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Raessha Stanley

Raessha Stanley, LISW-CP, LCSW, CSW

Georgia

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LISW-CP counselor - Stress and life changes

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Life purpose

About Raessha

Raessha Stanley is a Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 13 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, low self-esteem, and problems with sleep and anger. She also supports people facing life changes, career concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and questions about life purpose.

Her work focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are a place to talk through what is happening now, identify small changes that might help, and try new ways of handling difficult feelings. She listens for patterns that feed stress, such as communication problems, control issues, or impulsivity, and works with clients to spot alternatives.

Raessha commonly helps people dealing with past trauma and abuse, attachment-related concerns, and mood or panic problems. She also addresses challenges tied to money and finances, divorce and separation, and personality-related patterns like avoidant or dependent tendencies. Her background includes experience with addictions and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.

Her style aims to be direct and practical. Clients can expect clear discussion about goals, routine check-ins on progress, and suggestions for small homework tasks between sessions. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work without promising quick fixes.

People considering therapy with Raessha are encouraged to think about specific problems they want to address, such as stress, career decisions, or relationship patterns. The first session is used to clarify goals and choose a practical way forward together.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Raessha uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors, then testing small adjustments to see what helps reduce anxiety, improve mood, or curb addictive urges. Another approach involves skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and impulse control.

Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will talk with each client about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches that fit those aims. Clients and therapist make decisions together and adjust the plan as needed based on what works.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking because the biography did not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offering options that suit different levels of camera use or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can use online work to keep momentum between in-person visits and to practice new skills in the context of everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Georgia, South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, sleep and anger issues. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, life purpose, and career questions.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

The approach is practical and conversational, focusing on short-term steps and pattern recognition. Sessions include goal setting, progress checks, and actionable tasks to try between visits.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography. Confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

Raessha StanleyLISW-CP, LCSW, CSW

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