What We Treat

We all get anxious from time to time – but some of us need help managing it. Too much worry, fear, or apprehension can disrupt daily life. It can affect thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. At A Place for Me, we aim to cultivate resilience. Participants explore Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), an effective technique for treating anxiety, in line with our mission. This process empowers individuals to confront and manage their fears, gradually alleviating anxiety over time. 

Services That Treat Anxiety:

• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) therapy to help individuals confront and manage anxiety triggers.
• Mindfulness techniques to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and enhance present-moment awareness.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns contributing to anxiety.
• Personalized coping strategies and relaxation techniques tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Depression can feel overwhelming, like a dark cloud that just hangs around dimming your light – but you’re not alone. Through tele-health therapy in Georgia and in person visits in Atlanta, our team is here to offer support and guidance through this challenging journey. With personalized treatment plans and evidence-based therapies, we help you reclaim your joy, find hope, and rediscover a zest for life.

Services for Depression Include:

• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to challenge negative thought patterns and develop coping skills.
• Medication management to address chemical imbalances contributing to depressive symptoms.
• Supportive counseling to provide a safe space for processing emotions and exploring underlying issues.
• Lifestyle interventions such as exercise, nutrition, meditation, and stress reduction techniques to promote overall well-being and mood regulation.

Executive function is a group of mental abilities that help us manage our daily activities. These skills encompass working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. They are essential for learning, working, and managing everyday tasks. Basically, when someone has difficulties with executive function, they may struggle with focusing, following directions, and regulating emotions, among other challenges.

Services That Can Help Include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) utilizes techniques to improve focus and emotional regulation.
• Executive Function Coaching is perfect for developing personalized strategies for better organization and time management.
• Medication Management includes prescribing and monitoring medications to enhance mental function.
• Mindfulness Training offers practices to increase self-awareness and improve self-control.

Grief is the emotional reaction to loss, involving a variety of feelings like sadness, anger, and guilt. It’s a common part of being human. It often comes from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or big life changes.  Our grief and loss services extend compassionate support, providing coping mechanisms and fostering a nurturing community for individuals navigating through loss. This program respects the diverse range of emotions associated with grief, delves into the grieving process, and accompanies individuals on their distinct journey of healing.

Services for Grief & Loss Include:

• Individual or group counseling to provide a safe space for processing emotions, expressing grief, and finding support from others who understand.
• Grief education and support groups to explore the grieving process, normalize experiences, and learn coping strategies.
• Mindfulness-based practices and relaxation techniques to help manage overwhelming emotions and promote self-care during the grieving process.
• Memorialization and ritual services to honor and commemorate the life of the deceased, providing opportunities for closure and healing.

Mood disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions marked by disruptions in emotional well-being. These disorders affect mood regulation, resulting in prolonged periods of sadness, elevated mood, or fluctuations between extremes. At A Place for Me Counseling, our treatment approach combines therapy, coping techniques, and lifestyle adjustments to support individuals in managing and stabilizing their mood, ultimately improving their overall quality of life.

Services for Mood Disorders Include:

• Psychotherapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to address underlying emotional triggers and develop effective coping strategies.
• Medication management to help regulate mood and alleviate symptoms, particularly for severe or persistent mood disorders.
• Support groups or group therapy to provide a sense of community, validation, and shared coping strategies among individuals experiencing similar challenges.
• Lifestyle interventions including regular exercise, stress management techniques, and sleep hygiene practices to promote overall well-being and stabilize mood fluctuations.

Our brains are as unique as fingerprints. At A Place for Me Counseling & Coaching, we believe neurodiversity is beautiful — and we understand that some brains process information and experience the world much differently. Though this can lead to challenges, it also comes with strengths and unique perspectives that we can build upon. Here, we offer a supportive environment that individuals with neurodiverse conditions can call home.

Here’s How We Can Help:

• Executive Function Coaching for improving organization, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Social Skills Training to enhance communication, build confidence, and develop healthy relationships.
• Sensory Integration Techniques can help manage sensory sensitivities and create a more comfortable environment.
• Individualized Therapy can help to address co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD. This may also include CBT, DBT, or mindfulness-based interventions.

