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Do you feel like the weight of the world is too much to bear sometimes? Are you secretly struggling with stress, anxiety & depression? Maybe you're ok but your kids are struggling. I bet you're expected to have it all together but it's okay to admit that you're tired of the constant battle. What you're yearning for is balance, inner peace & the promise of feeling a bit better today than yesterday. I am Shari Ponder & you are not alone. Let's put an end to the grip of loneliness you carry & work together to rediscover joy & hope. It's time to throw in the towel & pick up the tools for your journey to healing, wholeness & well-being.
What I Do
My approach is grounded in love and authenticity, ensuring a safe space for you to be your true self. As a Master's-level therapist under supervision, I integrate evidence-based approaches like CBT and Motivational Interviewing, along with Christian counseling, mindfulness, and compassion to help clients set SMART goals and authentically journey with them toward achievement.
I've lived through some pretty hard stuff myself. And, I've supported individuals facing some of the deepest, darkest struggles of life. This is not just about theories. It's about thriving, yes but sometimes it's just about surviving! I'm here to guide you, keeping it real and helping you find your way towards a brighter, more balanced tomorrow.
Finances
Payment Options
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Insurance
Aetna, Ambetter, Ceridian, Cigna and Evernorth, Humana, Medicaid, MultiPlan, Peach State Health Plan, PHCS Network, TRICARE, UMR, WellCare, Wellpoint | Amerigroup
Specialities and Expertise
Top Specialties
Child
Anxiety
Depression
Expertise
ADHD
Anger Management
Body Positivity
Cancer
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Divorce
Education and Learning Disabilities
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy
Prenatal
Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sexual Abuse
Spirituality
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD
Veterans
Women's Issues
Communities
Christian Counseling
Pastoral Care
Pastoral Therapy
First Lady Therapy
BIPOC Female Supportive
African-American Female
Substance Use Disorder
MAT- Opioid Dependence
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied