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Proud to announce:Private Counseling and Bree Winkler continue to offer virtual, HIPAA-compliant counseling sessions for your convenience! Here's a brief introduction -- AuthorBree Winkler is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, GA. Bree specializes in helping clients (virtually or in-person) manage depression, anxiety, anger, and relationship issues.
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The negative stereotype of crazy is: foolish, stupid, bizarre, weird, irrational, ridiculous, eccentric, or odd. Most people don’t want to be judged or insulted. Sometimes, this makes a person conform to societal norms; sometimes it allows someone to choose to limit their time around the types of people who are mean and/or manipulative. As a counselor, I encourage clients to be the best version of themselves and also to set boundaries so clients are not pulled into unhealthy relationships. Unhealthy relationships can occur in a variety of ways. If your relationship is healthy, you are able to be self-aware and possibly ask yourself “I’m I crazy for pursuing this passion project (despite having the resources)?” If your relationship is unhealthy, you may find yourself asking “I told my boy/girlfriend about my new project idea but he/she said they are happy for me, but then asked if I think I can really follow this through and be successful. I’m so confused.” gas·light (verb): to attempt to make (someone) believe that he or she is going insane (as by subjecting that person to a series of experiences that have no rational explanation) [or] To manipulate events and situations in order to make a person believe that he or she is crazy.
Here are the main differences: Acting Crazy = need for more self-awareness, accepting responsibility, showing kindness and care, implementing humility, showing empathy, utilizing healthy coping skills, applying constructive decision-making skills Tricked into feeling Crazy = realization that this is about the other person, not you! You cannot communicate with a manipulator the same way you can with a rational, reasonable person. Protect yourself first and avoid falling for their harmful tricks.
If these statements resonate with you, seek help from a professional and your trusted family/friends.
Addressing the Problem/Tips Remember, your opinions, feelings and perceptions matter. You have a voice and you have a right to be heard, without ridicule. Stand your ground, no matter what. The manipulator wants you to give in and give up. Don’t doubt yourself or your ability to correctly remember what has occurred. If it helps, keep a journal of events. Documenting helps, especially if you need to prove your case before a judge. Your feelings matter! Your feelings should be validated. If your partner repeatedly dismisses or trivializes your feelings, they are, in essence, treating you like a child. Do NOT second-guess yourself. Recognize that the problem is with them, not with you. AuthorBree Winkler LPC is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, GA. Bree specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship issues. Contact Bree today to determine if she is the best fit for your mental health needs. 
AuthorBree Winkler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Private Counseling in Peachtree Corners, GA. Bree is now accepting new clients (individuals or couples). Contact Bree today for more information. Private Counseling is now taking referrals for new clients. The office is decorated for client comfort and convenience. Begin your therapeutic journey with me today! 
 Bree Winkler LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. Her office is located at 5950 Crooked Creek Road, Suite 150-C, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Bree can help you with individual, couple, and/or family needs. Click for a description of all available services.
I look forward to working with you soon!  You are busy. Traffic is horrible. Or, you live too far away from quality therapeutic care. You need help with your anxiety or depression or relationship or anger or kids or ... all of the above! You need the help of a professional counselor who is willing and able to listen, understand, and support you with your current problems. You need solutions. You need guidance. You need help. The modality for receiving mental health therapy is changing. You need convenient, but quality, therapy options. With Private Counseling and licensed professional counselor Bree Winkler, you will receive both! View the video for exciting new options for all GA residents! For more information, visit www.PrivateCounselingGA.com  Contact Bree today to schedule your initial session!
 Premarital and Marriage Counseling Introducing a new service!! Bree is now certified to administer and interpret the Prepare/Enrich relationship assessment. After completing the 8 session course, Couple will receive a certificate of completion. Certificate can be used to reduce fee for marriage license in GA. Benefits to the Couple: ** Good Premarital preparation can reduce the divorce rate by 30%. ** Confidential and customized to be personally relevant to each couple. ** Stimulate conversation and curiosity in the relationship. ** Identify relationship strengths and potential issues. ** Couples learn useful relationship skills they can apply to current and future issues in their relationship. Couples therapy will include: 1) Assessment (online), 2) Customized counseling sessions which will include reviewing and utilizing the assessment, and 3) Couples exercises to build and maintain relationship skills.  The Assessment measures Couples compatibility on 10 scales including Communication, Conflict Resolution, Financial Management, Family, Relationship Roles, Sexuality and Affection, Partner Habits, Leisure Activities, Spiritual Beliefs, and Idealistic Distortion.  Bree Winkler is a licensed professional counselor in Atlanta, GA. Contact Bree today to start creating your best relationship!
By Bree Winkler, EdS, LPC, CAMS How can you cope with Life’s curveball?
 Did you wake up this morning (or in the middle of the night!) and think, "I need some help?" All you have to do is ask! Contact Bree today to discuss your emotional, personal, and mental health needs. I am happy to offer confidential therapeutic support. View all the counseling services available to you -- in the comfort and convenience of your home. 
 Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s a day full of romance, excitement, surprises, and love. Couples happily show their love and appreciate for each other through cards, gifts, and romantic meals. Ahh… love :) Wait! Does everyonefeel this way about Valentine’s Day? Sadly, it is also a day full of high expectations for romance, excitement, surprises, and love. Perhaps you fall into one of these alternative categories: First comes love, then comes Marriage (and maybe a Baby Carriage), and then… what? The belief and hope (and myth?) is blissful happiness forever and ever. Is this reality? Or is it a setup for unrealistic expectations?
Ask any married couple to tell you the truth and they will let you know marriage (or any long-term relationship) takes work. Is it worth the effort, time, commitment, compromise, and communication – Yes! However, both partners must be committed to the relationship in order make it last. |
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