Aspen Grove Counseling + Wellness

02/22/2026

Loving someone who is struggling with addiction can be deeply painful and confusing. Many partners find themselves asking, “How do I love them without making things worse — or losing myself in the process?”

In our newest blog, Lindsay Dodgen, APC, explores how codependency forms, the difference between helping and enabling, and why boundaries are an act of care — not abandonment. She also shares how couples therapy in Atlanta can support partners in rebuilding connection without sacrificing themselves.

If addiction has impacted your relationship, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Read the full blog here: https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/couples-therapy-atlanta-addiction-codependency

02/17/2026

The early weeks after baby arrives are tender, exhausting, and often unsupported.

In our latest Building the Village blog, we’re honored to feature Tess Ferrara of Genesis Doula Services, a certified postpartum doula and perinatal nutrition expert serving Atlanta families.

Through in-home and virtual postpartum visits, Tess helps new parents rest, build confidence, and feel less alone in the steep learning curve of early parenthood. From evidence-based newborn guidance to nourishing meals prepared in your own kitchen, her care centers healing, education, and compassion.

Postpartum support isn’t only for families in crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to feel steadier, more informed, and more cared for in those first months.

💛 Read the full feature here: https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/genesis-postpartum-doula-atlanta

02/06/2026

What if returning to work didn’t mean leaving your baby behind?

In our latest Building the Village blog, we’re highlighting Selina Wiggins, founder of Heinsch House - Atlanta’s first co-working space with on-site childcare for children under 3.

Heinsch House was created with working parents in mind: a place where presence and productivity aren’t at odds, where secure attachment and professional goals can coexist.

Whether you’re balancing nap schedules with Zoom meetings, or just craving community with other parents in the same season — this space is changing the way we support working families.

💛 Read the full post: https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/atlanta-coworking-for-parents

02/01/2026

When one partner has ADHD and the other partner does not, both people can end up feeling misunderstood—even while caring deeply about one another.

Our latest blog, written by couples therapist Keri Challen, explores how couples can stay on the same team when their brains work differently.

Read the full post here:
https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/atlanta-couples-therapy-adhd

01/31/2026

Postpartum Support International has a new support group for BIPOC parents with children ages 0-4. This is just one of many support groups offered. Check them out at the link below.

https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

✨ New Support Space for BIPOC Parents of 1–4 Year Olds! ✨
Parenting toddlers and preschoolers can be joyful and overwhelming, and sometimes you need a space where your experience is truly seen and understood 💙

Join our FREE virtual peer-led support group just for Black, Indigenous, and Parents of Color (BIPOC) caring for 1–4 year olds. Connect with other BIPOC parents, share your challenges and wins, and learn helpful tools and resources in a welcoming and affirming space. 🌱👶🏽👧🏾

📅 Starts: February 6, 2026
💻 Online via Zoom
🤝 Led by experienced support group leaders who get the emotional journey of early parenting.
🧡 All BIPOC parents and primary caregivers welcome, regardless of gender or how you became a parent.

Learn more and register for this new group: https://loom.ly/Ndtl2xk

12/16/2025

Finding community shouldn’t be the hardest part of becoming a parent.

In our latest Building the Village blog, we’re spotlighting Niki High, co-founder of Peri, a beautifully designed parenting community in Atlanta.

From prenatal classes and play circles to relaxed parent socials, Peri creates consistent, real-world connection for new and expecting parents — the kind of support that reminds you you’re not meant to do this alone.

💛 Read the full post: https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/parenting-with-peri

12/11/2025

For many new moms, the pressure to “bounce back” after birth shows up fast — and runs deep.

In our latest Building the Village blog feature, we’re highlighting Carli Packard, LPC, a virtual therapist and the founder of The Caring Shop, who supports moms struggling with body image and disordered eating during pregnancy and postpartum.

Carli brings a deeply compassionate and informed approach, blending trauma-informed therapy, intuitive eating, and EMDR to help clients quiet the food noise, release shame, and reconnect with their bodies in a more trusting way.

💛 Read the full post: https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/the-caring-shop

12/05/2025

We are excited to share that Aspen Grove therapist, Melissa Light, LPC, NCC, PMH C, recently contributed a thoughtful guest article to the Trauma Informed Maternal Health Network.

She reflects on the emotional realities many parents face during pregnancy and postpartum and why trauma informed support can make such a meaningful difference.

If you or someone you love is navigating this season, her words offer clarity, grounding, and compassion.

Read Melissa’s full article:
https://www.maternaltraumasupport.com/blog/perinatal-mental-health

12/02/2025

Family gatherings can bring warmth, connection, and a surprising amount of stress. Many couples share that they feel pulled in different directions this time of year, especially when old patterns and family roles get stirred up.

If this season feels busy or emotionally full, you are not alone.
Small moments of connection can help you stay grounded together.

Our new blog explores gentle ways to support each other through family gatherings and move through the day as a team.

Read more: Staying Connected Through Family Gatherings

https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/atlanta-couples-thriving-at-family-gatherings

11/25/2025

What matters most this season is not perfection, but connection. 🌼

The holidays can bring both joy and stress, and it is normal to feel both. Slowing down, listening with care, and choosing to understand one another can make even a busy season feel lighter.

💛 Read our new blog: Navigating the Holidays Together

https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/how-to-stay-connected-with-your-partner-during-the-holidays

11/19/2025

Even a few quiet minutes together can change the tone of the whole day. ❤️

Amid the rush of the season, remember that connection does not always look big or picture-perfect. Sometimes it is as simple as sitting close, taking a breath, and noticing what matters most.

Learn more about ways to stay grounded and connected this season → https://www.decaturgacounseling.com/blog/how-to-stay-connected-with-your-partner-during-the-holidays

11/14/2025

We received some exciting news — Aspen Grove Counseling & Wellness was nominated by Decaturish for Best Counseling Practice.

It feels meaningful to be seen in this way, especially alongside so many other counseling practices we admire in our community. Decatur is full of thoughtful, skilled clinicians, and we’re honored to be in such good company.

If Aspen Grove has been a supportive part of your story, or if you believe in the work we’re doing with individuals, couples, and families across Georgia, we would be grateful for your vote.

Voting closes tomorrow, and you can cast your vote here: https://www.decaturish.com/best_of_decaturish_2025/ #//

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