Tina Powell
Hi, Welcome to my practice. I am here to support you, assure that you are heard and to assist you in navigating struggles of everyday life, Including stress, anxiety, isolation, mood regulation, life changes, grief, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties or past experiences that prevent you from moving towards your goals. I am a dedicated, open, warm, and passionate provider with over 16 years' experience. I believe that you are the author of your life story. I am here to assist and guide you in finding solutions to increase coping, manage stress, and life changes so that you can achieve your goals and live your best life. I work with you to develop activities and interventions that fit each persons unique set of strengths and skills. I am here to help you set realistic goals, navigate stressful life situations and develop useful coping skills. During our session you can expect a safe place to express yourself and explore your goals to assist your growth with confidence. I show compassion, empathy, non judgement, the use of evidence-based therapy techniques. I will assist you to find the right solutions and resources that fit into your life to enable you to increase well-being, achieve goals, and increase balance.
During our session you can expect compassion, empathy, nonjudgement, the use of evidence-based therapy techniques, incorporating mindfulness, nature and expressive arts.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, I enjoy working with a diverse population. I am a Mental health clinician providing expertise in individual, family therapy, crisis intervention, grief, trauma and in helping you navigate stressful life situations. I have extensive experience with adults, the aging population, teens, and those with medical challenges. When I am not at work helping others, I love to travel, being outside in nature, going to movies, and practicing my art and photography skills.
First session
During our First session, you can expect someone with compassion, empathy, genuine openness and a safe space to work together to increase well-being, healing and balance. You will be able to ask and answer questions to get to know each other and discuss what brought you to therapy. You will not be asked to share more than you’re comfortable with. We’ll also talk about how therapy works, what to expect moving forward, and begin identifying goals that you feel are needed and meaningful to you. My priority is to ensure you feel heard, respected, and at ease as we start this journey together at your own pace.
Strengths
My greatest strengths are listening with compassion, empathy and no judgement, with an open mind while providing guidance. I have a passion to assist others and the ability to think creatively and explore your strengths, new ideas and techniques in order to assist you achieve your goals. I believe in treating everyone with respect and care.
Ideal clients
Clients seeking support, validation, and guidance and wanting to change those thoughts and behaviors that you no longer want or need in your life by using known therapy treatments to improve daily living and develop goals and plans. A change could make a difference to move towards your goals, different healthier choices, improve thought process, or increase wellbeing. Clients needing guidance, support and therapy for feelings of grief and loss, depression, life changes, anxiety or past events or trauma that you want to work through or change to increase your daily functioning and emotion regulation. " Just One step, one moment and one day at a time."
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients in increasing positive coping and to help identify unhealthy thoughts, behaviors and feelings. We will work together to improve your wellbeing, functioning and I am here to assist you in developing healthier thinking patterns and increase problem solving. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use Mindfulness to help clients be aware of what they are feeling and learn how to be present in the moment without interpretation or judgement. It is a practice of meditation and breathing techniques that decrease anxiety and increase relaxation and wellbeing. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
Motivational Interviewing
I use motivational interviewing to assist clients strengthen motivation for change. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
Strength-Based
I use a strength-based therapy to focus on your strengths, talents and resources. I collaborate with you to encourage hope, empowerment and growth for you to make change even in tough situations. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
Grief Therapy
I use grief therapy to guide clients through the stages of loss of a loved one at your own pace. I have 15 years' experience using this method.
Location
Virtual sessions