I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and General Civil Mediator in the state of Georgia. I have worked as a counselor since 2005 and cannot imagine another career. My areas of interest include mood disorders, legal issues, workplace conflict, anxiety/panic, general conflict resolution, relationship matters, family concerns, life transitions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and parenting. I utilize a combination of solution-focused, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches to help my clients achieve their goals for seeking counseling.
I provide a safe space for us to work collaboratively, in order to brainstorm solutions and develop a plan to practice and implement them. I highly encourage my clients to express their needs and their goals for seeking counseling. Please be selective about the counselor/therapist you choose. I welcome diversity and I am supportive of all people! I am a very passionate and empathetic counselor who believes that there is no obstacle that we cannot overcome if we believe in ourselves and know that we are greater than any obstacle.
I am a married mother of 2 very active children. I believe in self-care and use this as a premise when I am working with clients. With managing my private practice and having a family, self-care is close to breathing in clean air. In my free time, I enjoy walking nature trails, exercising, reading magazines, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
I am so glad that you are seeking counseling and well on your way to living a better version of you! No worries, you are not alone because I will walk this journey with you. This journey starts with your decision to try. How can I be of support to you today?
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC009758
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I have seen such a different In myself since meeting with Deshona. Best decision I ever made. She's the best!
Written on Sep 16, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue
She is a AWESOME therapist
Written on Aug 26, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
10 out of 10!
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
DeShona is an outstanding therapist who listens carefully and helps me understand the causes of my anxiety and helps me construct a plan to improve my symptoms.
Written on Apr 20, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
She is very supportive and is really easy to talk to. She constantly checks in and challenges me to practice and actively use my coping skills.
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is WONDERFUL! Very insightful and objective. I highly recommend her to anyone. I’m confident she would be able to make a difference.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with DeShona for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd