About Me
My name is Stephanie Thom
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who is passionate about being a psychotherapist and actually feels called to it. I believe that we all deserve to live a meaningful and fulfilled life, where we feel ACCEPTED, HEARD, SEEN, CARED FOR, and VALUED. I have a genuine interest and curiosity about people… about how we became the people that we are, who and what influenced are decisions, what we believe, and how they contribute to the ways we think, feel and behave. I am very zealous about helping people know and appreciate who they really are, and not just what people and experiences have conditioned them to believe they should be.
My main areas of focus are on Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Self-Worth and Trauma where I infuse a mixture of CBT, EMDR, Inner Child, Parts Works and Reality therapy in our sessions to achieve your goals in therapy. However, the greatest help I provide is giving you different perspectives and insight that may have not been considered before, which in turn may change the way you feel and think about the situation. It is my hope that after understanding how your past has shaped how you view your current circumstances, and presses on your future, that you can heal from it and move forward.
My Christian faith is also a big part of who I am and how I view the world. For those interested in incorporating Christian counseling in their sessions this can be an amazing way to grow your faith, and help to reestablish your belief in God and how He sees you. I understand that not everyone feels or believes the way I do, and that is perfectly fine. Being a Christian is not a requirement to meet with me, nor does it have to influence our sessions unless desired. I am a staunch believer in not treating people differently for any reason, and respecting one’s choice to believe whatever they want to believe.
“Man does not simply exist but always decides what his existence will be, what he will become the next moment. By the same token, every human being has the freedom to change at any instant” - Viktor Frankl
What to Expect
Thank you for visiting Restore Therapist and being interested in therapy. Seeking therapy and realizing you might need some help with life's challenges can be daunting, but it can be your first step towards healing. As you walk through the process of therapy you will find that you are taking action to change what no longer works in your life, and discover that you have the ability to craft the person that you want to be.
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As an experienced psychotherapist, it is my honor and privilege to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy and fulfilling life. I will work with you to create a treatment plan that is customized to meet your unique circumstances. I strive to provide an atmosphere of understanding, compassion, patience, honesty, with no judgment where I will work to challenge those stuck areas in your life.
Our first session will be an intake appointment, where we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy and some of your history, then working together to create a treatment plan that is suited to your needs. Typically are next few sessions will consist of exploring more details about your childhood and history up to your current circumstances, then we can work on implementing your treatment plan.
"Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start." - Nido Qubein
My treatment style is a directive person-centered approach utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology and Reality Therapy, which can be from a Christian perspective if desired.