ThisLife Counseling

22/02/2026

Now Accepting New Clients – Meet Hayley
Starting therapy can feel intimidating—but you don’t have to do it alone.
Hayley is a pre-licensed counselor and Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision, offering warm, collaborative, and evidence-based care for teens, individuals, and couples.
She specializes in:
✔️ Anxiety & depression
✔️ Trauma & intimate partner violence
✔️ Women’s issues
✔️ LGBTQ+ affirming care
✔️ Addiction & life transitions
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Internal Family Systems (IFS)—helping you better understand yourself while building real, practical tools for change.
“My goal is to be your teammate—helping you move toward the best version of you.”
If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is a great place to begin.
📅 Now scheduling new clients
Located in Chatsworth, GA
Book today: www.thislifecounseling.com
Hayley is currently practicing under the supervision of Dr. McKie-Voerste at ThisLife Counseling.

17/02/2026

Evidence-Based Therapy Spotlight: CBT for Substance Use Disorders

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for substance use helps people understand the patterns that keep addiction going, such as triggers, cravings, and habits, and replace them with healthier coping strategies.

Clients learn practical skills such as identifying high-risk situations, managing urges, challenging “permission-giving” thoughts (e.g., “just one won’t hurt”), and building routines that support long-term recovery. The focus is on developing tools that work in real life, not just in session.

This approach closely aligns with SMART Recovery, a science-based recovery program that uses CBT principles to help individuals build motivation, manage cravings, regulate emotions, and create a balanced life.

Most helpful for: Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders, relapse prevention

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13/02/2026

Now Accepting New Clients – Meet Hayley

Starting therapy can feel intimidating—but you don’t have to do it alone.

Hayley is a pre-licensed counselor and Ph.D. student in Counselor Education and Supervision, offering warm, collaborative, and evidence-based care for teens, individuals, and couples.

She specializes in:
✔️ Anxiety & depression
✔️ Trauma & intimate partner violence
✔️ Women’s issues
✔️ LGBTQ+ affirming care
✔️ Addiction & life transitions

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Internal Family Systems (IFS)—helping you better understand yourself while building real, practical tools for change.

“My goal is to be your teammate—helping you move toward the best version of you.”

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is a great place to begin.

📅 Now scheduling new clients
Book today: www.thislifecounseling.com

Hayley is currently practicing under the supervision of Dr. McKie-Voerste at ThisLife Counseling.

appointments@thislifecounseling.com 706-383-7290 (call or text)

13/02/2026

Evidence-Based Therapy Spotlight: Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Used for Readiness for Change

Motivational Interviewing (MI) helps people work through ambivalence about change—when part of you wants to change and part of you doesn’t. Instead of pushing or persuading, the therapist helps you explore your own reasons for change in a supportive, non-judgmental way.

MI focuses on strengthening your internal motivation and confidence, helping you move from “I’m not sure” to “I’m ready to try.” It’s often used as a starting point or alongside other treatments to help people engage more fully in the change process.

Most helpful for: Substance Use Disorders, health behavior change, treatment engagement.

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30/01/2026

Evidence-Based Therapy Spotlight: CBT for Social Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for social anxiety helps people understand and change the patterns that keep fear going in social situations. This includes working with self-critical thoughts (“Everyone is judging me”), reducing avoidance, and practicing real-world social interactions in a gradual, supportive way.

Over time, people learn that anxiety is uncomfortable but manageable, and that feared outcomes usually don’t happen—or are far less catastrophic than expected. Confidence grows through experience, not reassurance.

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23/01/2026

Evidence-Based Therapy Spotlight: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Used for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

ERP helps people face feared thoughts or situations while learning not to perform compulsive behaviors. This teaches the brain that anxiety can rise and fall without rituals taking over.

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15/01/2026

Evidence-Based Therapy Spotlight: Prolonged Exposure
Used for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Prolonged Exposure helps people gently and safely face trauma memories and reminders instead of avoiding them. Over time, the brain learns that these memories are painful but not dangerous, and the fear response calms down.

Most helpful for: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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15/01/2026

What Are the Therapies most supported by science?

Not all therapy approaches are created equal. Some treatments have been tested in hundreds of scientific studies and consistently shown to help people reduce symptoms, improve functioning, and build lasting change. These are called evidence-based or science-supported therapies.

Over the next several posts, we’ll highlight the most well-researched psychotherapy approaches and explain:
What each therapy does,
What types of concerns it works best for
Who might benefit most from it

Our goal is to help you become an informed consumer of mental health care and understand the options that have the strongest research behind them.

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14/01/2026

Hiring a therapist LPC/APC! Email interest/resume/license to apply.

10/04/2025

🖤 Therapy That Sees You — Online Appointments Available with Summer Hamilton, LPC 🖤

Finding a therapist who truly gets it shouldn’t be hard. At ThisLife Counseling, we’re proud to offer online therapy that’s accessible, affirming, and grounded in real connection — no commute, no judgment.

✨ Summer Hamilton, LPC, is now accepting new telehealth clients across Georgia, with availability on Mondays and Wednesdays.
She brings a warm, down-to-earth style rooted in evidence-based care, and is especially passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces for clients navigating life’s complexities.

💻 100% Online Sessions available
🗓️ Appointments available Mondays & Wednesdays
📍 Serving clients in Atlanta & across Georgia
👩🏽‍⚕️ Culturally-responsive. Trauma-informed. Authentic.

You deserve a therapist who sees the whole you.
Let’s talk when you’re ready.

🔗 https://www.thislifecounseling.com/contactdirections

10/04/2025

Looking to start therapy this season? Our compassionate clinician, Summer Hamilton, LPC, has openings available Mondays and Wednesdays — with appointments as early as next week!

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or just need a supportive space to talk, Summer brings warmth, experience, and evidence-based care to help you move forward.

🗓️ Available: Mondays & Wednesdays
📍 In-person and Telehealth Options
💻 Book now at https://www.thislifecounseling.com/contactdirections

Take the first step toward feeling better — you don’t have to do this alone.

ThisLife Counseling, LLC 119 N 6th Ave Chatsworth, GA 30705 706-383-7290 (voice or text) (706) 842-6414 (fax) appointments@thislifecounseling.com Hours: We offer traditional hours between 8AM and 5PM Monday - Friday. We are also available to schedule hours after 5PM and on Saturdays with some

18/12/2024

Congrats to our our practicum student Emmie for graduating with her BS in Psychology from Dalton State!