Services
Individual Therapy
Treatment progresses with the idea that we all have within us, the capacity for healing and self-actualization. Individual therapeutic work will focus on rediscovering or recreating "who you are" - to which we each have our own meaning.
Treatment goals are individualized but it is my hope that our time together will provide you the opportunity for growth & healing and building awareness & emotional tolerance.
My practice integrates various treatment theories to include behaviorism & social learning, psychodynamic, developmental and humanistic work. If it meets your needs we will integrate mindfulness and creative expression into our work together.
Therapeutic family and couples work will begin with analysis of the current system and may draw upon attachment and emotion-focused therapy. Family therapy is provided as an adjunct to individual therapy.
Low-cost clinical supervision is provided for those entry level social workers needing hours towards licensure. See the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work page for more information.
https://www.gscsw.org/member/ann-pearl/
Virtual Eating Disorders Support Group
Saturdays @ 11:30 am
Please email me at ann@livingtruecounseling.com for more information and the Zoom Link.
In Person Eating Disorders Support Group
TBD
About
Ann M Pearl, LCSW
A native of the Northeast, I attended the University of Maryland at College Park for my undergraduate work. Fear the Turtle!
Like many of us, I did not follow the traditional 4-year plan but instead took some time off to start my own self-exploration journey. I later graduated with a degree in psychology and then transplanted to Georgia. I earned my Masters Degree from Georgia State University in 2007. I enjoyed my practicum experience with the Agape Community Center and a small non-profit, Goal - A Girl's Journey of Growth.
Previous to counseling work, my experience included, curriculum writing, facilitator training, teaching, child care, fundraising and event planning. Earlier therapy work included working with children, adolescents and adults at community clinics treating a variety of concerns including: anxiety, ADHD, moods disorders, and trauma.
My eating disorder experience began within the core agency setting but I honed my skills and knowledge at the Renfrew Center of Georgia. The Renfrew Center uses the evidence based practice model, the Unified Treatment, a trans-diagnostic model that is exposure based and incorporates elements of CBT, DBT, and ACT.
My private practice focuses on self-actualization and the application of mindfulness in every day life. However, I find the integration of solution focused work an integral part of the work I do.
Whatever your theoretical preference, I meet you where you are and align with the goals that you have for your treatment and life.
On my own time, I enjoy hiking and exploring the great outdoors. To lead by example I often "step outside my comfort zone" and challenge myself in obstacles races - my supportive husband and three rescue dogs encouraging from the sidelines.
Member:
Georgia Society for Clinical Social Workers (GSCSW)
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)
I am currently working on my Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) designation.
Contact Us
Our Office
2993 Sandy Plains Road, #115
Marietta, GA 30066
678-439-9373