Therapists for college students near 30309
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and understood. I specialize in working with eating disorders of all kinds—from anorexia to ARFID and everything in between. Alongside this, I also support individuals navigating anxiety, perfectionism, and OCD. Together, we’ll work to gently untangle these challenges with curiosity, compassion, and care. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), in which I hold a Level 2 certification through Behavioral Tech. These tools can help with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building a more balanced, meaningful life. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing is possible. You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re seeking relief from anxiety, freedom from rigid patterns, or a healthier relationship with food and yourself, I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this process.
We help people who look happy on the outside actually feel that way on the inside. It's exhausting trying to keep it all together. Most of us expend a huge amount of effort to make it look like our life is perfect; especially on social media. Some of us even relate to the dreaded Imposter Syndrome. While our accomplishments may be lengthy, our relationships and fulfillment are lacking. We understand, and our approach reflects just that. Creating a connection is core to our approach to counseling. We work from a multitude of theoretical frameworks including person-centered, positive psychology, cognitive behavioral, family systems, and solution focused. Much of our experience has been helping people find balance in their lives and re-focus their energies on values important to them.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled? Do you experience looping thoughts of self-doubt or worry? Do you feel like nothing you do could ever be enough? Do you feel disconnected from yourself and others? Do you feel stuck in the past or worried about the future? No matter where you are, I will meet you there and provide a safe and nonjudgemental space for processing. Through our work together, I hope to help you foster more peace, purpose, joy, and balance in your life. Being human is hard and you do not need to face life alone. I am here for you. I am passionate about looking inwards and focusing light on the parts of us that crave attention and acceptance. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who experience a wide range of challenges. I specialize in anxiety, self-esteem, interpersonal and identity struggles, perfectionism, life transitions, depression, self-harm, and ADHD. My approach is compassionate, warm, and positive while aIso being direct, real, and honest. I am a strengths-based and integrated therapist who pulls from ACT, CBT, DBT, and IFS as well as experiential and compassion-focused modalities. I also like to incorporate laughter and mindfulness into the room as a way to remind us all of who we are at our core.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with current and former athletes, students, and high achievers who are navigating challenges with perfectionism, self-criticism, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, and identity. My practice is rooted in supporting girls and women strengthen their confidence and redefine their success. Whether you're navigating life during or after sport, facing academic or career pressure, or trying to rediscover who you are outside of achievement, therapy can be a powerful space to pause, reflect, and heal. Many of my clients are used to excelling. From the outside, they seem driven, focused, and capable. But internally, they may struggle with self-criticism, burnout, imposter syndrome, or a sense that they’re not “enough”, even when they’re exceeding expectations. I use evidence based strategies to help clients in creating a more empowered sense of self! My approach is collaborative, affirming, and non-judgemental. I’m a former collegiate athlete and current coach, so I have first-hand experience seeing and experiencing the impact on young women. I am also currently PhD Candidate researching depression, anxiety, and perfectionism seen in athletes.
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I commend you for taking courageous steps to nurture yourself through counseling. It is my privilege to come alongside clients with support, insight, encouragement, education, and tools for growth. I excel in rapport building, creating relational safety in the counseling space, acclimating clients who are new to the counseling process, and helping connect clients with resources. My areas of emphasis include grief, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, and couples issues. I gladly offer a complimentary 15-minute consult to discuss your counseling concerns. My office is near Northlake Mall, where Decatur, Atlanta, and Tucker meet.
Life can feel heavy, but you don’t have to carry that weight alone. In our time together, we’ll make space for healing, build a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and strengthen the resilience you need to move forward with confidence. I have experience providing individual therapy to children, teens, and adults, as well as offering parent coaching and family therapy. My clients have faced a wide range of mental health challenges, from mild anxiety and depression to complex mood disorders and life-threatening symptoms.
All of us, at some time or other, need help. I work with young adults who are navigating life and find that they need a little help. I have an extensive background in working with grief, as well as experience with anxiety, depression, and other life transitions. For those who do not think of themselves as "talkers" - that's okay! Part of my job is to meet you where you're at and help you feel safe, understood, and accepted for who you are and for who you hope to become.
Are you looking for someone who can provide a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment? Seeking a guide who will walk with you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself? I am here to meet you exactly where you are and help you navigate this beautiful yet challenging journey we call life. I have had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and their families from diverse backgrounds. I have experience with Autism, anxiety, ADHD, depression, negative self-image, bullying, and life transitions. Therapy may seem scary & overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. I offer a welcoming & inclusive environment where you can explore your thoughts & feelings. I'm here to help you gain greater self-awareness, manage your emotions, and develop valuable coping skills. So, take a deep breath and take the first step towards a happier, healthier you.
People who never felt "just like everyone else" or dealt with a lot of negative self talk are those who I love supporting most. I am an art therapist, as well as a licensed professional counselor, and that means we have a lot of options in our tool box to find what works best for you. What is most important to me is making sure you feel heard, comfortable, and safe (and maybe even laugh once or twice)! I specialize in adolescents as well as young adults/college age clients as they continue to navigate "growing up". Sometimes sessions may be 100% talk therapy, sometimes 100% art/music interventions, and often some mix of both- it is totally up to what you are most comfortable with.
Acting as both a counseling/coaching office and our corporate office, Attento Marietta is located in a beautiful 2-story low-rise brick building campus setting with access to our office being a quick walk from the parking lot. Our second story office requires a short walk upstairs (sorry–our office is not supported by an elevator) to fully windowed offices overlooking a tree-filled outdoor setting where privacy abounds.
