Therapists for college students near Atlanta, GA

Welcome to Haveheart Therapy & Wellness Practice. We're a team of mental health therapists and holistic wellness practitioners who have joined forces to bring trauma-informed care to the wonderful people of Georgia. We're especially passionate about supporting the neurodiverse community, the LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized groups. ​At Haveheart Therapy, we believe that many people operate in survival mode, and we're here to help you thrive. Whether you're healing from past trauma, learning new coping skills, navigating your neurodiversity, or exploring your gender identity or sexuality, you'll find a safe and welcoming space with us.

This is a safe space were you will feel relaxed and comfortable. We offer virtual and in person visits. We support a wide range of concerns including stress, adjustments, emotional and behavioral issues among others. Life has it's challenges and we look forward to assisting you on your journey.

I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Emotions can be intense, and it’s not always easy to navigate the challenges they bring. I’m here to help you find balance, build resilience, and take control of your emotional well-being. I hope to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. I believe that healing and growth begins with understanding, acceptance, and self-compassion. I provide services for adolescents and adults, and primarily see clients for anxiety, depression, personality disorders, grief and loss, trauma, family and relationship issues, and major life transitions. Whether you are trying out therapy for the first time, seeking to find a better therapy fit, or simply wanting to return to therapy work, don’t wait to start your journey towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Trauma impacts our relationships. It's that simple. If your sexual assault makes it hard to be touched, if events from your childhood leave you afraid to trust, if the way your ex treated you is ruining things for you now: you're experiencing that impact. It may feel like a lot, but having the type of relationships you want (laugh 'til you cry, hot sex, deep emotional connection, whatever!) is totally achievable. You don't have to feel embarrassed by what you've gone through or scared to speak it out loud. Vulnerability, authenticity, and healthy connection are waiting for you and you don't have to find them on your own. In addition to post-traumatic growth, I help individuals and couples who are managing sexual dysfunction, infidelity, or are experiencing general relationship issues. For those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those in alternative relationship structures: my practice is affirming and inclusive. I serve these populations safely, competently, and joyfully. I look forward to being a "someone who gets it" in your life and meeting you in a space where nothing is considered too much information. In fact, TMI is my favorite kind of I! Just send me a message to set up a consult.

I am a Professional Counselor with more than twenty years of experience in mental health and substance use disorders. Specialty license in Rehabilitation Counseling with emphasis on physical disabilities, vocational services, career counseling and developmental disorders are available. Case management services and psychosocial rehabilitation counseling is provided. Life skills training is available. Support groups are offered for Parenting, Mood disorders, Substance Abuse, Emotional and Behavioral issues, and Post-Partum Depression.

Our greatest strengths can be found in the company of the parts of ourselves we avoid. I will show up in a deeply authentic way so that you may feel safe to do the same. Your future self is rooting for you to continue this journey. Let's figure out together how to make therapy the experience you need. I work with neurodiverse adults navigating life transitions and connecting their current struggles back to childhood experiences. I look forward to meeting you!

What are you seeking? Whether or not the answer to this question is clear to you, my guess is you are aware of a deep sense of wanting to feel or live differently. I'd like to help you connect more fully with your own best qualities, your passions, and the vision you have for yourself and your life. Let's build these visions, while also facing the challenges that offer resistance, so that you can take action toward creating meaningful and lasting change. It would be my privilege to be your ally and support you in this process. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood. I bring a strong client-centered, interpersonal, and experiential approach to this work. I enjoy using nature as a context for healing and your own creativity as a catalyst for exploring what matters to you and connecting you to your best self. I am committed to facilitating a powerful experience that leads to transformative change for you and often utilize an Internal Family Systems approach to support that.

I work primarily with men seeking to better understand themselves as they navigate life and relationships. We can talk about personal, relational, sexual, or spiritual concerns as needed. Mostly this is space for you to learn through our shared dialogue how to connect with your inner world and live with greater freedom, power, and love throughout your life.

