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Meet Sicura Simms, LPC, therapist
Susan currently offers Couples Therapy & Pre-Marital Counseling.
For over 25 years, Susan has been helping people build relationships that work — with others, and with themselves. She believes we’re fundamentally wired for connection, and that when things get rough, as they do at times in most any relationship, having a skilled guide can make all the difference. Susan offers couples and individual therapy, in-person or virtual, serving clients throughout Georgia.
Her Approach: Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
Susan’s approach is grounded in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) — she recognizes none of us grew up in a vacuum, and that understanding how our families shaped us is key to changing old patterns. She’s warm and direct, gentle but honest, and she’ll tell you what she sees, even when it’s not what you expected to hear.
Brainspotting
Susan is also trained in Brainspotting, a therapeutic approach that can help clients access, process, and transform what talk therapy alone sometimes can’t reach — especially useful when old wounds are getting in the way of a current relationship.
What Clients Say
Susan’s clients often say they never feel judged, even when they hear something hard. They talk about finally having a real plan, feeling truly seen, and being surprised that therapy could actually feel collaborative instead of clinical.
“We build something that works for me.”
“Someone finally sees me and the good I can do.”
“This is different. We actually have a goal.”
Background
Earlier in her career, Susan worked extensively with children, teens, and families — experience that still shapes how she understands relationships across every stage of life.
Outside the Office
Susan enjoys reading and music. She’s a long-time yoga practitioner and an enthusiastic college football and Braves baseball fan. She and her partner have an interesting arrangement: “he cooks and fixes stuff while I do the shopping and driving.” She treasures time with friends and family above almost everything else.
Availability
Susan sees clients Mondays and Fridays, 3–9pm, in-person or virtually.
Education & Training
- Master of Social Work, University of Georgia
- BBA, Finance, Georgia State University
- Brainspotting Certification
- RLT (Relational Life Therapy) Level 1
- Developmental Relationship Model of Couples Therapy, The Couples Institute
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia, #2974
Meet Sicura Simms, LPC, therapist
Empowering couples is Sicura’s calling! She knows that a strong connection is built by embracing each person’s unique perspective. With Sicura’s guidance, both partners will feel uplifted, listened to, and appreciated. Genuine transformation and growth are possible in the safe and supportive space that she creates. Sicura specializes in bringing together diverse strengths to foster mutual well-being. Additionally, her expertise in assisting blended families in redefining their structures for success is unmatched.
Sicura has been helping people for over two decades, supporting their growth and helping them navigate life’s challenges. Currently, she holds the esteemed position of Mental Health Coordinator for the DeKalb County School District. As a former teacher and school counselor, Sicura has honed her ability to make people feel comfortable and open up to her. Her core value of non-judgment and acceptance serves as an anchor for her clients.
Sicura is a proud stepparent to four children and has had the privilege of living all around the world, immersing herself in diverse cultures and communities. She has a passion for exploring local cuisine and will go to great lengths to indulge in amazing food.
Sicura specializes in using the Gottman method of couples therapy, which involves an in-depth questionnaire for each partner that helps identify areas of strength and growth in the relationship. Armed with this insight and her expertise, Sicura is able to provide tailored interventions to help couples build and maintain successful, fulfilling relationships.
As the great Carl H. Rogers once said, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Sicura wholeheartedly believes in this philosophy and strives to help her clients embrace self-acceptance and positive change.
Education & Training
- Master’s of Education in Counseling – University of Houston-Victoria
- Bachelor’s of Science – Grambling State University
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1 & 2
- Emotionally Focused Family Therapy – Level 1
- Equity: Accelerating our Journey to Cultural Proficiency
- Mental Health First Aid Training
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia #LPC014500
Meet Sheri Hardin, LCSW, therapist and founder
Sheri is an avid dancer and the mother of a teenage daughter. She is also an entrepreneur and a native of Oklahoma (otherwise known as an “Okie”). The Crescent City is her second home, and she loves to travel and explore new places. Occasionally, Sheri can be found on one of the many beautiful hiking trails in Atlanta or North Georgia.
As an Atlanta therapist, Sheri has seen what it takes to make a marriage last for decades. Her parents were married almost 51 years when her mother passed away. She knows that marriage is not easy, as she has also experienced firsthand the challenges that marriage can bring and what it takes to maneuver through them. Sheri knows that the work on a relationship can be difficult, and sometimes hard decisions need to be made along the way. She also knows the rewards can be rich from doing growth work, both individually and as a couple.
With her varied background in different mental health settings, including a family service agency, counseling center, hospice care, emergency room, and psychiatric hospital, Sheri has gained rich experiences that inform her current work as a psychotherapist. She appreciates working with clients of all spiritual and religious backgrounds.
Education & Training
- Master of Social Work, Tulane University
- Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Mount Holyoke College
- Certified Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Therapist
- Certified Discernment Counselor: Doherty Relationship Institute
- Certified CDC Divorce Coach
- Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator
- Gottman Couples Therapy – Level 1 & 2
- PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy) – Level 1 & 2
- Developmental Relationship Model of Couples Therapy: The Couples Institute
- Bowen’s Family Systems Theory 10 years study
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia #3071
Professional activities & Memberships
- Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work
- Founding member of Marriage Counseling Specialists with the Doherty Relationship Institute
- Amicable Divorce Network
- DivorceTown USA
- National Association of Social Workers
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Interested in joining our team?
We are looking for team members to work full-time and part-time providing therapy couples and individuals in a private practice setting.