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With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, adolescents, and families, I strive to create a compassionate and support...
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With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals, adolescents, and families, I strive to create a compassionate and supportive environment where clients feel safe to heal, gain insight, and develop healthier ways of coping with life’s challenges.
I am Tameka Scott, MA, a licensed counselor dedicated to helping individuals, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges. I have experience supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, life transitions, relationship concerns, behavioral challenges, and emotional regulation. I work collaboratively with clients to identify strengths, develop healthy coping skills, improve communication, and build resilience. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients can gain insight, achieve personal growth, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I utilize evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Trauma focused -cognitive behavioral therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and achieve personal goals. Clients can expect a supportive, collaborative environment focused on growth, resilience, and lasting positive change.
Seeking support is a courageous step, and you do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. Whether you are facing difficult emotions, life transitions, or personal struggles, I am committed to providing a safe and supportive space for growth and healing. I invite you to take the next step toward the positive change you deserve.
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As a woman of color, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding into the therapy space, utilizing a flexible, client-cente...
As a woman of color, I bring cultural awareness and lived understanding into the therapy space, utilizing a flexible, client-centered approach that honors your unique story, strengths, and goals.
I am an associate professional counselor with 7 years of experience providing culturally responsive, compassionate care. I have worked with diverse individuals across many settings, where I have supported clients navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and identity exploration. I use a flexible, client-centered approach that integrates evidence-based practices while honoring each person’s lived experience and cultural context. Together, we work to build insight, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with their values and goals.
I earned my Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University. My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and flexible, integrating evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-focused interventions, and mindfulness to help you better understand patterns and build practical coping tools.
Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know that you don’t have to navigate this season of your life alone. Whatever you’re carrying, there is space for it here. Healing and growth are possible, and taking the first step is a powerful act of self-care. When you feel ready, I invite you to schedule an appointment.
As a black woman who's been married for 10 years and lives a very busy life, I understand the challenges that comes with marriage ...
As a black woman who's been married for 10 years and lives a very busy life, I understand the challenges that comes with marriage and society. As someone who has personally experienced depression and anxiety along with challenges in self-esteem, I understand how that can get in the way of the relationship with yourself, significant other, and family.
I have been practicing therapy since 2019 and hold an LPC. I typically work with couples who are facing communication challenges and broken trust along with helping them reconnect. I work with individuals and help them to gain healthy coping skills to deal with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem.
I love to be collaborative with clients and be intuitive to specific needs they may have in the moment. That helps clients to feel seen and understood during their healing journey.
Healing is something we all must experience but being able to trust someone you can be vulnerable with makes it so much easier.
As a person who has had many of life's challenges, I understand the need to seek out help when needed....
As a person who has had many of life's challenges, I understand the need to seek out help when needed.
Anna Wohleking is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) in the state of Georgia who has over 12 years of experience partnering with children and their families who are seeking help with ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, foster care, depression, anger management, mood disorders, and grief or bereavement.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New Mexico State University and received her Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Anna utilizes person-centered therapy (PCT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and play therapy techniques. She always takes great care to maintain the creativity, flexibility, and awareness necessary to best meet the needs of every unique individual and their family.
Anna seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.
I like to work with people and provide them unique opportunities to grow as they journey through life....
I like to work with people and provide them unique opportunities to grow as they journey through life.
David Koepnick is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience. He specializes in working with preteens, adolescents, and adults who struggle with ADHD, anger management, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, learning disorders, relationship issues, spirituality and faith-based issues, substance abuse, technology/gaming addiction, and trauma. David also has experience working with couples and families and in community-based counseling and assessment.
David has a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Stephen F. Austin State University. He uses approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Logotherapy, person-centered therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, conjoint family therapy structured family therapy, and mindfulness-based methods.
