Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Sandy Springs, GA
Browse Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC
Counselor/Therapist, MS, NCC, LPC
What makes my work different is that I meet each client as a whole person—mind, body, and emotions. I blend evidence-based therapies like DBT with somatic approaches and breathwork to help clients not just talk through challenges, but feel and release the stress stored in their bodies. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, PTSD, ADHD, disordered eating, perfectionism, and the pressures of high achievement, as well as divorce and co-parenting transitions. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and practical: I help clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to create lasting change in their relationships, their bodies, and their lives.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sandy Springs, GA
Online in Sandy Springs, GA
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Mikela Hallmark
Therapist, MS, LPC, LMHC
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to what lives beneath the surface — the unspoken tension in a room, the quiet ache behind someone’s words, the patterns that repeat in our lives no matter how hard we try to outgrow them. Counseling, for me, was never just a profession; it was I felt passionate about. Training refined it. Time and practice deepened it.
I’ve spent over 14 years walking alongside people in the most vulnerable, honest, and transformative moments of their lives. I’ve worked in residential settings, universities, private practice — and now run therapy group built around one core belief: meaningful change is possible when people feel seen, not managed.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sandy Springs, GA
Online in Sandy Springs, GA
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Tricia Osterberger
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCAS
I believe we are often made to feel defective or broken when we aren't born with the "proper default settings." Learning to navigate a world that doesn't feel like it was built for you can lead to burn out, anxiety, depression, attachment wounds, relationship challenges, and substance use just to name a few. I work with people who are trying to find a new way to be in the world and to relate to themselves and other people, who don't need "fixing" to fit into the dominant culture.
16 Years Experience
Online in Sandy Springs, GA (Online Only)
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Kathy Giles
Counselor/Therapist, LAPC, NCC, MA
I believe people are unique, complex, and deeply impacted by their early relationships and experiences. Therefore, I desire to connect and journey with people as they pursue healing and wholeness in their lives through processing their past and coming to understand how it shows up in the present. I believe that the therapeutic process is collaborative and relational, and thus, the most impactful part of therapy is the bond created between the client and myself. If you would like someone to come alongside you as you process through your relationships and experiences, I would be honored to help you.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sandy Springs, GA
Online in Sandy Springs, GA
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Susan Liddy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MAMFT
Do you feel stuck in the same painful cycle—arguing, shutting down, or clinging tighter, only to end up more disconnected? You may lie awake replaying conversations, wondering if you’re “too much” or “not enough,” or fearing a relationship won’t last. Even when you care deeply, old wounds and attachment injuries can quietly erode closeness. What you long for is safety, trust & the feeling of being understood, accepted & loved.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sandy Springs, GA
Online in Sandy Springs, GA
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Cheryl Boucher
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
My approach to chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and trauma is informed by my professional training and mental health journey. I’ll focus on understanding your experiences and will ask you about your medical and mental health history, past treatments, and what you want to change or improve in your life. I will listen to your story and how it has affected your daily functioning, emotions, thoughts, and quality of life. From there, we will work together to create a treatment plan that reflects your specific needs, goals, and hopes for overcoming chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
12 Years Experience
Online in Sandy Springs, GA (Online Only)
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Annie Phannick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My path as a therapist is guided by a belief in the power of relationships, emotional connection, and the wisdom of the nervous system. I integrate attachment science with neuroscience-informed strategies to help you understand the language of your own nervous system. Whether we are using Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore your internal world, EMDR to process past trauma, or Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to strengthen your partnership, my goal is to help you create a sense of safety that lives in your body, not just your mind.
Ultimately, I am committed to helping you build resilience, foster healthy relationships, and achieve lasting change. I look forward to walking alongside you as you rediscover your path to connection.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sandy Springs, GA
Online in Sandy Springs, GA
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Janika Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
What makes Peaceful Horizons Counseling stand out is our commitment to providing compassionate, personalized care that meets clients where they are. As a fully telehealth group practice serving clients throughout Georgia, we make accessing quality mental health care convenient and flexible. We work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. We are also proud to provide LGBTQ+ affirming care and culturally responsive support that respects and celebrates each person's identity and experiences.
At Peaceful Horizons Counseling, we don't just focus on symptoms—we help clients build practical coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change. Our goal is to help every client move toward greater peace, confidence, and emotional well-being while feeling supported every step of the way.
10 Years Experience
Online in Sandy Springs, GA (Online Only)
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Brian L. Long
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC
I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling. I like to provide an environment where clients can navigate, explore and process life's circumstances in a empathic, safe, objective and unbiased manner.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sandy Springs, GA (Online Only)
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Cultivate Your Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, LPC, LCPC, MFT
At Cultivate Your Essence, we believe healing is more than symptom management—it's about reclaiming who you are. Our practice specializes in supporting Black women, professionals, adolescents, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, and identity development. We provide culturally affirming, trauma-informed care that honors each client's lived experiences while empowering them to move toward healing, restoration, and personal growth. Whether you're seeking support during a difficult season or investing in long-term emotional wellness, we're committed to helping you become H.E.R.—Healed, Evolved, and Restored.
8 Years Experience
Online in Sandy Springs, GA (Online Only)
Sandy Springs is a north Atlanta city of corporate headquarters — including UPS — and the 'Pill Hill' medical district at its edge, one of the Southeast's densest hospital concentrations. Its mental health picture pairs corporate and healthcare-workforce stress with affluent family pressures and a substantial diverse renter population along its corridors. Atlanta's deep therapy market, including many practices in Sandy Springs itself, provides strong access.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Sandy Springs, GA Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Sandy Springs, GA average 16 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (71%), and Depression (70%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Depression |
| 61% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Stress |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 26% | Black / African American |