What is Psychotherapy?
What is an LPC?
The Therapy Process
Hours and fees
To Schedule an Appointment
Confidentiality

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What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy usually involves the client and therapist meeting for regularly scheduled hour-long sessions, during which they explore the client's issues, the emotions and beliefs surrounding them, the origins of those beliefs, and the ways they are manifesting themselves in day-to-day life and current relationships; alternative views and options are often identified and tried out.

The length of therapy depends on many factors unique to the individual and to the scope of issues to be addressed.  Generally, the client senses that therapy has been successfully completed when major challenges have been overcome.  They will notice that they have new energy, interest, and enthusiasm about other aspects of their life - as well as the confidence to tackle new challenges on their own.

Successful psychotherapy also depends on a commitment to attend regular sessions.  Many clients find that weekly sessions are the most productive.  Others feel that bi-weekly sessions are the right amount of time for them.
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What is an LPC?
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

A licensed professional counselor is a mental health professional who has met the educational and training requirements including at least a Master's degree from an accredited college or university, supervised professional clinical experience, and successful completion of a state examination.  The LPC designation indicates that the therapist is licensed by the state to practice psychotherapy and that the individual has completed the licensing requirements.  Continuing education hours are required to maintain the license.  LPC's typically work with problems that are psychologically and emotionally based, including depression, anxiety, addictions, interpersonal issues, etc.  No individual is allowed to use the designation LPC unless he or she is licensed by the state in which they practice.
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The Therapy Process
A therapy hour consists of fifty minutes together and ten minutes for session record keeping.  The initial session is focused on obtaining background information as well as identifying difficulties, concerns and strengths.  Following the assessment we will work together to develop the direction of therapy, define goals and determine the frequency of sessions.  Future sessions will be more therapeutic in nature.  Progress is monitored and discussed together. 
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Hours and Fees
Day and evening appointments are available.

I am currently a provider for the following insurance plans:

• AETNA
  • HMO
  • PPO
    Point of Service
    POS2
• EPO
• GA EAP
• Beechstreet
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BC/BS)
  • BlueChoice Healthcare (HMO) Network
  • BlueChoice Option (POS) Network
  • Blue Open Access
  • BlueChoice Preferred Provider (PPO) Network
  • Indemnity (PAR) Network
• CIGNA
• Coventry
• Humana
  • Humana TRICARE
• Magellan
• Managed Health Network, Inc. (MHN)
• Medicaid
• Medical Mutual
• United Behavioral Health (UBH)

Many other insurance plans will reimburse you for your mental health payments.  At your request I will provide an invouce that you can submit to your insurance company.  If you need me to contact your insurance company to talk with them about out of network benefits I will be happy to do that for you.

Payment for services is due at the end of each session.  Visa, Mastercard, Cash and Checks are accepted. 
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To Schedule an Appointment
To make an appointment, call my office at 678.881.9870.  If I am unavailable to take your call please leave a message.  Calls are normally returned the same day they are received, during normal business hours.  If you call during the late evening, or during the weekend, I will return your call the next business day.  I may also be contacted by email using my contact form.
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Confidentiality
Information obtained during counseling sessions is confidential and will not be disclosed to any outside persons or agencies without your written permission, except when required by law (e.g., where there is reasonabgle suspicion of abuse of children or elderly persons, where the client presents a serious danger of violence to another , or where the client is likely to harm him/herself unless protective measures are taken).  As part of the counseling process, I may consult with or receive supervision from another professional.  This is done without using client names and ensures that you are getting the best care possible.  When you provide personal data such as contact information on this website, the information is used only to reply to your inquires and send newsletters when requested.
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