Life doesn't always unfold the way we imagined. Whether you're navigating a painful divorce, struggling in your relationship, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, or trying to rediscover yourself during a major life transition, you don't have to face it alone. I believe healing happens in relationships where people feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. My goal is to create a calm, compassionate space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin creating meaningful change. I work with older teenagers (ages 16+), adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, stress, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll process the emotions that come with transitions while helping you rebuild confidence, establish healthy boundaries, strengthen your sense of self, and create a future that feels hopeful and authentic. No matter where you are in your journey, therapy is a place where you don't have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. Areas of Focus Anxiety counseling Stress management Divorce recovery and support for women Relationship issues Couples counseling Marriage counseling Communication challenges Life transitions Women's issues Self-esteem and confidence Emotional regulation Codependency and relationship patterns Young adults Older teens (16+) Personal growth Nervous system regulation Family conflict Therapeutic Approach Every person has a unique story, which is why I believe therapy should never be one-size-fits-all. I integrate evidence-based approaches including: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy I also incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, grounding exercises, and nervous system regulation techniques to help clients feel more connected to both their minds and bodies. As a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, I value the powerful connection between emotional wellness and physical well-being, helping clients develop practical tools they can use outside of therapy. Who I Work With I enjoy helping clients who are: Women adjusting to divorce or separation Individuals experiencing anxiety or chronic stress Couples wanting to strengthen their relationship Adults navigating major life transitions Young adults finding their direction Older teens (16+) facing anxiety, identity, school stress, or relationship challenges Individuals wanting healthier relationships and stronger boundaries People seeking greater emotional balance and personal growth Education & Experience I earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and bring more than 20 years of experience as an educator. My background has given me a deep appreciation for how people learn, grow, adapt, and build resilience throughout every stage of life. What It's Like to Work Together Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and calming. I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative partnership where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether we're working through anxiety, healing after divorce, improving your relationship, or navigating a significant life change, I'll meet you with compassion while gently helping you move toward lasting growth. Together, we'll identify patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen your emotional resilience, and build practical tools that help you feel more connected, confident, and hopeful. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy I also incorporate mindfulness, breathwork, grounding exercises, and nervous system regulation techniques to help clients feel more connected to both their minds and bodies. As a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance, I value the powerful connection between emotional wellness and physical well-being, helping clients develop practical tools they can use outside of therapy. Who I Work With I enjoy helping clients who are: Women adjusting to divorce or separation Individuals experiencing anxiety or chronic stress Couples wanting to strengthen their relationship Adults navigating major life transitions Young adults finding their direction Older teens (16+) facing anxiety, identity, school stress, or relationship challenges Individuals wanting healthier relationships and stronger boundaries People seeking greater emotional balance and personal growth Education & Experience I earned my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine and bring more than 20 years of experience as an educator. My background has given me a deep appreciation for how people learn, grow, adapt, and build resilience throughout every stage of life. What It's Like to Work Together Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and calming. I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative partnership where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. Whether we're working through anxiety, healing after divorce, improving your relationship, or navigating a significant life change, I'll meet you with compassion while gently helping you move toward lasting growth. Together, we'll identify patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen your emotional resilience, and build practical tools that help you feel more connected, confident, and hopeful.

Roll for Wellness offers community events, therapy, and workshops that prioritize providing affirming and supportive care for Neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism, Complex PTSD and other Chronic Mental Health Challenges), LGBTQ+ and BIPOC folks. I arrive to my career in clinical mental health as a queer, neurodivergent, person-centered, student intern therapist. I am driven to understand where someone may be at in life by honoring their intersectionality within the context of the systems they live within. I regularly work with the Bisexual+ community and the challenges they face within and outside the queer community. I specifically seek to work with neurodivergent populations that have experienced religious trauma, chronic illness, trafficking, depression, and substance use disorder. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I also love referencing art, cinema, and music to relate to the human experience. I will work alongside you, with what works for you. You are the expert in your own life, and I am here to witness that. Oftentimes, those of us who live on the fringes of society are told how to feel, and we are sometimes left unsure how to honor our truths while in relation to others. My goal in pursuing a career in therapy lies within the process of individuals becoming confident in discovering their own intuitive solutions for healing and growth.

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I know that simply being around others feels like an almost impossible task much of the time; people can be selfish, ignorant, and judgmental, at times even your family and friends. You've endured abuse and often are overwhelmed with emotion. Your external life and what you feel within yourself can feel wholly disconnected -- It is precisely because of this disconnection that we suffer. I am here to listen, to learn of your experiences, and together we will awaken a new sense of yourself by discovering a hidden humanity in others, revealing a world you never thought possible. You don’t have to live disconnected, suffering without end. I approach healing from a relational perspective, in which I believe our most powerful tool for change can be harnessed through relationships. We all naturally have the capacity to relate in ways that promote growth, we simply have never been shown how. I’m here to nurture this experience with you. I understand that taking the step to engage in therapy is a big ask. Trust isn’t easy; it’s fragile. But, I profoundly believe in the power of developing a relationship that promotes learning and spurs curiosity. It’s spiritual for me - the essence of joy, love, and beauty, and I truly wish for all to experience it. Will you take this step with me?

College and the years that follow can bring a lot of pressure and change. School, work, relationships, family expectations, living more independently, and decisions about what comes next can all become overwhelming. I work with college students and recent graduates dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, self-doubt, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ concerns, and major life changes. Therapy can give you a place to talk openly, better understand what’s going on, and find coping skills that work for you so you can feel more confident handling life’s challenges. I provide online therapy for adults throughout Georgia.

Welcome! I provide evidence-based therapy to address a broad range of presenting issues. Currently, my practice focuses on anxiety, depression, substance use, relationships, school stress, trauma, disordered eating, and other health concerns (e.g., sleep problems, adjusting to medical diagnoses, etc.). My primary task as your psychologist is to foster a supportive, collaborative environment where we are able to identify and work towards meaningful goals. In order to accomplish that, I utilize an array of strategies and therapeutic methods that are tailored to your particular presenting concerns. Together, we will collaborate to identify what is causing or perpetuating your distress and come up with strategies to improve your quality of life and help you thrive. Deciding to try therapy is a leap of faith, both in your therapist and also in yourself and your ability to improve your life. Thank you for letting me join you on this journey!

