Fese Elonge, LCSW — Therapist in Georgia

Hi there, I'm Fese!

I am a behavioral health practitioner with over 13 years of experience supporting adults navigating emotional distress, life transitions, and complex mental health challenges. I provide thoughtful, client-centered care grounded in evidence-based practice.

My focus

I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or facing major life transitions. I support anxiety, mood difficulties, relationship stress, and adjustment challenges, helping clients build resilience and practical coping skills.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based. I primarily use CBT, DBT, SFT, and ACT, and I integrate other modalities as clinically indicated. Treatment is structured, skills-focused, and tailored to each individual's needs.

My communication style

I am insightful, directive, and structured while remaining warm and empowering. I provide clear feedback, practical tools, and compassionate validation so clients feel heard and guided toward change.

My journey to mental healthcare

Becoming a clinician was both a calling and a craft, shaped by LCSW training, doctoral study, and more than 13 years in multidisciplinary practice. My work is about empowering people with clear strategies and steady support so they can move from surviving to thriving.

My goals for you

We identify strengths, set realistic, measurable goals, and practice concrete skills together. Collaboration guides a shared journey of discovery, using evidence‑based strategies and regular progress checks to build lasting, sustainable change.

Our first session

Our first session focuses on connection, assessment, and goal-setting. I will ask about your history, current concerns, and what you hope to achieve. We will co-create a focused plan and identify the first practical steps to begin making progress.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Behavioral Activation

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 7 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

Aviation Professionals

Police/Fire/First Responders

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sidecar Health
Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Fese Elonge