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John R. Ballew, M.S.
Licensed Professional Counselor

If you're feeling like your current way of living isn't working anymore, you're not alone.
Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who pressure themselves at work and at home. It can be exhausting.
In the midst of a life that can feel busy and chaotic, taking time to pause and look more deeply can make all the difference.
Counseling and psychotherapy provide a supportive space to explore new perspectives, develop coping strategies, and make lasting changes. These approaches can help you break free from old patterns and build a more fulfilling life.
Relationships can be a source of immense joy, but they often bring perplexing challenges too.
Whether you're navigating issues of conflict, communication or intimacy or exploring non-traditional connections like non-monogamy and polyamory, I can help you strengthen those bonds and enhance your connection.
As a therapist, nothing gives me more satisfaction than helping people have healthier, stronger relationships.
It's normal to feel down occasionally, but if feelings of hopelessness and unhappiness persist for more than a few weeks, or if anxiety and worry are consistently overwhelming, it may be time to seek professional support.
It is normal to experience stress to varying degrees. However, when stress becomes a significant problem and disrupts your daily life, professional guidance can help you get back on track.
As a psychotherapist, I'll work alongside you to identify and change unhelpful patterns, helping you find greater satisfaction and well-being in your life.
Navigating life transitions can be challenging, but it's also an opportunity for growth and renewal.
Some transitions are anticipated: the start of a relationship, a new job, retirement. Others come as surprises, such as health problems or the end of a relationship.
Working through these changes successfully can help us build resilience and grow. But it is understandable that you may feel overwhelmed when you're in the thick of it.
If any of that sounds like you, let's have a conversation. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and evidence-based tools to support you through these transitions.
As a psychotherapist, I'm passionate about helping individuals build happier lives and stronger relationships.
I've been a licensed professional counselor in Georgia for over 30 years, specializing in relationships, intimacy, sexuality, anxiety, and depression.
My approach is engaged, supportive, and nonjudgmental, focused on creating a safe and welcoming space for our work together. Effective therapy leads to greater self-awareness. That means better ability to discern the ways to make life better.
Whether you're new to therapy or have prior experience, it's natural to have questions. Choosing the right professional is an important decision, and I encourage you to ask anything about your unique situation or my therapeutic approach.


537 Linwood Ave., NE Atlanta, GA 30306 (404) 874-8536