Taisir El-Souessi, LCMHC, LPC — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Taisir!

Thanks for taking the time to read about me. I love helping people learn about themselves, gain confidence, set goals/take action, and generally level up in life! Alongside being a therapist, I've taught dance, yoga, and group fitness for many years. I'm a mom of a 26-year-old and an animal lover with 5 cats, a dog, and a ball python.

My focus

I currently work with adults seeking support through a variety of life transitions, such as grief/loss, anxiety/stress, growth/self-esteem, and communication/relationship challenges. We will collaborate together as I help you navigate toward your goals for personal well-being.

My approach

I mainly use ACT (valued living/brain-based mindfulness) and Expressive Arts ( writing, drawing, etc., for exploration - you don't have to be an artist!) Both of these approaches help process difficult emotions, get unstuck, improving self esteem, nurturing self expression, and build new or more helpful habits.

My communication style

In the beginning, I will listen and get to know you and the challenges you are facing. Together, we'll identify supports and skills that will be helpful in addressing those challenges. Over time, we'll identify unhelpful patterns that get in the way and make shifts toward new or more helpful habits around actions and emotions.

My journey to mental healthcare

Being involved in the arts has had a profound effect on my life and has personally helped me grow and traverse various challenges and losses. Dance in particular led me toward helping others with their own growth and self-discovery. At this point, I've worked in a wide range of settings with my youngest client, age 5, and the oldest, 99.

My goals for you

I encourage you to keep a journal that is dedicated to your therapy experience, which includes initial goals and progress toward them as you make discoveries and build your skills. I find this helpful to make the most of your time in therapy.

Our first session

A first session is often focused on getting to know each other. I'll listen to the challenges you're facing. I'll ask you questions about your life and your experiences. I'll answer questions that you have for me about working together. We'll make a plan on getting you where you want to be.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Allied
Aetna
Allegiance
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Mental Health Counseling from University of North Florida.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Taisir El-Souessi