Trauma manifests as the psychological aftermath of overwhelming events that exceed an individual’s coping mechanisms, resulting in enduring emotional repercussions. Symptoms include intrusive memories, nightmares, emotional detachment, heightened anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and cognitive and mood fluctuations. At A Place for Me, we’ll gently explore your trauma and offer the best path toward fully healing.

Services that Treat Trauma Include:

• Trauma-focused therapy modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) or Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) to address and process traumatic memories.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy to help individuals reprocess traumatic experiences and reduce distressing symptoms.
• Mindfulness-based interventions to promote present-moment awareness and develop coping skills for managing trauma-related symptoms.
• Supportive counseling and group therapy to provide a safe space for individuals to explore and process emotions related to their trauma, and to receive validation and support from others with similar experiences.

Discover effective techniques to channel anger into positive energy through our anger management program. Anger, a natural emotion, frequently emerges in reaction to perceived threats or injustices, often accompanied by physical symptoms like increased heart rate and muscle tension. Aligned with our commitment to resilience-building, this service offers individuals personalized resources for enhanced self-awareness and successful emotional regulation.

Services for Anger Management Include:

• Anger management counseling sessions to explore triggers, learn coping strategies, and develop healthy ways to express and manage anger.
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to challenge and reframe negative thought patterns associated with anger, promoting more adaptive responses.
• Mindfulness and relaxation exercises to increase self-awareness, promote emotional regulation, and reduce stress levels.
• Communication skills training to improve assertiveness, conflict resolution, and interpersonal relationships, enhancing the ability to express needs and concerns constructively.

Grounded in our mission to empower individuals and promote resilience, our conflict resolution program offers effective strategies for resolving disputes, enhancing communication, and fostering harmonious relationships. Guided by empathy and a dedication to holistic support, our service aims to create a collaborative space where individuals and organizations can address challenges, find common ground, and strengthen connections.

Services for Conflict Resolution Include:

• Conflict resolution counseling sessions to explore underlying issues, improve communication, and develop effective strategies for resolving disputes.
• Mediation services facilitated by trained professionals to facilitate dialogue, negotiate agreements, and find mutually satisfactory resolutions.
• Conflict management training workshops to enhance conflict resolution skills, promote understanding, and foster positive relationships within teams or organizations.
• Communication skills development to improve active listening, assertiveness, and empathy, facilitating constructive dialogue and reducing misunderstandings.

Our reunification program helps with the complex journey of reuniting children and families. It is guided by our steadfast dedication to well-being. With a focus on effective communication strategies and practical tools, we support positive connections throughout the reunification process. Complemented by mental health support, our holistic approach addresses both the practical and emotional aspects inherent in family reunification – ensuring comprehensive care for all involved.

Services that Assist in Reunification Include:

• Family counseling sessions to facilitate open communication, address conflicts, and rebuild trust and connection between family members.
• Parenting skills training to help parents develop positive discipline techniques, improve communication with their children, and establish healthy boundaries.
• Case management services to coordinate resources, support services, and legal requirements necessary for successful reunification.
• Therapeutic interventions, such as play therapy or trauma-focused therapy, to address emotional needs and promote healing for children and families during the reunification process.

Starting IVF is an emotional journey. It’s complex and full of uncertainty and high stakes.Our IVF Support Service, grounded in our dedication to addressing diverse needs, accompanies individuals through this process, acknowledging the intersection of mental health and fertility. We offer invaluable support, providing insights, coping strategies, and emotional guidance to navigate the unique challenges associated with IVF while recognizing the intricate emotional terrain of this fertility treatment.

Services for IVF Support Include:

• Individual or couples counseling to address emotional challenges, provide coping strategies, and offer support throughout the IVF process.
• Support groups or online forums to connect individuals undergoing IVF treatment, share experiences, and offer mutual encouragement and support.
• Mind-body techniques such as relaxation exercises, meditation, or yoga to reduce stress, promote emotional well-being, and enhance fertility outcomes.
• Educational workshops or resources to provide information about the IVF process, fertility treatments, and strategies for managing expectations and navigating potential setbacks.