Counseling Service in Dahlonega, Georgia

Mission Statement

Access Grace's Purpose Thank Upon the two legs of Biblical orientation and qualified clinical application, Access Grace (AG) purposes to enable greater ACCESS to the grace and power of God with self, with others, at home, at work and in ministry (Rm 5:2). AG works to enhance life giving skills and bring HOPE into the redeeming work of God’s loving process of growth, maturation, healing and restoration of His people and to the community around us: “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with our God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained ACCESS by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.”(Rm 5:1-5)

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When it comes to finding the right counseling service, you want one with the experience necessary to exceed your expectations. Here at Access Grace Counseling & Psychotherapy we understand that the right counselor can be difficult to find. No matter what you are looking for out of a cunselor, we are here to help.

Since we first opened our doors we have been providing the Dahlonega, GA community with the high quality service that they deserve. Some of what we offer includes, marriage counseling, couples counseling, Christian counseling, family therapy, and much more.

For additional information about what we have to offer, get in touch with us today at (770) 888-7754. You can also visit us anytime at accessgrace.com to see what else we have to offer. We look forward to speaking with you and your loved ones.

Key Contacts

Jeff Stull, Dmin, Phd, Te-pca, Ncc, Lpc,lmhc, Cpcs, Dipabs, Fcht, Cpcc??, Cart

Dr. R. Jeffrey Stull Is An Individual, Marriage And Family Counselor Who Enjoys Assisting His Clients In Developing Creative Alternatives To Everyday Life, Love And Work Challenges. He Is Licensed As A Professional Counselor And A Mental Health Counselor. Jeff Has Specialized Trainings In Relationship Repair, Abuse Recovery, Adolescents, And Mindfulness. He Holds Certifications In A Number Of Related Specialties Including Professional Counseling Supervision, Clinical Sexology, Professional Christian Counseling And Accelerated Resolution Therapy(art). He Serves His Clients In Alpharetta, Cumming And Dahlonega, Georgia And Is The Founder Of Both Access Christian Counseling, Inc. And Access Strategies, Inc. dr. Stull Has Been Working With People Professionally Since 1979 And Has Been Practicing Clinical And Christian Counseling In County, Hospital, Private And Ministry Settings Since 1988. He Received His Bachelor Degree With Dual Majors In Biological Sciences And Classical Languages From The Florida State University, Masters Degrees In Ministry And Religion From The International School Of Theology And Westminster Seminary In California, And Doctors Degrees In Counseling From Westminster Theological Seminary And Carolina Christian University. He, Also, Maintains A Credentials As A Certified Professional Counseling Supervisor, In Mental Health Counseling Supervision, As Well As Has His National Board Certification In Counseling, And He Is Formerly Certified By The Supreme Court Of Florida In Family And Court Mediation. jeff Is Married And Has Three Children And Two Grandchildren. Having Lived, Studied And Worked In The Us Southeast, West, Northeast And In Central Europe He Is Critically Aware And Concerned With Modern Stresses, And The Complex Issues Of Our Day. It Is Tremendously Important To Him That In His Work He Sees The Light Of God’s Truth And The Power Of The Father’s Love Unleash Vitality For Healthy Living. He Therefore, Considers It To Be His Privilege To Travel Alongside Others In Their Life Journey, For A Time. as An Ordained Minister Of The Gospel, Jeff Stull Exercises Partnership Relationships With Church Multiplication Ministries, The American Evangelistic Association, Gracepointe & Creekstone Community Church. (see: Cmmnet.org, Aeaministries.org, Gracepointeforsyth.org, & Creekstonechurch.com)

