Therapists for college students near Georgia State University

Life throws curve balls. You don't have to take them on alone. I believe in creating a safe environment to help you manage everything you are carrying. In addition to private practice, I have experience working in community behavioral health for 7 years and in a brief intervention virtual program for 3 years, providing therapy to adolescents and adults. I have worked with clients with various diagnoses and those seeking assistance in self-esteem, relationships, life transitions, parenting, and grief and loss, among others. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients to work together to achieve established goals in a safe and trusting environment. It takes courage to ask for help and seeking support in therapy is the first step in making a positive change. Throughout every session, I work to help you develop and utilize coping mechanisms to make progress towards your goals. I look forward to working with you!

I am inspired to work in mental health care because I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges, find resilience, and achieve a better quality of life. I find it deeply rewarding to be part of my patients’ journeys toward healing and growth, and I value the opportunity to address the stigma around Mental Health and advocate for compassionate, evidence-based care. I ensure patients feel heard and understood by actively listening, reflecting their thoughts and feelings, and validating their experiences. I create a safe, non-judgmental space, pay attention to verbal and nonverbal cues, and tailor my approach to their unique needs, fostering trust and collaboration. Building trust and a strong Therapeutic Alliance with my patients begins with creating a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathetic environment where they feel heard and respected. I approach each patient with genuine curiosity about their experiences and ensure that I validate their emotions and perspectives. Consistency and reliability are key, so I strive to communicate clearly and follow through on what I say. I also prioritize transparency by explaining my thought process, treatment recommendations, and the rationale behind decisions to involve the patient in their care plan actively. Additionally, I respect their autonomy and individuality, recognizing that trust is earned over time through mutual collaboration and demonstrating my commitment to their well-being.

Talina has an empathic, kind, and warm presence with her clients. Her love of learning keeps her curious, engaged, and attuned to her client's needs. With her passion in personal development, she is able to provide the right amount of challenges when and where necessary to elicit motivation for change in her clients. We will process old and/or new trauma, challenges with change, learning effective positive coping skills for emotional and self-regulation, as well as creating and maintaining healthy boundaries for effective relationships with others and yourself.

Hi, I’m Yasmine. I support children, teens, and young adults who may be navigating grief, relationship stress, family changes, or worries about immigration and their loved ones. I aim to provide a supportive place where people can process what they’re going through and feel less alone.

Hi, I'm Dr. Spesh, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with specialized experience in culturally informed treatment of anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and other stress-related disorders. I enjoy working with culturally diverse individuals with a broad range of psychological problems, life, & relationship issues. My clinical and research background has specifically focused on women’s mental health, trauma (including military combat and sexual trauma), and individuals experiencing marginalization and minority stress (e.g. Black women/men, Ethnic/Racial minorities/People of Color, LGBTQ+ identified individuals). I am a Yale-trained clinician with over a decade of experience in providing psychotherapy. At my practice, D.I.V.E. Therapy & Consulting LLC, I provide individual therapy focused on a range of issues. As an LGBTQ ally with a specialized background in LGBTQ health, I also offer evaluations and letters for gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgery. As an experienced therapist I recognize that people seek therapy for a range of clinical and/or life issues, but the common goal is reducing and addressing barriers that get in the way of living a fulfilling life. If what you have read is consistent with your needs, contact me for free 15 minute consultation to see if D.I.V.E. is a good fit for you.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the challenges and adjustments that come with transformative phases of life? Do you find yourself struggling to navigate new responsibilities, relationships, and expectations? I understand the unique difficulties college-age students face, and am here to support you on your journey. My therapy practice specializes in helping individuals overcome adjustment issues and navigate life transitions with confidence and resilience. I combine evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a mindfulness approach to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to thrive during this important chapter of your life. I recognize that each individual's experiences and needs are unique. Therapy sessions are personalized to address your specific challenges, goals, and values. I work collaboratively with you to create a care plan that aligns with your aspirations and supports your personal growth. I am committed to helping you navigate life's transitions with strength, self-compassion, and confidence. Together, we will explore your unique journey and empower you to embrace the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Hi! I'm so glad you're here, and you've made the first step towards healing. Are you facing the loss of someone you love? Maybe it’s not immediately in front of you, but you know it’s coming. And you’re scared. You’re juggling caregiving, and feeling anxious. Your friends or family try to be supportive, but they just don’t get it. You want to feel prepared, but don’t know how? Or maybe you’ve already lost someone you love- a family member, a friend, a partner, a pet? Are you struggling to find your new path forward without them? To find new meaning? Overwhelmed at just trying to pick up the pieces? Maybe you just got a new cancer diagnosis, or genetic testing results? You’re feeling lost, scared, and alone. Does any of this sound familiar? I’m so glad you’re here. My main counseling specialty is grief and loss. Whether you or a loved one is dealing with this difficult road, know that you are not alone. I have a lot of experience with these issues, and am passionate about helping clients navigate their new normal. I am honored and privileged to be a therapist. Therapy works, it actually changes lives. I can help you feel less alone, find more joy, and gain more peace. Submit a contact form, email, or call me for your free 15-minute consultation for your wellness journey to start now. I can’t wait for us to get started.

