Business Details
49 Years
experience
Licensed Therapist for Mind-Body Healing
With over 30 years of dedicated practice in the Atlanta and Decatur, Georgia area, I have cultivated a therapeutic approach that integrates traditional talk psychotherapy with body-focused methodologies. My practice is rooted in the understanding that healing requires addressing 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 navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.My commitment to personalized care emphasizes creating a safe, compassionate environment where clients can explore unresolved issues and develop healthier patterns. By combining decades of clinical experience with a holistic perspective, I guide individuals toward self-discovery, emotional regulation, and lasting personal growth.
Services
Talk Psychotherapy
Body-Focused Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialized experience in body-focused psychotherapy
- Holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spiritual healing
- Certified in advanced trauma resolution techniques
- Personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Compassionate environment for safe emotional exploration
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Brainspotting (BSP)
- Somatic Experiencing Technique
- Rubenfeld Synergy Method (CRS)
- Integrative Process Method (CIPM)
What people say
Safe and nurturing environment
Deep understanding of trauma
Gentle yet effective approach
Personalized treatment plans
Lasting positive transformation
Services
Talk Psychotherapy
Traditional talk psychotherapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful patterns through narrative exploration. This approach fosters self-awareness by examining personal stories, beliefs, and behaviors. Clients learn to replace limiting patterns with more adaptive responses that align with their authentic selves.
Body-Focused Therapy
Body-centered psychotherapy integrates physical awareness with emotional processing. This method addresses trauma stored in the body through mindful techniques that release trapped emotions. Clients develop greater mind-body connection to achieve holistic healing and emotional regulation.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma therapy addresses unresolved past experiences using evidence-based techniques. The process helps clients safely process traumatic memories stored in the nervous system. Through somatic approaches, clients learn to regulate their physiological responses and reclaim emotional stability.
Anxiety Treatment
Holistic anxiety treatment combines cognitive insights with body-based interventions. Clients learn to identify anxiety triggers and develop coping strategies that address both mental and physical symptoms. The approach focuses on restoring nervous system balance and building emotional resilience.
Depression Counseling
Comprehensive depression treatment addresses emotional patterns and physical manifestations of low mood. Through compassionate exploration of underlying causes, clients develop strategies to break negative cycles. The integrative approach fosters renewed self-acceptance and motivation for life.
People
Deb Elkin
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed therapist with 30+ years of experience in Atlanta. Specializes in body-focused psychotherapy for trauma recovery and emotional healing. Combines traditional counseling with somatic techniques to address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer both traditional talk psychotherapy and body-focused therapy that integrates mind-body connections for comprehensive healing.
How does body-focused therapy work?
This approach addresses trauma stored in the body through mindful techniques that release trapped emotions while processing experiences cognitively.
Do you treat trauma survivors?
Yes, I specialize in trauma recovery using evidence-based methods like Brainspotting and Somatic Experiencing to process stored trauma safely.
Are sessions conducted in-person?
Currently all sessions are conducted virtually through secure online platforms for client convenience and safety.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with some flexibility available for extended sessions when clinically appropriate.
What is your therapeutic approach?
I combine traditional talk therapy with body-centered techniques to address emotional issues through both cognitive and somatic pathways.
