Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Woodstock, GA

As a multicultural counselor, I understand the importance of your perspectives being heard and understood.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 4 years of experience, passionately working with adults of diverse ethnicities and backgrounds to manage anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief, family conflict, and relationship issues.

I received my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University.

I grew up in Georgia and attended Georgia State University for both my bachelor's degree in psychology and my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Georgia State University. On my leisure time, I exercise, I play sports, and I enjoy doing obstacles races. People often describe me as trustworthy, approachable and kind.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Florida, and Texas. My extensive clinical training has allowed me to work in many different settings including private practice, college campuses, jails, community-based agencies, and the entertainment industry.

I earned my doctorate in Advanced Clinical Social Work from The University of Alabama. I received my Master of Social Work degree from Clark Atlanta University and a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Florida. Using a client-centered approach, I empower individuals to enhance their mental well-being, overcome challenges, and live more fulfilling

Hello! I am so glad you're here.

I invite you to dance with these words as I share a bit more about myself! I am a licensed professional counselor, board-certified dance movement therapist, certified movement specialist & educator, certified professional clinical supervisor, and a certified Chi for Two® Embodiment Coach.

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I completed my MA in Dance/Movement Therapy & Counseling from Columbia College Chicago, after teaching dance, working with at-risk youth and performing professionally in England and the Republic of Ireland for several years. I have a passion for music, poetry and gardening, cooking, languages and travel. I am in awe of how richly culture enlivens our energetic dances.

I maintain a private psychotherapy practice, provide clinical supervision, and serve as an educator and public speaker. I am an active member of the American Dance Therapy Association Southern Chapter, and the Atlanta dance community.

If you're struggling with feeling like you fit in, knowing who you are, or carrying a heavy weight across your shoulders, welcome. I specialize in trauma and dissociation, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ concerns. I've been practicing therapy for the past five years and have been in mental health for the last decade.

My name is Dakota. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor located in the North Metro area of Atlanta. I have been working with a diverse range of clients since 2018. I graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2019 with a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My practice aims to help clients find their way through life and learn to adapt to all life's changes. I prioritize offering affirming, judgment-free, and objective feedback while also providing research-based treatment for a variety of mental health conditions.

Anxiety that won't let up. A relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Grief that shows up at the worst moments. After 24 years working with people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives, I know that reaching out takes real courage — and that it's almost never the wrong call. My clients tell me our sessions feel less like being analyzed and more like being genuinely heard. Whatever you've been carrying, you don't have to figure it out alone.

As a clinical psychologist, I work closely with clients to identify specific goals to reduce distress and learn concrete strategies to manage anxiety and depression. Rapport with a client is huge, so making sure that clients feel empowered to give feedback about what is working or not working for them in therapy is a pillar of our therapeutic relationship.

I want my clients to know that I value creating a space that feels safe, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially for people who are used to carrying things on their own or putting others first. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable enough to show up honestly and be themselves without pressure or shame.

A large part of my experience involves working with trauma survivors and individuals navigating anxiety, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. I approach this work with compassion, patience, and understanding, and I believe healing happens through feeling supported, heard, and empowered.