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I provide Couple Therapy to help reconnect, feel close again, and move beyond repetitive arguments by getting to the deeper hurt and needs beneath the conflict. Individual Therapy for adults 21+ who are healing after emotionally harmful relationships and want to move toward healthier love, trust, and connection. This work often requires support for anxiety, depression, past emotional wounds, and the painful patterns that can make it hard to feel safe in relationships.

I work with clients that feel stuck or unsure, but want to change this and are motivated to pursue this change. Seeking counseling is a tough first step, but you are here; you did it! Please feel free to contact me to discuss your journey, your goals, and how I may support you.

Hi, I’m Lilliam Pastora, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7 years of experience helping adults navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I support clients in building insight, strengthening coping skills, and reconnecting with their values—so they can move through difficult seasons with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and eating disorders, and I also enjoy working with men around topics like emotional regulation, identity, relationships, and personal growth. My goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood while learning practical tools to support healing and long-term wellbeing.

I have been a social worker for 23 years, the last 15 of which I have had my advanced clinical license. My experience has primarily been serving Veterans. I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression. I also assist clients with Nightmare Rescripting Therapy and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for Nightmares.

I use a four- fold approach to treating beyond traditional psychotherapy to help you on your journey. I have PhD in Clinical psychology, two master's degree (one in community counseling, one in community psychology). I also have a degree in Addictions and one in business management. Having worked every level of care from an inpatient hospital setting, residential long-term care, in a jail, a prison, out-patient levels for intensive three times per week to one time per week and taught in two universities. I am working my favorite level of care on an out-patient setting. Training has been in addictions, mental health, couples and family systems. I have other specialties with chronic pain and nutrition/bariatrics and obesity and available to provide medical and court evaluations with limited testing. I see children from 12 and up and adults/geriatrics.

Hello, My name is Lasonna R. Claxton, previously Rivers. New name, same compassion and knowledge. I would like to take this time to commend you on this very important step. I have been working in the field of Mental Health for 15 years. I have been licensed in the State of Georgia for 7 years. I believe in the importance of learning to love your mind and develop healthy coping skills to reduce symptoms of mental illness.

I believe in taking a creative approach to your mental health. I have extensive experience working with children and teenagers with behavior issues, struggles with peer interactions, and family dynamic issues. I also specialize in working with men navigating fatherhood, marital issues, and intimacy concerns. As a former educator in an alternative school, I can also assist parents in developing effective strategies for addressing children's behavioral issues.

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor originally from Augusta, GA. I graduated from Paine College and Mercer University, I began my career with an enriching internship at Positive Impact Health Centers. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working in addiction treatment, intensive outpatient programs, and with individuals experiencing psychotic disorders.

In 2019, I became fully licensed and continued to grow at Georgia Psychological Treatment Center, where I deepened my understanding of the human psyche and embraced a more intuitive approach to healing. This path led me to earn a Master Life Coach Certification and a Master’s in Divinity, focusing on consciousness, spirituality, energy healing, and transpersonal psychology.

Along the way, I’ve gathered meaningful experiences and powerful tools, including training in EMDR, to help support trauma healing. As a transpersonal therapist, I integrate the mind, body, and soul into my work to help you achieve your goals and come into deeper harmony with your Self.

I have been a therapist for 11 years and hold a received my Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Akron & am a licensed clinical counselor in the state of Ohio with supervisor designation.

I work with clients ages 13+ struggling with: sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, adoption, adjustment disorders, partner/spouse issues, PCOS/hormone issues, transgender concerns in youth & adults, & the LGBTQIA+ community.