Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Stone Mountain, GA

I am Area Britton, LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Bachelor and Master of Social Work. My professional background includes experience in mental health therapy, school-based services, child welfare, inpatient healthcare, hospice, and substance use treatment, allowing me to support individuals across diverse backgrounds and life stages. My primary areas of focus include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, maternal mental health, life transitions, and women’s issues.

I'm a doctorally prepared psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in mental health. My background includes extensive work in crisis intervention and helping people through difficult times. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and schizophrenia. My approach is professional and personable, blending expertise with warmth and humor. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing can truly begin.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Georgia. I hold Bachelor’s degrees in Legal Studies and Feminist Studies from the University of California Santa Cruz and a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. My specialty is addressing life transitions, particularly the perinatal spectrum.

I’m Debra Wren, a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Webster University, my Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies from Arkansas State University and I am licensed in Missouri and Georgia.

I believe some of our greatest growth comes through the experiences we never expected. As a wife, mother, and woman who has navigated my own seasons of change, I understand what it means to keep showing up for others while sometimes losing sight of yourself. That perspective allows me to bring compassion, authenticity, and real-life understanding into my work.

I help adults with anxiety, depression, relationship and family stress, life transitions, self-worth, and unhealthy patterns. I also help couples (private pay only) with communication, conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, attachment concerns, and blended-family challenges.

I provide in-person and virtual counseling in Missouri and virtual counseling throughout Georgia.

Finding a therapist who truly gets your life can feel like a long search. One who sees more than a diagnosis, who doesn't need you to explain yourself before you can get to work. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, that search often comes with an extra layer: the quiet work of figuring out whether this therapist is actually safe, or whether you'll spend your sessions educating them. With me, you won't have to do that work.

I'm a licensed therapist with more than 22 years of experience in mental health and addiction treatment. I've worked in community mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, and private practice. I've sat with people in some of the hardest moments of their lives and know how to meet them there without flinching.

My primary focus is LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. That includes navigating identity, coming out at any stage of life, relationship dynamics unique to queer and same-sex partnerships, internalized stigma, minority stress, and everything that comes with living authentically in a world that doesn't always make that easy. I also work with anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use and dual diagnosis, men's issues, and stress and burnout.

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.

Brittany is a proud native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was raised in the vibrant communities of Decatur and Stone Mountain. She pursued her passion for understanding human behavior and mental health by earning a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Analysis from Savannah State University in 2010. Committed to deepening her expertise, she continued her education at South University, where she obtained a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2013.Brittany’s journey into the helping profession was driven by her innate passion for supporting and uplifting others, particularly youth and women. From an early age, she was fascinated by the complexities of psychology and mental health, recognizing the profound impact that guidance and therapeutic intervention can have on individuals' lives. Her career as a counselor allows her to serve as a vessel for change, helping individuals enhance their quality of life, foster personal growth, and achieve mental, social, and spiritual well-being. With a natural ability to listen attentively, demonstrate empathy, and connect with people on a meaningful level, Brittany has dedicated herself to providing compassionate and effective counseling services. She specializes in working with adults dealing with Depression, Anxiety, Women’s Issues, and various life transitions. Through her work, she strives to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can heal, grow, and regain a sense of empowerment in their lives.