Guiding others towards authentic living.
When you are taught early to put yourself on the back burner, choosing to live authentically is difficult, risky and easier said than done. I understand the resistance from others, discomfort with growth and uncertainty of the unknown that can occur from self prioritization. Letting go of destructive patterns that left you in the trenches is painful but necessary for your growth, healing and freedom.
Authentic Living involves alignment, accountability, and authenticity from intentional awareness and action.
Alignment
The courageous act of choosing a path that's the right fit for you.
Accountability
Maintaining responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors on that path.
Authenticity
Arriving to each destination as your true self — without an apology, explanation or feelings of guilt.
Throughout this journey, you must be an active participant in your success.
You can live as your true self, let me show you how!
Individual Therapy
At Authentic Living Therapeutic Solutions, we offer online 60 minute individual therapy sessions to adults in Georgia navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD and relationship issues. Individual therapy is a collaborative process so I partner with Clients to explore their challenges, identify strengths and resources to meet their needs and develop practical skills to achieve their goals. Reaching out for support takes courage and we're here to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space that honors your unique journey.
My Specialities
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Depression
When you don't have the energy to do anything so you stay in bed all day, you feel nothing and everything at the same time. Together, we can re-engage with the self care you need, the ones you love, and the activities you enjoy to stop the downward spiral.
- Improve mood & motivation
- Increase energy & enjoyment of life
- Reconnect with support system
- Boost overall well-being
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Anxiety
When your nervous system has been on high alert for so long, overwhelm feels normal. Together, we can slow down the cycle, befriend the body’s signals, and rebuild a baseline of calm that doesn’t depend on everything going right.
- Sleep & racing-mind support
- Cultivate a regulated nervous system
- Challenge negative thinking
- Recognize & reduce triggers
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ADHD
When you have raw dogged life without the right support, you constantly compare yourself to others and feel like a failure. Together, we can explore your neurodivergent mind and implement skills for you to stay regulated enough to get your life back on track.
- Enhance Executive Function
- Develop emotional regulation skills
- Learn life hacks for motivation
- Soothe inner critic & self doubt
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Relationship issues
When you carry unresolved wounds from childhood, the past will continue to destroy current relationships. Together, we can begin a journey of self discovery and healing to develop and maintain healthy relationships from the inside out.
- Identify & heal attachment patterns
- Understand & meet emotional needs
- Practice effective communication
- Rebuild trust with self & others
MY APPROACH
My approach is rooted in evidence based practices and lived experiences that are Client centered. I integrate various techniques to improve overall quality of life, not just symptom reduction. Throughout your therapeutic journey, the work you do in session will guide you outside of session and beyond.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – catch, check and change the thoughts, feelings and actions that are running the show.
ACT
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy – build a life around values, not the avoidance of hard things.
DBT
Dialetical Behavioral Therapy – accept reality for what it is to move forward with what it can become.
SFBT
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy – future-oriented vehicle that drives sustained change.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness Based Therapy – focus on the here and now to release the shoulda, coulda, wouldas.
Lived Experiences
Lived Experiences – reflect on lessons learned from past experiences to guide future decisions.
If you’re ready to change your life, contact me.
FAQsGet the answers to your questions.
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My private pay fee for each 60 min session is $200.
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Yes, I am in network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, and Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey. For all other insurance plans, I am considered an out-of-network provider. Please call your health insurance to verify coverage for your individual plan.
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Yes, when applicable. However, it is the Client’s responsibility to submit superbills to their insurance provider for possible out-of-network reimbursement
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Sessions are 60 minutes and typically held weekly or biweekly, depending on your symptoms, goals and availability. We will discuss a schedule that supports your growth without causing overwhelm.
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No, I do not prescribe, adjust or discontinue medication. However, I can refer you to a prescribing physician.
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Starting therapy should feel clear, supportive and pressure free. In our intake session, we will review informed consent and confidentiality, explore the roles and responsibilities between Client and Therapist, gather background information, and answer any questions you may have. If we agree to move forward with a therapeutic relationship, we will schedule future sessions.
During our first therapy session, we will identify the problems that led you to therapy, create therapy goals to work on and list specific changes you want to see from your progress. It is important to discuss your therapeutic journey in advance so as it unfolds, you can recognize your efforts toward successful outcomes.
Each session thereafter will give us opportunities to identify problems, break down goals into small action steps, and monitor progress. This can look like discussing emotions, accepting lived experiences, practicing helpful skills, and implementing effective change. We celebrate progress, not perfection so you have to be an active participant in your success on this journey!
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That is completely OK. Therapy works best when there is a good match. If another level or type of care is appropriate, we will discuss that openly
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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“ Authentic living is the radical discovery of who you are, what you like, and how to show up as your true self.”
– Meagan Harrison