"You deserve the BEST. You do have CHOICES. Your choices should bring you PEACE." This is the foundation on which "Dr. Kay" builds and what helped her thrive after battling major depression in college. Initially failing in her major and being forced to withdraw with an emergency mental health leave, Dr. Kay is familiar with battling the unresolved past and pressing toward hopes for the future. Dr. Kay thrives with "young folk" who are seeking to be heard, understood and healed within this unique space.

Abundant Growth Counseling is a network of providers with a common goal of helping clients navigate life’s challenges and cultivate their mental well-being. As a group of independently licensed therapists and health professionals, we believe in the power of collaboration in order to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to our clients. Our mission is to dispel the stigma of mental health by providing empathy, understanding, and a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive environment for every client. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches and a client-centered philosophy, we strive to facilitate healing, resilience, and positive change. Our team of compassionate therapists is committed to fostering authentic connections, promoting self-awareness, and equipping clients with the tools and strategies they need to overcome challenges and thrive.

You are not alone. Life can be heavy sometimes. I offer a safe, supportive space to help you manage stress, heal from trauma, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and gain tools for lasting change. Specialties and Focus Areas: • Anxiety, depression, and trauma • Adjustment to chronic illness or injury • Caregiver support and life transitions • Couples and family therapy • Culturally responsive and faith-sensitive care. When you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule a session. Your healing journey starts here—and we’ll walk it together.

I was born in India, grew up in the Middle East, and immigrated to the United States at the age of eleven. Growing up in three countries taught me to appreciate the diversity of the human experience, but more importantly, helped me understand that deep down inside, many of us want the same things - safety, love, affirmation, and happiness. Following my graduation from Arizona State University in May 2007, I entered the field of mental health with a desire to work in spaces as diverse as the people I intended to help. I began my journey with an internship in private practice, where I developed the skills necessary to treat a wide variety of mood and trauma disorders. I graduated with a Masters Degree in Professional Counseling in May 2012 and spent the next four years working with Native American families on the San Carlos Apache Reservation. My time on the reservation was equal parts rewarding and formative, and it solidified my desire to work with individuals and families who have often been historically overlooked or mistreated in healthcare spaces. Upon moving to Atlanta in 2016, I began my ongoing work with members of local LGBTQ+ communities of color. I also returned to private practice at this time and began my work in daytime television. I was extensively involved with Divorce Court in on and off-camera capacities for several seasons before setting out to found a private practice of my own. The formation of Garuda Counseling is, in many ways, a culmination of my experiences as both a person and as a professional. I am excited to work with individuals for all walks of life, but my passion remains working alongside those who have felt unseen or unheard in traditional counseling spaces. Let’s talk soon - I know we can accomplish great things together.

Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. You may look like you're holding everything together on the outside while inside you feel anxious, stressed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I help individuals, couples, and families with adult children untangle what's stuck beneath the surface — to feel more connected, grounded, and steady, even in the hardest moments. For over 25 years, I've worked with clients navigating anxiety, stress, grief, loss, life transitions, self-doubt, relationship struggles, communication breakdowns, premarital work, divorce, parenting challenges, empty nesting, and more. Therapy is a space to exhale and slow down — where you don't have to hold everything alone. It's a chance to feel genuinely seen, understood, and safe as you move toward meaningful change, whether individually, with your partner, or your family. Together, we get curious about the cycles, patterns, and different "parts" of you — the ones that once kept you safe, but may now be standing between you and the life, love and relationships you are longing for. My work draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Coaching, Mindfulness, and other relational approaches — always tailored to your unique needs and goals. Throughout our work, I will unwaveringly hold your strength, possibility, and brilliance - even when you can’t see it. I love working with insightful, curious clients who are motivated for change. Feel free to contact me to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Welcome to Your Path to Empowerment and Personal Growth: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, I understand that college life can come with its own unique set of challenges—academic pressure, relationship struggles, identity exploration, and managing stress. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or just need someone to talk to, I’m here to support you. With a Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services, I take a holistic and non-judgmental approach to therapy. I work with a diverse range of clients, meeting you where you are, and together we’ll work to uncover the tools and strengths you already possess to build a healthier, more confident version of yourself. In our sessions, you can expect an open, collaborative environment where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. My goal is simple: to empower you to thrive and become the best version of yourself, inside and out. If you’re ready to take the first step toward understanding yourself better, navigating your challenges, and growing through the process, I’d love to help guide you on that journey. Let’s work together to make your experiences more fulfilling, balanced, and aligned with your true potential. Carla

