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As a woman with life experience in parenting, marriage, grief, career changes, and multicultural living, I offer a grounded, compa...
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As a woman with life experience in parenting, marriage, grief, career changes, and multicultural living, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to support you through life’s transitions.
Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She draws from a rich personal journey that has included immigrating, raising a family, and starting a business to support clients through life transitions, cultural shifts, and personal growth. Lynda works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, burnout, and low self-esteem. Her clinical lens is shaped by lived experience and deep empathy, helping clients navigate change with insight and resilience. Lynda works with couples, gamblers, and rural communities, offering tailored support and purpose-driven care in every session.
Lynda earned her Master’s in Counseling from Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing to help clients manage distress and shift negative thinking.
Lynda understands that life can feel overwhelming, especially during transitions or resurfacing pain. She helps teens and adults reduce stress and improve relationships by offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, clarify goals, and begin their healing journey.
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As a mom, I understand trying to deal with burnout and symptoms of anxiety and depression while handling a busy schedule....
As a mom, I understand trying to deal with burnout and symptoms of anxiety and depression while handling a busy schedule.
Caroline Pressley is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. Her ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a compassionate professional to help them regain balance, confidence, and emotional clarity. Caroline aims to empower others with practical strategies, personalized care, and a safe space for growth, fostering resilience and long-term well-being. By blending proven techniques with genuine care, she helps individuals make real and lasting life changes.
Caroline received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Caroline’s practical and supportive approach focuses on building resilience, fostering self-acceptance, and creating meaningful steps forward.
Caroline understands how overwhelming life can feel and believes everyone deserves support during tough times. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and find practical solutions. If you’re ready to take the next step toward growth and healing, Caroline is here to walk alongside you.
I am a counselor who believes in looking at the whole person to support you in becoming who you would like to be!...
I am a counselor who believes in looking at the whole person to support you in becoming who you would like to be!
Seryna Muhammad-Wilkinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families with issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, infidelity, racial identity, grief, and parenting. She has spent time in nursing and counseling, holding roles including school counselor, adjunct faculty member, and associate professor. Seryna enjoys working with clients who want to improve themselves emotionally and mentally and desire the support of a trusted professional. With a counseling approach rooted in empathy and empowerment, she is always looking to continue her mental health education.
Seryna received her Master’s in School Counseling from Capella University. She uses modalities including Rogerian therapy, Alderian therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, culturally sensitive therapy, and compassion-focused therapy. Seryna also offers a faith-based lens for those interested.
While everyone’s struggles are unique, we all deserve peace. Whether you are in the middle of a transition or feeling overwhelmed with daily life, know that things can get better! Seryna is eager to embark on a journey toward holistic well-being together. You can do this!
I am a therapist that is not here to judge but to assist each individual in understanding themselves and their behavior....
I am a therapist that is not here to judge but to assist each individual in understanding themselves and their behavior.
Mary Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of professional experience. She specializes in treating adult clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, anger issues, grief, divorce, life transitions, women's issues, and more.
Mary completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the University of Detroit. She then received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University where she graduated with honors. Mary utilizes a number of theories and techniques to assist each individual in meeting their goals, including cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectal behavioral (DBT) approaches.
Mary inspires a collaborative relationship with every client and understands that one size does not fit all. She looks forward to maintaining a relationship with every individual based on solid rapport building. Work together with her to create a better tomorrow for yourself—a future that begins with your emotional wellbeing.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for treating grief and loss is a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), components of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I also encourage clients to attend a community grief group. I find optimal benefit by helping clients identify and utilize skills that help them practice non-judgment of their feelings, providing psychoeducation about the process of grief, and assessing for the possibility of depression and/or anxiety.
Some examples of the skills I teach when providing grief and loss counseling are as follows:
I know a client is making meaningful progress in grief and loss counseling when the frequency and intensity of grief reactions are decreased, as evidenced by their own self-report and my observation of symptoms, and when the client and I are able to identify specific examples of improvement compared to their initial symptomology.
In their personal time, clients can supplement counseling by practicing skills learned in therapy, engaging in agreed-upon activities, reviewing their therapy notes (if any), completing any homework or reading resources shared by the counselor, or keeping track of concerns that arise in between sessions so they remember them for the next session.
To prepare for your first grief and loss counseling session, you should complete any paperwork sent to you ahead of time and come to the session prepared to talk about your symptoms and what you hope to gain overall from your experience in grief and loss counseling.
Grief and loss counseling helps people grieve difficult losses including the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the end of a relationship. It helps people navigate their grief process and eventually accept, understand, and move forward from their loss. Thriveworks grief therapists in Marietta, GA have specific experience, training, and skills that enable them to best support grieving individuals.
Grief and loss counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all, but it involves sharing about your loss and then working with your counselor to acknowledge and accept your new reality in its wake. Your provider at Thriveworks in Marietta, GA will design your treatment plan around your unique needs and goals for therapy, applying the counseling techniques that best support them.
If you have recently experienced an event like the death of a loved one, a breakup or divorce, the loss of a job, or another major life change, then you may want to seek grief and loss counseling. Grief can be caused by many experiences and events, so if you feel that you are having trouble moving on from a certain event or find that it is still impacting your life and functioning, grief and loss counseling can help you process it more effectively so that you can move on and once again find fulfillment and satisfaction in your life.
There are many counseling theories for treating grief, one of the most frequently used being the dual process model of grief which helps people acknowledge who or what they’ve lost through rumination while also adjusting to the new roles and identities that this loss has now placed on them. There are also many commonly used therapy approaches used in grief and loss counseling, including Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and traumatic grief therapy.
Grief & loss counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For many, grief and loss counseling lasts for about 6 months. For others, it may last shorter or longer, depending on the severity of their loss and their grief.
Grief counseling at Thriveworks Marietta, GA, provides compassionate support for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. This type of therapy helps clients navigate their grief and establish a new normal in life. Call today to schedule your first session (404) 905-1064.
Grief can trigger a range of symptoms, which are normal responses to loss. It’s important to recognize these signs and seek help if they persist:
Grief counseling supports individuals in processing their loss in a meaningful way. While it’s not possible to return to how things were before the loss, counseling can help you create a new normal and remember the departed without being overwhelmed by sadness.
Grief is a process that includes mourning, missing, and remembering the deceased, which can lead to acceptance over time. If you find the pain of loss too overwhelming or persistent, it’s advisable to seek professional help.
Our licensed grief counselors in Cobb County are ready to assist you in processing your loss and moving forward. We respect your time and emotional needs, ensuring that appointments are available promptly. New clients often see their provider within 7 business days of their first call. Call today to schedule your appointment (404) 905-1064.
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