

Dear Georgia Residents...
Meet Your New Favorite Therapist!
I am happy to serve Georgia Residents directly as a mental health therapist and help you on your healing journey. The beauty of working with a therapist that has life-coaching skills and tools under their belt is you get the luxury of accountability, creative assignments that help you boost your sense of self and self-esteem, and have a trained professional to work with in a therapeutic space!
At this time I am only accepting clients on a private pay-basis I do not accept insurance. I work with two therapists who do (see below).
Here are some brief points about me as a therapist and the clientele I work with:
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I was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and understand the pressure of assimilating into American culture. — I work well with minority clients; especially those who are children of immigrants.
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I am a first-generation college graduate and have a combined 8 years of higher education experience. — I specialize in working with college students who are navigating the stressors of adulthood and the collegiate atmosphere.
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I have navigated caregiving for my mother who was diagnosed with cancer in 2017 and had it enter remission in 2020. — I work with clients who are undergoing burnout, and compassion fatigue, and who may have a loved one who is battling with a terminal illness.
My Approach
Collaborative, Emotion-focused, Holistic, Mindfulness-based, Gestalt, Existential, Solution-focused.
In a nutshell, I work primarily with adults (18+) of all ethnic backgrounds and sexualities who are navigating the following concerns: life transitions, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, grief, career changes, relationship/friendship trauma, women’s issues, men’s issues, childhood abandonment and neglect, self-esteem/self-confidence, and related issues.
Things You Should Know
PRICING:
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I do NOT take insurance.
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All of my clients are on a private-pay basis.
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Private pay is more secure as the personal details we discuss are NOT shared with insurance companies or other health professionals without your knowledge. This also means your mental health information is NOT a part of your public record.
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I work with two fantastic therapists
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Terri Phenix, who takes United, Aetna, and Humana insurance. If you would like to use your insurance benefits, please contact her at terri.phoenix@outlook.com (let her know I sent you!) Check her profile on therapy for Black Girls here: https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/listing/terri-phoenix/
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Renita Patel, who takes United and Aetna insurance and her private pay rate is $135 per session. Her focus is on anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal relationships with special attention in the areas of postpartum, maternal health and multicultural issues. If you would like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation, please contact her at rpatel@restorebalanceatl.com and visit her profile at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/renita-jain-patel-smyrna-ga/1125712 .
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My Rate is $133 Per Session.
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All major credit cards are accepted. HSA/FSA cards are also accepted.
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Cash, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, and other similar platforms are NOT accepted.
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As of March, my sliding scale slots are closed. If you need assistance finding affordable therapy, please consider reviewing this article for helpful tips: https://www.goodrx.com/health-topic/mental-health/therapy-without-insurance
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AVAILABILITY/BUSINESS HOURS
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My business hours for appointments are Monday: 3pm-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:50am-6:30pm
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I do NOT work on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
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Due to increased demand, I am no longer hosting consultations as I am presently booked. If you are interested in working with me, please join the waitlist (see below).
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Special Appointments
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For clients who need evening appointments, the rate for sessions are $155
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Appointment Slots Are Currently Full. Please submit a waitlist inquiry below.
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Other Info
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My Office is located in Smyrna, GA (~2 miles from Cumberland Mall, ~2 miles from the Braves Stadium).
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No Shows/Ghosting is grounds for automatic termination (yes, I can fire you, lol).
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I am under the supervision of Carrie Gensler and the direction of Kristen Faircloth at Restore Balance ATL
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Sessions are 1 hour long.
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If you are late to your session, you are not charged a late fee, but you are not given additional time beyond your slot.
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