Monica Manuel is a psychotherapist and the CEO and Founder of Joie de Vivre Counseling and Therapy, LLC. She has a Master of Science degree in Professional Counseling and has been in practice over 12 years with clinical experience ranging from private practice settings to college and university counseling centers. Monica is clinically licensed through the State of Georgia and Board Certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors. Her postgraduate education includes doctoral training ...
I work with undergraduate and graduate students who are struggling with a variety of mental health, substance use, and existential problems. The people I work with are often looking to reduce their suffering and increase their sense of meaning and purpose. My first priority is to establish trust and help create a relationship that is both safe and honest. Within the context of this secure relationship, my clients are able to better understand their self-limiting or self-defeating patterns, mour...
I am a Licensed Psychologist who offers individual therapy, as well as learning disorders, ADHD, personality and psychopathology testing. My training has primarily consisted of working with college students in counseling centers, including the Georgia State University Counseling Center (Go Panthers)! I offer therapy and have experience addressing depression, self-esteem, grief, relationships, anxiety, and identity development. I also offer comprehensive psychoeducational evaluations for learning...
Your time in school is such an important and unique time in life, and it can feel frustrating when mental health issues hold you back from truly thriving in this environment. Anxiety can make tasks feel so overwhelming, and it can be hard to function. You have the desire to be productive but find yourself avoiding tasks. You tell yourself it won't be like that next time, but the cycle continues. It can be even more challenging when you are also trying to adjust to a new environment and maintain ...
I specialize primarily in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD-spectrum disorders. I have 27 years of experience working with individuals and couples to address issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related difficulties, relationship problems and grief, among others, but currently I work primarily treating anxiety and/or OCD. I am skilled in ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) as well as a newer evidence-based OCD treatment, I-CBT (Inference-based Cognitive Behavioral Ther...
I am a trauma-informed provider who specializes in supporting individuals and couples navigating conflict, depression, anxiety, infertility, chronic illness, grief/loss, trauma and transition. One of the bravest things we can do is begin to understand our own stories. Clients I support often grapple with the impact of narratives about who they were, are, or "should be", leaving them questioning, "Do I matter?" or shedding pieces of their identity to generate a sense of belonging. Together, we ca...
You feel the pressure to be in control all the time…with food, relationships, your job, your appearance. You may be fed up with melting down over a picture of yourself, feeling like you can’t stop thinking about food no matter what you do, or feeling hopeless that things will ever get better. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief. You’re ready to go clothes shopping without fear. You’re ready to start spending time...
I believe in addressing symptoms in a respectful and collaborative manner. I will use my experience as a mental health professional to provide you with several options for treatment while maintaining your safety, but you will always have the final say in what the next step is. I provide very detailed initial assessments. Let's work together to build the mindset needed to live the life you want!....
I specialize in working with college and graduate students, young professionals, and couples, empowering them to develop skills to manage anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and explore their self-identity. I also work with first generation and children of immigrants and am committed to maintaining a culturally-informed practice that honors the different ways that people experience and think of their identity. Navigating the complexities of life can be challenging, especially when you’...
Joseph is very passionate about his work and views the therapeutic process as collaboration between equals. Joseph believes that therapy is your time and he is just a guide to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. Joseph strongly believes in the value of discovering and using our sources of enjoyment and other personal strengths to improve our ability to deal with life's various challenges. Joseph has worked with people fr...
We're here to help! We have a team of highly specialized therapists, equipped with tools to help you overcome challenges you face, both in life and internally. Our therapists aren't the type that just sit and nod, we want to get into the hard stuff with you and come out on the other side. We work with low motivation, hopelessness, fear of failure, anxiety, stress, insecurity, OCD and past hurts and/or trauma. We have your back and are really looking forward to getting to know you!...
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Nicole is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC013441) specializing in working with anxiety of all kinds, mood disorders, perfectionism, low self-esteem, rumination, spiritual concerns, and life transitions. Nicole also has experience supporting individuals or families impacted by substance misuse, divorce, grief and loss, aging, work stress, and obsessive/compulsive behaviors. Nicole is honored to empower clients to reclaim a sense of worthiness, self-compassion, and peace in their lives....
Aphroditise Edge is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2016. She obtained her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health at Troy State University and her Undergraduate degree in Psychology from Columbus State University in Georgia. Aphroditise can help a client with their mental health issues with being understanding their individual differences. She keeps into account how different everyone is and use that to help create individualized treatment. Aphrodit...
Kimberly Swanson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2018. Kimberly has several years of experience working with families with anxiety, depression, PSTD, and other life stressors ranging from coping with a chronic illness to going through relationship issues. Her approach to counseling is to guide and help you determine the best approach for improving your well-being. Kimberly tends to use person-centered, solution-focused, along with cognitive-behaviora...
We all deserve the space to be seen and heard. I'm a genuine therapist who will meet you where you are and work with you on your unique path to self-discovery. I'm a therapist who is already your advocate because I deeply believe you deserve to be treated with dignity and respect no matter who you are. In the counseling room, you'll find me to be genuine, creative, and laid back. Cup of coffee in hand, I'm here to journey alongside you! Online sessions also available....
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Grounded Wellbeing is a gender-affirming and queer-friendly psychotherapy and holistic wellness practice with offices in Downtown Decatur and Kennesaw. As a collective, we believe in the power of healing within the community and work towards providing a brave and affirming space for our clients to explore current challenges. Our therapists offer a range of services, including traditional psychotherapy, gender-affirming support, transformation coaching, EMDR, religious trauma recovery, clinical h...
Tony Sykes, LPC Tony Sykes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia who has been practicing since 2011. Tony is a clinician that serves individuals who have anxiety and depression. He works with individuals that are bipolar and teenagers and young adults who are trying to figure out who they are gender identity and sexuality wise. Tony is a part of the LGBTQIA community, so he wants to serve the community. Tony offers disability advocacy and HIV and STI processing. As you can see, Tony ha...
We might be a good fit for each other if: â—‹ You're wanting to explore your sexual or gender identity â—‹ You want to build a deeper relationship with Self â—‹ You want to sit with someone who shares a queer identity & understands the unique stressors our lived experiences come with â—‹ You want to explore somatic coping resources to add to your toolbox â—‹ You're exploring consensual non-monogamy or are in a relationship structure minority â—‹ You want to work on self-advocacy or people-pleasing You ar...