Therapists for college students near Atlanta, GA

Hi I'm Alison Cross! I am a psychotherapist, and I provide both in person and virtual services in Georgia and North Carolina. It’s important to have an idea of what feels like the right fit when you’re looking for a qualified person to talk to. The problem is, how do you know? So here's what it looks like with me. When my client leaves our session, my goal is for them to feel heard and respected. I want my clients to feel like they’re talking to a real person. How else can trust be built? My style has been described as 'down to earth, gentle, and encouraging.' I also have a great sense of humor that comes in only when appropriate. I view therapy as a safety net for the various issues clients bring. I will collaborate with you from the very first session on goals for your time. Some people I work with prefer to set the agenda for our time together, with just a few interjections from me. Understanding the big picture and getting to the heart of the matter are things I'm good at. I have also completed the Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems and Level 1 training in the Embodied Reocvery Model. I love using these models because they are beautifully client focused. My goal is to develop a positive therapeutic relationship with you. When that happens, hope is tangible and the spirit opens to new life and new beginnings. All sessions with me will be virtual unless I'm in Atlanta and we can coordinate an in person session.

Were you recently diagnosed with a Chronic Illness? Or perhaps always had one and unable to balance school AND your health? As if college wasn't already hard enough, now add a list of doctors, medications, and the newest anti-inflammatory menu. It's okay to not have it ALL figured out. During our sessions, we will navigate this together. I will provide space for you to iron out the frustrations and re-write your healing journey. Be well, C. Hunter

Hi, I'm Mia and I'm so glad you're here. Village Life is the place you go to safely and playfully learn and practice skills for mental wellness. Yes, we want you to PLAY your way to wellness!! Come to one of our events for a more casual vibe, or if you are ready for a deeper processing experience, join one of our small groups or book an individual session with one of our therapist. Psychoeducation is the foundation of all mental health. It means learning about you, what you need, and what works to make you feel like you can effectively navigate life's challenges. I cannot wait to hear from you and join you in your journey towards mental wellness!

Allyse Russell is an intensively trained DBT therapist providing individual treatment, family therapy, and skills training. She received her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Georgia Southern University and her Master’s in Social Work from Kennesaw State University. Allyse also holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Modern Languages with a specialization in Spanish from Georgia Southern University and is conversationally fluent in Spanish. Allyse works with adolescents and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, life-threatening behaviors, and emotional and behavioral effects of trauma. Allyse also specializes in working with families to manage their own emotions in caring for children and adolescents with challenging emotional and behavioral needs. Allyse enjoys working with clients to develop skills and strategies to create sustainable change and balance acceptance in their lives.

Welcome! Regardless of what you’re experiencing, you don’t have to do it alone. My ultimate hope for my clients is that they develop deeper, more rewarding relationships with themselves, God, and others. I love getting to be your partner in this process. CLINICAL FOCUS I am a disordered eating counselor who is passionate about helping individuals heal their relationship to food and their bodies. Having worked in higher levels of care in eating disorder recovery (IP, RES, PHP), I have extensive knowledge and experience in treating a range of eating difficulty presentations. I believe that many of us end up stuck in patterns that aren’t serving us like they used to. These patterns are often why people enter therapy. My clients typically hear me say that their behaviors make sense and have been incredibly useful at times to keep them safe, connected, and surviving. When these behaviors don’t serve us anymore, we need to learn something new. That’s where therapy comes in. I incorporate EMDR and talk therapy to help people move past disordered eating behaviors and rebuild broken trust with themselves and their bodies. When our body isn't the enemy anymore, we have the capacity for more depth, connection, and presence in our lives. This impacts everything. I also work with individuals facing challenging relationship dynamics, trauma and attachment wounds, anxiety and depression, shame and self-worth issues, and spiritual concerns. In addition, I am a Prepare/Enrich Certified Facilitator and enjoy working with pre-marital couples as they prepare for marriage. WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SESSION My counseling style is warm and relational. I counsel from an attachment perspective, which means I prioritize building a secure relationship between us. We'll do hard work together, but you'll always have someone in the trenches with you. I conduct sessions virtually. This means we will meet from the comfort of your home (or lunch break if needed!). Being in an environment that is familiar to you can help create a sense of security. It can also eliminate barriers that make it difficult to attend therapy.

