGBTQ youth have a 43% chance of considering suicide.
If your past has hurt, Thriveworks Savannah is here to help you heal. But we are also a place to come and grow. Our counselors believe there is always hope, and that together we can work towards that life you’ve always dreamed of.
No matter what the motive driving you to read this page and consider counseling, you are welcomed at Thriveworks Savannah. And your future is worth the time and effort of counseling! So, no matter how small or big your problem may seem compared to others, Thriveworks Savannah is excited to meet you and begin pursuing a fulfilling, happy life.
Some of the most common topics discussed in a lgtqi counseling session with Thriveworks Savannah includes:
You deserve the best life you can make for yourself. So, if you’re unhappy, Thriveworks Savannah is ready to fight for you until you feel ready to take on the world.
Thriveworks Savannah believes there’s surviving, and then there’s living. At LGBTQ counseling, healing from past pains is obviously a priority, but so is coping with current ones, and preparing for the future. We want to help you live a life that you’re excited to wake up to every day.
Living life day-to-day can be hard on its own. Put on top of it all the stress of questioning your gender and/or sexuality, accepting it, discovering new parts of who you are, and piecing it all together to present to the world and you can easily feel overwhelmed and hopeless.
But there is always hope. Sometimes an outside, supportive presence can be what you need to find the next steps. It can feel like everything you know is spinning out of control. A Thriveworks Savannah counselor can be the calm center point to start working your way out of the chaos.
Of course, there are innumerable things that go into who you are. Gender and sexuality can be a big part of it, but Thriveworks Savannah wants to support you through whatever life brings. In a counseling session, we might explore the topics of:
Who originally said it has been lost, but this quote sums up counseling well: “You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.”
Before anything else, counseling is about developing and protecting the human soul. It’s an exciting, terrifying and never-ending process. Thriveworks Savannah is here to give you tools that will help you for years to come. We are excited to meet you and begin chasing after your goals and moving farther away from your fears.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located near E Broad St and E Congress St, off President St. It is just around the corner from Mother Mathilda Beasley Park and a short distance from the Savannah River.
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