Atlanta Specialized Care

12/06/2025

🌟 Theresa Westfall from Atlanta Specialized Care explains why paying attention to your sensory needs is essential—and how awareness unlocks true care 🌟

🔥 A simple but powerful technique she teaches: the body scan. Tuning into your senses helps you notice what you need, reduce overwhelm, and cultivate calmer, more intentional living. It’s a practical first step toward self-regulation, mindfulness, and deeper self-compassion. 💖🧠✨

🚀 Ready to listen to your body and honor its signals? Schedule your appointment today! 📅💙

11/27/2025

To our clients and their families: your courage and growth are the heart of our work. Thank you for letting us accompany you on your healing journey. 🫶✨ Wishing you a Thanksgiving blessed with warmth and gratitude. 🦃🍁🧡

10/29/2025

Atlanta Specialized Care was proud to support The Cottage School, Roswell, GA in their Pumpkin's 5K race this past Saturday! 🎃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ A big shoutout to the runners, volunteers, and organizers who made it a spooktacular day.

We are 5 days away from The Running of the Pumpkins! There is still time to sign up! Thank you to Atlanta Specialized Care for being a 2025 sponsor! https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Roswell/BigPumpkin5K

10/24/2025

🌟 Tatiana Matthews, MS, LPC, CRC — Clinical Director at Atlanta Specialized Care 🌟 | Advocating for mental health, disability access, and thriving through CRC support 🧭💫

Tatiana Matthews, Clinical Director at Atlanta Specialized Care, explains what a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is and how they help people with mental health, cognitive/developmental, and physical disabilities thrive. From counseling and medical guidance to advocacy for equal access at work, school, and life—CRCs focus on thriving, not just surviving. 🚀🧠💪🏽

10/21/2025

Tomorrow, October 22nd at Dunwoody High School “Truth & Consequences:Drugs, Alcohol, the Law, and Loss.” Join panelist and criminal attorney Mike Hawkins.🗣️. This event is for the entire Dunwoody community—learn, connect, and take home actionable resources for better mental health 🧠💡.

Atlanta Specialized Care supports open community conversations about mental health, resilience, and healthy coping strategies—empowering families and neighbors to seek resources, connection, and healing together 🤝💙.

10/03/2025

✨ Distinguishing Blues from Clinical Depression: Clarity, Compassion, and Care with Jessica ✨

Jessica Fosse, MS, APC, CRC, guides us through understanding when sadness is a normal response and when it signals something more persistent. She explains how the severity, impact on daily life, and duration distinguish situational sadness from clinical depression, and emphasizes seeking help when needed. 💬🧠💙

With a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, Jessica helps individuals recognize shifts in mood, explore underlying causes, and find practical paths to stability—whether through therapy, coping skills, or medical collaboration. 🧭✨

If you’re navigating sadness or mood changes, you don’t have to face it alone—Jessica is here to walk with you toward clarity and continued momentum. 🤝🌟

09/29/2025

We are pleased to share that Delaney Banzhoff, our Master’s-level Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern from Mercer University, is currently in the final phase of her 12-month clinical internship with us. Over the course of her time here, Delaney has gained valuable experience in providing evidence-based interventions for executive functioning challenges, anxiety, and depression across all age groups—including children, adolescents, and adults.

As part of her clinical training, Delaney is still accepting clients for short-term counseling services. These sessions are offered at low to no cost, based on individual financial need.

To schedule an appointment or learn more, please contact our Intake Coordinator and Office Manager, Alex, at 770-815-6853.

09/24/2025

🎙️ Ross Mills from Atlanta Specialized Care dives into three common gender biases that discourage men from seeking therapy. 🧠💬 From the stigma of emotional vulnerability to the fixer mindset and the fear of judgment, these barriers can keep men from getting the support they deserve. 🫶✨ Ross explains how recognizing and challenging these biases opens doors to healthier choices, honest conversations, and real growth for individuals and the people who care about them. 💪🌱

🗝️ By acknowledging vulnerability, embracing support, and choosing to ask for help, we empower men to prioritize well-being—and break the cycle of silence. Let’s normalize therapy as a strength, not a weakness. 🗣️🌟

09/18/2025

At Atlanta Specialized Care, we help you understand and reshape how you think, feel, and act with compassionate, evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). 🧠✨

We work side-by-side with you—clear milestones and steady progress toward calmer days and clearer thinking, as CBT helps identify and change patterns of thinking that contribute to distress and unhelpful behaviors. 🫶🧭

Ready to start your journey? Book a session today and take the first step toward lasting change. 💙📘

09/13/2025

🌈 Bipolar Disorder: Possibility, Persistence, and Support 🌈

Neitcha Thomsen, MSW, LCSW with Atlanta Specialized Care, reminds us that a normal, fulfilling life is absolutely achievable for individuals with bipolar disorder. 💪❤️

With a compassionate, knowledgeable approach, she highlights how ongoing therapy, education, and strong support networks help people manage stress, sleep, medications, and daily challenges while pursuing their dreams. 🧠✨

If you’re seeking stability and growth, you don’t have to navigate this journey alone—a skilled clinician can walk beside you every step of the way. 🧭🤝

09/04/2025

Katie Gray, APRN-BC 💙🩺
Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with Atlanta Specialized Care shares how alcohol and drug use can impact the effectiveness of psychiatric medications 🚫🍷💊

Her advice: Be honest with your provider—regular alcohol and drug use can worsen symptoms, reduce medication effectiveness, and increase side effects. Your mental health deserves honest care. 💬✨

09/01/2025

Honoring the heart of care and the people who bring healing to our community. ❤️✨ At Atlanta Specialized Care, our therapists are dedicated to guiding you toward wholeness, resilience, and well-being—one compassionate session at a time. This Labor Day, we celebrate the strength of everyday workers and the power of healing. Enjoy the holiday, recharge, and know you’re in capable hands today and every day. 🌿💙