My specialty is working with the unconscious mind. Using dreamwork, hypnotherapy and counseling, we can explore what you are needing to bring forward into your life and what you need to clear so that you enjoy your life and thrive.

Kendal Gerold, LPC, NCC, CAADC of Wellness & Recovery Counseling, LLC provides online/video individual counseling to clients looking to make positive changes in their lives. She has experience working in various mental health settings including two universities in Georgia working with student clientele. She is extremely passionate about helping those looking for support in their journey towards better mental health. It is her goal for clients to gain a new outlook on their current state and gain increased confidence in their ability to lead a healthy and happy life. Please visit her website to learn more and see how she can help.

For many of us, the emotional challenges and stresses of daily life can seem overwhelming. You know you need help, but are not sure you can afford it. It is also hard to ask for help, but it is a healthy and important thing to do. When you are ready to take that step, MCS is here for you. MCS is a non-profit organization that offers high quality counseling and psychotherapy to adults in the metro Atlanta area. All of our services are provided on an affordable, sliding fee scale based on income and number of dependents. Experienced and caring professionals provide therapy in a confidential, safe, and supportive environment.

Ebony is a caring, compassionate, and understanding professional. She utilizes a holistic perspective, with the belief that healthy mind, body, and spirit are essential to achieving total wellness. Ebony serves as a collaborative partner, and allows each client to be the "expert" of their own life. Ebony developed a passion for helping others as an adolescent, and has continued along that path. She has over 10 years of experience in the social services field, and has worked with various populations. Ebony is most fulfilled by helping clients identify their strengths, clarify goals, and make positive changes. She maintains a nonjudgmental and optimistic attitude, while valuing the diversity of others. Ebony is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University, and Master of Science degree from Georgia State University.

Welcome to Michael & Michael Counseling & Consulting, LLC , we are so excited you found us! We are a comprehensive Group Practice located in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta, GA. We started this group practice to help heal people that are hurting. It is our profession, but it is also our ministry. It truly is our “pleasure to walk alongside of you during your journey of healing!”

I believe in the inner strength that everyone possesses; I help my clients to overcome life’s challenges in order to realize their full potential. Utilizing immediacy and humor, I build strong and open therapeutic relationships. I work with clients of all ages, with an integrative approach to therapy. I am currently in training to become a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. I also have training in Personality Disorder Therapy, and Career Counseling.

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Are you looking for guidance navigating a difficult life transition? Do you feel stressed out, easily overwhelmed, or generally uncomfortable in your skin? Is substance use or a traumatic past limiting the way you live? Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, or addiction, I can offer you a safe place to heal and grow. Looking into therapy is a brave first step in taking control of your life, and no matter what you are going through, I’ll meet you with compassion and respect. I believe my holistic approach to treating the mind, body, and soul—something I am very passionate about—can help you discover your best self. My mission is to help you feel safe so you can tell your story, heal past emotional wounds, and find relief in the present. I have experience in various mental health settings, including residential, partial hospitalization, and individual therapy. As a trauma-informed therapist, I love working with adults dealing with anxiety, addiction, and trauma. If you feel we may be a great fit, please reach out via email or phone. I would love to schedule a free consultation call to chat with you!

Jennifer Chase Finch is dedicated to resolving trauma through somatic treatment modalities, meditation, contemplative and integrative sciences. She was a practicing licensed professional therapist for almost two decades prior to founding Be Here Now Mindfulness, LLC. In addition to her private practice, she offers online and in-person mindfulness trainings to individuals, health care practitioners and corporate settings. Her great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through trauma with a Capital “T” or a lower case “t,” so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole and safe individuals and they can thrive and flourish in the world in the way they were intended. She earned her master's degree in Counseling Psychology and Addictionology from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and graduated Summa Cum Laude. She has extensive training in crisis counseling, addictions, attachment disorders, meditation and trauma-based therapy. In 2013, she began incorporating meditation, mindfulness, somatic meditation and compassion treatment modalities as her therapy of choice. She is a graduate of the CBCT (Cognitively-Based Compassion Training®) and is now a Certified CBCT instructor through Emory University's Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion Based Ethics. She is currently enrolled in a 3-year intensive Somatic Experiencing® (SE) certification program, and is a Level I SE Practitioner. The Somatic Experiencing method is a body-oriented approach to the healing of trauma and other stress disorders.

