RESOURCES

RELATIONSHIPS

Podcasts

Where Should We Begin? Ester Perel
The Couples Couch Shane Berkel
On Attachment Stephanie Rigg
The science of healthy relationships with John and Julie Gottman
Re: Thinking with Adam Grant
Dr. Sue Johnson: Attunement, Attachment and the Development of Emotionally Focused Therapy Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Podcast
How to Find and Be a Great Romantic Partner Lori Gottlieb

Card Decks

Books

Hold Me Tight Sue Johnson
The Seven Principles for Making a Marriage Work John Gottman
Beyond Fairytales Mark Karris
Polysecure Jessica Fern
After the Affair Janis Spring
Mating in Captivity Ester Perel
You're not Listening Kate Murphy
Wired for Love Amir Levine & Rachel Heller
You Are The One You've Been Waiting For Richard C. Schwartz
The Science of Trust John Gottman
Liberated Love: Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love you Desire Mike Groves & Kylie MccBeath
Love Without Hurt Steven Stosny
Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do Eve Rodsky
The New Monogamy: Redfining your Relationship after Infidelity Tammy Nelson

Downloads & Web Resources

SElf–EMPOWERMENT

Podcasts

The One Inside Tammy Sollenberger
The Virtual Couch Tony Overbay
The Michelle Chalfant Show Michelle Chalfant
Therapy Works Julia Samuel
Guided Meditation Jody Agard
Dear Therapists Lori Gottlieb & Guy Winch
The Huberman Lab Dr. Andrew Huberman
Shrink Chicks Emmalee Bierly & Jennifer Chaiken
You Are not Broken Kelly Casperson
Dear Dr. Tracy Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
Dr. Steven Phillipson – Choice The OCD Stories
It's OK That You're Not OK with Megan Devine iHeart Podcasts
This Complex Life Marie Vakakis
The Seven Primal Questions with Mike Foster You need Therapy
Listen to Sleep Erik Ireland
We Heal Together Cordelia

Self-Help Workbooks

The Internal Family Systems Workbook Richard Schwartz
The Getting Unstuck Workbook: Practical Tools for Overcoming Fear and Doubt - and Moving Forward with Your Life Britt Frank
90 Seconds to a Life You Love Joan Rosenberg
The Self-Led Internal Family Systems Workbook: Learn IFS Skills to Understand and Love All Your Parts Tanis Allen
The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook Melisa Robichaud
The Queer and Transgender Resilience Workbook Anneliese Singh
2000 Journal Prompts to Become Your Best Self Beryl Wishstone
The Attachment Theory Workbook Annie Chen
I Want Out: A Woman's Guide to Finding Peace Through Divorce William Gentry

Books

Energy Rising: The Neuroscience of Leading with Emotional Power Julia DiGangi
The Gifts of Imperfection Brené Brown
The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery Brianna Wiest
Living Beautifully with Uncertainty and Change Pema Chödrön
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? Julie Smith
The Science of Stuck Britt Frank
Never Enough: The Neuroscience and Experience of Addiction Judith Grisel
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life Emily Nagoski
The Psychology of Money Morgan Housel
Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Survival Julia Samuel
It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand Megan Devine
Seven Primal Questions: Take Control Of The Hidden Forces That Drive You Mike Foster
Align Your Mind: Tame Your Inner Critic and Make Peace with Your Shadow Using the Power of Parts Work Britt Frank
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents Lindsay Gibson
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents: Practical Tools to Establish Boundaries and Reclaim Your Emotional Autonomy Lindsay Gibson
The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love Sonya Renee Taylor

Downloads & Web Resources

SEXUAL EXPRESSION

Podcasts

Sex and Psychology Podcast Dr. Justin Lehmiller
Come as You Are Podcast Series Emily Nagoski
Sex and Perfectionism with Tom Murray
The Couples Couch
Sex and Science with Emily Nagoski The Couples Couch
Erotic Themes and Sexual Styles with Elaine Yonge Spiritual Sexcual Shamanic Podcast
Ian Kerner on Treating Sexual Issues in Couple's Therapy The Couples Couch
Penis Problems and How to Fix Them Sex and Psychology Podcast
Sex with Emily Dr Emily Morse

Books

Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Connections Emily Nagoski
Tell Me What You Want Justin Lehmiller
Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous Gillian Anderson
Getting the Sex You Want Tammy Nelson
Come As You Are: The Suprising New Science That Will Transform your Sex Life Emily Nagoski
She Comes First: The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman Ian Kerner
Making Nice with Naughty: An Intimacy Guide for the Rule-Following, Organized, Perfectionist, Practical, and Color-Within-The-Line Types Thomas Murray
Passionista: The Empowered Woman's Guide to Pleasuring a Man Ian Kerner

Downloads & Web Resources

TraUMA RECOVERY

Podcasts

Healing Trauma Trauma Institute
Going Inside: Healing Trauma From the Inside Out John Clark
The Healing Trauma Podcast Monique Koven
The Trauma Therapist Guy Macpherson
Bessel van der Kolk: How Trauma Lodges in the Body On Being
Lee Marks on male victims of domestic abuse Real Lives Untold
Patricia Evans Explains... What is Verbal Abuse This Audacious Life
I'm Not in An Abusive Relationship Series DASAS
How to Heal from PTSD with Dr. Victor Carrión Huberman Lab

