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As a clinician and trauma survivor, I understand difficulties of moving past your pain and will help you discover a new world fill...
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As a clinician and trauma survivor, I understand difficulties of moving past your pain and will help you discover a new world filled with hope!
Renee Atwood is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has worked with clients who have experienced depression, both childhood and adult trauma, codependency issues, anxiety, and PTSD. She has also worked with individuals suffering from grief, divorce, and issues pertaining to aging. Renee has counseled teens, adults, and families through a down-to-earth counseling approach.
Renee’s core beliefs are grounded in unconditional positive regard for all. Her passion is to help others reach their full potential of emotional peace. If you are ready to begin your journey, feel free to call and make an appointment. Renee is here and ready to listen!
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I commend you on taking your first step toward healing,” says Renee. “Reaching out for counseling can be frightening, but I want every client to feel heard, safe, and secure. As your therapist, I will graciously commit to a safe, confidential therapeutic relationship while encouraging healing from trauma, emotional disturbances, and intergenerational issues.”
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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.
I aim to empower individuals who wish to overcome personal obstacles; now is the time to put your mental health first....
I aim to empower individuals who wish to overcome personal obstacles; now is the time to put your mental health first.
Shantel Miller is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in anxiety, life changes/transitions, substance use, anger, and mood changes. Shantel is a highly motivated, conscientious individual who is passionate about client care and developing a therapeutic rapport.
Shantel obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Valdosta State University in 2012 and then went on to graduate with her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling in 2018. With guidance, her clients develop their treatment goals in accordance with their own life goals, interests, and life aspirations.
I’m really glad you’re here! Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts an...
I’m really glad you’re here! Reaching out takes courage, and I’m here to offer a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings and where you’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and support wherever you are on your journey.
Darice Dodd is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s complexities. She specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, and life transitions. Darice works with diverse populations and provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, overcome challenges, and pursue meaningful personal growth.
Darice holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Georgia State University. Her approach is eclectic and strength-based, integrating various therapeutic modalities, including internal family systems and play therapy, to create personalized, effective treatment plans that support clients in navigating challenges and fostering resilience.
Embarking on a therapeutic journey is a courageous step, and Darice is committed to walking alongside clients in their journey. She provides a safe space for self-exploration, healing, and empowerment, tailoring care to each client’s needs. If you’re ready to begin, she welcomes you to take the next step toward healing and self-discovery.
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My go to approach for treating anxiety is to provide education to the client to help them understand both cognitive and physical responses to anxiety. I also focus on equipping clients with a variety of coping skills to respond to both physiological and cognitive responses to anxiety to help empower the client when managing their anxiety symptoms.
I teach the following tools in anxiety therapy:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in anxiety therapy when they self-report that the intensity and frequency of anxiety and anxiety symptoms decreases. Other changes that indicate progress include the client's request for less frequent sessions, as well as consistent use of coping and self-soothing strategies.
Clients can supplement their time in anxiety therapy by including supportive individuals in their efforts to develop and use strategies discussed in therapy. Clients can also discuss additional resources (worksheets, books, journals, etc.) to help track or supplement their efforts in managing anxiety.
To prepare for your first therapy session, you can complete any intake materials your therapist may send to assess the current impact anxiety may be having on your daily life. I would also encourage clients to be mindful that anxiety is a human emotion so managing expectations for therapy can be helpful. For example, a therapist/therapy will not be able to “stop anxiety” from occurring. I believe managing expectations can be a helpful first step before beginning treatment.
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Kennesaw, GA can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Kennesaw therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
Are you looking for Cobb counseling for anxiety? Call Thriveworks Kennesaw at (770) 224-7408 to set up an appointment with one of our anxiety therapists.
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Anxiety therapy varies on a case by case basis. Why? Because anxiety can vary, too! As we mentioned earlier, there are multiple anxiety disorders, each with unique symptoms, potential causes, and effects. We detailed GAD above; here are a couple other anxiety disorders:
Your treatment will be tailored to your specific anxiety disorder and your unique presentation of symptoms. For example, if you have OCD, your treatment needs to be different from someone who has GAD. The length of treatment can also vary from person to person, though for most, anxiety therapy is relatively short-term! To be more specific, the American Psychological Association (APA) reports that many people see significant improvement around the 8th or 10th therapy session.
If you’re ready to partner up with an anxiety therapist or psychologist at Thriveworks Kennesaw, give us a call right now at (770) 224-7408.
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