Misty Andrews
Hi! Welcome to my page! My name is Misty and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I grew up in Kentucky where I received my Masters from Lindsey Wilson College and have been practicing for 17 years. I moved to Georgia in 2011 and made Georgia my new home.
My approach prioritizes making you feel truly seen and heard, while offering a gentle, open space where we can navigate life's challenges together, guided by my compassionate heart and southern warmth.
Working with me, you will find a unique blend of evidence based counseling and a warm, genuine spirit of Southern Hospitality. I believe that healing and growth flourish in an environment built on respect, empathy and comfort. I invite you to settle in and share your story in a space that feels supportive and deeply welcoming. My approach prioritizes making you feel truly seen and heard, while offering a gentle, open space where we can navigate life's challenges together, guided by my compassionate heart and southern warmth. You don't have to carry your burdens alone, let's walk this path together!!
First session
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions. We will discuss your strengths, culture, diversity and values. Then we will dive into the specific challenges you're experiencing and how we can best work together with one another to assist you in meeting your goals.
Strengths
In my career, most of my clients will tell you it is my southern charm and openness that is my best quality in therapy. I create an environment where you will feel safe to be yourself. I believe in a strength based approach because you are the expert on yourself and already have amazing qualities that have allowed your growth to this point in life. I love to focus on helping you discover the strengths you didn't know you already had so that you flourish even more.
Ideal clients
I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults in navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and sexuality/intimacy. I utilize a compassionate, evidence-based approaches—including but not limited to Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Strength-based therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. —we will work TOGETHER to help you focus on building self awareness, improving emotional regulation, resiliency, long-term sustainable growth, continuous improvement, and constructive progress.
Origin story
My passion for counseling began in high school with my first psychology class. The counseling field allowed me to feel complete with my love of helping others and growing as well as a person with the insight I gain as I work with my clients. I am always growing and learning myself as a person and therapist.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
The primary goals of Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) are to alleviate symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety, while minimizing other emotional and behavioral challenges caused by trauma.
Strength-Based
I utilize strength based therapy techniques to assist clients reach positive goals by tapping into their personal strengths and support networks. My approach relies on partnering with clients to turn challenges into wins.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I utilize DBT treatment to build strong coping strategies, manage intense emotions, and improve relationships. DBT focuses on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize cognitive behavior therapy to process negative thought processes, restructuring of negative behaviors and develop strong coping skills to utilize in future areas of needs for clients in the future.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- GeorgiaLicense LPC010497