Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been fantastic already just in our first two visits. Would definitely recommend Christy and Thriveworks
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Grief, Anger Management, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Sexual Abuse
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About Christy
Christy Metz is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She has 21 years of experience in treating individuals enduring mild to severe mental health issues. She wants to help those who are wanting to overcome the obstacles and issues they feel are adversely affecting their daily lives. She thrives on being able to not only empower her clients but help them improve their ability to recognize how certain thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, can impact the ability to cope with various life stressors.
Christy has provided care for those enduring mild to severe mental health issues. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational emotive therapy. She is certified in trauma counseling, grief counseling, anxiety, stress, and depression management. Through her compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, Christy is known for her solid rapport with clients where developing trust is paramount. Her utmost objective is to help her clients fulfill their ultimate goals in an effort to live their best lives.
For many, seeking help is the hardest step but it is one that you have already accomplished. Through therapeutic sessions, Christy wants to assist you in building upon your already existing skillset and help you create goals for the life you want to live. She wants you to be able to begin living the life you have envisioned for yourself as soon as possible.
"Mental health encompasses how you feel about yourself, others, as well as the ability to meet and handle the demands of life. Being mentally healthy is not the absence of problems, as every person has problems, but it is gaining the ability to balance your problems with healthy and appropriate coping skills that will enhance the quality of your daily life."
What clients say
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Christy is amazing!! I'm so lucky I have her as part of my care team. She is thoughtful, caring and very easy to open up to.
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Christy made me feel comfortable right away. I had been working with another local therapist who I loved, but who is moving and I was nervous about switching. But Christy has been ....
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Christy makes you feel comfortable . She explained the process & was very empathetic, realistic, & patient. We are from different generations & backgrounds, but is very relatable. ....
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I love the therapist Mrs Christy Metz she is amazing and great to speak to about my issues. Mrs marva is great for listening on how my meds need to be taken care of and or if there....
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Get to know Christy
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I was a person that always had people wanting to talk to be about their problems. I enjoyed helping when I could. As I got older I thought hmm, wonder if I could make a living with this. Lo and behold here I am!
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
Mental Health issues, like physical health issues, range in type and severity. One can have anything from mild to severe issues as well as everything in between. The example I like to give is that when one is physically ill he or she may have a headache which could be classified as mild. On the other end of the spectrum one may have a brain tumor which could be considered severe. Mental Health issues can be classified in the same way. One may be quick to seek treatment for a physical issues but consider it an indulgence to seek treatment for mental health issues. Mental and physical health work hand in hand and there is NO shame in seeking treatment for one's mental health.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I felt I could reach and work with more clients as opposed to working at a brick and mortar practice.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
This is our getting to know each other session. This is the chance for clients to think of what issues they are having difficulty with and which issues they would like to tackle first.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
For my client to feel as comfortable with me as possible and to know that I am here to help in any way possible.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
That therapy is about them and I will keep the focus on what they would like to achieve from therapy. I have been doing this for a long time and while I am compassionate, I can be quite direct when it comes to helping the client get to where they want to go.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 21 years
- Graduating institute
- Georgia School of Professional Psychology
- Graduating degree
- Master's in Clinical Psychology
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