TherapistsOnline TherapyPsychiatristsTreatment CentersSupport Groups
More
Back to Results
Previous
Next
Angela Powell-Smith
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Photo of Angela Powell-Smith, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS, Licensed Professional Counselor in Cumming

Angela Powell-Smith

Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
106 Colony Park Drive Suite 500, Cumming, GA 30040
(678) 752-4366
Let's Connect (678) 752-4366
There are times when life challenges are difficult to navigate alone and additional support is needed. I am willing to walk with you on this journey until you are stronger. I also offer training, consultation & technical assistance to professional staff. I am competent in the delivery of evidence-based treatment within various settings. My roles as a military spouse with son's currently serving, former coach and athlete provides a unique set of skills. My clinical services are best suited for Adults,/ Young Adults/Teenagers; Offender/ Mandated (Adult & Juveniles); Veterans, Service Members & their families, Mental Health Professionals and Correctional Staff.
Specialties: Clinical Supervision, Individual/Group Therapy, Social Skills Enhancement, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Christian Counseling, Training/Staff Development (Criminal Justice Setting), and Sports Psychology (Basketball)
Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC provides evidence-based clinical and training approaches that seeks to empower individuals to achieve their goals.
Take the first step to help. Call or Angela Powell-Smith now - (678) 752-4366

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

106 Colony Park Drive Suite 500

Cumming, GA 30040

(678) 752-4366

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

950 Dannon View Suite 4201

Atlanta, GA 30331

I specialize in Coping Skills, Relationship Issues and Substance Use 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (678) 752-4366

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

106 Colony Park Drive Suite 500

Cumming, GA 30040

(678) 752-4366

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

950 Dannon View Suite 4201

Atlanta, GA 30331

I specialize in Coping Skills, Relationship Issues and Substance Use 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Coventry
  • First Health
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC003200 Angela Powell-Smith
  • Certificate from National Association of Forensic Counselors 18107 / 1998
  • Certificate from National Board of Certified Counselors 82777 / 2003
  • Attended Argosy University, Graduated 2013
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Coping Skills
  • Relationship Issues
  • Substance Use

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Certified Suicide Prevention Instructor
  • Codependency
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Do these issues align with your needs? or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS

Groups

Thinking For A Change (CBT)

Angela Powell-Smith
Hosted by
Angela Powell-Smith

Thinking For A Change is an evidence-based integrated cognitive behavior change program developed by the National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The program has three components (cognitive skills, social skills and problem solving skills). The curriculum is designed to teach individuals (juveniles, adult offenders and at-risk youths) to take control of their behavior by learning new ways of thinking.

Expertise

Anger Management
Antisocial Personality
Coping Skills

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$50

Location

Dekalb Recreation Center

Sycamore Street

Atlanta, GA 30303

Email Angela Powell-Smith about this group or call - (678) 752-4366

Social Skills Training

Angela Powell-Smith
Hosted by
Angela Powell-Smith

This training is designed to introduce participants to various skills to improve social performance and reduce social skill deficits. Facilitator(s) will model each skill and participants will demonstrate their understanding of the skill. The training is grounded in evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Techniques.

Email Angela Powell-Smith about this group or call - (678) 752-4366

QPR Suicide Prevention "Gatekeeper" Training

Angela Powell-Smith
Hosted by
Angela Powell-Smith

By the end of this training participants should be able to recognize risks for suicide, demonstrate QPR (Question-Persuade-Refer) intervention technique and have knowledge of how to refer someone for help.

Session Cost

$50-$150
Email Angela Powell-Smith about this group or call - (678) 752-4366

Location

Primary Location

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

106 Colony Park Drive Suite 500

Cumming, GA 30040

(678) 752-4366

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Making Your Heart Lighter, LLC

950 Dannon View Suite 4201

Atlanta, GA 30331

(678) 752-4366

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Take the first step to help. Call now - (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (678) 752-4366
Angela Powell-Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, NCC, CCCJS, CPCS
Last Modified: 19 Dec 2023