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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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I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that honors each person’s lived experience while supporting meaningful and susta...
I bring a compassionate, trauma-informed approach that honors each person’s lived experience while supporting meaningful and sustainable healing.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 14 years of experience providing care across inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health settings. I work primarily with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions who are seeking clarity, stability, and emotional relief. My goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Herzing University. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, combining evidence-based medication management with thoughtful education and supportive guidance. I emphasize insight-building, emotional regulation, and individualized treatment planning.
You do not have to navigate this process alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for change, I strive to meet you where you are and provide care rooted in respect, empathy, and clinical expertise. I welcome the opportunity to support you as you take the next step toward healing and improved well-being.
My primary goal is to serve my patients by providing care that is collaborative, comprehensive, and respectful, giving all patient...
My primary goal is to serve my patients by providing care that is collaborative, comprehensive, and respectful, giving all patients the voice that they deserve.
Cinandra is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) specializing in a variety of disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, mood disorder, and behavioral disturbance. Cinandra's primary goal is to establish relationships with her patients that are both empowering as well as educational. Cinandra treats both adolescents as well as adults, covering the various issues experienced across the lifespan. Her role as a PMHNP is a multifaceted one, in which Cinandra works as an advocate, educator, and collaborator. She is diligent in the care that she provides and strives to attain positive outcomes for all of her clients, helping them reach their optimal mental health goals.
Cinandra completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Augusta University, with a doctoral focus on the provision of emotionally appropriate yet comprehensive care to geriatric hospice patients. Said studies provided Cinandra the opportunity to work with clientele from various cultures, socioeconomic statuses, and mental health backgrounds. Her education and experience, in conjunction with her desire to provide excellent care, allow Cinandra to naturally build rapport with clients and their families. Said relationships matter to Cinandra, as she strives to have each client feel respected and validated. In addition to medication management, Cinandra utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) techniques, culturally sensitive communication, emotionally-focused communication, motivational interviewing, and person-centered techniques when working to develop treatment plans.
There is no shame in seeking help, just as there is no shame in needing medicinal intervention. Cinandra is here to work with you to help you live the life that you deserve. Through communication, education, empathy, and understanding, you both can develop a plan of care so that you can manage whatever comes your way. Cinandra is ready to help you, so feel free to schedule an appointment with her today!
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.
With over 20 years of experience, I have realized that life situations happen when you least expect it....
With over 20 years of experience, I have realized that life situations happen when you least expect it.
Leslie Middleton Walters, EdD, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. In times of death, divorce, financial issues, family relational problems, or any issue that brings about episodes of emotional unrest, Leslie believes that it is always best to reach out to someone that can assist with de-escalating fears and re-establishing hope, and provide encouragement to persevere during the dark times. Her primary goal is to help others face their challenges, fears, and become the person that they want to be through the development of lifelong coping skills, in an environment that is accepting and open to individualized thoughts and ideas.
Leslie completed both her Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling and her Master of Science (MS) in Guidance and Counseling at Fort Valley State University. She went on to complete her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques and other evidenced-based practices, Leslie assists those seeking a brand-new start to let go and accept their past so that they can invest in their future. While her degrees have provided her with the education to engage in expert counseling strategies, it has been Leslie's hands-on experience in helping others that has given her the emotional tools to help those take that first step to a new beginning.
It is because of these experiences, that my counseling practices are built upon a foundation of faith, hope, trust, perseverance, and the understanding that helping others is one of the greatest privileges of my life.
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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 Woodstock, 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 Woodstock, 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.
While many in the LGBTQ community are experiencing current developments for their legal equality and cultural acceptance, many who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning recognize that there is still much work to be done. Indeed, human rights successes for marriage equality and the increasing number of cultural voices using their stage to promote inclusion are some of the underscores. Conversely, the lowlights are that sidelining, and prejudice are often ordinary events for those within the LGBTQ community. Truly, these types of inequality take a serious toll. On the whole, the LGBTQ population suffers from greater levels of anxiety, addiction, and depression than other populaces.
Without a doubt, living one’s truth is an introductory law of mental health. Certainly, individuals need to feel the liberty to be themselves. Likewise, this begins with self-acceptance. Thriveworks Woodstock recognizes that mental health professionals have not continually offered a place where those in the LGBTQ community can feel self-acceptance. The American Psychological Association (APA) only ceased characterizing homosexuality as an illness in 1973, and that chronicle of stigmatization has eclipsed mental health care. Furthermore, the LGBTQ community has repeatedly not gotten the mental health care it merits, and therefore, habitually confronts a “dual stigma.” Subsequently, the LGBTQ community suffers from increased percentages of mental disorders with additional obstacles in obtaining compassionate mental health care.
Without any reservations, the counselors, life coaches, and therapists who work at Thriveworks Woodstock recognize the strength of living in one’s confidence and the power of self-acceptance. Our trained staff is dedicated to delivering holistic care to our patients. In detail, we strive to assist our clients, who are participants of the LGBTQ community, with the knowledgeable and delicate care that they deserve.
To say the least, the complete being of people’s lives matters. Ones’ emotions, physicality, spirituality, and sexuality all add to what makes up a whole individual. No one should have to divide their social life from their sexuality or their intellect from their psychology. However, this is frequently what those individuals who distinguish themselves as LGBTQ are asked to do. They handle exclusive and complicated challenges, and therapists must extend individualized care while also being cognizant of these specific complexities. Without a doubt, a person’s sexuality performs an essential role in the development of identity.
Excellent therapy offers personalized care. Every person’s capabilities are distinctive and dissimilar from any others. What you have gone through in life is unique and no one else accepts the challenges that you encounter. Additionally, no one else has the breaks you have and no one else has survived the encounters that you have survived. When the therapists at Thriveworks Woodstock recommend all-encompassing and affirmative counseling, it also means that they are all-encompassing and agreeing towards your exclusive story. Our psychotherapy experts work relentlessly to earn each client’s confidence, as confidence and trust is the foundation of any therapeutic relationship. As the relationship between each counselor and each client progresses, clients regularly feel secure going deeper and often experience more healing. To go deeper, therapists may raise questions such as…
The truism of therapy is of a person lounging on a sofa, speaking about doom and gloom. Undoubtedly, a considerable amount of therapy focuses upon problems, but excellent therapy also concentrates people’s interest in their dreams. Skillful counselors help their clients reach key professional and personal goals. Trained counselors focus upon health and healing—whatever that may look like within a person’s life. For some, it may look like chasing a romantic relationship or meeting that significant other. For others, it may look like coming out to friends and family with a strategy for security as well. All in all, clients get to set the itinerary for therapy.
When the therapy room is an unrestricted, judgement free zone, patients often feel safe enough to discover without feeling embarrassed or humiliated. Clients often feel secure speaking easily of their past trauma as well as their imminent hopes. Topics that are generally tackled in LGBTQ therapy include:
What is occurring in your life right now? What are the questions? Maybe you are suffering from sidelining or unfairness. If so, the staff at Thriveworks Woodstock wants you to know that we are profoundly unhappy you are experiencing this stigmatization. Please know that you are worthy of fitting in and worthy of respect. Maybe you are concentrating upon your future and are ready for your next achievement. If so, the staff at Thriveworks Woodstock wants you to know that you are valuable and can reach your dreams. Whatever your voyage is, we are grateful to be along with you for the trek.
When you contact Thriveworks Woodstock, know that you may be convening with your therapist the following day. We accept many forms of insurance, and we offer evening and weekend sessions. Nevertheless, we do not keep a waitlist so you will never be put on one. Our wish is that our clients obtain the care they deserve when they need it. Call Thriveworks Woodstock today.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodstock is located near S Cherokee Ln and Highway 92, off I-575. It is near the Noonday Creek Trail and a short distance from the Little River Elementary School.
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