At Emerald Integrative Therapy Services, we provide in-person therapy in Sandy Springs and virtual sessions across Georgia and Florida. We support individuals, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Our integrative approach combines neuroscience, talk therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to create personalized paths toward healing. Whether you’re starting therapy for the first time or returning after a break, we meet you with authenticity, compassion, and curiosity—because your experience is yours alone, and it deserves care that fits.
Meet Melissa, a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. Holding an M.S. in Clinical Psychology with specializations in Clinical Counseling and Sex Therapy from Capella University, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and a genuine desire to help others. Her foundation in psychology began at Kennesaw State University (Go Owls!), where she earned a B.S. in Psychology and a Minor in Statistics and Data Analysis. Melissa's diverse experience spans various settings, allowing her to connect with and support a wide range of individuals, including adults and children, couples, foster children, refugees, and Spanish speakers. She is also experienced in assisting those navigating challenges such as addiction, domestic violence, trafficking, and abuse. Adding a touch of warmth to her practice is Mochi, her three-year-old assistant clinical cat, who occasionally makes confidential appearances in telehealth sessions.
Hi I am so glad you are here! I know that looking for a therapist can be an overwhelming task but know that you are already on the right path. If you are struggling with the transition into college, feeling anxious, depressed, or the need to do it all, know that you aren't alone and I am here to help. Together we can explore everything you have packed in so tightly. Therapy should be fun, unique, challenging, and safe.
Are you feeling overwhelmed under the pressures of facing life transitions, hacking adulthood, success/failure, and your FUTURE, particularly in these stressful, uncertain times? Finding an older adult who really gets it, and opening up to a stranger can also be really stressful- I understand! I promise, I really get all that you may be struggling with and can help you learn to cope with it all better, feel less overwhelmed, and be more confident in your ability to not just be “okay,” but to thrive. I work with a lot of folks in their twenties, and always strive to have a relaxed, supportive, inclusive, affirming, and judgment-free safe space for all clients to help them to learn and determine more about Who they are and want to be, to like and value themselves, manage stress and life better, take on each day confidently, and just generally believe they really can figure it out and do it (whatever “it” is). Through a compassionate trauma-informed, strengths-based lens, I seek to help my clients become empowered to heal, grow, and thrive. I work with adults, including many zoomers and zillennials, from all various backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, faiths, and world-views. While I see that most issues are grounded in some depth of trauma, my focused areas include: anxiety, loss/grief, PTSD and C-PTSD, stress, burnout, perfectionism, Self-Image & Identity, adjustment, attachment wounds / developmental trauma, interpersonal/relationship issues (including w/ family), narcissistic abuse survival, and recovery & relapse prevention. (I also offer a faith-based orientation by client request.) My collaborative approach to therapy does involve talking about life’s issues, but I don’t just repeat things back to you or tell you to change a thought or behavior. I tend to also promote thinking about things from new, alternative perspectives and of yourself in a sense of various parts, to provide comfortable structure and accountability, help you identify and then to understand the real reasons WHY patterns have developed & happen, and to learn how to feel safe, grounded, and regulated within yourself - no matter where you are. I’d say I take a Whole-istic mind-body stance, and often use neuro-somatic techniques, including Brainspotting (BSP) and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce reactive feelings, as well as the integration of therapeutic psychedelics for deeper healing. Call, text, or email me whenever you’re ready, and let’s discuss your therapy needs and goals for being the best version of your Self! Lara Eddleman, MS, LPC, CCTP
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education specializing in working with individuals, couples, college students, and families to help with challenges such as managing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, embracing LGBTQIA identity, and/or relationship issues. I work from an EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person centered, sex positive, kink friendly, and nonbinary orientation in order to explore and collaboratively work with you to assist in achieving your goals. Therapy is such a powerful tool that can allow you to learn about yourself in a deeper, more meaningful manner. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey. I offer availability Monday-Friday from 8am-8pm and some Saturday options as well. I welcome you to call or email me so we can further discuss how I can help you or a loved one.
Are you seeking purpose and wholeness? Feeling detached and lost? Do you want to work on your relationship with yourself? Your relationships with others? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the relationship you want? Are you redefining who you want to be? During our time together, the focus will be to meet you where you are and create room for you to feel accepted, respected and heard. With your commitment and effort, we can openly explore your sources of joy, fear, pain, and happiness to create realistic goals that honor who you are and who you want to become. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to equip them with tools that empower and nurture authentic exploration and growth. My most common therapeutic areas include, but are not limited to, relationships, women’s concerns, spirituality, marriage,LBGTQIA, exploring self-love/esteem, attachment issues, divorce, anxiety and stress. All are welcome.
Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your day-to-day life? Do you feel overwhelmed by your relationship and worry that you’ll make the wrong decision? Have you had life changes that have been difficult to accept? Do you question if your anxiety will always impact your life? You’re not alone. While it can feel isolating, you’re not the only one experiencing anxiety and uncertainty. And, things can get better. I believe that anxiety doesn’t have to control your life or change your dreams. In therapy, I like to help clients learn healthy coping skills to decrease panic attacks and the impact of anxiety. I use mindfulness techniques (breathing skills), CBT skills, and narrative therapy to help my clients begin to understand why they struggle with anxiety. By doing therapy with me, you’ll be able to learn healthy coping skills to manage and explore anxiety, life changes, and relationship issues. You’ll have a space to process your experiences and work towards a better version of you. If you’re ready to take the next step, reach out today for free consultation!
Art It Out Therapy Center provides individual and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.