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Michael Barnett, LPC
Phone: (404) 325- 8512 Ext: 734
Human beings, on this human journey, are hard-wired to thrive. We have
the innate capacity to grow, evolve and heal. However, not one of us comes
through life unscathed. Life circumstances and previous events often impede
this natural process, leaving a residue of limitation, hurt and confusion.
People can, and will, inherently grow when provided with the very basic
human conditions of safety, respect, adequate guidance and understanding.
I endeavor to join
with my clients so that, together, we may create the conditions that open
the doorways to self –discovery. Out of this collaboration, the
natural capacity to grow is kindled, so that we can find the truth, face
the truth, and catalyze the development of dormant strengths, and resources
that create fulfilling meaningful lives.
I sincerely believe
that there is nothing more deeply courageous than taking the risk to come
to terms with that which holds us back. For me, it is a genuine privilege
to be able to have the opportunity to join each person in this very rich,
and rewarding process of discovery and becoming.
I have an abiding
passion for marriage and couples therapy. It is the main focus and specialization
and of my practice. EFT is an elegant blend of both empirically validated
scientific research and respectful, effective humanistic therapy.
I am one of approximately
two-dozen therapists in the country to become an ICEEFT certified trainer
in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT). In addition to my clinical
practice working with couples here at Pine River, I train other psychotherapists
across the United States and Canada to become certified in the EFT model.
Although relational
conflict can be quite intense and disorienting, I have found that it holds
an innate capacity to open doors to our inner life, and present enormous
opportunities for creating both wonderfully bonded relationships, and
immense inner growth as well.
Our significant others
often hold an invisible key that can activate painful hurts, fears, longings,
and chaos that do not seem to manifest in other areas of our lives. At
the same time, these very same partners also hold the golden key to both
our personal healing, as well as lasting love. Through a course of EFT,
I join couples in identifying, and ultimately breaking free from long-standing
patterns that maintain couple distress, and help them find new ways to
connect that promote closeness and long lasting love.
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EDUCATION:
Emory University,
BA psychology 1986
West Georgia College,
MA Humanistic Psychology 1989
West Georgia College,
Ed.S Counseling Education
Psychology 1990
CERTIFICATIONS:
Licensed Professional
Counselor (lic. #1706)
ICEEFT Certified Supervisor
and in Emotionally Focused
Therapy for Couples
ICEEFT Certified Trainer
in Emotionally Focused
Therapy for Couples
DIRECTOR:
The Atlanta Center for
Emotionally Focused Therapy
MEMBER:
Licensed Professional Counselor Association
of Georgia
American Mental Health Counselors Association
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
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