Empower Counseling specializes in complex trauma and EMDR, serving the Atlanta area in person and across Georgia online.

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Trade anxiety for confidence with EMDR &
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our clients struggle like you do

Our clients struggle like you do. Despite being smart, funny, and hardworking, life is hard.

When they first come in, they feel frustrated that their relationships are one-sided. They try their best to take care of everyone around them, but they worry that maybe their best just isn't good enough?

Nights are often sleepless because they can't shut their minds off. Not only is there an infinitely long list of things to do, but their feelings of anxiety, stress, and sadness are overwhelming.

They feel numb and disconnected at work. Even when they stop to think about it for a minute, they can't even remember the last time they enjoyed their job.

Their guilty feelings about not being able to meet their own standards get in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren't the kind of partner they want to be. There is pretty much always the feeling that they suck at being a parent. And their confidence at work is practically non-existent.

Before they came to see us, they thought the solution was more of the same: to just work harder, smarter, and faster. They didn't feel like they had time to take care of themselves. And, if they stopped to think about it, they were worried that their problems were their own fault. They were miserable at the thought of being forever stuck in the pit of exhaustion and shame.

Like our clients, you deserve to take time to care for yourself.

Healthy relationships are not out of your reach.

If you want to be confident in who you are, we'd love to help you get there.

Call now. You don't have to figure it out alone. We can help.

Who we help

Our clients commonly discuss core fears like these. If any of these sound painfully familiar, schedule a free consult to explore working together.

Our clients often worry that no matter how much they care for others, they won’t be fully accepted. They put in so much effort—showing up, helping out—but deep down, there’s this fear that maybe they’re not enough for the people they love. They do their best, but sometimes it feels like their best just won’t cut it.

The feeling of not being good enough is something that weighs heavily on clients. Whether it’s in their roles as a parent, partner, or professional, they constantly feel like they’re falling short, which impacts their confidence and self-esteem.

Clients frequently feel misunderstood, especially when trying to explain their stress, anxiety, or identity struggles. They’re tired of hearing things like ‘just think positive’ or ‘it’s not that bad.’ When others don’t really understand what they’re going through, it leaves them feeling even more isolated.

A common worry is the fear that people in their lives will leave, emotionally or physically. Even in close relationships, there’s this constant anxiety that they’re not enough to keep others around. They give a lot in their relationships but still wonder if they’re going to be abandoned.

Clients often describe feeling constantly on edge, like they’re always waiting for something to go wrong. Their minds race with a never-ending list of worries—whether it’s about work, relationships, or just getting through the day. It’s exhausting to  feel like they can never fully relax or let their guard down.

Many clients feel like they’re overwhelming others with their needs or emotions. They wonder if they’re asking for too much and fear pushing people away. It’s a balancing act—trying to hold it together while also worrying that if they express too much, they’ll burden the people around them.

Many clients express feeling like they don’t fit in, no matter where they are. Whether it’s at work, in social circles, or even in their families, they feel like outsiders. They want to belong, but they’re always questioning if they’re doing something wrong or if something about them is just different.

Vulnerability is tough for a lot of clients. They’ve been hurt in the past, so opening up again feels like a risk. Even when they want to share what’s really going on inside, they worry that being vulnerable will just lead to more pain, so they hold back, afraid of being hurt or rejected.

For clients who’ve experienced trauma, there’s a constant fear that it will happen again. Even if they’ve made it through the worst of it, they can’t fully shake the feeling that something bad is always around the corner. It’s hard for them to relax because they’re always bracing for the next crisis.

Clients often worry that their struggles—whether mental health, trauma, or identity-related—will affect their careers. They fear that if they open up about what they’re going through, they’ll be judged or seen as less competent at work.

Our therapy services

We Treat the Tough Stuff: Specialized Therapy for Complex Trauma, EMDR, and Life's Heaviest Challenges

Complex Trauma

Complex trauma (or complex PTSD, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) is what happens when life throws too much at you for too long, making emotions feel like roller coasters, relationships a bit like obstacle courses, and self-confidence feel like it's running on empty. Basically, it’s trauma with extra baggage that sticks around and loves to overstay its welcome!

EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy that helps you reprocess tough memories and emotional baggage, so they’re not running the show anymore. It’s especially helpful for complex PTSD, anxiety, grief, chronic illness, or just that feeling of not fitting in, giving you a new way to handle and heal from what’s weighing you down.

meet our highly trained
trauma therapists

Good counseling is not one-size-fits-all. We focus on complex trauma and how it shows up in ways that block you from living the life you want to live and having the relationships you want to have. Meet our Atlanta therapists to see if one seems to fit you and your needs.

elaine moss
Elaine helps highly intelligent over-achievers get out of their own way.
elaine moss, lcsw is a neurospicy and lgbt+ affirming trauma therapist who specializes in complex trauma and emdr therapy in Atlanta, Georgia at empower counseling in suwanee
nadya clontz
Nadya helps ambitious over-achievers who are stuck in their heads find a path back to their emotions and body.
nadya clontz lpc is the spoonie therapist, a trauma therapist in georgia
jessica karell
Jessica helps nerdy cool awkward teens and young adults navigate through a world that doesn't seem to fit.
jessica karell, lcsw, atlanta therapist, helps nerdy cool awkward teens and young adults navigate through a world that doesn't seem to fit; she specializes in complex trauma and emdr therapy at empower counseling in suwanee, georgia
emily felton
Emily helps people pleasers who feel trapped behind a mask of perfectionism.
emily felton, lcsw specializes in complex trauma and emdr therapy in Atlanta, Georgia at empower counseling in suwanee

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Empower Counseling specializes in complex trauma and EMDR, serving the Atlanta area in person and across Georgia online.

Empower Counseling Center LLC
770.283.8386 | [email protected]
4411 Suwanee Dam Road, Suite 450
Suwanee, Georgia 30024

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We help people heal complex trauma using EMDR therapy; affirming to neurodivergent and LGBT+ identities; counseling offered both in person and online across Georgia.

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