Are you as happy as you want to be?
If your answer to that question is "no," I suggest you call me. Life doesn't have to be a "downer," and helping people get past their mental roadblocks is what my practice has been all about.
I'm Dr. Lynn Karjala, Ph.D., DCEP, a licensed psychologist and life coach with over 30 years of clinical practice helping people with problems ranging from specific traumas to general depression.
There's a myth in our culture that you can't ever get over traumatic events, so you have to learn to live with them. I don't believe that. Within a nonjudgmental, caring atmosphere, my experience is that even the deepest wounds can be healed. The techniques I use, teach and write about are a blend of the best of traditional and innovative approaches, from "gold standard" cognitive-behavior therapy to clinical hypnosis to an exciting new field called energy psychology. So whether the wounds come from severe trauma, such as childhood abuse, or from "everyday trauma," such as criticism or bullying, it IS possible to recover and to live richly and fully. You don't forget what happened, but the events lose their emotional charge, so that they no longer bother you. They no longer color your thoughts, feelings and behavior. You can choose to recall them if you wish, or you can choose to put them out of mind.
My practice offers a variety of services, including psychotherapy and life coaching. I also offer consultation to mental health professionals on traditional methods of psychotherapy as well as on the growing field of energy psychology and the blending of conventional and innovative techniques.
My educational and profession credentials are impeccable. To read more about them, click here. I'll be happy to furnish you with additional details upon request.
To learn more about life coaching and how it can help you reach your goals for a fulfulling and healthy life, I'll have that information posted soon. In the meantime, I'm happy to offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to discuss the possibility of working together. Call my office at 770-754-0751 or e-mail me at lynn@karjala.com.
I'm also available as a speaker and trainer. My favorite topics include:
- Everyday trauma--healing the scars of bullying and criticism Overcoming blocks to healing Grief and loss Early and recent severe trauma, dissociative identity disorder and PTSD Life transition issues Stress management Low self-esteem
If you'd be interested in having me speak to your group about these or other topics, I'd be delighted to hear from you. My office telephone is 770-754-0751, or you can e-mail me at lynnkarjala@gmail.com.
Lynn Mary Karjala, Ph.D., DCEP
P.O. Box 1150
Roswell, Georgia 30077-1150
770-754-0751
lynn@karjala.com
Dr. Lynn Karjala is a licensed psychologist and life coach in private practice in Roswell, Georgia. In addition to her general practice, she has specialized in the treatment of trauma in all its forms. She also trains other clinicians in the use of conventional and innovative approaches to therapy and has given many presentations on these topics in the U.S., the U.K., and Canada. Before going into clinical practice, she was a university professor, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses on child, adolescent, and life-span development and the psychology of death and dying. Her most recent book is Healing Everyday Traumas: Free Yourself from the Scars of Bullying, Criticism and Rejection. Her other books include Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: A Guide for Therapists, Patients and Loved Ones and Taming Trauma Beasties: Helping Children Confront Trauma and Heal. Scroll down for more information.
Books by Dr. Karjala
Get Started Today on Your Personal Healing Journey!
When you throw a pebble into a pond, you can see the ripples long after the pebble has vanished from sight. It's the same with our experiences. Many seemingly small events in our lives—finding out that your best friend spread rumors about you, being criticized by a teacher in front of the class—are actually forms of everyday trauma. They can cause ripples that are felt far down the stream of time—even when you don't remember what caused the ripples in the first place. These events can have profound effects on your thoughts, feelings and behaviors even many years later. Healing Everyday Traumas will help you to repair the impact of everyday trauma on many areas of your life--such as low self-esteem, procrastination, and self-defeating behavior--and live a more joyous and productive life.
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Understanding Trauma and Dissociation: A Guide for Therapists, Patients and Loved Ones is a groundbreaking guide to unraveling the mysteries of trauma and dissociation and offering real hope for the chance to heal. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the debilitating physical and psychological effects of trauma. Written in clear and accessible language, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone who has experienced the aftereffects of trauma and for therapists who work with them. Dr. Karjala deftly navigates the reader through the complexities of dissociation, explaining the connections between trauma and its effects. She offers a common language for trauma survivors, their loved ones, and psychotherapists to better understand and communicate with each other about their experiences. Her innovative approach employing both conventional and mind-body techniques for trauma treatment makes this book a must-read for anyone interested in helping trauma survivors heal and recover.
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