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Depth-Oriented Therapy and Psychological Assessment in Alabama and Georgia
I work with those who want more than surface-level symptom reduction. I work to help you identify root causes of your symptoms and identify sustainable changes that will move the needle of your daily life more towards what matters to you. Additionally, I intentionally carry a small caseload (< 16 clients per week, no more than 4 per day), so that I can show up to each session fully prepared, present, and focused.
Postpartum Mothers and New Parents
You're a new parent, and you feel very unprepared and overwhelmed. You're not alone; every parent is figuring it out. Dr. C offers specialized, focused therapy regarding the decision to become a parent and its challenges. She offers focused support for anxiety, depression, OCD, and parental burn out (mental load and "default" parenthood). She also can assess for undiagnosed ADHD/neurodivergence and its impact on parenthood.
LGBTQIA+ Support & Coming Out "Later"
You've had trouble finding an affirming therapist. You don't want to have to educate on basic parts of your identity. Maybe you are struggling to understand your identity, and need guided support to learn about yourself and take steps to "come out." Dr. C has no agenda-other than to help you accept yourself and do what is meaningful to you. Referrals for surgery and HRT also available.
Psychological Assessment and ADHD Testing
You want more than a diagnosis. You want a deeper understanding of why you are the way you are and targeted recommendations for treatment. Maybe you've had many diagnoses before, but you're still confused. You may wonder about neurodivergence or personality diagnoses. Dr. C will help you understand any relevant diagnoses, which can be helpful. But most importantly, Dr. C will help you tell your story, front to cover, and help you work on making your remaining chapters align with what matters to you.
Therapy for Therapists, Psychologists, & Helpers
You've searched countless therapist profiles but keep coming up short. Finding a therapist, as a therapist or healthcare professional, is hard. Helpers need help too. Dr. C has worked with many therapists, psychologists, nurses, physicians, and other health professionals who are experiencing burnout and personal struggles. Dr. C will help you take your caretaker hat off, look inward at what you need, and make meaningful steps towards change. She has been in therapy herself and understand the unique challenges of being a helper in the "hot seat." She will help you find your groove and make the most of therapy.
Therapy for High Achievers, Executives, Attorneys
You don't really have the time for therapy but it feels like that's no longer an option. You know that despite holding it together on the outside, it's time to do something about the turmoil you feel on the inside. In between client meetings, zoom calls, and endless e-mails "circling back," you crave to get back to who you really are and have some of that "balance" everyone talks about. Dr. C has worked with many high-achieving professionals to make their daily lives feel more like "living."
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Online therapy from the comfort of your home or office with Dr. C, a therapist with doctoral-level training.
If you're here, I commend you because it means you have done a lot of research to find the right psychologist for you. I invite you to contact me to schedule a complimentary phone consultation to determine if I am the right fit for you (my website and phone number are direct lines to me).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (in GA and AL, and authorized to provide telepsychology to people in 43 states) and am board-certified in Addiction Psychology. I am fortunate enough to be able to limit myself to a small caseload (< 4 clients per day, 16 max per week), which allows me to be present, engaged, and deeply invested in each client's journey.
I work primarily with postpartum/new parents, high-achievers or helping professionals (e.g., therapists, nurses, physicians, attorneys), and adults looking to explore their sexual orientation/gender identity.
Helping professionals who end up in my virtual office are often dissatisfied with the standard therapeutic approaches offered to the community. They want something that goes beyond standard CBT. They are looking for a therapist who is genuine, not burned out, and is dedicated to creating an effective space for working through personal struggles and leveraging strengths. As a therapist who is also in therapy, I am passionate about treating you as the whole person that you are and have developed some tools to help you take the "helper" hat off during the therapy hour.
I also work with postpartum/new parents who are struggling with the enormous transition to parenthood. We will examine what factors may be contributing to the struggle (e.g., the "village" or lackthereof, possible psychiatric diagnoses, relationship issues) and develop skills for coping with these factors. We will also do internal work that will help you feel more confident and stable in your role as a parent.
I very much enjoy working with adults who are oftentimes settled into careers and relationships but have this nagging question about their identity (e.g., gender and sexual orientation). These individuals may feel like it's "too late" or "not worth it," but continue to ruminate about these questions and feel like they are moving through their lives with a mask on. Our work entails helping you be more authentic with yourself, and making decisions about what you want to do outside of the therapy room. This looks different for each person, and the therapy is meant to to help you discover this.
Finally, if you are looking for a deep dive into your psychological functioning before starting therapy, I offer collaborative psychological assessment that identifies strengths, coping styles, and diagnoses (if present) to set a strong foundation for treatment.
I utilize acceptance and commitment therapy (living flexibly in accordance with what matters to you) with psychodynamic influences (looking at unconscious influences and using the therapeutic relationship to learn about your experiences outside of therapy). I am also currently undergoing training and continued education for treatments of OCD (ERP and I-CBT) and radically open dialectical behavior therapy for perfectionists/high achievers personality types.