Atlanta, GA
You’re not broken. You’re ready to heal. And you don’t have to do it alone.
In Atlanta, GA, finding compassionate, evidence-based therapy shouldn't be complicated. At Wilde Counseling, we provide personalized mental health support for adults, young adults, couples, and LGBTQ individuals throughout the Atlanta area. Whether you're seeking in-person sessions or prefer the flexibility of online therapy, we're here to support your journey toward healing and growth.
Atlanta, GA's dynamic energy attracts people from diverse backgrounds, all navigating the unique challenges of life in this thriving Southern city. From the stress of navigating Atlanta traffic to the pressure of building a career in a competitive market, from maintaining relationships in a transient city to finding your place in a blend of traditional and progressive cultures, we understand the Atlanta experience because we're part of this community.
Serving the Atlanta Community
We offer both online and in-person therapy sessions, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your life and circumstances. Some weeks, meeting in person provides the grounding presence you need. Other times, connecting online from the comfort of your home feels more manageable. This flexibility honors the reality that healing doesn't follow a rigid schedule.
Our Approach: Relationship Over Business
At Wilde Counseling, we believe therapy is fundamentally about relationship, not transactions. We prioritize getting to know you as a whole person, creating a safe space where you can explore your inner world, process difficult experiences, and discover new ways of being in relationship with yourself and others.
Our commitment goes beyond the therapy room. We pursue ongoing consultation, supervision, and training to ensure we're providing ethical, evidence-based care grounded in the latest understanding of how healing happens. We value being connected to the larger therapist community and prioritize our own mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, because balanced, healthy therapists provide better care.
Evidence Based Therapeutic Approaches
We integrate several evidence-based modalities tailored to your unique needs and goals:
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) works with your brain's natural healing processes to reprocess traumatic memories and distressing experiences that have become stuck.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a compassionate framework for understanding the different parts of yourself and developing healthier internal relationships.
Somatic Experiencing recognizes that trauma and stress live in your body, not just your mind. This approach works with the physical sensations and patterns held in your nervous system.
Polyvagal Theory provides a framework for understanding how your nervous system responds to safety and threat, empowering you to work with your body rather than against it.
Attachment-Focused Therapy explores how your early relationships shaped your sense of safety, worth, and connection, recognizing that relational wounds require relational healing.
AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) emphasizes the transformational power of positive emotions and healing through emotionally engaged relationships.
Services
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EMDR therapy
Accelerate trauma
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Trauma therapy
Process and heal hurts
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Addiction therapy
Receive empathetic and strategic support to get to the bottom of your addiction.
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Anxiety therapy
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Couples therapy
Reconnect with your partner and rebuild the relationship you both deserve.
Areas of Focus
We work with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, always recognizing that your experiences and needs are uniquely yours. Our areas of focus include:
Anxiety: Moving beyond racing thoughts and constant worry to develop a different relationship with uncertainty
Complex Trauma: Healing from difficult pasts that continue to impact your present relationships and sense of safety
Addiction: Breaking free from harmful patterns and addressing the underlying issues driving compulsive behaviors
Dissociation: Gently reconnecting with yourself while honoring the protective function dissociation has served
Identity: Discovering and embracing your authentic self beneath expectations and adopted roles
Women's Mental Health: Addressing the unique challenges women face, from reproductive health concerns to societal expectations
Relational Wounds: Healing from broken connections and learning new, safer ways of being in relationship
Faith and Spirituality: Integrating your beliefs with your mental health and exploring questions of meaning and purpose
Who We Serve in Atlanta
We work with adults, young adults, couples, and LGBTQ individuals who are ready to do the meaningful work of therapy. Whether you're a young professional navigating your twenties and thirties, working through past experiences, seeking deeper self-understanding, or looking to strengthen your relationship, we provide affirming, knowledgeable support tailored to your journey.
Many of our clients are women in their mid-twenties to thirties navigating the transitions and pressures unique to this life stage. We understand the challenges of establishing careers, managing relationships, confronting societal expectations, and discovering who you are beneath the roles you've adopted.
For LGBTQ individuals, we offer affirming support from therapists who understand your specific experiences and create space for exploration without requiring you to educate or explain yourself constantly.
What to Expect: Starting Therapy at Wilde Counseling
Beginning therapy starts with a free 20-minute consultation call. This conversation allows you to share what brings you to therapy, ask questions, and determine whether we're a good fit for working together. There's no pressure—finding the right therapeutic relationship matters more than starting quickly.
Once you decide to move forward, our onboarding process is simple and stress-free. We prioritize making the practical aspects of starting therapy as easy as possible, so you can focus your energy on the work itself.
The early phase of therapy focuses on establishing safety and stability in the therapeutic relationship. This foundation is crucial before diving into deeper work. We'll collaborate to identify your goals, understand your patterns, and begin developing tools for managing distress.
Sessions are typically scheduled weekly or biweekly at the start of therapy, providing the consistency needed for real change to occur. We schedule at least a month in advance to ensure continuity of care, though you can always change or reschedule as needed.
We take a balanced approach to homework. While we may suggest practices or exercises when appropriate and helpful, we don't believe in overwhelming you with assignments. The work of therapy happens both within sessions and in how you live your life between meetings.
While we don't provide emergency or around-the-clock services, we can serve as a bridge to appropriate resources if you need additional support between sessions.
Why Choose Wilde Counseling for Therapy in Atlanta
What sets us apart is our genuine commitment to relationship over business. We're not just going through the motions—we're invested in your growth and healing. Our therapists remain engaged with ongoing training and consultation, ensuring you receive care grounded in the latest research and best practices.
We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Your experiences, your nervous system, your way of processing the world—all of these are uniquely yours. We tailor our approach to what you need in each moment, drawing from multiple evidence-based modalities to support your individual journey.
Our practice values connection to the larger therapeutic community and life outside of work. This commitment to balance and continued growth ensures we bring our best selves to the work we do with you.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
Deciding to start therapy is significant. It requires acknowledging that you want something to be different and that you're willing to invest in your own growth and healing. This decision deserves to be honored.
If you're ready to explore what therapy at Wilde Counseling might look like for you, we invite you to reach out. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, working through past trauma, navigating identity questions, or simply seeking deeper self-understanding, we're here to walk alongside you.
Contact us today to schedule your free 20-minute consultation call. During this conversation, you can share what brings you to therapy, ask any questions, and learn more about our services, approach, and scheduling options. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your story.
Your healing matters. Your growth matters. And taking that first step toward support is an act of courage worth celebrating.