This process of being and becoming that we engage with as humans can simultaneously be both beautiful and incredibly challenging. The decision to take part in therapy can begin a transformative process that allows you to develop greater insight as well as ignite necessary behavioral changes. This can help promote greater well-being, vitality, healing, growth, resiliency, and self-actualization. There is perhaps no greater gift to give yourself than to invest in a process of self-exploration. Such exploration will better enable you to develop a deeper connection with your authentic self so that you may reach your optimal potential. Ultimately, engaging in therapy can be an empowered step toward claiming a life that feels more fulfilling, intentional and aligned with your goals. In turn, there is no greater honor for me than to get to share a part of your journey. I believe therapy to be a collaborative and relational process. You can expecte me to treat you with compassion and respect. I am a licensed psychologist in private practice after working in university counseling centers since 2003. Most recently, I served as the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at George Washington University since June 2020 after serving as Director of Counseling at Ursinus College since 2013. Prior to that I’ve worked in the counseling centers at Drexel, Columbia and Princeton University after completing my pre-doctoral internship at the counseling center at Johns Hopkins University and receiving my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia in 2010. Prior to that, I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington and Lee University and my master’s degree in psychological counseling from Teacher’s College, Columbia University Collectively, these roles allowed me to identify my passion for providing quality mental health services to the adult and young adult population, particularly in helping the undergraduate and graduate students navigate through identity, relational and transitional concerns and stressors. In these roles, I both provided direct therapy to university students as well as oversight for the delivery of counseling services- including staff supervision and management, evaluation and assessment of services and programs, establishing best practices for the centers that met the needs of the campus community and supported student development objectives as well as the academic mission. I most enjoyed working directly with students to address both clinical and developmental issues and frequently experienced that through therapy, they could better realize their potential. I am very excited to be returning to a purely clinical role to dedicate my energy to providing direct therapy. I provide a warm, compassionate, supportive and empowering environment in which I meet individuals where they are and help them to feel seen, heard, and affirmed in order to heal, learn and grow. I believe that each client must be understood as an individual whose sense of self has been informed through many social, cultural and relational interactions.

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Many of those I work with come to me feeling stuck, uncertain or overwhelmed, struggling to understand loved ones and feeling disconnected. As we work together, you can expect to see meaningful changes. You’ll feel more comfortable in yourself and your relationships. Our work will promote healing, trust and security. If you’re facing challenges in relationships or trauma-related issues, I’m here to support you. Our work will focus on fostering emotional growth and healthy relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, autonomy and the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and healing. Together, we will work to cultivate relationships based on balance and trust. If you're navigating the ups and downs of romantic relationships or friendships, I’m here to help you understand yourself and your relationships, leading to greater peace and a more satisfying life. I believe my relationship with you is the most important part of our work; it's critical that I understand you and you feel comfortable with me. If you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and connection, I encourage you to call or email. Let’s discuss how I can help you move forward on your journey of healing and growth.

I’m Ellen Burt Baker, LPC, and I’ve been honored to walk alongside individuals on their healing journeys for over 25 years. My practice offers a heart-centered, safe, and compassionate space where you can explore, heal, and grow exactly as you are. My approach to therapy is heart-centered, intuitive, and grounded in both clinical skill and body-brain healing modalities. I integrate powerful techniques such as Brainspotting, EMDR, EFT/Tapping, Hypnotherapy, and IADC® to support deep transformation. When requested, I also incorporate heart-centered practices to support your process holistically. I work with a variety of clients - those healing from trauma, managing anxiety or depression, navigating life decisions or transitions, or exploring their spiritual path. Many of my clients are reconnecting with their own intuition and inner wisdom, and I consider it a privilege to support that journey. I specialize in working with people who have already done some therapeutic work and are ready to go deeper—to move through the blocks and barriers that may still be holding them back. I meet each client exactly where they are. Our work together is a true partnership. I offer a space that is affirming and always welcoming. I bring warmth, humor, and a supportive presence into every session, helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Are you struggling with drugs and/or alcohol, or maybe with managing your anger? Being here, you've already taken the courageous step of seeking professional help for an issue you are experiencing. I know this must be tough. You were probably debating seeking help for months, if not years, I'm glad you are here to work with you and for you. To help get your life back on the course you want it to be on and allow you to rediscover what brings you joy and happiness in your life. With 15 years+ in working with individuals with alcohol and drug addictions, I specialize in alcohol and drug counseling and evaluations in addiction. I also specialize in anger management evaluations. I provide a safe and welcoming environment to assist you with your life challenges.

Jennifer enjoys working with young adults and adults who are struggling with issues related to anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues, trauma complications, adjustment to life transitions, eating disorders, women’s issues, and career and college challenges. Jennifer’s goal is to assist clients in developing their own unique skills to process their life experiences and inspire them to achieve healing.