Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Atlanta, GA
Linda Heaviside Counseling provides collaborative and holistic counseling services for adults in the Atlanta-Marietta area. With over six years of experience in diverse clinical settings, including residential treatment centers and private practice, we specialize in addressing anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Our practice integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and EMDR, alongside hypnotherapy for pain relief and behavioral change. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC007550) and National Board Certified Counselor (#237932), I prioritize individualized treatment plans that honor each client's unique experiences and values.Our therapeutic relationship fosters self-discovery, resilience, and mastery over personal challenges, emphasizing the mind-body connection to promote overall well-being. We maintain active memberships in the American Counseling Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, ensuring our practice remains informed by the latest advancements in mental health care.
Services
Individual Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Stress Management
Life Transitions Support
Hypnotherapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Relationship Issues
Grief Counseling
Women's Issues
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 6+ years of clinical experience in trauma and anxiety treatment
- Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, and EMDR
- We provide Certified Clinical Hypnotherapy for behavioral and pain management
- Treatment plans are tailored to individual values and life experiences
- Active participation in professional organizations ensures up-to-date expertise
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address specific mental health concerns through evidence-based approaches. Clients develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and trauma while exploring personal values and life goals. Our collaborative approach emphasizes self-discovery and practical skill-building to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using EMDR and other modalities to process distressing memories. We help clients develop grounding techniques, rebuild trust in relationships, and reduce symptoms of PTSD. Treatment focuses on restoring personal agency and creating new neural pathways for healing traumatic experiences.
Stress Management
Holistic stress reduction programs combine mindfulness practices with cognitive restructuring techniques. Clients learn to identify stress triggers, implement relaxation strategies, and establish healthy boundaries. Our approach addresses both physiological symptoms and underlying thought patterns contributing to chronic stress and anxiety.
Life Transitions Support
Navigational support for major life changes including career shifts, relationship transitions, and identity exploration. We help clients process grief associated with change while developing resilience and adaptive coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on clarifying values and creating actionable plans for new life phases.
Hypnotherapy
Certified hypnotherapy sessions for pain management, habit modification, and deep emotional exploration. This adjunctive treatment enhances traditional therapy by accessing subconscious patterns and promoting neuroplasticity. Clients learn self-hypnosis techniques to reinforce therapeutic gains between sessions.
People
Linda Heaviside
Licensed Professional Counselor
Linda Heaviside, LPC, NCC, CHt, holds a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Mercer University. With six years of clinical experience across residential, outpatient, and private practice settings, she specializes in trauma recovery and anxiety disorders. Certified in clinical hypnotherapy, she integrates evidence-based modalities to support client self-discovery and resilience.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR. Specialized services include hypnotherapy for pain management and behavioral change.
How does your collaborative approach work?
Our collaborative approach involves co-creating treatment plans based on your unique needs and values. We regularly check in about your experience of the therapeutic process to ensure we're addressing your priorities effectively.
What mental health issues do you specialize in?
We specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression, trauma (including PTSD), relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and stress-related conditions. Our training includes working with dissociative disorders and co-dependency patterns.
How do you handle confidentiality?
Client confidentiality is maintained except in cases of imminent harm to self or others, or when required by court order. We discuss confidentiality policies in detail during your initial session to ensure clarity.
What should I expect in the first session?
The first session involves discussing your concerns, treatment goals, and personal history. We'll explore your current challenges while establishing a foundation of trust. You'll have opportunities to ask questions about the therapeutic process.
