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Family therapy and counseling in Atlanta, GA
Top family therapists in Atlanta, GA
Navigate family challenges across Atlanta neighborhoods including Midtown, Buckhead, and East Atlanta with compassionate providers specializing in parent-teen relationships, blended family dynamics, and intergenerational conflict. Access flexible scheduling, free consultations, and insurance coverage to support your family's mental health journey.
Hi I am Dr. Liza. I grew up in rural Wyoming, lived in Utah for many years, and over the last three years moved to Georgia. I have been married for 26 years to my high school sweetheart and have three beautiful children.
I am so excited to get to know you. I look forward to using our therapeutic relationship built on trust, kindness, respect, and openness to help you build on the life you are seeking. I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples in many varying situations which include mental health, addictions, behavioral, and relational concerns. This is my 18th year as a clinician and every relationship I build with clients is so important. I believe in you!!
I am a dual certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in tandum with medication management. I strive to help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to find balance in their daily lives. Many of my clients experience anxiety, depression, mood instability, ADHD, trauma-related symptoms, or life transitions that feel difficult to manage alone. You may be seeking clarity, emotional stability, improved focus, or relief from symptoms that are impacting your relationships, work, or sense of self. I understand fully and will be there with you every step of the way!
Welcome to the first step of the rest of your life. Deciding to begin your therapeutic journey can feel overwhelming and sometimes impossible. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’m passionate about helping people feel heard, understood, and empowered. I strive to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences and build the tools they need to move forward. My approach is collaborative and grounded in respect for each person’s unique story and strengths.
I am a Family Psychotherapist and Atlanta native who uses a holistic approach to therapy who works with women, children, adolescents, and families, with a focus on supporting BIPOC communities, marginalized groups, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Alexis also has experience working with aggressive adolescents, gender-related concerns, and children navigating grief.
With a professional background in Montessori education and nonprofit management, I bring a creative and multifaceted perspective to her work. I am also a strong advocate for radical self-acceptance and enjoy encouraging others to discover their own sense of freedom and personal growth.
Reaching out can be hard and I am here to help begin the process of healing and being there to help us become a better you. My goal and desire is to help teach you and provide you the essentials to overcome your obstacles. When life gets overwhelming at times, we forget to take care of ourselves. Depression and anxiety does not have to be a part of your everyday life.
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Find the right counselor for your family
Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Atlanta
Finding family therapists in Atlanta starts with understanding what your family wants help navigating. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns across generations. A family therapist is trained to work with the relational system, not only one person. As you compare therapists, look for listed experience with family systems, parent-child relationships, or family counseling, and read each bio for details about their approach.
Atlanta has many therapists across neighborhoods like Midtown, Buckhead, Decatur, and East Atlanta, so a clear set of priorities can make the search easier. Consider whether an in-person office works with your commute, school schedules, or MARTA access, or whether virtual sessions fit better for multiple family members joining from different places. Session attendance may include the full family, smaller groups, or individual family members. Ask about structure upfront, and use therapist profiles to review availability, consultation options, and how each therapist describes their communication style.
Family counseling in Atlanta can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs and understand what you may pay before care starts. Headway helps you search for therapists in Atlanta on Headway, review detailed bios, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs after entering your insurance details. From there, you can compare therapists who match your family’s needs, accept your plan, and offer appointment times that work for you.
If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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