Appointments: Morning and Afternoon
1122 Cambridge Square, Suite C, Alpharetta, GA 30009
** COVID19 Update: Sessions are being conducted virtually or in-person. **
1122 Cambridge Square, Suite C, Alpharetta, GA 30009
** COVID19 Update: Sessions are being conducted virtually or in-person. **
Welcome to my office in Alpharetta, GA!
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Customized Mental Health Therapy
My goal is to help you find practical, efficient, and effective answers to the challenges you are facing.
I work closely with you to ensure your success through a healthy therapeutic relationship. Therapy sessions are tailored to fit the client's individual needs. Helping you understand and manage your emotions and behaviors is my primary focus. |
Bree Winkler, LPC, CAMS-II, Ed.S.
Bree Winkler LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia (LPC005623) and a Certified School Counselor (P-12). I received a Master’s in Education and a Specialist in Education from Georgia State University. I received a BA in Psychology from The University of Michigan (Go Blue!) in 2000.
I have been counseling since 2004, initially as a middle school counselor and later honing my skills in a variety of settings including PHP programs, counseling agencies, and hospitals before opening the doors to my private practice in 2012.
I continue to attend conferences to learn more skills and techniques for topics that I am personally passionate. I completed anger management certification in 2014 (CAMS-II). I utilize this curriculum to work with adults and adolescents, as well as in group counseling. It provides practical ways to identify and manage intense emotions. I recently complete the Prepare/Enrich program for building strong marriages. I am certified in administering, interpreting, and implementing exercises for premarital and marriage counseling since 2015.
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples. My specialties include working with adults and adolescent to manage Depression, Anxiety, Anger, and Relationship issues. I have a passion for helping people learn the skills to live the life they truly desire.
We all need support in dealing with life's challenges, but sometimes just asking for help can feel as overwhelming as the problems for which we are seeking support. I provide a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other therapeutic modalities. Building and practicing coping skills is a vital part of therapy with me. Whether you are looking to learn new ways of dealing with behavioral, emotional, or relationship patterns, or are seeking support for you, your child, or your family, I offer my clients a compassionate, supportive, yet challenging environment in which to achieve their full potential. When I talk with adults and adolescents, I work to create a space where they feel supported and safe while also incorporating some fun! I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment for you to learn to use healthy coping strategies to manage the challenges of daily life.
In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
I have been counseling since 2004, initially as a middle school counselor and later honing my skills in a variety of settings including PHP programs, counseling agencies, and hospitals before opening the doors to my private practice in 2012.
I continue to attend conferences to learn more skills and techniques for topics that I am personally passionate. I completed anger management certification in 2014 (CAMS-II). I utilize this curriculum to work with adults and adolescents, as well as in group counseling. It provides practical ways to identify and manage intense emotions. I recently complete the Prepare/Enrich program for building strong marriages. I am certified in administering, interpreting, and implementing exercises for premarital and marriage counseling since 2015.
I provide counseling services to individuals and couples. My specialties include working with adults and adolescent to manage Depression, Anxiety, Anger, and Relationship issues. I have a passion for helping people learn the skills to live the life they truly desire.
We all need support in dealing with life's challenges, but sometimes just asking for help can feel as overwhelming as the problems for which we are seeking support. I provide a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with other therapeutic modalities. Building and practicing coping skills is a vital part of therapy with me. Whether you are looking to learn new ways of dealing with behavioral, emotional, or relationship patterns, or are seeking support for you, your child, or your family, I offer my clients a compassionate, supportive, yet challenging environment in which to achieve their full potential. When I talk with adults and adolescents, I work to create a space where they feel supported and safe while also incorporating some fun! I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment for you to learn to use healthy coping strategies to manage the challenges of daily life.
In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Benefits of CounselingHello and thanks for visiting Private Counseling’s Blog “What’s New in Therapy”! I am Bree Winkler and I’m a licensed professional counselor. You are watching this video because you think you could benefit from some therapeutic help. BUT, you are also nervous and unsure about the process. You don’t want to waste your time or money. You aren’t sure if your issues are big enough for professional help. Does this sound like you? Of course, it does! We all wrestle with the unknown. Therapy is a new experience, either because it is your first time ever talking to a counselor for help or it is just a new therapist to talk to. Here are a couple of tips to help you navigate this process.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Is therapy right for me?
A: Yes! Everyone needs help sometimes! Having a bad day? Week? Life? Talked to your friends and family but still don’t feel better? Feel like no one understands you? Or does everyone give advice without listening to the problem first? Need support? This is the beginning of a list of reasons why therapy would be helpful to you.
Q: How long will it take for me to get better?
