Anxiety Therapists in Georgia

Tendra is grateful for you considering her to be your counselor! Tendra is nationally certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC) to provide mental health counseling to clients. Additionally, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia with a total of 5 years of experience working as a behavioral health counselor in a psychiatric hospital setting and as a family & child therapist in an outpatient counseling center setting that treats couples, children, teens, families, and individuals. Furthermore, Tendra has provided individual counseling and group therapy in a veteran hospital setting over the course of her years in the counseling field. She has had the wonderful opportunity of working with clients with a wide range of issues/problems that have included the areas of depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem & confidence, couples, mood & psychotic disorders, familial & romantic relationships, anger, control, stressors, and trauma (physical, sexual, mental/psychological, emotional, abandonment, neglect, military sexual, & combat). Tendra's approach combines client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, solution-focused, mindfulness, feminist theory, psychodynamic, acceptance & commitment, non-trauma focused (client does not talk about the trauma in detail), and trauma focused (the client talks about their trauma in detail). Tendra is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidenced-based therapy modality that treats persons that live with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and individuals that have not been diagnosed with PTSD but have experienced problems from trauma. Tendra thoroughly enjoys acknowledging clients’ positive characteristics through strengths-based counseling. Her counseling style is genuine, non-judgmental, warm, and respectful; displaying empathy to clients is a must, and she expresses to clients that I care. Tendra believes in respecting everyone’s opinions and ways of thinking, as everyone comes from different upbringings and have had various life experiences that she believes contributes to their current way of living. She ensures each client has an individualized treatment plan in order to effectively facilitate change. Tendra's goal as your counselor is to treat you with the upmost respect, provide support, express empowerment, and deliver evidenced-based therapies in order for you to meet your goals and help you live in accordance with your values. You are very courageous and brave to reach out for help, desiring to overcome challenges, and wanting to make progress for a better quality of life. Tendra looks forward to helping you navigate through your current undesired circumstances and problems to moving towards your greatness! Contact Tendra today at 706-309-0800.

Lorena is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with over 20 + years of experience in the Mental Health field including Case Management. She graduated from Troy University with a M.S in Counseling and Psychology in 2005. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor through NBCC, with experience working with adolescents, young adults, and the geriatric population. Her experience includes depression, anxiety, Dementia and chronic mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders, other mood disorders. Lorena also has experience working with adults and families. Her theoretical orientation is primarily based in Client Centered therapy, which allows clients to gain greater trust within him or herself, form healthier relationships, increase self esteem, and express their personal feelings and opinions. She also enjoys incorporating Gestalt therapy which is a client- centered approach to psychotherapy. Lorena has real life experiences of trauma and sudden life changes in addition to being a natural “people person” which helps her to develop rapport quickly with clients which is beneficial for the counselor/client relationships. Lorena wants her clients to know she is here to ensure they will grow and gain insight and enlightenment throughout their counseling process. Outside of the office, Lorena loves to spend time with her son and daughter, family, and friends. She enjoys reading, shopping online, watching law shows and suspense thriller movies.

Dr. Heather Sheets has been a licensed clinical psychologist for 16 years with a doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA approved education and training program. She completed an APA approved doctoral internship at the University of Notre Dame where she received a specialty in alcohol and substance assessment and treatment. Following her internship, Dr. Sheets completed formal post-doctoral training at Northwestern University where she further developed expertise in short-term therapy, mindfullness, ACT/CBT, and narrative therapy.

As a National Board Certified Counselor(NCC) since 2000, Licensed Mental Health Counselor(LMHC in FL) since 2002, and Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC in GA) since 2021, I help people by facilitating positive changes in their lives. In my own private practice, I help my clients who are dealing with depressive symptoms, anxiety, life stressors, adjustment and relationship issues by assisting them in identifying the thoughts and behaviors that are keeping them stuck(and/or preventing them from moving forward) in order to overcome struggles/obstacles and reach their full potential.  I'm currently accepting new clients for tele-therapy sessions and offering some evening and weekend hours. Please feel free to request a free 10-15 minute consultation if you have any questions or concerns. Utilizing  techniques associated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy(DBT), Person Centered Experiential Therapy, Solution Focused, Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy(REBT), Reality Therapy, etc… I hope to provide: 1) Psychological contact including feeling like you are being heard, 2) Professionalism, 3) Unconditional Positive Regard, 4) Empathy, and  5) Genuineness.  

I believe in the mind-body connection and value an integrated and holistic approach to empower individuals to take charge of changes within themselves and their relationships in an authentic and meaningful way to develop a sense of fulfillment.

Therapist, coach, wife, mom - but most of all, human. As someone with personal experience living with chronic pain and illness, I know what it’s like to feel like you’re trying everything, doing everything right, and seemingly getting nowhere. If you’ve ever been told “your labs are completely normal” or “there’s nothing wrong with you” but you’re in constant pain and discomfort, you’ve come to the right place. My main work is with those who experience hard-to-diagnose health issues and syndromes. Things like gastro-intestinal problems, arthritic pain, back pain and other bodily aches, and genetic disorders are all within my wheelhouse. We work on things like managing stress, building healthier relationships (with romantic partners, friends, and healthcare professionals), and healing childhood emotional wounds. How I show up with clients stems not only from my lived experience but also from my decade of training with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am also trained in Year 1 of Somatic Experiencing, which means that I believe trauma lives in the body - not in your thoughts. There is a strong connection between chronic illness / chronic pain and the following emotional struggles: -Perfectionism -Procrastination / lack of motivation -Childhood emotional neglect -Finding it hard to relate to others -Feeling alone/isolated, even within your romantic relationship -Lack of meaning/purpose in life

As an avid reader and writer, I have developed a deep passion for personal development and spirituality (Christian faith), which has led me to explore various avenues, from self-help, books to motivational speeches and I am writing a book and developing a journal with the hopes of sharing it with you soon.

Whether this is your first time seeking therapy, or not your first rodeo in the therapy arena, finding the right therapist for you is a Big Freaking Deal! You’ve likely been doing tireless research, visiting websites, unsure if you’ll find someone who truly gets you. What you want is… A therapist who is R-E-A-L, doesn’t hide behind a clipboard, nods and won’t just say “mm-hm” to everything that comes out of your mouth, or ask you 100 times “how does that make you feel?” You want a therapist whom you can sense a connection with and see that this person might understand you, better than you understand yourself. This may sound like a tall order, but you deserve to find the BEST possible person to do this life-progressing work with. The badass go-getter in me recognizes the badass go-getter in you! I’m here to help you get to work at becoming a better version of yourself. Making the first move can be tough, but I know deep down, you’ll muster up the strength you need. You’re ready to take the leap, no matter how scary it might be. You want someone who is willing to take this journey with you and push you towards the progress you want to make in your life! You’re ready to take the risk of learning new ways to handle problems that keep coming up and let go of your old ways of doing things.

I have worked with people transitioning in life such as a new job, marriage, blended families, homelessness, and the symptoms they manifest as including anxiety and depression, addiction and much more. I have been providing individual and family counseling independently for 7 years. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics which has given me a wealth of knowledge in how your eating habits can also affect your mental well-being. My intention is to provide a structured and supportive environment for you to feel good about while meeting your goals that include a healthier mental and physical well-being. I look forward to working with you!

More than anything I want the individuals I work with to know that change can happen but only if change is wanted. I'm here for you but you will need to be willing and available for yourself first in acknowledging something can be different. Whatever has happened does not have to be the end but a beginning of what you want to see in your life!