Business Details
11 Years
experience
Empowering Adult Counseling Services in Marietta, GA
Linda Heaviside Counseling has provided collaborative and holistic counseling services since 2015, specializing in adult psychotherapy across the Atlanta-Marietta metropolitan area. Our practice emphasizes individualized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs, beliefs, and circumstances. With over six years of clinical experience in diverse settings including residential treatment centers and private practice, we integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EMDR to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC007550) and National Board Certified Counselor (#237932), Linda Heaviside combines specialized training in clinical hypnotherapy with membership in the American Counseling Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.Our secure communication systems and HIPAA-compliant practices ensure client confidentiality while fostering a respectful environment where individuals learn to overcome self-defeating patterns, master their circumstances, and enhance their natural capacity for personal growth.
Services
Individual Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Stress Management
Relationship Issues
Life Transitions
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Hypnotherapy
Mindfulness Training
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- 6+ years of clinical experience in diverse mental health settings
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with specialized trauma training
- Individualized treatment integrating multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches
- Secure HIPAA-compliant communication systems for client confidentiality
- Focus on mind-body-spirit connection for holistic well-being
Associations and certifications
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD)
Services
Individual Counseling
Personalized counseling sessions address specific mental health concerns through evidence-based approaches. Clients develop self-awareness, improve relationships, and overcome obstacles by exploring thought patterns and behaviors. Our collaborative approach empowers individuals to create lasting positive change while maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using EMDR and other evidence-based modalities. We help clients process traumatic experiences, reduce symptoms, and regain control over their lives. Our trauma-informed care creates a safe environment for healing while respecting each individual's unique recovery journey.
Stress Management
Holistic stress management techniques teach clients to recognize stress triggers and develop coping strategies. Through mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques, individuals learn to calm their nervous system, improve emotional regulation, and maintain balance in daily life while building resilience against future stressors.
EMDR Therapy
Evidence-based EMDR treatment addresses trauma, anxiety, and negative self-beliefs through bilateral stimulation. This structured approach helps clients process distressing memories, reduce emotional reactivity, and develop positive self-perceptions while maintaining therapeutic safety and client control throughout the process.
Hypnotherapy
Certified clinical hypnotherapy facilitates deep relaxation and subconscious exploration for behavior change and pain management. This complementary approach enhances traditional therapy by accessing inner resources, reinforcing positive suggestions, and promoting mind-body healing while maintaining full client awareness and control.
People
Linda Heaviside
Licensed Professional Counselor
Linda Heaviside is a Georgia-licensed professional counselor with a Master of Science in Community Counseling from Mercer University. She has six years of clinical experience in diverse mental health settings and specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, and life transitions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual counseling for adults addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, EMDR, and hypnotherapy.
Are your counseling sessions confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality with HIPAA-compliant practices. Secure email communication and private sessions ensure your personal information remains protected throughout the therapeutic process.
Do you offer evening appointment times?
We offer occasional evening appointments to accommodate client schedules while maintaining our standard weekday availability for counseling sessions in Marietta, GA.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate multiple evidence-based approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, psychodynamic theory, and clinical hypnotherapy tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
How can counseling help with stress management?
Our stress management counseling teaches practical skills to identify stress triggers, regulate emotions, and develop coping strategies that promote mind-body balance and long-term resilience in daily life.
