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Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every st...
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Hi, I’m glad you’re here! I want you to know that I’m genuinely committed to listening, understanding, and supporting you every step of the way.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 22 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Since becoming licensed, I have worked with clients seeking compassionate support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, substance use, and personality disorders. I focus on helping clients manage symptoms, gain insight, and improve their quality of life through evidence-based care, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University, where I built a foundation in evidence-based psychiatric care. My approach includes psychopharmacologic management, supportive therapy, and psychoeducation to help clients develop resilience, stability, and improved mental well-being.
With empathy and understanding, I provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs. Whether addressing mood disorders or other mental health concerns, I am committed to partnering with clients on their path toward healing and long-term wellness.
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As a Black woman with a challenging childhood, I understand the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression....
As a Black woman with a challenging childhood, I understand the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Charlese Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 7 years of experience helping clients feel heard, supported, and understood. She specializes in working with individuals facing anxiety, family conflict, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. Charlese creates a safe space for clients to explore difficult feelings, uncover patterns that cause distress, and develop healthier coping skills. She empowers clients to stop people-pleasing, trust themselves again, and make decisions that align with their values.
Charlese earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University. She uses cognitive-behavioral and strengths-based approaches to address each client’s needs while honoring their background and experiences. Her style is kind, honest, and focused on supporting lasting personal growth.
Charlese is passionate about helping clients rewrite the stories of their lives. She welcomes individuals ready to move from feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unheard toward confidence, clarity, and self-trust. Her goal is to help each person feel proud of who they are and empowered to create a fulfilling life. Schedule an appointment today!
As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward heali...
As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward healing and growth.
Bryce Griggs is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 3 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. Bryce specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. He provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal, build resilience, and work toward lasting personal growth.
Bryce earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy, to empower clients on their healing journeys.
Bryce helps clients navigate emotional challenges with authenticity, care, and collaboration. He is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals feel heard and understood, encouraging personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
As a 1st-generation Jamaican-American woman, I work to provide a safe therapeutic space for people who hold multiple intersectiona...
As a 1st-generation Jamaican-American woman, I work to provide a safe therapeutic space for people who hold multiple intersectional marginalized identities.
Janae Thompson is an Associate Professional Counselor with experience as a mental health provider in various clinical settings. She has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Janae specializes in working with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, identity development, relationship issues, and life transitions. Her experiences as a 1st-generation Jamaican-American woman influence her to prioritize a multicultural counseling approach. Janae’s warm demeanor creates a safe space for her clients to feel comfortable.
Janae Thompson holds an M.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. in Sociology. Janae uses several treatment approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, reality therapy, and person-centered therapy.
Life can be full of unexpected twists and turns. Janae would like to offer guidance and support as you navigate through difficult and uncertain moments. If you are interested in making a change or receiving extra support, schedule an appointment with her today.
I believe counseling may be best understood as a collaboration that seeks to resolve your issues and concerns....
I believe counseling may be best understood as a collaboration that seeks to resolve your issues and concerns.
My name is Barbara Sims-King. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Pastoral Counselor with over 20 years of experience. I have success working with those who are suffering from the effects of depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and grief. My current focus is with men aged 18 and up gaining emotional insight to life's challenges. When life gets the "better" of us, it may appear that life has won the fight and we have lost. Life is not the enemy, life is just life and as a counselor, I find that my job is to lift up hope as a beacon light to those seeming to be floundering in a sea of circumstances. The light comes with encouragement, support, and an unfailing belief in the good of humankind. Let me join you on the journey to healing, towards a celebration of your life.
Schedule your first appointment with me today!
(Barbara utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused therapy (TFT), and relationship treatment perspectives that best match the goals of the client.)
I appreciate the importance of utilizing tools to help you grow at your own pace....
I appreciate the importance of utilizing tools to help you grow at your own pace.
Sydney Kilpatrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 3+ years of experience helping children, teens, and adults. Sydney is eager to assist clients in identifying and processing emotions and thoughts as well as developing plans tailored to their needs and therapeutic goals. Sydney also specializes in anxiety, depression, boundaries, grief, and self-esteem. Sydney received her Bachelor of Science from Tennessee State University (Psychology) and a Master of Science from Clayton State University (Clinical Counseling and Psychology).
Sydney utilizes active listening and empathy skills to encourage self-compassion and increase self-esteem in a "no judgment" zone. Her practice focus areas are depression, anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, emotion management, positive self-talk, and self-care.
We all view and experience life differently, and we all deserve to be heard and give ourselves grace. Sydney believes in walking next to you on your journey, supporting your independence and ability to problem-solve and make healthy decisions. If you are ready to make a change and walk in your truth, schedule an appointment with her today!
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate l...
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your identity and growth.
Gina Great is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience. She brings a broad perspective to therapy, drawing from her diverse background as a mother, United States Army officer, and therapist. Gina offers compassionate, structured support to children and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit and hyperactivity challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She empowers clients through structured, practical approaches that support emotional growth and self-confidence.
