Jessica R.M. Goodnight, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. She offers specialty mental health services to people struggling with fear and anxiety, including anxiety and emotional pain that has resulted from traumatic experiences. She uses effective, science-based methods that help people recover and thrive as quickly as possible. These kinds of treatments are a lot like having a physical therapist or a personal trainer - there's work to do, but it pays off. Dr. Goodnight is warm, irrever...
I consider therapy a collaborative practice in communication and connection, and work with couples and individuals. My open-minded and accepting approach to therapy helps people heal trauma, process loss, manage stress, make strong decisions and better understand relationships. I draw from many different disciplines to treat the whole person. Welcoming and practical, my approach doesn’t depend on any specific philosophy—I get to know you, your needs and your goals—then tailor the experience t...
Our counseling practice sees life's challenges as opportunities to understand ourselves more fully. Our therapeutic process is collaborative; we will honor your journey with non-judgment, confidentiality, and respect. You have likely found yourself in search of a therapist because something in your life is asking to be explored and shifted. You may be searching for a way to handle life stressors with more mastery, heal from past wounds, create stronger and more fulfilling relationships with y...
When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it's like one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you should have done differently. You want to stop feeling so raw and vulnerable. Now imagine feeling fully supported. I'm a...
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Dr. Apraku is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, she specializes in providing psychiatric diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for anxiety, depression, OCD and bipolar disorder. Dr. Apraku also gives guidance for mental health concerns related to life transitions, mood swings, anger and traumatic events. As a holistic provider, her focus is on medication management (including for patients wishing to decrease reliance on medicati...
I know that students have unique needs, including managing academic stress and mental health, choosing or changing majors and career paths, forming new social communities away from home, and learning how to remain connected to parents while functioning as autonomous adults. I enjoy working with people entering new phases of life and find it particularly rewarding to serve as a sounding board during transitions through university, graduate school, or the first steps of a career. I use a number of...
As a woman who has gone through graduate school and post-graduate training, I can completely relate to the stress and challenges many of you are likely facing! I hope this brief info can give you a better idea of who I am and how I may be able to help you. I’m a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist conveniently located in the Virginia highlands/Morningside area of Atlanta. I graduated with my PhD from the University of Georgia and completed both my internship and fellowship with the Emory Unive...
The Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy is a group practice focused on providing culturally-responsive psychotherapy to the BIPOC, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. ACIP is grounded in the understanding that all identities (cultural, ethnic, religious, gender, sexual) and all bodies deserve access to culturally affirming mental healthcare. Our practice is sex-positive, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive, anti-racist and affirming of folks from LGBTQ+, Kink, and Polyamory/Consensual Non-Mon...
Are you ready for a change? Art therapy may be right for you. It is not always easy to express our feelings with words alone. There are many challenges life throws at us, but sometimes we can work through them best by doing what comes naturally - creating. In my experience everyone is a born creator. I can help you use art and artistic expression to confront your deepest fears and begin the process of healing. You may be stronger than you think. In the long run, my goal is to help you overcom...
Melissa Light holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Emory University. She received her Master's Degrees in Elementary Education from Southern Connecticut State University and in Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University. Melissa completed her practicum and internship at Ray of Hope, providing play therapy for children and individual and couples counseling for adults. She has worked with individuals to address mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and relationship issues. In addi...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the impact of multicultural issues (race, class, identity, etc.) on mental health and well-being. When you're feeling unfulfilled, struggling with painful emotions or simply lost - I can help you face those challenges. We'll build on your existing strengths and develop the tools to make things better. In my many years living, working, and lecturing abroad (and here), I believe strongly that we all struggle with similar problems and emot...
I am a psychotherapist, author and teacher with forty years of clinical experience dedicated to helping people learn how to change their lives. In addition to the practice of psychotherapy, I also serve as the consultant psychologist for Jewish Family and Career Services in Atlanta. I am the author of two books and have presented talks at over 100 professional meetings. My latest book is "Change Happens: When to Try Harder and when to Stop Trying So Hard"....
Living Fully Psychological Services provides therapy online and in person at an office located in Atlanta, Georgia within walking distance of Emory University. Our psychologists and therapists specialize in therapy for trauma, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, eating disorders, and sleep. With life experience comes pain, loss, and suffering. Healing, growth, and change are a result of processing these painful experiences in a non-judgmental and compassionate way. At Living Fully, we pr...
Welcome! I am a clinical psychologist who believes in building relationships with my clients while using evidence-based practices to help each client achieve the changes that he or she is seeking to make. I am passionate about the "whole" person, taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach with services. I approach treatment and assessment from a strengths-based perspective and integrate a variety of psychological orientations. I focus on resiliency and helping my clients to recognize ...
Welcome! I am so glad you are taking the time to look over my profile and get to know me better. It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek out counseling. I believe in the power of therapy and the healing it can bring in one's life. My therapeutic approach is a collaborative approach, meaning as your therapist, I will work with you to help you gain insight and develop coping skills that will make an impactful difference in your life. I always prioritize our relationship and want you...
Therapy is a scary word for some to hear. "What is wrong with me?" you may have wondered. You are not alone. With the right guidance, individuals can heal. Many people are ready to make a change in their lives but they struggle to do it by themselves. We are here to help. We know that a single action can make a big difference in your life: your happiness, your well being, and the impact on your family and loved ones. Facilitating that transformation and watching it happen is why we do what we do...
Are you looking for a unique and personalized approach to therapy? I may be the right fit for you. While I am well versed in traditional approaches, I also specialize in animal assisted therapy, art therapy, and play therapy. These tools allow me to tailor my therapeutic approach to the individual and take an integrative approach to counseling. Everyone is different, and it is important that we find an approach that works best for you! Sharing your deepest and most personal hardships with som...
I believe that healing begins the moment you feel heard and understood. However, we live in a world where finding someone who can actively listen and attend to our true emotions and thoughts non-judgmentally is hard to come by. I use my authenticity, empathy, and sense of humor in therapy to provide a safe space where you can get to the root of the challenges you may be experiencing. However, I also believe it’s important to provide you with coping skills to equip you in becoming more independen...