Kay Starr Rachelson : About Kay

Couples therapy is available evenings until 7:00 on Mondays and Thursdays. Call for a late appointment at 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00. Many couples even start to make it a date night, and go out to dinner to continue the discussions begun in my office. Of course, couples can come whenever it works for them, any time of day. :)

Early birds can get in before their day gets too scheduled. Tuesdays and Wednesdays appointments are available in the morning beginning at 9am.

Group experiences are a wonderful learning tool, but not everyone wants to go to a weekly group. Kay offers optional group experiences periodically so that her clients get all of the benefits of the social, bonding aand team work that comes only from group therapy.

ABOUT KAY

Credentials:

I am a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice here in Atlanta. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Georgia, and a Clinical License to practice Psychotherapy in the state of Georgia. I began my career as a psychotherapist in 1999 at the age of 43, after a 20 year career in advertising and marketing. But actually, I learned how to be a good therapist by being in my own therapy, which I started in 1988. I have been taught and therapized by some of the most gifted individuals, and I'm still committed to learning from them, and passing along the best psychotherapy that I can to my clients.

I combine a rich mixture of psychotherapy models. Hold on!

I am affiliated with STAR, an intensive therapy retreat based in California and Arizona, and have served on their Board of Directors. I am a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, and have served on their Southern Region conference planning committee, and am a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Heart credentials:

When I started my journey into psychotherapy over 20 years ago, I was wanting so much more in my life. I realized that if I wanted a happy life, I'd better figure out what my part in it was.

Now I look back and see the incredible transformation that occurred for me. Therapy was incredibly supportive and informative. I learned so much and felt so accepted that just going to therapy felt like a relief from the very beginning.

And now, the people who come to me want the same things. They want to know why they are stuck in some area of their lives and unable to find the satisfaction and joy they desire. Why their relationships have so much pain, anger and fighting. Or they're worried about money or why they're stuck in their careers, or unable to get motivated, get "over it," or get healthy.

You DO NOT have to stay stuck. You CAN learn new ways of seeing yourself and your life. Depression, overwhelm-ment, fear, grief...all of these feelings are meant to be felt and let go. Let's get to work!