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As a woman with life experience in parenting, marriage, grief, career changes, and multicultural living, I offer a grounded, compa...
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As a woman with life experience in parenting, marriage, grief, career changes, and multicultural living, I offer a grounded, compassionate space to support you through life’s transitions.
Lynda Cokuslu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 8 years of experience. She draws from a rich personal journey that has included immigrating, raising a family, and starting a business to support clients through life transitions, cultural shifts, and personal growth. Lynda works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, burnout, and low self-esteem. Her clinical lens is shaped by lived experience and deep empathy, helping clients navigate change with insight and resilience. Lynda works with couples, gamblers, and rural communities, offering tailored support and purpose-driven care in every session.
Lynda earned her Master’s in Counseling from Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and eye movement desensitization reprocessing to help clients manage distress and shift negative thinking.
Lynda understands that life can feel overwhelming, especially during transitions or resurfacing pain. She helps teens and adults reduce stress and improve relationships by offering a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, clarify goals, and begin their healing journey.
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Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with childr...
Kristin Allpere is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia who has 19 years of experience partnering with children, adolescents, adults, and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, ADHD, trauma, and developmental issues. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia. Kristin utilizes strengths-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to meet the varying needs and personalities of each individual. Kristin seeks to establish a caring therapeutic relationship focused on your unique needs. She does this through the use of humor, creativity, and candor to build on your personal strengths to assist you in meeting your life goals.
Meagan Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with ten years of experience supporting diverse popul...
Meagan Harrison is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia with ten years of experience supporting diverse populations, including young adults and individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and life transitions. She completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University and received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University. Meagan utilizes relational, strength-based, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches to therapy while maintaining the creativity, flexibility, and awareness tailored to the unique needs of each individual. She is also an ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider. Meagan provides an environment of compassion and support to jointly address your needs, goals, concerns, and desires toward effective coping skills, stronger relationships, and authentic living.
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As a mom, I understand trying to deal with burnout and symptoms of anxiety and depression while handling a busy schedule....
As a mom, I understand trying to deal with burnout and symptoms of anxiety and depression while handling a busy schedule.
Caroline Pressley is a Licensed Master Social Worker with 2 years of experience. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. Her ideal client feels overwhelmed and seeks a compassionate professional to help them regain balance, confidence, and emotional clarity. Caroline aims to empower others with practical strategies, personalized care, and a safe space for growth, fostering resilience and long-term well-being. By blending proven techniques with genuine care, she helps individuals make real and lasting life changes.
Caroline received her Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. She uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Caroline’s practical and supportive approach focuses on building resilience, fostering self-acceptance, and creating meaningful steps forward.
Caroline understands how overwhelming life can feel and believes everyone deserves support during tough times. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their struggles and find practical solutions. If you’re ready to take the next step toward growth and healing, Caroline is here to walk alongside you.
I am a therapist that is not here to judge but to assist each individual in understanding themselves and their behavior....
I am a therapist that is not here to judge but to assist each individual in understanding themselves and their behavior.
Mary Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia who has over 8 years of professional experience. She specializes in treating adult clients who are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, family conflict, anger issues, grief, divorce, life transitions, women's issues, and more.
Mary completed her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Psychology from the University of Detroit. She then received her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Argosy University where she graduated with honors. Mary utilizes a number of theories and techniques to assist each individual in meeting their goals, including cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectal behavioral (DBT) approaches.
Mary inspires a collaborative relationship with every client and understands that one size does not fit all. She looks forward to maintaining a relationship with every individual based on solid rapport building. Work together with her to create a better tomorrow for yourself—a future that begins with your emotional wellbeing.
Don't like the person staring back at you in the mirror? Be the change you want to see! Take the first step and schedule your appo...
Don't like the person staring back at you in the mirror? Be the change you want to see! Take the first step and schedule your appointment with me.
Tashai Gilman-Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience. She specializes in anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting skills, trauma, substance use/abuse, and co-occurring disorders. Tashai has worked as a contractor seeing voluntary, court-mandated, and DFCS clients for individual, couples, and family counseling. She has also been a clinical case manager working with clients in the court system through recovery treatment courts (specifically DUI courts). Tashai is passionate about assisting clients on their road to sobriety.
Tashai completed her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients with developing positive and healthy thoughts and behaviors and a person-centered approach to encourage and support while acknowledging the client's experience. Tashai believes individuals control their destinies and she aims to meet clients where they are. While everyone’s journey looks different, we can all relate to the common goal of finding peace. Give yourself grace! You can make the change that you want to see!
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Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Marietta, GA helps people who have an obsession with playing video games as well as with internet gaming disorder. People may have mild, moderate, or severe internet gaming disorder if they struggle to control how often or how long they game. The symptoms of internet gaming disorder may include deceiving loved ones about when and how often they play, thinking constantly about gaming, and using video games as a distraction from real-world problems.
Thriveworks video game addiction counseling in Marietta helps those who suffer by assisting them in regaining control over video gaming. In addition, it can help them cope with the negative effects of video game addiction counseling from anxiety to depression, insomnia, and more.
Video game addiction counseling at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of video game addiction counseling depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent and severity of their problem and those that might stem from it. That said, people can make meaningful progress in the first weeks to months of therapy.
Many people use the term “video game addiction” to refer to what The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) labels “internet gaming disorder.” The DSM-5 calls for more study of the disorder, but several things are known:
Thriveworks Marietta offers counseling for adolescents and adults who are having a hard time controlling their video game use. We are worked with many clients as they establish healthier gaming habits. Reach out today for help.
Not all addictions are dependent upon a chemical or drug—some are impulse control disorders such as gambling. The DSM-5 has not officially labeled internet gaming disorder as such, but it gives diagnostics for it that overlap greatly with behaviors that other addictions display. Many mental health professionals are studying video game use to understand if it could fit the strict definition of an addiction.
People may have internet gaming disorder if they cannot control their gaming as displayed by the following behaviors:
The DSM-5 acknowledges that people can have severe, moderate, or mild internet gaming disorder depending upon how many symptoms they exhibit.
There are many factors that can lead to compulsive gaming, but one may be compulsion loops that are written into the narratives of many games. Core or compulsion loops are an interlocking series of challenges and rewards that draw players further into the game. Massively multi-player online role-playing games (MMORPG), mobile games, and social networking games utilize these loops.
Core loops present players with a challenge. When players complete the challenge, they are rewarded, and their prize leads into the next challenge. With each reward, dopamine is also released in a player’s brain, solidifying a connection between pleasure and the game.
Like other impulse control disorders, internet gaming disorder can create many problems in people’s lives. Many of these problems are similar to the challenges that addicts face, including physical, emotional, and relational difficulties:
If you video game use is out of control in your life, you are not alone. If your child is struggling because of video games, help is available. The therapists at Thriveworks Marietta have formulated a holistic and individualized treatment plan for many clients, and they are ready to help you.
When you call our office, know that a person will answer your call and help schedule your appointment. We provide same-week appointments, offer evening and weekend sessions, and also work with many insurance companies. We want each client to receives the mental health care they need, when they need it. Are you ready to get started? Call Thriveworks Marietta today.
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Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
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