Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in Tucker, GA

To ensure absolute confidence in our partnership, you should know that I operate less like a traditional therapist and more like a psychological strategist. Built specifically for high-achievers accustomed to heavy loads, my approach does not rely on passive listening. Instead, I am highly active, engaged, and direct. I match your cognitive speed, treating your emotional well-being with the same urgency and strategic precision you apply to your most critical professional ventures.

Within our sessions, the usual hierarchies are stripped away to provide a rare ecosystem of utmost discretion and radical candor. Because I am entirely focused on the human being operating the machine, I will gently but firmly challenge your blind spots and call out self-sabotaging logic. You will never hear me hide behind clinical jargon; instead, I translate complex behavioral science into plain, actionable frameworks designed for a logical, analytical mind.

Ultimately, I view myself as a specialized asset in your corner, operating on the principle that insight without execution is just an expensive conversation. Our work prioritizes data and action, ensuring every concept is pressure-tested in the real world—whether in your boardroom, your marriage, or your internal life. My sole objective is to help you optimize your inner world so your outer success is sustainable, fulfilling, and integrated with the people you love.

I'm Shannell, a Georgia-licensed therapist with 11 years of experience working in crisis settings, acute mental health, and private practice — and I specialize in people who are very good at holding it together, right up until they can't anymore.

My clients are typically high-functioning women, working moms, and professionals who look fine on the outside but are carrying much more than anyone sees. I also work with men who are done avoiding their inner world and ready to build something more intentional in their relationships and daily lives.

As a Black woman therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and genuine cultural understanding to the work. You won't have to explain cultural context here — I get it. My sessions are affirming, empowering, and grounded in your real life, not a textbook version of it.

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.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I am passionate about helping individuals heal from the wounds that continue to shape their present. I am the CEO and Founder of Mental Freedom Counseling Services LLC, proudly recognized with the Best of Alabama 2026 Award in Counseling and Therapy Practices. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, self-esteem concerns, and substance use, while maintaining a special passion for attachment wounds and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. I believe many of our current struggles make sense when we understand where they began.

My goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive environment where you feel truly seen and understood. Together, we'll identify patterns that no longer serve you, strengthen healthier ways of coping, and work toward lasting emotional freedom. Whether you're navigating painful relationships, unresolved trauma, or simply feeling stuck, I strive to help you build insight, healing, and confidence so you can create the life and relationships you deserve.

My curiosity about substance abuse and family systems sparked my interest in this field, leading me to study substance abuse counseling, which eventually deepened my passion for psychology.

Over the years, I’ve worked in Connecticut alongside DCF and the court systems. Since starting as a case manager in 1995, I’ve continued to grow and gain valuable experience in this ever-evolving field of psychology.

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes therapy should be a place where you feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, burnout, and identity exploration. Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, and helpers who spend so much time supporting others that they forget to care for themselves. I provide sex-positive, kink-affirming, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy and affirming care for people in consensually nonmonogamous (CNM) relationships, creating a space where you can show up as your authentic self.

I am passionate about serving people helping to rebuild trust, restore relationships, and move beyond struggles with trauma, addiction, intimacy, depression and brokenness.