About Me

I offer clients a space to reflect and rebuild, a place to grow in the midst of life’s journeys. I recognize the transformative power of personal exploration and help clients discover health, wholeness, and understanding. Our past influences who we are and yet we are not its prisoners; we are always capable of becoming our own best selves.

My approach is emotion-focused and experiential. I work from the assumption that emotional bonds are necessary throughout our lives. Your emotions do not rule you, they simply provide you with valuable information. We will work together to bring your emotions into session in order to help you become more mindful of them. We also will work to complete unfinished business from your past that might unconsciously be showing up in your present life.  

Each client is unique so I utilize an individualized, integrative approach rooted in attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of relationships in our lives. I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches (e.g., emotion-focused, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, existential, etc.) to tailor the experience to your needs. I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). 

Whether you are working through anxiety, depression, substance abuse, a difficult childhood, or you just need someone to talk with, I can help you create new meaning and new understanding in your stuck places. I am a certified AEDP Therapist and have advanced and on-going training in ISTDP. I also have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT), which is helpful in the work I do with individuals who also are in couples counseling. These approaches are designed to help you change and meet your goals. Our focus: helping you feel and deal at the same time.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Georgia (LPC009687). In addition to my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University, I also hold Masters degrees from New York University and Garrett Theological Seminary. Prior to starting my own practice I worked at one of Atlanta's premier integrative practices. I also worked at one of Atlanta's oldest and most well respected community mental health agencies. In my previous professional lives I worked for large nonprofit organizations and a consumer research company.

I am active in Atlanta's therapeutic community and have rich relationships with therapists throughout the metro area. I am a dog lover and have been involved in rescue work for a number of years with Perfect Pets Rescue. My three dogs are named Lucy, Penny, and Tug. I also am the human for a cat named Twyla. I have played guitar and bass in bands in Atlanta and New York. Music is a passion, but at this point I only listen. I am an avid reader who still prefers the feel of print over digital, just in case you were wondering. 

Thanks again for visiting. I look forward to speaking with you! 

Contact Me

To learn more or to schedule an appointment please contact me at 404.666.2166 or email me at robert@blondeaucounseling.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

Questions? 

I am happy to answer questions about therapy. Give me a call at 404.666.2166 to let me know what's on your mind or email me at robert@blondeaucounseling.com.