Books

No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model Richard Schwartz
The Body Keeps the Score Bessel van der Kolk
The Verbally Abusive Relationship Patricia Evans
Break the Silence: A Support Guide for Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Lee Marks
Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationships Lisa Fontes
The Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Ellen Bass and Laura Davis
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Lindsay Gibson
Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse Jackson MacKenzie

Downloads & Web Resources

PARENTING

Podcasts

The Practical Principles of Parenting With Love and Logic The Brain Warriors Way
Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry Lynn Lyons
Never Enough: 7 Ways to Protect Yourself (and Your Kids) From Toxic Pressure Mel Robbins
A New Perspective: You and Your Adult Child with Dr. Laurence Steinberg Bite Your Tonge Podcast
Good Inside with Dr. Becky Becky Kennedy
Teenagers Untangled Rachel Richards
Feeding The Mouth That Bites You: Parenting Teens Into Adulthood Kenneth Wilgus and Jessica Pfeiffer
A Conversation with Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD: Emotionally Immature Parents We Heal Together

Books

Good Enough: A Framework for Modern Parents Tara Porter
Parenting with Love and Logic: Children Jim Fay & Foster Cline
Parenting with Love and Logic: Teens Jim Fay & Foster Cline
Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent you Want to Be Becky Kennedy
Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It Jennifer Breheny Wallace
You and Your Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times Laurence Steinberg
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents Reid Wilson & Lynn Lyons
Taking Charge of ADHD: Parents Guide Russell Barkley
The Disintegrating Student: Struggling but Smart, Falling Apart, and How to Turn It Around Jeannine Jannot

Downloads & Web Resources

FAQs

what happens in therapy?

Psychotherapy is a primarily an ongoing conversation between you and I. In this conversation, we explore your life experiences, recognize patterns, develop new perspectives, learn alternative skills, and empower intentional choices. We'll continuously refine our approach as you apply learning in your daily life, working jointly towards your goals together until you feel confident and ready to move forward independently. Our final session will summarize your progress and recognize the end of our therapeutic relationship.

HOW CAN I BOOK A SESSION?

If you are ready to begin, use the contact form below, text/phone ‪
(404) 692-6591‬ or email hello@aocpsychotherapy.com. Once your session time is confirmed, you will receive a link from the client portal (operated by Simple Practice) with requests for information to be completed before our first session.

For a brief conversation to assess compatibility and discuss treatment needs before committing a Free Consult Call is available.

Do YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?

I operate on a private pay basis and do not take insurance. I believe this allows for greater flexibility and personalized care outside of insurance constraints as well as increased privacy protection. Super Bills, a detailed receipt of services, can be provided upon request. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance provider directly to verify out-of-network benefits and determine the extent of coverage for these services ahead of payment.

HOW MUCH DO SESSIONS COST?

Individuals:

$150 / 50 min. session

Couples:

First Session: $234 (50 minute session plus one-time fee of $39.00 for the Gottman Couples Connect Relationship Check Up Questionnaire completed online)
Subsequent sessions: $195 / 50 min

Fees are due at the time of service. Cancellations made within 48 hours of service will incur 100% fee.

DO YOU OFFER VIRTUAL SESSIONS?

Yes, virtual sessions offer convenient and accessible support from the comfort of your own space and are hosted through the secure Simple Practice platform. You can expect the same level of confidentiality and engagement as in-person therapy, with sessions conducted through a secure video platform. I am specifically trained in providing effective virtual therapy, ensuring a therapeutic experience that is both supportive and impactful.

HOW OFTEN ARE MY SESSIONS?

To best establish our therapeutic relationship and comprehensively understand your experiences, I recommend weekly sessions for at least the first eight weeks. This consistency and frequency allows us to build a strong foundation and develop a clear understanding of your needs. As you gain self-awareness and practice new coping strategies outside of our sessions, we can collaboratively review and adjust the session frequency, ensuring ongoing support tailored to your progress.

WHAT ABOUT MEDICATION?

Psychotherapy focuses on talk therapy and does not involve medication management. However, depending on your specific needs, a combination of therapy and medication may be beneficial. I maintain a network of trusted medical providers and psychiatrists to whom I can refer you for medication evaluation and management. We can discuss this further to determine if a referral would be appropriate for your situation and address any concerns you have regarding meidcation use.

HOW LONG WILL I NEED THERAPY?

One measure of success is our relationship reaching a point where my support is no longer needed. How long it takes us to get to that point is highly individualized and influenced by many factors such as my ability to meet your unique needs, our shared commitment to the process, the complexity of challenges being faced, goals, and your personal growth pace. Unforeseen life events, evolving insights, and the depth of desired change can significantly impact the timeline, making it challenging to predict the exact length of therapy required.

CAN I CONTACT YOU BETWEEN SESSIONS?

At times you may wish to email me between sessions, and I’ll do my best to respond within 48 hours, though please note that I do not offer 24/7 support. If something feels urgent or distressing, I encourage you to bring it into our next session where we can explore it together more fully – email is not a substitute for sessions. For immediate crisis support, you can contact the free 24/7 Georgia Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225 or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

CAN YOU SPEAK TO my Doctor / partner / boss etc?

A Release of Information (ROI) allows me to speak with another person – such as a doctor, family member, another therapist – about your care, but only with your written consent. If you're considering this, we’ll talk together about what goals we hope to achieve through that communication and whether it feels supportive or possibly disruptive to your therapeutic process. Your comfort and clarity will guide the decision every step of the way.