
David Terraso, LMSW
Social Worker
Decatur, GA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
Do you want a better life, one where you have control over your own feelings and reactions, can make better decisions, and handle self-defeating behaviors? Are you in a relationship that, no matter what you try, you can't seem to get the other person to understand you, and you're clueless as to why they act the way they do? Whether you're seeking help for yourself or as a couple, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life right now.
If you've experienced trauma, abuse, a life influenced by substances, or lived with someone who has, you are carrying a burden that can leave you exhausted and weigh down everything you do. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or as a couple, let's work together to calm and release your body, mind, and spirit from the past, so you can live a full and bountiful life right now.
I approach all people with empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental nature, so you can heal in a way that caters to your individual nature. I use mindfulness techniques, EFT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, CAMS, and other approaches to assist you on your journey.
I believe everyone has the potential to be the person they want to be. Trauma, depression, substances, and relationship issues can steer us of course, but if we are mindful about who we are and who we want to be, they don't have to define us.
Everyone holds the power to be the person they want to be, no matter your past or present. I approach all people with empathy, compassion, and a non-judgmental nature, so I can be supportive as you discover your way. I use mindfulness techniques, DBT, EMDR, CAMS, and other approaches to assist you on your journey.
Everyone has a story to tell. Trauma and mental health can influence and interrupt our story, but if we are mindful about who we are and who we want to be, we can put those occurrences in their proper place. They can exist as something we went through rather than something that defines us.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
University of Georgia
Columbia University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$125 - $Sliding scale
YesSpecialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Gaming
- LGBTQIA+
- Men's Issues
- Narcissism
- Personality Disorders
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex Offenders
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
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