SkyeHelps

SkyeHelps Licensed Professional Counselors. All ages. All challenges. Each party may choose to utilize a lawyer during the medication or may choose to come by themselves.

Counseling is a process by which individuals, couples and families can learn to manage life's challenges in order to achieve a greater level of identity, peace, and joy. Skye helps individuals of all ages, couples and families work through problems, gain emotional stability, learn effective communication, and learn to solve problems independently. What to expect:

Skye's office is set up with a comfortable waiting room and a session room in the Sargent Building located on the square in Dahlonega, Georgia. For child or adolescent therapy, the family is expected to be involved in helping the child achieve a level of emotional intelligence and regulation that creates stability within the child. For couples counseling, Skye may choose to meet individually and/or as a couple to reach the couple's relational goals. For family counseling, Skye may choose to meet individually and/or as a family or with the parents in order to gain insight into the family dynamics and to achieve the family's goals. Skye's approach to therapy is generally Person Centered, focusing on the strengths of the individual to work out problems and implement solutions independently. When working with children and families, Skye generally utilizes Parent-Child Interaction Therapy techniques to lessen the conflict between the child and their care-giver and increase effective communication. Clients generally experience some insight within the first few sessions and generally experience lessened negative symptoms such as anxiety and depression within three to five sessions, depending on the willingness of the client to engage in the therapeutic process. However, psychotherapy can be a very intense emotional experience and sometimes clients experience increased negative symptoms before they are able to manage emotions effectively. Mediation is a process by which two parties utilize a registered neutral to assist in coming to an agreeable solution to their dispute. Sometimes mediation is ordered by the court and sometimes parties decide to mediate on their own in an effort to solve their own problems. Skye helps divorcing or divorced couples create legally binding agreements for issues such as custody, alimony, and divisions of property. What to expect:

Skye can host the mediation at her office in Dahlonega, Georgia, can meet the parties at the 9th District Office of Dispute Resolution in Gainesville, Georgia, or can meet at an attorney's office of the parties choosing. Skye will meet with each party individually in separate rooms to understand that party's position then go back and forth between parties to come to a resolution. The agreement will be written and signed by the parties on the same day and sent to the 9th District Office of Dispute Resolution. It is then the responsibility of the parties and/or their lawyers to present the agreement to a judge for final approval. Mediation generally takes four to eight hours, but can take more or less time depending on the complexity of the issues and the willingness of the parties to negotiate in good-faith. A divorce coach is an experienced professional who assists an individual or a family through the emotional turmoil of a divorce. Skye helps the parents and the children of divorce navigate the rough emotional waters of a separation. What to expect:

Getting a divorce is an emotional and financial strain for the parents and it is a huge emotional strain for children. Allowing a professional to guide you and your children through the process makes a stressful situation more manageable. Clients meet with Skye in her office in Dahlonega, Georgia where Skye helps clients put words to their grief and anger, learn effective communication skills, brainstorm solutions to problems, and understand the developmental needs of their children during the divorce process. Skye offers solutions to working with your ex-spouse, lawyers and the legal system to generate more independence, peace, and joy in your life. Skye has worked therapeutically with children and families since 2002 in a variety of settings and has a Master of Science degree from the University of North Georgia in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Georgia Licensed Professional Counselor #009646

National Certified Counselor #342646

Georgia Registered Neutral #42205

10/03/2024

We will be at my office tomorrow collecting new and gently used of blankets, towels, sleeping bags, baby items, dog and cat food, and gift cards to take up to to donate to , , and/or the church to distribute as they see fit. You may also donate gallon (or larger) waters or canned/boxed food. We will be at 72 Public Square North, Upstairs from 9:00-12:00. Thank you to all of you who have donated money and/or items so far! Every little bit helps! If you prefer to give money, you can venmo me at skye-mcintyre-1. Thank you and please SHARE this post!

Welcome Julie Matsunaga, Ph.D. to SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness!My name is Julie, and I am a Licensed Professional Cou...
08/02/2024

Welcome Julie Matsunaga, Ph.D. to SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness!

My name is Julie, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, a Counselor Educator and Supervisor, and a Trauma Therapist. My life experiences, relationships, and education have provided the foundation for my professional and personal growth.

As your therapist, I collaborate with you to explore your feelings and thoughts while tapping into your inner resources as the expert in your own life. Existential therapy focuses on free will, self-determination, and the search for meaning—often centering on the individual rather than on their symptoms. This approach emphasizes a person’s capacity to choose a response over a reaction.

Existential therapist Viktor Frankl said, “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves”. Let’s create the change that allows you to step into living the life you’ve always imagined.

