Geri Cassady-Benson, LPC — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Geri!

Life is not met without challenges, and sometimes the impact is more than we can handle at a particular time. I desire to help guide you as you transition through these difficult life circumstances.

My focus

I enjoy working with adults. Whether you are dealing with trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship challenges, or life adjustments, l will support you in navigating through the concerns and create a toolbox of skills that will be effective and transferable from situation to situation.

My approach

I believe that you cannot be understood without considering the whole person; therefore, I use a holistic approach. My primary therapeutic style is the Cognitive Behavioral approach; however, I sometimes incorporate Psychodynamic, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and other models if necessary.

My communication style

I consider myself, and have been told, I am a warm yet gently challenging therapist. I look to work collaboratively with my clients and enjoy providing an open and non-threatening environment to allow for vulnerability and transparency.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've worked in the mental health field for over 8 years, my passion! I spent time in both community-based settings and private practice. My work as a helping professional has spanned over 21 years in private and public sectors, which has contributed to my wealth of knowledge, diverse skills, and clinical understanding that aid in helping others.

My goals for you

I work with my clients to identify treatment goals. The work involves us exploring and processing your concerns, while I create a toolbox of skills and coping strategies to recycle and use throughout your life journey. It is also important to me to check in with my clients so we can confirm progress or readjust goals if needed.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance to get to know each other. Then I complete an initial assessment, which is the opportunity to gather background information and other information that may be useful, incorporating it into your treatment plan to better assist you with goal attainment. It's ok to be nervous, but remember you already did the hard part!

I identify as...

Female
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Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Schema Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Marriage & Family Therapy from PGCT Enrollment - Argosy University and a Master of Arts (MA), Master's in Community Counseling from Argosy University -.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Geri Cassady-Benson