David is passionate about helping clients meet their full potential by identifying unique strengths, addressing irrational thinking, and increasing personal effectiveness and communication. Therapy can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. If you are ready to begin yours, David wants to help you get started.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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In couple/marriage counseling, I go with an integrated approach that blends client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Through client-centered therapy, I create a safe and non-judgmental space where both partners can openly share their experiences, feelings, and concerns. This approach fosters a deep sense of being heard and understood, which is foundational for effective communication and connection. I incorporate CBT techniques to assist couples in identifying and challenging any unhelpful beliefs leading to negative emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that may be affecting their relationship dynamics. By exploring and addressing these underlying beliefs, couples can gain greater self-awareness and insight into their interactions within the relationship. The goal is to empower couples to manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors more effectively, leading to improved communication, healthier relationship dynamics, and enhanced overall well-being within the partnership.
In couples/marriage counseling, I integrate communication styles as a powerful tool alongside the CBT triangle. We explore how each partner's communication style influences their interactions and relationship dynamics. By understanding these styles, couples can work towards more effective and empathetic communication, fostering deeper understanding and connection. I encourage couples to be solution-focused vs. problem-focused, emphasizing the importance of seeking compromises and mutually beneficial solutions. We collaborate to identify practical strategies and compromises that address the challenges and conflicts within the relationship. These tools help empower couples to navigate difficulties together, fostering resilience and growth within their partnership.
In couple/marriage counseling, I often observe substantial progress in couples when they become more aware of their unhelpful beliefs and transition from negative thought patterns to a more positive outlook. This transformation is reflected in their improved communication skills, leading to greater understanding and connection with their partner. As they gain insights into the influence of perspective, they also recognize their ability to choose which perspectives to prioritize and invest energy in. Couples begin to approach challenges with a solution-focused mindset, seeking compromises and mutually beneficial resolutions. Couples gain a healthier relationship dynamic which empowers them to navigate difficulties with resilience and cooperation.
As a valuable supplement to couples/marriage counseling, clients can enhance their emotional management skills by incorporating mindfulness practices and staying present with their feelings. By viewing emotions as signals that point to underlying unhelpful beliefs, clients can deepen their self-awareness of unconscious beliefs that are causing distress in the relationship. Writing down these unhelpful beliefs outside of therapy sessions can provide valuable insights into ingrained belief patterns, which can then be explored and restructured during counseling sessions. This proactive approach empowers clients to actively participate in their therapeutic process and fosters positive changes within themselves and their relationship dynamics.
Before their marriage/couples counseling intake, couples can take time to reflect on the challenges they're experiencing in the relationship. This reflection allows them to have a clear understanding of what they want to discuss and address with the counselor. It's also beneficial for couples to assess the strengths and weaknesses of their relationship, providing valuable context for the counseling process. Additionally, approaching the counseling session with a mindset focused on learning better communication strategies, solution-focused approaches, and the willingness to compromise can greatly enhance the effectiveness of the therapy.
Couples therapy and marriage counseling, also known as relationship counseling, helps couples work through their specific relationship issues. Some examples of common focuses within couples therapy and marriage counseling include:
The types of therapy used in couples and marriage counseling include:
At Thriveworks, Couples/marriage therapy is led by licensed professionals — often licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) — who are experts in their field and best-equipped to help couples.
The Gottman Method of couples therapy is a research-supported approach designed to enhance relationships by bolstering the bond between partners, resolving conflicts, and fostering shared meaning in their relationship through comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions that improve communication, trust, and the overall health of the partnership.
If you’re facing persistent relationship problems, communication breakdowns, or unresolved conflicts that are impacting your emotional well-being and happiness, Couples/marriage therapy may be beneficial for you.
While marriage and couple’s counseling is typically recommended for couples who are experiencing persistent or severe relationship issues, any relationship can benefit from attending these sessions.
Marriage and couples counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you and your partner.
On average, couples attend marriage and couples counseling for 12 weeks. However, couples & marriage counseling may last longer or shorter, dependent on the couples’ needs, the challenges they’d like to work through, and the pace of their progress.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Duluth is located near Abbotts Bridge Road and Parson Rd, off GA-141. It is near the Abbotts Bridge Recreation Area and the Standard Club.
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