In-person therapy in Morningside/Atlanta · Online therapy throughout Georgia
WELCOME
At Art of Choice Psychotherapy, Bronwyn Excell LPC works with adults, executives & business leaders, & couples navigating relationships, anxiety, trauma, grief, career and parenting challenges, life transitions, and patterns that leave them feeling stuck.
You may be accomplished, thoughtful, & accustomed to figuring things out - yet still find yourself caught in the same emotional, relational, or professional patterns. Using an evidence-based, integrative approach, we’ll look beyond what is happening to understand why - exploring the experiences, beliefs, emotions, & relationship patterns that continue to shape your responses today.
The goal is not simply greater insight. It’s greater choice: building confidence in your ability to respond with intention, strengthen your connections, & create meaningful, sustainable change.
Understand the pattern. Rediscover your choices. Create change.
Maybe you're asking:
Why do I keep putting everyone else first & then end up feeling resentful?
Why do I shut down when situations
or conversations get difficult?
Why do we keep having the same argument & nothing changes?
Why do I feel like I’m never doing enough, no matter what I achieve?
How do I make a major life or career decision when there’s no ‘right’ choice?
Why does criticism or negative feedback affect me so much?
How can I stop feeling responsible
for everyone & everything?
How do we rebuild trust after betrayal when it feels impossible?
How do I stop trying to predict & prepare for every possible outcome?
How do I cope with losing a loved one
or the future I thought I would have?
How do I move forward without repeating the same relationship patterns?
How can I learn to say no & set healthy boundaries in my relationships or work?
we'll find answers through:
UNDERSTANDING
& INSIGHT
Science-based insight & education help you understand how your experiences, thoughts, emotions, relationships, & patterns shape the way you respond.
Learning SKILLS
& PRACTICE
Insight leads to change when we can put it into action. We develop practical tools & skills you can use in everyday life, then experiment, practice, & adapt to find what works best.
EMPOWERMENT
& Agency
The ultimate goal is greater choice. By strengthening your ability to recognize your options you can build greater confidence in yourself, your decisions, & your ability to navigate challenges.
AREAS OF TREATMENT
Individual Therapy
You may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed, navigating grief or change, struggling in a relationship, or noticing patterns in how you respond to stress, see yourself, or make decisions. Individual therapy helps you understand what is shaping your experience, strengthen practical ways of responding, & move forward with greater confidence, self-understanding, & choice.
Couples & Relationship Therapy
Relationships can become stuck in patterns of conflict, distance, misunderstanding, or disconnection - even when both people want things to be different. We work together to understand what happens between you, improve communication and emotional connection, repair trust where needed, & develop more intentional ways of responding to one another.
Executives & Business Leaders
Leadership can bring pressure that is difficult to leave at work. You may be second-guessing decisions, struggling to switch off, navigating conflict, burnout, career transitions, or the impact of professional demands on your relationships. Therapy offers a confidential space to understand recurring patterns so you can respond & lead with greater clarity & confidence.
SUPPORT FOR TEAMS & GROUPS
When teams or groups feel stuck or struggle to meet their goals, working with a therapist can be a powerful way to break through barriers & build momentum. Many common challenges – such as miscommunication, unspoken expectations, emotional reactivity, clashing personalities, & unchecked assumptions – can quietly undermine progress and morale. If you're a leader looking to create meaningful, lasting change within your group or team, my tailored workshops offer practical tools & strategies to improve performance, connection, & collaboration.
TREATMENT APPROACHES
Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT identifies & transforms the negative emotional patterns that keep our relationships stuck in conflict. EFT emphasizes accessing & processing the underlying emotions, like fear or unmet needs, that drive these patterns. By fostering secure attachment and creating new, positive emotional experiences, EFT helps to build stronger bonds & create lasting change in relationships.
Gottman Method
Gottman Method strengthens relationships by building a "Sound Relationship House," composed of: trust, commitment, friendship, managing conflict, supporting dreams & creating meaning. It emphasizes understanding each partner's inner world, fostering positive interactions, & developing effective conflict resolution skills. This approach aims to help build lasting connection & navigate challenges constructively.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS views the mind as comprised of various "parts," each with its own unique perspective, feelings, & role. IFS aims to help individuals understand and heal these parts, fostering self-compassion & inner harmony. By accessing the "Self," a core of wisdom and compassion, individuals create healthier relationships with their parts & achieve greater emotional well-being and stability.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying & changing negative thought patterns & behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. It emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, & actions, teaching individuals practical skills to challenge unhelpful thinking & develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy identifies & seeks to change problematic deeply ingrained patterns of thinking & behaving developed in childhood. It addresses unmet emotional needs and heals early problematic schemas through experiential techniques & a therapeutic relationship that models healthy attachment. Individuals can develop healthier coping mechanisms & improve well-being.
Reality Therapy
Based on Choice Theory, reality therapy emphasizes that all behavior is driven by our attempts to satisfy five basic human needs: survival, love & belonging, power, freedom, & fun. It focuses on taking responsibility for our choices and actions, as these directly impact our relationships & overall well-being. By understanding these needs & making conscious choices, individuals can create more fulfilling & satisfying lives.
