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Atlanta Marriage Counseling · Smyrna, GA 30080

Atlanta's most
trained marriage
therapy practice.

Licensed therapists serving Greater Atlanta couples — in-person in Smyrna and virtually across all of Georgia. We go deeper than most practices will, focused on in the situations most refer out.

Insurance Accepted
Same-Week Appointments
Culturally Affirming
Faith-Integrated Options
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Real care for real couples in Atlanta
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In-Person · Smyrna, GA
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Virtual · All of Georgia
★★★★★
Google Reviews
4.9
avg rating
500+
Couples
Served
4
Specialized
Tracks
"Accepting new couples
across Greater Atlanta"
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6 yrs
The average time couples wait before seeking help. You don't have to wait that long.
Atlanta Marriage Counseling
Built for couples who
carry real weight.

Many Atlanta practices do couples work. Few are built for the hard cases. We are.

We don't flinch. We don't send you elsewhere. We match you with a therapist who fits your culture, your values, and your story.

Atlanta couples deserve a practice made for what they're going through.

Smyrna, GA Office
Virtual Across Georgia
Most Insurance Accepted
Serving
Atlanta, GA
Smyrna, GA
Marietta, GA
Sandy Springs, GA
Buckhead, GA
Midtown Atlanta
Decatur, GA
Kennesaw, GA
Roswell, GA
All of Georgia (Virtual)
What We Treat · LGBTQ+ Affirming ›
Common marriage struggles
we focus on in

You don't need to be in crisis to reach out. Whether it's loud or quiet, recent or long-standing — all of it is workable with the right support.

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Communication Breakdown
Talking leads to more fights than connection. We help couples hear each other again.
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Infidelity & Betrayal
Betrayal fractures trust. We work with both partners — whether or not you've decided to stay.
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Intimacy & Distance
You share a home but feel like strangers. Intimacy can be rebuilt. We know how.
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Recurring Conflict
Same fights, different day. We help break the cycle — not just manage it.
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Parenting & Blended Families
Co-parenting fights, blended families, and the way kids change a marriage — all workable.
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Cultural & Religious Differences
Different backgrounds and faith traditions. Affirming, in a way that fits your culture humble care that honors your values exactly as they are.
💰 Financial Stress & Power
💍 Pre-Marital Counseling
🌱 Major Life Transitions
🎖️ Veterans & Military
🫂 Substance & Recovery
🧠 Mental Health & Marriage
🤍 Discernment & Divorce
LGBTQ+ Affirming Practice

A practice where all relationships belong.

We provide affirming, identity-conscious couples counseling for LGBTQ+ relationships across Atlanta. Same-sex couples, trans and non-binary partners, bi and pan relationships, and polyamorous partnerships — all welcome, all served with the same depth of care.

Learn About LGBTQ+ Affirming Care 🏳️‍🌈
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Specialized Care
Where most Atlanta practices stop,
we go deeper.

Some marriages carry weight that standard therapy wasn't built to hold. Our therapists are trained specifically for the situations most practices refer out.

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Specialized Track 01
Veterans & Military Marriages
Veterans & Military Marriages

Service changes a person. It changes a marriage too. Reintegration, PTSD, and deep distance need more than standard therapy.

Deployment & coming home adjustment
Combat-related PTSD and intimate relationships
Military spouse identity and isolation
Being on guard, deep numbing & closeness
Transition to civilian life as a couple
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Specialized Track 02
Substance Abuse & Marriage
Substance Abuse & Marriage

Addiction changes every relationship at home. Active use, early recovery, or years sober — the weight stays. This work goes deeper than standard therapy.

Couples navigating active addiction together
Rebuilding trust and intimacy in recovery
Codependency and enabling patterns
Communication during relapse or setbacks
Supporting a partner's long-term recovery
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Specialized Track 03
Mental Health & Marriage
Mental Health & Marriage

Mental health affects both of you. Depression, anxiety, and trauma change how couples connect. We help each partner stay grounded while they learn to understand the other.

Loving a partner with depression or anxiety
Trauma and PTSD within the relationship
Caregiver fatigue within marriage
Medication, mood, and intimacy
When one or both partners are in individual therapy
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Specialized Track 04
Discernment & Divorce
Discernment & Divorce

Not every couple knows if they want to stay. Discernment therapy helps you both get clear — no pressure. We also help couples who choose to part with care.

One or both partners unsure about continuing
Mixed feelings and mixed-agenda couples
Joint split and co-parenting plans
Processing grief within the marriage
Deciding together, not in court
Client Reviews
What Atlanta couples
are saying

Real experiences from real couples who showed up and did the work.

