Therapy that helps you unmask your authentic self to live the life
you truly want.
Online therapy for adults struggling with anxiety, depression and ADHD related stress in Atlanta, GA I ONLINE ACROSS GEORGIA
When You've Spent Years Performing, Perfecting, and Putting Everyone Else First
You may feel stressed, frustrated, and unsure what to do next. Although you were able to push through before, everything feels heavier and harder to handle now. Since you were taught early to put yourself on the back burner, practicing self care feels selfish and unproductive.
Instead, you suffer in silence and use unhealthy habits as false escapes to temporarily numb the pain. You may find yourself stuck in a cycle of doom scrolling on your cell phone, avoiding others like the plague, neglecting daily responsibilities, and feeling worse as the days go by.
Over time, the perfectionism and emotional overwhelm can show up as anxiety, depression, and ADHD that can affect your ability to focus, connect with others, and complete tasks.
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The Pain You Hide Can Show Up As:
The Pain You Hide Can Show Up As:
✔ Intense emotions that take you from 0 to 100 real quick.
✔ Perfectionist who gets paralyzed in planning but can’t execute.
✔ So sad and tired that getting out of bed is exhausting.
✔ Constant fear that leads to avoidance, anger and irritation.
✔ Worry too much about what will happen in the future.
✔ Feels like you’re drowning in tasks with no help to stay afloat.
✔ Going through the motions with little interest or effort.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. You are juggling a lot, often without a break to stop and lighten the load.
At Authentic Living Therapeutic Solutions, we can help you unpack overwhelming thoughts, sort out your needs, and build healthy habits. We understand that life is hard and we’re here to make it easier.
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Common Reasons Adults Reach Out
A lot of adults were raised in an emotionally immature family because past generations lacked mental health awareness and healthy coping skills. In these environments, children often experienced the backlash from highly critical and abusive caregivers that controlled everything but their own emotions. They were dismissed, called too sensitive and treated like they were the problem. They learned to maneuver in unpredictable environments and confused survival for safety. Those survival skills that once protected them are now destructive patterns that make life hard to manage.
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Anxiety and overthinking
Emotional overwhelm
Depression and low motivation
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Relationship difficulties
Difficulty setting boundaries
People pleasing
Childhood experiences affecting daily life
Feeling disconnected from yourself
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What Change Can Look Like
01 : Beginning
When people begin therapy, they may feel nervous about sharing personal things with an unfamiliar person. Although exhausted from life circumstances, people may also be a little hesitant about doing something different.
02 : Building rapport
As the therapeutic rapport is built, people feel relieved by naming their stressors and having someone to truly listen. People begin to engage in collaborative efforts with the therapist to set goals that represent their true desires.
03 : Thriving
After making some healthy lifestyle changes, people begin to feel more confident and empowered on their mental healthcare journey. They experience more moments of calm and clarity instead of the opposite extreme. They learn effective communication in relationships. They practice self compassion like a best friend instead of worst critic. They also display a sense of pride in their ability to thrive in life.
Progress in therapy is not linear and includes growth and setbacks similar to real life. However, the goal is progress not perfection and your participation is the most important motivator of success.
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Meagan Harrison, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Hi, I’m Meagan and I support adults in Georgia struggling with anxiety, depression and ADHD feel calmer, sleep longer and focus more on what matters.
My approach is direct, solution-focused and grounded in empathy. I offer relatable interactions that encourage, empower and educate Clients so they can take their lives to the next level.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider with over 10 years of mental health experience. I use clinical training and lived experiences to transform people pleasers into cycle breakers that disrupt generational trauma to heal themselves and others.
Clients that work with me often appreciate my ability to provide tools to match their problems so they can feel relief sooner than later. They also enjoy the way I use shared laughter to build trust, reduce stress and reframe negative thoughts.
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HOW I CAN HELP
Choose the support that best fits your needs
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Individual Therapy
Looking for collaborative, one-on-one treatment with a licensed mental health professional? I offer online individual therapy to adults in Georgia struggling with depression, anxiety and ADHD and ready to better manage mental health struggles and life challenges.
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Support Beyond Individual Therapy
Looking for community beyond one-on-one therapy? I host ADHD peer support groups, wellness workshops, and speaking engagements that turn mental health into something practical, communal, and human.
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How it worksFollow the pathway to become a Client
01. Contact Me
Schedule an intake to see if we’re a good fit as therapy is a life changing journey of personal growth and commitment.
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02. Intake Paperwork
You will receive intake paperwork to complete which helps me understand your unique background and needs, and guide sessions accordingly.
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03. Intake Session
In our first appointment, we will discuss the therapeutic process, gather information, and create goals to begin treatment.
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04. Therapy Sessions
Each session is an opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings and actions in a safe space that allows you to show up, be open and trust the process.
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It’s Time to Show Up for Yourself and Live True!
You don’t have to continue destructive patterns that no longer serve you well. We can help you understand patterns in order to change them and to release the constant shame from having them. Contact me to gain the clarity and support you desire and deserve.
“You are allowed to outgrow people, places and things that don’t align with your authentic self.”
— Meagan Harrison