At WellBeing NP, Elizabeth provides psychiatric care for students and young adults experiencing anxiety, ADHD, depressive symptoms, sleep difficulties, and stress related to academic and life transitions. She commonly works with individuals who feel overwhelmed, have difficulty with focus or emotional regulation, or are seeking medication management as part of their treatment plan. Elizabeth takes a structured, collaborative approach to care, emphasizing careful assessment, clear communication, and evidence-based treatment. She works with students to develop practical, individualized plans that support both mental health stability and academic functioning.

I have been counseling clients for over 25 years, helping people from all walks of life to overcome barriers to living a healthier and happier life. I have especially enjoyed working with college students who may struggle with increased levels of stress, anxiety or depression or have difficulty feeling comfortable and supported in this new environment. Whether you are struggling with addiction issues, depression, anxiety, anger, sexual identity issues, relationship issues, feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, or seeking a deeper sense of purpose and meaning, we can work together to find solutions. Life can be full of pain and struggle, but it is also full of beauty and inspiration. If you have become overwhelmed by the struggle, let's begin today to lighten your burden. I offer a safe, non-judgmental place for you to share your challenges and deepest needs. I believe you have the ability to succeed and thrive when given the right tools and support. I can help you manage overwhelming emotions more effectively, to recognize and change self-defeating patterns of thinking and behaving and to heal from past traumas. In a world that can be very isolating, we all need a place where we can feel deeply heard and understood. I have such gratitude for the help and support I received along the way in my own therapy to overcome challenges and become the best version of myself. I would love to give you this same gift and would consider it a privilege to share in your journey.

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Anxiety, depression, parenting, and work life balance are a few of many things that we are faced with each day, in addition to people asking us to perform despite being weighed down by those challenges. Who we are and who we want to be may not always align with who we are expected to be. Through our work together, we will explore boundaries, educational tools, and coping skills to rise to resilience and show up each day as our best self despite life’s hardships. Awareness is the foundation for change, and we will work together to enhance our personal awareness to build a more functional and peace filled existence.

Hi! I'm Rosie (she/her). I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of both Georgia and Texas. I work primarily with young adults (20s and 30s), and many of my clients are people who identify as LGBTQIA+. I have special focus in trauma processing, ADHD management, and career exploration. Throughout my social work career I have passionately advocated for racial, social and economic justice through the empowerment of individuals and groups including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with HIV, people experiencing homelessness, people with mental illness, people with disabilities, veterans, children and youth, and more. As a queer and neurodivergent therapist myself, I am mindful of how people’s identities factor into their experience of the world and their experience in therapy. I believe that people begin to heal the moment they feel heard. While I do incorporate interventions like CBT, EMDR, IFS, and distress tolerance, my first and foremost focus is to be unconditionally on your team and on your side. Past clients have told me that I am a natural listener and am genuine and warm in how I relate to people. When I am not obsessing over the personality psychology phenomenon known as the enneagram, I enjoy laying in the sun with a good podcast, jogging the Atlanta beltline, reading, cooking, yoga, and exploring the local food scene.

Let’s be real — asking for help feels hard. We’ve been taught that being the “strong one” means doing it all alone. That needing support somehow makes us weak, messy, or not put-together enough. Whether it’s from family, culture, or social media… the pressure to look like you’ve got it all figured out is exhausting. But here’s the truth: asking for help is a power move. It means you’re self-aware enough to know when something's off — and brave enough to do something about it. Healing doesn’t make you broken. It makes you real. It makes you whole. As your therapist, I’m not here to “fix” you — I’m here to help you find yourself again. Together, we’ll unpack what’s been heavy, rewire some patterns, and create space for you to breathe, grow, and show up as her — the version of you that’s confident, grounded, emotionally free, and fully in her power. Struggling with anxiety or overthinking? Tired of toxic relationships or feeling like you’re never enough? Burning out trying to keep it all together? It’s time to choose you. Not the perfect version. Not the polished mask. The real you — in progress, healing, and glowing. Let’s do the inner work, set the boundaries, and walk in purpose. Because the goal isn’t perfection. It’s progress.