Keyarta Woodard, LPC — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Keyarta!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a background in clinical mental health counseling and a passion for helping individuals navigate grief, depression, and anxiety. I provide a supportive, structured space where clients can feel heard while being challenged toward growth and stability.

My focus

I work with adults experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, anger management concerns, and difficulty with emotional regulation or relationship instability. I also support clients navigating major life changes, unresolved childhood experiences, and stress related to identity, family dynamics, and personal growth.

My approach

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and strengths-based interventions. I focus on helping clients build insight while also developing practical skills to use daily to manage emotions, improve relationships, and increase overall functioning.

My communication style

My communication style is direct, warm, and collaborative. I aim to be clear and honest while maintaining a nonjudgmental tone. I value transparency in the therapeutic process and encourage clients to actively participate in setting goals and identifying what feels most relevant to their healing journey.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a Therapist was shaped by both professional training and a deep interest in understanding human behavior and resilience. After completing my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I pursued licensure and continued developing expertise in grief, trauma, and emotional regulation.

My goals for you

I set goals collaboratively with clients by identifying their main concerns, then turning them into clear, realistic, measurable steps. We break larger issues into manageable targets, build skills for coping and change, and regularly review progress to adjust as needed. The focus is practical, flexible, and client-centered.

Our first session

The first session is focused on understanding what brings the client to therapy. I explore strengths, support systems, and goals for treatment. Clients can expect a structured but comfortable conversation where we begin building trust, clarify expectations for therapy, and outline initial steps for moving forward.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)

Reality Therapy

Trauma Focused

+ 9 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Gay

Immune-Disorders

Racial Justice

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

+ 32 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Valley State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Keyarta Woodard