Mindy Jewett, MSW, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Atlanta, GA. Works with Depression, Anxiety and Life Transitions. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Not taking new clients right now.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Life Transitions
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Grief
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Helps people make room for difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, and commit to actions that fit what matters to them.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• FeministConsiders how gender, power and social context affect a person's life and well-being, and aims for an equal relationship between client and therapist.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• InterpersonalA structured, time-limited therapy focused on relationships and life events, such as conflict, loss or big role changes, and how they affect mood.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)A short-term, goal-focused approach that spends less time on problems and more on what already works and the small steps toward what the person wants.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Accepting new clients

No

Specialties

Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Divorce, Emotional Regulation, Geriatric and Seniors, Grief, Infertility, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

AARP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Aetna Medicare, Anthem, Anthem EAP, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna EAP, Cigna Medicare, Curative, Evernorth EAP, First Health, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Magellan, Medicare, MHNet Behavioral Health, MultiPlan, MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Optum, Oscar Health, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $150; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, HIV / AIDS Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Florida International University

Years in practice

23

Education & qualifications