Gina earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Columbia State University. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, journaling, movement, expressive arts, and mindfulness into her work to help clients heal, build resilience, and move forward with purpose.
Gina is here to meet you where you are, with empathy, honesty, and practical care. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for a change, she brings warmth, experience, and a down-to-earth presence to help you take the next step forward at your own pace.
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My go-to approach for helping people in PTSD/trauma therapy is to understand and help the client understand the trauma.
I teach my clients about the trauma egg exercise in PTSD/trauma therapy.
I know a client is making meaningful progress in PTSD/trauma therapy when they have fewer PTSD symptoms.
Clients can supplement their time in PTSD/trauma therapy with self-care.
To prepare for their first PTSD/trauma therapy session, someone can assess their goals.
Trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on treating the psychological impact of traumatic events on individuals. Trauma therapy helps people process and heal from their trauma by guiding them through their trauma in a compassionate and supportive way, allowing clients to feel the full scope of what happened to them and eventually move on from the event(s). This process helps people who have experienced trauma find ways to feel safe in their lives.
Trauma therapy will often require individuals to walk through their experiences in a controlled and compassionate setting (unless the client has a dissociative disorder) so that they can fully process the event, an activity that will allow them to move on from what happened and feel safe again. Thriveworks Atlanta therapists will also help clients learn healthy coping mechanisms to deal with their symptoms outside of therapy.
Thriveworks trauma counseling in Atlanta, GA is conducted both in person and online through online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
If an individual is working through a single event that occurred during adulthood, they may only need a few months of treatment. However, in instances of childhood trauma or repeated traumatic events, therapy may continue over the course of years. Trauma therapy usually ends when the client believes they have met their therapeutic goals, however long that takes to occur. Thriveworks therapists in Atlanta, GA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Trauma comes with excruciating pain—when you first experience it and for many years to follow. A traumatic experience is one that is deeply disturbing or distressing. Examples include the loss of a close friend or family member, physical or mental abuse, natural disasters, and other near-death experiences. If you encounter a traumatic experience, you will likely feel sad, angry, fearful, confused, and other difficult emotions. On top of that, you might develop PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, especially if you fail to process your trauma properly.
Traumatic experiences stick with us because they physically alter our brains. After we experience trauma, our brain enters a state of hyperarousal. It is constantly looking out for threats, especially those that match your previous trauma. That’s where those “triggers” you hear about come in. This hypervigilance is but one of many long-term effects of trauma. It also doubles as a symptom of PTSD.
There is good news. If you are on edge, unhappy, or otherwise affected by trauma, you can receive the right help to work through it and live better. Trauma therapists specialize in helping people just like you. If you are in the Atlanta, GA area, consider working with a trauma therapist or PTSD therapist at Thriveworks Atlanta. Just call (678) 804-7374 to speak with a member of our scheduling team and get all set up. Keep in mind that in addition to traditional in-person therapy sessions, we offer online counseling too!
As we mentioned earlier, trauma stays with us… unless we intentionally address it, process it, and allow ourselves to move forward. This recovery process involves opening up about your experience as well as how it makes you feel. This can sound intimidating, scary even, but talking about your trauma is crucial to healing. Talking to a friend or family member can be helpful, but talking with a mental health professional is multibeneficial.
Trauma therapists and PTSD therapists have skills, training, and experience specific to trauma and helping people through their trauma. The trauma specialists at Thriveworks Atlanta will provide you with an unbiased, nonjudgmental space to open up. They will also present you with valuable tools for better managing your trauma symptoms. And, perhaps most importantly, they will provide you with perpetual support throughout the process. While trauma isn’t often resolved easily or quickly, it is possible. And we want to help you do it.
Trauma therapy is an effective approach to treatment for those who have had traumatic experiences. As we’ve touched on previously, trauma therapy will involve opening up to a trauma specialist about your experience. Your trauma therapist will listen closely and then design a personalized treatment plan to best meet your needs. This plan might involve several therapeutic techniques, but your therapist will have the following goals in mind for you:
These are big, important goals that will ultimately help you process your trauma and get back to living the life you know and love. You might even have additional goals to add to the list. In any case, the Thriveworks Atlanta PTSD therapists and counselors are happy to walk with you on your journey. They understand just how debilitating trauma can be. They don’t want you to live in the past—they will help you look hopefully to your future.
Have you encountered a traumatic event? We know that you’re probably struggling as a result. Be sure to take care of yourself and get the help that you need in healing properly. Thriveworks Atlanta, GA has trauma counseling services available for you. Our trauma therapists and PTSD therapists can provide you with treatment that will help you process your trauma and move forward once and for all.
To schedule a trauma therapy appointment, just call our office at (678) 804-7374. We’ll get you set up with one of our skilled, caring professionals who specialize in trauma treatment. New clients can often meet with their provider within the same week as scheduling. We offer evening and weekend sessions, and we accept most major insurances.
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