Visit skyehelps.com to read more about my education and approach, email me at info@skyehelps.com, or call us at 706-864-5674 to set up a free 15 minute consultation to see if I am a good for you!

Free counseling for middle and high school adolescents with Ben Barrett.To help our middle and high school adolescents g...
08/02/2024

Free counseling for middle and high school adolescents with Ben Barrett.

To help our middle and high school adolescents get the mental health care they need, SkyeHelps Counseling & Wellness is offering free counseling with Ben Barrett through December.

Ben is a master's level student at Gordon-Conwell studying to achieve his MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ben has been working at SkyeHelps for last year under the supervision of Skye McIntyre, LPC, CPCS.

Before Ben's internship at SkyeHelps, he was the North Georgia region's Area Director of Young Life.

If you think your child could benefit from a therapeutic relationship, please call 706-864-5674, email info@skyehelps.com, or visit our website skyehelps.com.

Ben will have limited availability, so reach out soon!

Back to school anxiety?How to know your child could benefit from counseling: 1. They tell you they need counseling. 2. T...
07/29/2024

Back to school anxiety?
How to know your child could benefit from counseling:
1. They tell you they need counseling.
2. Their doctor, teacher, or school administration tell you they need counseling.
3. You notice your child is acting "not like themself" and they won't talk with you about it.
4. Your child doesn't want to go to school or participate in school activities.
5. They have a lot bellyaches or headaches.
6. They isolate themselves.
7. You notice they are not eating or they are over-eating.
8. They have explosive bouts of irrational anger, panic, guilt.
9. Even though your gut tells you something is wrong, they deny it and say everything is "fine."
In our experience, the sooner you address the back-to-school anxiety, the better the outcomes. They longer you wait, the more in-grained the problems become.
Reach out today for a free consultation by emailing info@skyehelps.com or by calling 706-864-5674.

You can also make an appointment through our website: www.skyehelps.com

Back to school anxiety?How to know your child could benefit from counseling: 1. They tell you they need counseling. 2. T...
07/29/2024

Back to school anxiety?

How to know your child could benefit from counseling:

1. They tell you they need counseling.
2. Their doctor, teacher, or school administration tell you they need counseling.
3. You notice your child is acting "not like themself" and they won't talk with you about it.
4. Your child doesn't want to go to school or participate in school activities.
5. They have a lot bellyaches or headaches.
6. They isolate themselves.
7. You notice they are not eating or they are over-eating.
8. They have explosive bouts of irrational anger, panic, guilt.
9. Even though your gut tells you something is wrong, they deny it and say everything is "fine."

In our experience, the sooner you address the back-to-school anxiety, the better the outcomes. They longer you wait, the more in-grained the problems become.

Reach out today for a free consultation by emailing info@skyehelps.com or by calling 706-864-5674.

SkyeHelps provides counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in beautiful downtown Dahlonega and online.

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72 Public Square
Dahlonega, GA
30533

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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Sometimes, feelings suck. When feelings create isolation, self-harm, poor grades, interpersonal problems, or avoidance, counseling can help.

Counseling is a process by which individuals, couples and families can learn to manage life's challenges in order to achieve a greater level of identity, peace, and joy. Our counselors help individuals of all ages, couples and families work through problems, gain emotional stability, learn effective communication, and learn to solve problems independently. What to expect: Our office is set up with a comfortable waiting room and a session room in the Sargent Building located on the square in Dahlonega, Georgia. Individual therapy consists of an intake and regular sessions to discover and process the presenting issues. For child or adolescent therapy, the family is expected to be involved in helping the child achieve a level of emotional intelligence and regulation that creates stability within the child. For couples counseling, your therapist may choose to meet individually and/or as a couple to reach the couple's relational goals. For family counseling, your counselor may choose to meet individually and/or as a family or with the parents in order to gain insight into the family dynamics and to achieve the family's goals. Our approach to therapy is generally Person Centered, focusing on the strengths of the individual to work out problems and implement solutions independently. When working with children and families, we generally utilize Parent-Child Interaction Therapy techniques to lessen the conflict between the child and their care-giver and increase effective communication. We also regularly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to help clients recenter their feelings. Clients generally experience some insight within the first few sessions and generally experience lessened negative symptoms such as anxiety and depression within three to five sessions, depending on the willingness of the client to engage in the therapeutic process. However, psychotherapy can be a very intense emotional experience and sometimes clients experience increased negative symptoms before they are able to manage emotions effectively. To learn more about our services and therapists, please visit our website at skyehelps.com.