A: The length of time an individual is in counseling varies greatly, depending on the nature of the problem you wish to focus on, the
frequency/consistency that you come to counseling, and your participation both in and out of session. As your therapist, I will establish with you a regular schedule based on your specific need. A person may come to counseling once or twice or may choose to continue counseling until they have met their goals for life improvement.
A: Yes! Everyone needs help sometimes! Having a bad day? Week? Life? Talked to your friends and family but still don’t feel better? Feel like no one understands you? Or does everyone give advice without listening to the problem first? Need support? This is the beginning of a list of reasons why therapy would be helpful to you.
Q: How long will it take for me to get better?
A: The length of time an individual is in counseling varies greatly, depending on the nature of the problem you wish to focus on, the
frequency/consistency that you come to counseling, and your participation both in and out of session. As your therapist, I will establish with you a regular schedule based on your specific need. A person may come to counseling once or twice or may choose to continue counseling until they have met their goals for life improvement.
Q: What types of clients do you work with?
A: I specialize in working with adults and adolescents - both individually and in family/couple settings. Coming soon: Group Counseling sessions!
Q: What topics or issues can I talk about in counseling?
A: Clients can talk to me about any topic that is causing pain, duress, or confusion. Some typical topics for adults are stress, relationship concerns, depression or sadness, family problems, work issues, and health issues. Some adolescent topics include peer pressure, anger management, family problems/changes, and coping skills.
Q: What happens in the 1st session?
A: The initial 50-60-minute session is designed to gather information on your current concerns and your history. During this session, therapist will listen, develop a therapeutic plan, set therapy goals, and begin to implement strategies and tools for you to use outside of therapy. Therapist may also assign homework. A major component to therapy is a healthy and supportive therapeutic relationship between you and the therapist. This initial session is set up for you to ask questions and begin to gain trust of the therapist.
Q: What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
A: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the primary modality of therapeutic intervention and treatment used by Bree during therapy sessions.
A: I specialize in working with adults and adolescents - both individually and in family/couple settings. Coming soon: Group Counseling sessions!
Q: What topics or issues can I talk about in counseling?
A: Clients can talk to me about any topic that is causing pain, duress, or confusion. Some typical topics for adults are stress, relationship concerns, depression or sadness, family problems, work issues, and health issues. Some adolescent topics include peer pressure, anger management, family problems/changes, and coping skills.
Q: What happens in the 1st session?
A: The initial 50-60-minute session is designed to gather information on your current concerns and your history. During this session, therapist will listen, develop a therapeutic plan, set therapy goals, and begin to implement strategies and tools for you to use outside of therapy. Therapist may also assign homework. A major component to therapy is a healthy and supportive therapeutic relationship between you and the therapist. This initial session is set up for you to ask questions and begin to gain trust of the therapist.
Q: What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy?
A: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the primary modality of therapeutic intervention and treatment used by Bree during therapy sessions.
Therapeutic Hours
Monday: 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday: 8am - 3pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 3pm
Thursday: 8am - 3pm
Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Tuesday: 8am - 3pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 3pm
Thursday: 8am - 3pm
Friday: 12pm - 3pm
Confidentiality
Discussions between a therapist and a client are confidential. No information will be
released without the client's written consent unless mandated by law. Possible exceptions
include, but are not limited to, the following situations:
1. I determine any information revealed in session indicates physical, sexual, or emotional
abuse and/or illegal neglect of child(ren) or of elderly or disabled persons.
2. I determine you are a danger to yourself or others.
3. I am ordered by the court to disclose information.
4. You (or parent/legal guardian) sign a written consent.
released without the client's written consent unless mandated by law. Possible exceptions
include, but are not limited to, the following situations:
1. I determine any information revealed in session indicates physical, sexual, or emotional
abuse and/or illegal neglect of child(ren) or of elderly or disabled persons.
2. I determine you are a danger to yourself or others.
3. I am ordered by the court to disclose information.
4. You (or parent/legal guardian) sign a written consent.
MISSION
I believe therapy should be a Holistic approach to healing the entire person. My mission is to maximize client satisfaction by providing quality therapy in a compassionate and respectful manner.
VISION
My vision is to provide mental health services to individuals and couples in a comfortable environment. I will respect client’s cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity and values. Therapy will focus on integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Psychodynamic Therapy to create a partnership between the client and the counselor
I believe therapy should be a Holistic approach to healing the entire person. My mission is to maximize client satisfaction by providing quality therapy in a compassionate and respectful manner.
VISION
My vision is to provide mental health services to individuals and couples in a comfortable environment. I will respect client’s cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity and values. Therapy will focus on integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Psychodynamic Therapy to create a partnership between the client and the counselor