Joseph Goodwin, Ma, Apc, Ncc, Dbt Certified

Mr. Goodwin Is An Associate Professional Counselor With Accessgrace. He Has His Masters Degree In Counseling From Colorado Christian University And Is Nbcc Board Certified Counselor. He Is Working Under The Supervision Of Dr. Jeff Stull. What Makes Working With People So Special For Joe Is The Restoration That He Experienced In His Early Teen Years Through The Guidance Of Counselors And Mentors. Joe Has Worked With Adolescents (middle And High) For 16 Years In Teaching, Counseling And Coaching Roles. He Enjoys Helping To Transport Healing And Restoration To Others, In Professional And Ministry Related Settings. One Of His Greatest Passions Is To Help Those Who Dealing With Depression, Anxiety, Fears, Doubts, Dealing With A Divorce, Anger, And Many Other Concerns. He Currently Runs Our Dbt (dialectical Behavior Therapy) Programs For Teens And Their Parents. ? as A Family Man, Joe Understands Many Of The Pressures We All Face In Life And Love Today. He Enjoys Working With A Wide Range Of Clients- Individuals, Couples, Families And Teens - Both In Group And One-on-one Settings. Many Of His Clients Deal With A Wide Variety Of Concerns Including Problematic Behaviors, Distressed Emotions, Family Relationships, Marriages, Undesired Addictions, Interpersonal Struggles, Anxiety And Depression. Joe Is Dedicated To Being A Safe And Compassionate Counselor To Help Each Person Achieve Their Goals. He Is Committed To Seeing All People As Purposeful And Able To Move Passed The Presenting Concern. Joe Is Especially Passionate About Relationships And Looks At Relational Challenges As Frequently Underlying Root Issues To So Many Problems. Ultimately, A Holistic View Of The Client Is Something He Relies On When Working With Clients Of So Many Different Journeys Of Life. as Graduate Of Georgia State University With A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Education, Joe Taught Math For Five Years At The Middle School Level Where He Was A Teacher Of The Year Candidate. He Taught The Full Gamut Of Learners From Gifted To Those Needing Extra Assistance. He Is Married And Has Three Kids.

Beth Stull, Facilitator

Beth Is A Group And Class Facilitator, Trained In Biblical Life Coaching, In Couples Communication Skills And Domestic Violence And Abuse Recovery. As An Accomplished Artist She Loves To Use Her Creative Skills To Help People Discover Their God Given Gifts And Strengths And To Think Outside Of The Box In Facing Life Challenges. Her Paintings And Photographs (www.bethstullart.com) Are Available For Sale And All Proceeds Go To Access Christian Counseling To Provide Scholarships For Support To Individuals And Groups Who Would Not Otherwise Be Able To Afford To Come For Counseling And Coaching.

Robert Hill, Bs, Dbt-cert, Eft-cert

Robert Hill Is A Professional Counseling Intern With Access Grace. He Is Completing His Masters In Marriage And Family Therapy Through Liberty University And Has Received A Bachelor Of Science Degree In Psychology From Georgia College & State University. He Is Certified In Emotions-focused Therapy And Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He Is Working Under The Supervision Of Dr. Jeff Stull. During His College Summers, Robert Worked At Various Summer Camps, Enriching The Lives Of Middle And High School Students. He Has Experience In Working With Children From Underserved Communities And Has Led These Students In Community Missions Projects And Bible Studies. Robert Works With Adolescents In Access Grace’s Dbt Program. robert Also Has A Heart For Married Couples Who Have Come To A Tough Place In Their Marriage And Seek Counseling In An Effort To Improve Their Relationship And Family. He Is Well Aware Of The Consequences That Marital Stressors Can Have On Individuals And Families, And Hopes To Be A Light To Those Whose Relationships Need Restoration And Strengthening. robert Was Blessed In His Youth By Attending Counseling For Various Issues And Knows The Restorative Power That Counseling Can Have. He Hopes To Instill In Others The Same Hope And Faith In God That Was Strengthened In His Journey As He Begins His Counseling Career. robert Moved From Savannah To North Georgia When He Met The Love Of His Life At Georgia College. They Have Been Happily Married Ever Since.

1) Professional Counseling

Professional counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Counselors work with clients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing.

2) Marriage Counseling

Marriage counseling is a type of psychotherapy for a married couple or established partners that tries to resolve problems in the relationship. Typically, two people attend counseling sessions together to discuss specific issues. Marriage counseling is based on research that shows that individuals and their problems are best handled within the context of their relationships. Marriage counselors are trained in psychotherapy and family systems, and focus on understanding their clients' symptoms and the way their interactions contribute to problems in the relationship. Typically, marriage counselors ask questions about the couple's roles, patterns, rules, goals, and beliefs. Therapy often begins as the couple analyzes the good and bad aspects of the relationship. The marriage counselor then works with the couple to help them understand that, in most cases, both partners are contributing to problems in the relationship. When this is understood, the two can then learn to change how they interact with each other to solve problems. The partners may be encouraged to draw up a contract in which each partner describes the behavior he or she will be trying to maintain. Marriage is not a requirement for two people to get help from a marriage counselor. Anyone person wishing to improve his or her relationships can get help with behavioral problems, relationship issues, or with mental or emotional disorders. Marriage counselors also offer treatment for couples before they get married to help them understand potential problem areas. A third type of marriage counseling involves postmarital therapy, in which divorcing couples who share children seek help in working out their differences. Couples in the midst of a divorce find that marriage therapy during separation can help them find a common ground as they negotiate interpersonal issues and child custody.

