Farah Southwell, LPC

Farah Southwell is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She works with people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting strain, career stress, and changes like separation or loss. She offers support for intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, and neurodiverse concerns such as ADHD and autism spectrum matters.

Farah uses a calm, straightforward style. Sessions are collaborative and centered on what matters to each person. She listens for patterns that cause pain and helps people try new ways of responding. Practical skills are paired with deeper reflection so change can fit into everyday life.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are used to address things like communication problems, commitment fears, body image struggles, and chronic illness stress. She explains techniques clearly and coaches people in how to use them between sessions.

Farah brings long experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultural contexts. She speaks English and Haitian Creole and practices in Georgia. Her goal is to help people build steady coping skills and clearer emotional understanding so they can move forward after setbacks.

To begin, she asks about goals and current challenges, then tailors an approach that fits each person's needs and life demands.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, relationship confusion, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work through intense emotions that drive relationship patterns and attachment concerns. It supports clearer emotional communication and deeper connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Farah will work collaboratively to match methods to the client’s goals and daily life. She listens to what matters most, tries techniques that fit the situation, and adjusts based on what helps the person move forward.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. It also enables consistent work on skills between appointments. If a particular format matters for scheduling, device needs, or the desired session length, check the available options before you book.