Find a Therapist in Scottdale, Georgia.

Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with your problems? If so, you're not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than a quarter of American adults experience depression or anxiety in any given year. Bridgette's compassionate style and expertise in psychotherapy makes her a perfect choice to help you. Working together you will resolve the underlying issues which fuel ongoing issues leading to healing and allow for positive growth in your life.

You are well on your way to your recovery, as you have taken a very important step towards your healing today. I help support my clients by listening to their concerns and helping to support them in a safe space. You are not alone, I look forward to helping you in your journey. Let's schedule your session to discuss what your need for support maybe.

Are you struggling with symptoms of depression and anxiety? Are you worried and stressed about the future or disappointed and crippled by decisions of your past? Together, we can work on skills and techniques to help relax you before panic sets in. You don't have to face the difficulties in life on your own. I offer you a place to share what you are experiencing and to become stronger in the face of your struggles.

My goal is to help clients create lives that express who they truly are by recognizing, welcoming, and making room for every part of that person within the therapeutic relationship. This creates a safe space where healing can unfold. I invite them to experience themselves in new ways, to rediscover their disowned parts, to learn new skills; to build healthier, more nurturing relationships; and to gain access to their own direct experience of the world ~ perhaps for the first time. I nurture this collaboration by recognizing that each individual already possesses all the wisdom he or she needs to love, to connect, and to thrive. I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.

I believe that having a space to talk through whatever is burdening you is an incredibly helpful way to move towards seeing the change that you want to see in your life. Being able to process through your emotions in the presence of another person in order to experience healing can be transformational. It would be my privilege to be able to help you understand yourself and how you operate more clearly so that you can feel confident in your relationships and in making decisions for yourself.

Counselors often use cognitive behavioral therapy with clients. During episodes of anxiety or depression, people frequently exhibit extreme thinking patterns, and cognitive therapy can help them bring their thinking into perspective. If a counselor feels that issues from long ago (for example, trauma or childhood neglect) are emerging as anxiety or depression, she may employ EMDR. Other types of therapy include solution-focused brief therapy and mindfulness therapy can be used.

Psychotherapy can help you to gain increased understanding of yourself, to see yourself in relation to others, and to help you process your experiences and explore your options and new opportunities. I want to help you learn to love and accept yourself more, and to believe that deep inside, you contain the key to unlock the door to a happier, more meaningful, more fulfilling life. I don't create this for you; I am more of a guide that helps you get there so you don't have to go it alone. This is done in a therapeutic relationship that creates trust, emotional intimacy, in a space of privacy and confidentiality. You will be very comfortable with my warm, nurturing, and client-centered style.

As we take care of our physical health by going for annual check-ups, exercising, and eating well, we must also place priority on our mental health. It is equally important and mind and body are connected. As a psychotherapist, I can guide you through a process of self-exploration and personal growth so you are able to become more aware of your patterns of thought, emotions, and behaviors. This self-awareness will empower you to change in the ways you want so you can lead and live a more fulfilling life.

Choosing to enter into a therapeutic relationship is a choice to improve the quality of your life. Wounds from the past, broken relationships, loss, and many other experiences can become compartmentalized and hidden, yet greatly affecting your current relationships with both yourself and others. Psychotherapy can be a healing experience as you look at old ways of coping that may no longer be effective, and learn healthier ways to be both safe with and connected to others.

Benefits of Psychotherapy: Improve the quality of your life. Create satisfying relationships, freedom from a hurried lifestyle and more joy in everyday living. If you're like most people, you strive to enhance your life. If you spend time and money on yourself physically with exercise and medical care, mentally by education, then why not improve emotionally too?! I believe the quality of your life is measured by the quality of your relationships. The quality of your relationships depends on your emotional health. Psychotherapy, or counseling, can improve your emotional health, improving your relationships and the quality of your life. Maybe you've heard of psychotherapy and believed it was fo....

When you say Psychotherapy, you are really saying counseling. I think that many people come in to therapy and they want to communicate about their life problems or hardships. I support this. If someone wants to talk, I am a good listener. I am a proactive person and I want to support people as they communicate their problems with actions as well as supporting their communication. The action plans are the types of therapies in which I specialize. If someone just wants to talk, then they miss out on positive change that can occur and greatly help them in life.

Psychotherapy offers a supportive space to explore personal challenges, patterns, and goals. With a solution-focused therapy emphasizes present concerns and practical strategies for change. Clients work collaboratively to identify strengths, clarify goals, and develop skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Rather than dwelling solely on the past, sessions focus on actionable steps that lead to meaningful progress. Benefits include increased self-awareness, improved emotional regulation, and greater confidence in managing life’s difficulties.

To my way of thinking, psychotherapy is all about learning more about yourself. The more you become aware of what you do, how you react, and why, you can become aware that you have more options for thinking, feeling, and responding in addition to the automatic knee-jerk reactions you experience without thinking about it. This frees you up to choose instead of react, which can lead to all sorts of new and wonderful choices for your life!