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Guided by both formal clinical training and my own lived experience navigating ADHD, anxiety, and loss, I have a deep, authentic r...
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Guided by both formal clinical training and my own lived experience navigating ADHD, anxiety, and loss, I have a deep, authentic respect for how heavy life’s challenges can feel. While every client’s journey is unique, this background shapes my commitment to providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we build practical, evidence-based skills to help you thrive—no matter what brings you through the door.
Hello, I'm Jessica Peterson, an Associate Professional Counselor (APC) at Thriveworks in Cumming, GA, supervised by Hannah Funderburk. I earned my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University and specialize in offering compassionate, evidence-based care to children, teens, and adults. I work with individuals facing anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, eating disorders, grief, and other life concerns. Whether you want to master practical self-regulation tools or simply need a safe space to be truly heard, I offer a warm, empathetic environment dedicated to helping you heal and move forward.
Therapy is a collaborative healing process—not a one-size-fits-all model. I draw from CBT, DBT, IFS, play therapy, sand tray therapy, and a variety of other therapies to meet you right where you are. I help you uncover your strengths, develop realworld coping tools, and process past experiences so you can navigate life with better ease and clarity.
Reaching out for support takes immense courage, but you don't have to navigate this season by yourself. Whether you are seeking practical coping strategies or a compassionate place to process heavy moments, I am here to support you every step of the way. I invite you to take the first step toward regaining your footing and schedule your initial session.
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Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with childr...
Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Kristin utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the varying needs and personalities of each individual. Kristin seeks to establish a caring therapeutic relationship focused on your unique needs. She does this through the use of humor, creativity, and candor to build on your personal strengths to assist you in meeting your life goals.
As a woman of color, I understand the importance of acceptance and being heard....
As a woman of color, I understand the importance of acceptance and being heard.
Elouise Lamar is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She is passionate about helping people. Elouise is easy to talk to and she is a good listener. She is accepting of everyone. Elouise understands some of life's circumstances are challenging. She has experience working with young adults, adult women, and men. She specializes in anger management, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship problems, stress, substance use disorders, alcohol and substance use, and trauma.
Elouise completed her Master's in Community Counseling at Argosy University. She has lived in several states and understands varying cultures and family dynamics. Her personal and professional experience allows her to support clients in making changes in their lives. She utilizes multiple treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral interventions for substance abuse (CBI-SA), motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Feeling alone, confused, frustrated, hurt, anxious, or sad, it takes courage and support to overcome challenges. Working with Elouise, she can help you gain insight regarding the issues you face. She is here to help you develop healthy ways to cope with your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Let her assist you on your personal growth journey. Schedule an appointment with her today.
As a Black and Latina woman who grew up with a military parent and an immigrant parent, I understand the unique challenges of iden...
As a Black and Latina woman who grew up with a military parent and an immigrant parent, I understand the unique challenges of identity exploration and adapting to multiple cultures.
Hi! My name is Michelle Flood and I am a multicredentialed, multi-degreed, and multi-disciplined mental health professional with 25 years in the healthcare field. I have a Bachelor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies from Miami University, a Master of Science in Art Therapy from Florida State University, and a Master of Business and Administration from Savannah State University. Although I have worked with clients of all ages, my specialty ages that I serve are the children/adolescent and geriatric populations. These populations often struggle expressing their feelings and it is my pleasure to assist!
As a therapist who has also been a client, I know the thought of trying therapy can be anxiety-provoking and stress-inducing, especially for my aforementioned specialty populations. Because of that, I specialize in making my clients feel comfortable with the therapy process so it feels like a safe space to express themselves without judgment.
Life can be so tough sometimes, making it difficult for us to engage in self-care. However, it can be so much easier to manage with a therapist's help. Being a therapy client myself has helped me so much throughout my life and I enjoy paying it forward. I would love the opportunity to work with you and assist with your self-care journey!
I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients may express themselves and work through their concerns about mental health....
I offer a nonjudgmental environment where clients may express themselves and work through their concerns about mental health.
Marva Calder is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 22 years of experience. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and other conditions in adults and seniors.
Marva earned her Master's degree in Nursing from Walden University. She offers telepsychiatry as well as evidenced-based therapeutic practices. Marva also provides holistic psychiatric care, patient and family-centered and compassionate care in order to improve each client's quality of life. She has had the privilege of working in a variety of practice areas, including psychiatric emergency rooms, medical departments, and psychiatric care units.
Marva's objective is to assist every client in then set way possible, while working to remove the stigma associated with mental health conditions. There should be no stigma attached to getting treatment. Marva looks forward to teaming together with you to help you find relief.
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Therapy for women uses traditional psychotherapeutic techniques implemented through a feminist lens to help women deal with the emotional and mental ramifications of being a woman in today’s society. Thriveworks Savannah therapists will target issues like toxic masculinity, gender roles, misogyny, and other problems that women face daily and their impact on their mental health.
Therapy for women works much like traditional therapy, but will also integrate person-centered and humanistic therapy approaches at the forefront of treatment. Thriveworks Savannah therapists who specialize in treating women acknowledge the unique experience of each individual while treating a wide variety of concerns with empathy, compassion, and respect.
Therapy for women at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
Therapy for women will often last until the client feels that their therapeutic goals have been met, whether it continues for a few months or over the course of years. However, treatment should last at least five months, as that is the average amount of time therapy takes to have a lasting impact.
All of our experiences are in some way, entirely unique to ourselves. No one has been through exactly what you have, and no one ever will. But there are some experiences that are easier for similar people to empathize with.
Even though each experience is unique, there are many situations in a woman’s life that are commonly shared amongst other women. These experiences can be full of joy, or they can be darkened with sorrow, pain, and frustration. When you feel as if you are all alone, know that Thriveworks Savannah is here to extend an empathetic hand and walk beside you as together, we fight for the happy, healthy life you deserve.
In many ways, Counseling for Women is very similar to counseling not specific to women. At Thriveworks Savannah, you will always be the center of the counseling session. Afterall, you know yourself better than any counselor ever will. Our job is walk with you and guide you towards a healthier, happier path. Only you can determine what path that is exactly.
Thriveworks Savannah also practices judgment-free counseling. Part of growing will always be failing, and it’s easier to fail in a safe, protected space. That is why we strive to first and foremost be empathetic towards whatever your situation is. Your emotions are entirely valid, no matter how wild or incomprehensible they may seem. Together, we can work through the lies intertwined with the truth, heal from any pain, and grow together towards that life you’ve always dreamed of.
Great, but what is counseling for women specifically? What’s great about counseling for women at Thriveworks Savannah is that it is specific to whatever you need it to be. The idea behind counseling for women is that some issues aren’t comparable to what a man might experience, or how you react to it might be very different. It’s easier to heal and grow when you feel like you have someone who truly understands at your side, which is why it’s important to have a counselor you’re comfortable with. Thriveworks Savannah is making that easier to find by offering counseling specifically for women
There is never an issue too big or too small for Thriveworks Savannah counseling. Any battle, concern, insecurity, or hurt you’re facing is welcome in a counseling session.
With Women’s Counseling, there are some topics we address more frequently than others. Some examples include:
Again, these are just a few of the issues we can address in a Counseling for Women session. Studies have shown that women are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than men. Although far from being gender-specific, anxiety and depression can look differently in women than men, and personalized therapy can go a long way in the healing and growth process.
It’s a sad but true fact that gender-stereotyping and assumptions have not gone away. For a long time, it was believed women’s hippocampus—the emotional regulation part of the brain—was larger than men’s, leading many to claim it was the cause for women’s higher distress levels. But a study published in 2015 showed the brains of men and women to be strikingly similar. Which leads many of the differences to stem from the unique biological, environmental, and psychosocial factors women face.
These are factors we can address, along with other cross-gender factors, in a counseling session with Thriveworks Savannah. Our goal is to get you to a place where you are happy, healthy, and fulfilled. It may seem like a dream right now, but with a little work it is more than possible.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Savannah is located near E Broad St and E Congress St, off President St. It is just around the corner from Mother Mathilda Beasley Park and a short distance from the Savannah River.
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