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I am dedicated to using my expertise to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to share their thoughts and f...
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I am dedicated to using my expertise to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel empowered to share their thoughts and feelings without judgment while guiding them on their journey toward a more fulfilling, balanced, and resilient life.
Karen Jacobs-White is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. She supports individuals navigating issues such as anger, attachment issues, caregiver issues, chronic pain/illness/disability, codependency, communication problems, control issues, natural/human disaster, divorce/separation, addictions, family of origin, forgiveness, guilt/shame, isolation/loneliness, military family issues, mood disorders, multicultural concerns, panic disorders, PTSD, pregnancy/childbirth, relationship issues. Karen provides a warm environment where clients are encouraged to explore their emotions and move toward healing.
Karen holds a Master’s in Counseling from Webster University. She uses a comprehensive approach that includes acceptance and commitment therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, Gottman method, trauma-focused therapy, and internal family systems to tailor care to each client’s unique needs, always emphasizing safety, trust, and personal growth.
Karen empowers clients to take courageous steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Her compassionate, client-centered approach helps individuals build resilience and reclaim a sense of purpose and well-being through therapy that meets them where they are.
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I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to walk with you on your journey to well-being as we navigate chall...
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and I’m here to walk with you on your journey to well-being as we navigate challenges and move toward a life of purpose and joy.
Patrice Alexander a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about empowering others to prioritize self-care and achieve optimal well-being. Over 20 years, Patrice has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from emotional and psychological pain. She believes in equipping clients with tools to navigate life's challenges, embrace their values, and create lives filled with joy. Patrice’s professional journey spans outpatient mental health, non-profits, private practice, and hospital settings.
Patrice has a Master’s in Community Counseling from Georgia State University. She takes a holistic approach to treatment and uses evidence-based practices to address the unique needs of individuals and families. These include mindfulness-based techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally focused therapy.
Patrice understands that life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. She believes that your story matters, and so do you. In a compassionate, supportive space, Patrice will help you explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and create a path toward healing.
As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward heali...
As a therapist, I value creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can fully express yourself as we work together toward healing and growth.
Bryce Griggs is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 5 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional and psychological challenges. Bryce specializes in helping clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and self-esteem concerns. He provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can heal, build resilience, and work toward lasting personal growth.
Bryce earned his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He uses evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, trauma-informed care, solution-focused, and person-centered therapy, to empower clients on their healing journeys.
Bryce helps clients navigate emotional challenges with authenticity, care, and collaboration. He is passionate about creating safe, supportive environments where individuals feel heard and understood, encouraging personal growth, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.
As a Christian with a multicultural background who transitioned from engineering to counseling, I bring compassion, cultural under...
As a Christian with a multicultural background who transitioned from engineering to counseling, I bring compassion, cultural understanding, practical insight, and a faith-informed perspective to helping clients navigate life’s challenges and move toward meaningful growth.
I’m Deborah Auguste, LPC, a licensed professional counselor with a multicultural background and a unique career journey from engineering to counseling. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, grief, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally sensitive, and practical. I help clients better understand themselves, develop effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and move toward greater emotional well-being. For clients who desire it, I also integrate Christian faith into the counseling process.
My approach is collaborative and practical, using CBT and other evidence-based strategies to help clients understand patterns, manage emotions, build healthier coping skills, and strengthen relationships. I provide a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental space and, when desired, integrate Christian faith and biblical principles into the healing process.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, or simply longing for greater peace and clarity, I would be honored to walk alongside you. When you’re ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment and take the next step toward healing and meaningful change.
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate l...
As a mother, military leader, athlete, and counselor from a diverse background, I understand the resilience it takes to navigate life’s challenges while honoring your identity and growth.
Gina Great is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor with 6 years of experience. She brings a broad perspective to therapy, drawing from her diverse background as a mother, United States Army officer, and therapist. Gina offers compassionate, structured support to children and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attention-deficit and hyperactivity challenges, emotional regulation, and life transitions. She empowers clients through structured, practical approaches that support emotional growth and self-confidence.
Gina earned a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Columbia State University. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, journaling, movement, expressive arts, and mindfulness into her work to help clients heal, build resilience, and move forward with purpose.
Gina is here to meet you where you are, with empathy, honesty, and practical care. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for a change, she brings warmth, experience, and a down-to-earth presence to help you take the next step forward at your own pace.
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Thriveworks Couples therapy helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. It is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy include:
Couples therapy works by helping couples identify and better navigate their unique challenges. Following an initial assessment of the couple in terms of strengths and needs, the therapist would then discuss their therapeutic goals and any possible approaches or ways of working together as therapist and couple.Couples attend sessions together, whether they meet in person or by video. In addition to regular couples therapy sessions, each partner may also be asked to attend a few individual sessions to supplement their progress. This will allow their counselor to get to know each individual better, assess each of their personal needs, and develop the very best treatment plan moving forward.
Couples therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and via Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend couples therapy for 12 weeks. However, couples therapy may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
Couples counselors are experts at helping couples to overcome the challenges they face and preserve their relationship. These mental health professionals have specific skills, experience, and training that enable them to help their clients with this important area of life.
If you think that you and your partner could benefit from working with a couples counselor, considering partnering up with a couples therapist at Thriveworks Cumming in Forsyth County. We have couples therapists on staff who are ready and eager to help you and your partner build a better relationship. Call (770) 224-7008 when you are ready to schedule an appointment.
Every year, couples seek out couples therapy, with the hopes of improving their relationship dynamic. While each therapist may have a different approach or style, the following are major themes in couples therapy:
If you think that you could benefit from couples therapy, then couples therapy is for you. Not only does it help couples to address the prominent problems in their life, but it helps them to adopt helpful strategies for dealing with problems that arise in the future.
The ultimate goal of couples therapy at Thriveworks Cumming is to help you and your partner build a happier, healthier relationship. Your couples therapist will assess your unique relationship and then develop a treatment plan that will best benefit you and your significant other.
You can start couples therapy as soon as this week. If you believe that couples therapy can prove valuable to your relationship, call Thriveworks Cumming, GA to schedule an appointment. We’ll set you up with one of our skilled, caring providers such as a couples therapist or psychologist. You can reach us at (770) 224-7008.
We believe that everyone can benefit from working with a trained, experienced, and caring mental health professional. For you, that might mean receiving relationship help from one of our couples therapists. We look forward to receiving your call and getting started on this journey toward a happier, healthier relationship.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Cumming is located near Castleberry Road and Bethelview Rd, off GA-400. It is a short distance from Cumming Twin Lakes and near the Big Creek Greenway.
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