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As an African American woman, wife, and mother, I understand the unique issues that come with family structure and the importance ...
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As an African American woman, wife, and mother, I understand the unique issues that come with family structure and the importance of working collaboratively with spouses, individuals, and families.
Sharday Watkins is a Licensed Master of Social Work with over 4 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals and families who have experienced trauma or are struggling with anxiety and depression. Sharday has worked in school-based and community-based therapy, giving her a broad scope of how mental health affects relationships and groups. Sharday works collaboratively with clients to provide the necessary tools and empowerment to improve their lives. She is a native of Baltimore, Maryland.
Sharday received her Master of Social Work from Liberty University. She utilizes approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, art therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Sharday is a compassionate and empathetic clinician ready to support you on your journey towards better mental health. If you are ready to take the first steps, she encourages you to reach out today!
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I believe in meeting you where you are, making sure you feel heard and understood, and walking alongside you as you heal, grow, an...
I believe in meeting you where you are, making sure you feel heard and understood, and walking alongside you as you heal, grow, and become the best version of YOU.
Hi, I’m Quiseonna, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I work with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationships, life transitions, and substance use. Therapy isn’t just about talking, it's also about those “ohhh, now that makes sense” moments. Together, we will explore the why behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building practical skills for real life change.
My approach is person centered and practical, using CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing to help you understand patterns, manage emotions, and build skills you can actually use outside of therapy. Expect a supportive space where we can do the work, celebrate the wins, and turn those “aha!” moments into real life growth.
You don’t have to have all the answers before starting therapy. Sometimes showing up is the first step. Healing takes time, patience, understanding, and consistency, and I’m here to walk alongside you through the process. When you are ready, I would be honored to connect with you and take that next step together. You deserve a space to simply be you.
I'm a therapist who believes that people do the best they can with the tools they have....
I'm a therapist who believes that people do the best they can with the tools they have.
Yewande (Tomi) Adewole is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults. Tomi is passionate about assisting clients learn new skills while facilitating a safe environment. She specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, grief & loss, effective communication, relational conflict and major life transitions.
Tomi completed her Bachelor's degree from Georgia State University and her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University-Atlanta. She is Nigerian-born and has ample experience navigating cultural adjustment and it's stressors. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables her to provide guidance according to client needs and circumstances. Tomi utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and motivational interviewing.
Life comes with challenges and these challenges can feel very overwhelming. Tomi believes that with the right skills and support, we can all gain new perspective and practice healthier techniques in order to better cope with those challenges. Get started with Tomi and schedule your first appointment today.
As a woman of color, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding into the therapy space, utilizing a flexible, client-cente...
As a woman of color, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding into the therapy space, utilizing a flexible, client-centered approach that honors your unique story, strengths, and goals.
I am an associate professional counselor with 7 years of experience providing culturally responsive, compassionate care. I have worked with diverse individuals across many settings, where I have supported clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. I use a flexible, client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based practices while honoring each person’s lived experience and cultural context. Together, we work to build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with their values and goals.
I earned my Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and flexible, integrating evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-focused interventions, and mindfulness to help you better understand patterns and build practical coping tools.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this season of your life alone. Whatever you’re carrying, there is space for it here. Healing and growth are possible, and taking the first step is a powerful act of self-care. When you feel ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
When it comes to connecting with others, I think listening, being present, and bringing empathy, kindness, and honesty are essenti...
When it comes to connecting with others, I think listening, being present, and bringing empathy, kindness, and honesty are essential to helping.
Jason Brewer is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of experience in behavioral health. He specializes in helping people with depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, domestic violence, grief and loss, trauma, vicarious trauma, and compassion fatigue. Jason has worked in community mental health settings, private practice, and crisis call centers. He has spent years helping clients and colleagues in crisis as a counselor, coach, and manager, and he continues his advanced graduate education with a focus on psychological autopsy and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Jason received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University and holds an additional Master of Philosophy in Forensic Psychology as a PhD candidate. Jason utilizes a clinical approach embracing person-centered practices, cognitive behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing.
Jason believes in meeting people where they are, listening, and empowering them to meet their goals. With honesty, empathy, and kindness, he is ready to help you improve your sense of wellness and quality of life. Anyone can wind up in difficult times, and everyone deserves help to reach a better place.
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Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.
Thriveworks family therapists in Woodstock, GA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.
The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.
This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.
In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.
Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.
Thriveworks therapists in Woodstock, GA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.
It’s said that the most impactful people in your life are the 5 people you spend the most time with. Of course, this could mean your friends, roommates, or even coworkers. However, Thriveworks Woodstock wagers at least some of those spots are filled with your family.
Our families teach us a lot—how to communicate, problem solve, and display love, just to name a few. These are hefty lessons to come from the same people, and the weight of that can push down heavily on families.
If your family isn’t teaching the messages you want it to, it’s okay. It’s never too late to change. Plus, family stress is something every family deals with. There’s not a family out there who hasn’t in some way hurt each other, argued way past bedtimes, or accidentally encouraged the development of bad habits. Families are chaos! But they are also beautiful. Love and positive growth can take place in your family. Thriveworks Woodstock is here to help you get there.
The Family Therapists at Thriveworks Woodstock support families of all structure. Whether you are a part of a biological, adopted, foster, or step family, you all deserve to spend fruitful and loving time together. A perfect family doesn’t exist, but together, we can heal any fissures and start you on a path of heal and love.
Life often doesn’t go the way we want. Curveballs and seemingly insurmountable mountains arise at the most inopportune moments. Most of these are completely out of your control, and yet are the source of heartache in many families.
Thriveworks Woodstock Therapists understand that being a family means living with uncertainty, anxiety, and of course, love. We have years of training and experience that have helped families like yours sort through all the bad and come out with the good.
In a family therapy session with Thriveworks Woodstock, you can expect to work through prominent and immediate problems, improve communication and problem-solving skills, and implement plans to prevent future conflict.
But what about the specifics? Family therapy is a broad topic, and it’s that way on purpose. Every family and situation are unique, and so is the counseling process.
For some families, meeting individually before a group session is better suited for their needs. Others are ready to jump right in. How a session functions will also depend on the Thriveworks Woodstock counselor. If you are curious about individual counselors and what they can offer, give us a call today.
A few of the focuses a family therapy session might have include:
Family therapy is about rebuilding and strengthening. It is not a show of weakness that you are seeking help through counseling. Usually it is a show of your strength, courage, and commitment towards each other.
The end goal of Thriveworks Woodstock family therapy will be for you to no longer need counseling. We believe everyone can thrive on their own after being given the right tools and practicing the right mindset.
If perfect families don’t exist, how do you know it’s time to reach out for help? This is entirely a personal answer! There is not a problem that is too big or too small for our Thriveworks Woodstock Therapists. If there is a disagreement between where your family is and where you want it to be, then we are happy to help you get there.
We commonly see families for:
Every family benefit from Family Therapy, since problems exist in every family. Thriveworks Woodstock is here to teach you the tools so you can take every curve ball life throws.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Woodstock is located near S Cherokee Ln and Highway 92, off I-575. It is near the Noonday Creek Trail and a short distance from the Little River Elementary School.
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