3) Family Therapy

Family therapy is a type of psychotherapy that involves all members of a nuclear family or stepfamily and, in some cases, members of the extended family (e.g., grandparents). A therapist or team of therapists conducts multiple sessions to help families deal with important issues that may interfere with the functioning of the family and the home. The goal of family therapy is to help family members improve communication, solve family problems, understand and handle special family situations (for example, death, serious physical or mental illness, or child and adolescent issues), and create a better functioning home environment. For families with one member who has a serious physical or mental illness, family therapy can educate families about the illness and work out problems associated with care of the family member. For children and adolescents, family therapy most often is used when the child or adolescent has a personality, anxiety , or mood disorder that impairs their family and social functioning, and when a stepfamily is formed or begins having difficulties adjusting to the new family life. Families with members from a mixture of racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

4) Dbt Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides clients with new skills to manage painful emotions and decrease conflict in relationships. DBT specifically focuses on providing therapeutic skills in four key areas. First, mindfulness focuses on improving an individual's ability to accept and be present in the current moment. Second, distress tolerance is geared toward increasing a person’s tolerance of negative emotion, rather than trying to escape from it. Third, emotion regulation covers strategies to manage and change intense emotions that are causing problems in a person’s life. Fourth, interpersonal effectiveness consists of techniques that allow a person to communicate with others in a way that is assertive, maintains self-respect, and strengthens relationships. research shows that DBT has also been used successfully to treat people experiencing depression, bulimia, binge-eating, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic-stress disorder, and substance abuse. DBT skills are thought to have the capability of helping those who wish to improve their ability to regulate emotions, tolerate distress and negative emotion, be mindful and present in the given moment, and communicate and interact effectively with others. DBT treatment typically consists of individual therapy sessions and DBT skills groups. Individual therapy sessions consist of one-on-one contact with a trained therapist, ensuring that all therapeutic needs are being addressed. The individual therapist will help the patient stay motivated, apply the DBT skills within daily life, and address obstacles that might arise over the course of treatment. DBT skills group participants learn and practice skills alongside others. Members of the group are encouraged to share their experiences and provide mutual support. Groups are led by one trained therapist teaching skills and leading exercises. The group members are then assigned homework, such as practicing mindfulness exercises. Each group session lasts approximately two hours, and groups typically meet weekly for six months. Groups can be shorter or longer, depending on the needs of the group members. DBT can be delivered by therapists in many ways. For instance, some people complete the one-on-one therapy sessions without attending the weekly skills group. Others might choose the group without regular one-on-one sessions.

5) Art Accelerated Resolution Therapy

Accelerated resolution therapy, or ART, is a type of therapy that combines principles from several traditional forms of psychotherapy to reduce the effect of trauma and other psychological stressors. Accelerated Resolution Therapy, often referred to as ART, is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions). Clients suffering from trauma and other mental health problems such as Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Addictions/ Substance Abuse , Performance Anxiety, Family Issues, Victimization/Poor Self Image, Victimization/Sexual Abuse, Relationship Issues/Infidelity, Codependency, Grief, Job Related Stress, Pain Management, Memory Enhancement and many other mental and physical conditions can experience remarkable benefits starting in the first session. The client is always in control of the entire ART session, with the therapist guiding the process. Although some traumatic experiences such as rape, combat experiences, or loss of a loved one can be very painful to think about or visualize, the therapy rapidly moves clients beyond the place where they are stuck in these experiences toward growth and positive changes. The process is very straightforward, using relaxing eye movements and a technique called Voluntary Memory/Image Replacement to change the way in which the negative images are stored in the brain. The treatment is grounded in well-established psychotherapy techniques, and the end result is that traumas and difficult life experiences will no longer trigger strong emotions or physical reactions. Importantly, clients do not even have to talk about their traumas or difficult life experiences with the therapist to achieve recovery.

Service Locations

Counseling Service Dahlonega  -  Marriage Counseling Dahlonega  -  Couples Counseling Dahlonega
Christian Counseling Dahlonega  -  Marriage Therapy Dahlonega  -  Family Therapy Dahlonega

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