My practice is designed to support students who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or the challenges of navigating new phases in life. Whether it’s the pressure of academic or family expectations, managing cultural tensions, or struggling with uncertainty about the future, I understand how these issues can make even day-to-day tasks feel heavy and consuming. Many of my clients find themselves caught in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or feeling stuck between different identities and responsibilities. As a first-generation immigrant and veteran, I bring both lived experience and clinical insight to the work I do. I specialize in supporting immigrants and children of immigrants who are balancing complex cultural dynamics while trying to succeed academically, socially, and personally. My goal is to help students like you break free from the weight of these internal and external pressures, and move toward a life that feels grounded and self-directed. Together, we’ll create a plan that is realistic, culturally responsive, and tailored to your goals. If you’re ready to explore new ways of coping, build confidence, and feel more in control of your path forward, I’m here to offer support, insight, and tools to help you thrive.

My name is Jessica Kettell and I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. I am here to help you restore your mental health and empower you to live your life to your fullest potential. Are you feeling sad or empty? Do you have trouble sleeping? Or maybe, you are so overwhelmed, anxious, or discouraged that it’s hard for you to make it through the day? You might find it hard to focus on tasks or assignments. Whatever problems you are facing right now, let’s tackle them together! You are not alone. You deserve to be happy and enjoy your life. I have completed a Fellowship Program in Functional and Integrative Psychiatry with Dr. James Greenblatt. My lifelong dream has been to make mental health care more accessible to individuals and to reduce the stigma associated with mental health treatment. Just as it is normal to seek treatment for diabetes, it should be natural to seek treatment to improve your mental health. You are a biochemically unique individual. A treatment that works well for someone, might not work best for you. That is why I use an evidence-based, whole-body, personalized approach to identify all factors that might be contributing to your mental health condition such as nutrition, lifestyle, hormones, genetics, and stress. Good nutrition and lifestyle practices are the foundation of mental wellness. I would love to support you on your mental health journey. Let’s do this together!

Have you been experiencing feelings of dread, worry, and fear? Have you been down, depressed, or hopeless for several weeks or more? Having trouble navigating life challenges or obstacles? Lets work on ways to cope and conquer the anxiety and depression. Lets find alternatives to the life challenges. We can work on ways to change your thinking and changing your life.

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I am a compassionate therapist focused on supporting college students through life’s challenges. My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, self-esteem, cultural adjustment, and religious concerns. College can be a time of significant transition, and I aim at providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where students can explore their emotions, strengthen their sense of identity, and develop coping strategies. Whether you’re navigating academic pressures, personal growth, adjusting to a new culture, self-confidence issues and needing a therapist who is also a Christian, I am here to support you with an approach that is understanding, collaborative, and tailored to your unique experiences. Let's a schedule a brief fifteen-minute call to see if I will be an appropriate fit.

Hi everyone, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I believe in providing a safe space where you can grow and heal in whatever season you are in life. I’ve had the pleasure of working with children and adolescents for the past five years dealing with anxiety, depression, Autism, and ADHD. For the Past 2 years I have found a passion in working with adults to navigate challenges with parenting, relationships, transitions in life, and the complex childhood experiences. I earned my Bachelors in Sociology from Georgia State University, and a Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University. I focus on offering a nonjudgmental therapeutic approach to address your needs whether that involves within your relationship, and/or individual challenges. I bring a warm, approachable, and engaging presence to my work, using appropriate humor and authenticity to foster a comfortable, supportive environment where clients feel safe to be themselves. I am looking forward to connecting with you !