Business Details
49 Years
experience
Experienced Therapist in Atlanta & Decatur, GA
With over 30 years of dedicated practice in the Decatur and Atlanta area, I have cultivated a therapeutic approach that seamlessly integrates traditional talk psychotherapy with body-focused methodologies. My practice is rooted in the understanding that healing requires attention to the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Through specialized training in techniques such as Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and the Rubenfeld Synergy Method, I help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. My commitment to personalized care ensures that each individual receives tailored support to foster self-awareness, emotional release, and sustainable growth.By creating a safe, compassionate environment, I empower clients to move beyond habitual patterns and embrace a more authentic, fulfilling life. This practice reflects decades of professional development, including a Masters Degree in Counseling from Georgia State University and continuous engagement with advanced therapeutic modalities. The integration of body-centered practices with traditional psychotherapy distinguishes this service as a unique resource for holistic healing in the community.
Services
Talk Psychotherapy
Body-Focused Therapy
Trauma Treatment
Brainspotting
Somatic Experiencing
Voice Dialogue
Counseling for Anxiety
Depression Management
Personal Growth Therapy
Virtual Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized experience in body-focused psychotherapy.
- Our practice integrates multiple evidence-based techniques for comprehensive care.
- We specialize in trauma resolution through mind-body therapeutic approaches.
- All sessions are tailored to individual needs with personalized treatment plans.
- Our therapist holds advanced certifications in Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing.
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
What people say
Healed multiple traumatic events
Safe and nurturing approach
Accurate and insightful listening
Gentle yet effective guidance
Empowering therapeutic experience
Services
Talk Psychotherapy
Talk psychotherapy helps clients identify unhelpful patterns through narrative exploration. This approach enables clients to gain self-awareness, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop healthier coping strategies. Sessions focus on transforming negative thought patterns into constructive behaviors that align with personal values.
Body-Focused Therapy
Body-focused therapy addresses how trauma and emotions manifest physically. By integrating body awareness with psychological processing, clients learn to release stored tension and resolve emotional blocks. This holistic approach promotes healing through mind-body connection and mindful self-attunement.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized trauma treatment utilizes evidence-based techniques to process unresolved experiences. Clients learn to regulate nervous system responses while addressing emotional wounds. The approach combines cognitive processing with somatic release to restore equilibrium and reduce trauma symptoms.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting identifies eye positions linked to traumatic memories, allowing targeted processing of emotional wounds. This technique helps desensitize distressing memories while promoting neural reorganization. Clients experience reduced emotional reactivity and greater cognitive clarity through this focused approach.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing addresses trauma through body awareness techniques. Clients learn to regulate physiological responses while processing stored survival energy. This method helps restore natural self-regulation patterns, reducing anxiety and improving emotional resilience through gentle somatic interventions.
People
Deb Elkin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed therapist with 30+ years of experience in Atlanta, specializing in body-focused psychotherapy. Integrates talk therapy with somatic techniques to address trauma, anxiety, and personal growth. Holds advanced certifications in multiple therapeutic modalities.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide both traditional talk psychotherapy and body-focused therapy, integrating techniques like Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and Voice Dialogue to address trauma, anxiety, and personal growth needs.
How does body-focused therapy work?
Body-focused therapy recognizes how trauma and emotions get stored in the body. By combining physical awareness with talk therapy, we access and release these stored experiences for comprehensive healing.
Are sessions conducted in-person or online?
All sessions are currently offered virtually through secure video conferencing platforms for client convenience and safety.
What credentials do you hold?
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with advanced certifications in Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, and the Rubenfeld Synergy Method, with 30+ years of clinical experience.
How do you approach trauma treatment?
Trauma treatment combines mind-body techniques to release stored memories while addressing cognitive patterns, helping clients resolve past experiences and restore nervous system equilibrium.
