geometry-shapes iconAnxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Grief
Online in Georgia
15 years in practice
Ages served: 18-64
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Conchata accepts 27 insurers
Aetna
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
AnMed Employee Program
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - HMO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | BCBS - PPO
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia | Pathways
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Poppins Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Conchata

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience in the mental health field and over 25 years of work in human and social services. I specialize in trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault recovery, substance use, and criminal justice–related concerns. I am known for my compassionate, empathetic, and open-minded approach, helping clients feel safe, supported, and understood as they work toward healing and stability.


I earned my bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Georgia State University and my master’s degree in professional counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am a nationally certified counselor, a certified grief counselor, an advanced certified clinical trauma specialist, and a certified forensic mental health evaluator.


I take an existential, humanistic, and solution-focused approach to therapy, incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and client-centered therapy. My goal is to help you gain insight, build motivation, and achieve meaningful change. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.

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"With over 25 years of human/social services work experience, I am confident that I can guide clients toward a better version of themselves by helping them process challenging circumstances in their everyday lives."

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Get to know Conchata

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I want to help people to see their full potential and get on the past to be the best version of themselves.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Various

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

It can take time and venting can be part of the process but not the whole process. The person has to be willing to do work within/on themselves to see the progress.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

In the first session, there will be rapport building, discussions on reasons for therapy and therapy engagement, and intake assessment information gathering to identify treatment goals and direction.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

I am well-versed in most situations either professionally or personally.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

Therapy is an individual process, and each person is different which means that therapy will be client-centered to the person.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAnxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Mood Disorders, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Bipolar Disorder, Relationships, Codependency, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disturbance, First Responders, Peer Relationships, Personality Disorders, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Career Counseling, Divorce
ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based, Existential Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Forensic Psychology, Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma-Focused, Culturally Sensitive
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Education and training

Years in practice
15 years
Graduating institute
Grand Canyon University
Graduating degree
Master of Science in Professional Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1326411596
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State of practiceGA
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
Conchata is available for Video visits.
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