★★★★★
"We came in barely speaking. Six months later we have real tools. This practice didn't just save our marriage — it changed how we show up for each other."
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Marcus & Janae J.
Atlanta, GA · Couples Counseling
★★★★★
"As a veteran, I didn't think any therapist would get what our marriage had been through. They matched us perfectly. My wife finally felt seen too. Game changer."
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David & Tamika R.
Smyrna, GA · Veterans Track
★★★★★
"I wasn't sure I wanted to stay. They never pressured me. They just helped us both get clear. We're still together and truly happy."
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Keisha W.
Marietta, GA · Discernment Counseling
⭐ 4.9 stars across 120+ Google reviews · Read all reviews →
Our Team
Meet the therapists
who will show up for you

Every therapist on our team is specialized and matched to you based on your specific situation — not just availability.

Kentaya Nielly
LPC · Clinical Supervisor

Kentaya leads our clinical team with a deep commitment to helping couples build lasting, resilient relationships. She brings warmth, directness, and evidence-based expertise to every case she oversees.

Couples Counseling Clinical Supervision Culturally Affirming
Book with Kentaya →
Temi Walker
LAPC, MFT

Temi specializes in helping couples rebuild trust and intimacy after betrayal and disconnection. She creates a space where both partners feel equally heard — even when they're far apart.

Infidelity Recovery Intimacy Communication
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Jade Graver
LMSW

Jade works with couples navigating major life transitions — new babies, blended families, career shifts, and the identity changes that come with them. She helps couples move through change as a team.

Life Transitions Blended Families Pre-Marital
Book with Jade →
Vanessa Moore
MFT

Vanessa brings a culturally grounded, faith-aware approach to her work with couples. She specializes in helping partners navigate cultural and religious differences with respect and genuine understanding.

Cultural Differences Faith-Integrated Conflict Resolution
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Khristie Jackson
MFT

Khristie specializes in couples affected by mental health challenges — helping partners understand each other's inner world without losing themselves in the process. She works with both anxiety and depression in relationships.

Mental Health & Marriage Anxiety Depression in Relationships
Book with Khristie →
Quandus Patterson
MA

Quandus specializes in marriages impacted by substance use and recovery, as well as veteran and military families. She brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to some of the hardest situations couples face.

Veterans & Military Substance & Recovery Discernment
Book with Quandus →
How It Works
Getting started is
easier than you think.

A clear, caring path from first contact to real change — no complicated intake, no long waits.

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Free Consultation
A real conversation — not a sales call. We listen to where you are, answer your questions, and confirm we're the right fit.
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Therapist Matching
We match you with the right therapist — not just whoever has an opening.
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Intake & Assessment
Your first session covers your history and goals. Then we build a real plan.
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Ongoing Sessions
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Real skills. Real change. Toward the marriage you want.
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1246C Concord Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080
Serving Greater Atlanta & All of Georgia Virtually
Come see us in
Smyrna, GA — or meet
us wherever you are.
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Address
1246C Concord Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080
Easy parking · Near I-285 · Serving Greater Atlanta
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Phone
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat 9am–3pm
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Virtual Sessions
Available across all of Georgia
Secure telehealth · All major platforms supported
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Insurance
Most major plans accepted
We verify your benefits before your first session
Book a Free Consult →
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"You don't have to figure this out alone. That's exactly what we're here for — and we're ready when you are."
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Greater Atlanta · In-Person & Virtual
Ready to take
the first step?

No commitment. No pressure. Just a free conversation with someone who gets what you're going through — and knows how to help.

Free initial consultation, zero commitment required
Same-week appointments typically available
Most major insurance plans accepted — we verify for you
Virtual sessions available across all of Georgia
FAQ
Questions?
We've got you.

Everything Atlanta couples want to know before reaching out — honestly answered.

Ideally yes — but one partner usually reaches out first. We work with unsure couples, and discernment therapy exists specifically for situations where one person isn't sure they want to be there yet.
Yes. We take most major plans. Share your info and we check your benefits before session one. No surprises.
It depends. Some couples shift in 8–12 sessions. Others take longer. Your therapist will give you a real answer early on.
Yes. We offer in a way that fits your culture affirming care. Our matching process takes your background and lived experience seriously. You won't have to explain yourself from scratch.
Yes. We offer faith-integrated therapy. Your values are welcome here. We work within your framework, not against it.
Yes. Safe virtual sessions for any couple in Georgia. Most find it easier to show up this way.
Yes, within the limits of the law. Your therapist explains exactly how privateity works during intake — including how it differs from individual therapy.