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Dr. K. Joseph Wittemann

Brunswick, Georgia - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hi. Thanks for reaching out to me. Let me introduce myself. I'm Joe Wittemann, a licensed professional counselor who's been helping people for over 40 years. Those years have provided me with considerable insight, experience and skills. I'm an immigrant to this country, so I have a sense of what displacement and separation and assimilation means. I've been a single parent, so I understand the rigor of raising children alone. I've completed my formal education, so I understand what struggle and perseverance means. I've remarried, so I know what compromise and acceptance means. I have transitioned from one career to another and understand the potential for positive change. I've been unhappy. I've been frightened. I've been alone. I've felt the pang of depression . And I have grown through these trials. And when I couldn't do it alone, I sought professional help. My first career was teaching and working with students. That lasted almost 25 years. Early in that career, I helped establish the Teen Institute on Alcohol and Drugs in Ohio. That led me to a 40 year involvement with adults in addiction recovery programs. I continue that work today. In my second career, I worked with organizations and industries struggling through major change initiatives. In those settings, I've helped individuals facing forced separation, transfer, and loss. I've also mentored leaders who struggled with the changes that they had to enact. I'm a consultant to a crisis response group serving companies experiencing workforce disruption. I appreciate the courage it takes to pick up a phone and call for help, or to push the enter button on a computer to search for it. Bravo. Now I'd like you to consider some of my beliefs about the counseling relationship and my approach to working with people. I consider this relationship a sacred trust and protect it from outside influence. The time we spend together is solely for your benefit . I believe that each individual inherently knows what is good or beneficial for them. Together we affirm that. Rather than looking at life as a series of problems to be solved, we explore opportunities for growth and development. What we think about is crucial to the way we behave or act. So exploring your thoughts about certain issues will help us find solutions to them. All of us are concerned with security and privacy. The BetterHelp platform provides for both. To that I add, a personal commitment to honor your privacy while in session and afterwards. Only with your permission can any information be released, unless otherwise ordered by a court of law. HIPPA policies are always in effect to safeguard personal/private information. Counseling is considered conversation between you and me. My role is to help clarify the concerns you bring to the conversation to help find solutions to them. Early on in our discussion, I will ask for more clarification to the issue(s) you present so that together we understand the core and tangential concerns. Together we will endeavor to find practical solution. And, if needed employ the aid of other health care professionals should medications be considered. I use a pragmatic approach to therapy, which I find moves the process along comfortably for the people I work with. That means, education and goal setting are important elements in moving forward. Cognitive processing and mindfulness are two critical components in achieving continuing mental well-being. So I do focus on how thinking affects how we feel and act..I consider, with the patients with whom I work, how brain chemistry add to stress responses and teach my clients on how to better manage it. I typically schedule 45 to 60 minutes with my clients. That allows us to explore more fully the concerns that you bring to the experience and to spend time needed to work toward resolution. That does limit the number of clients I see in a weeks time so that appointments are usually schedule every other week. Also, being on the East Coast, can be a challenge for clients who live in different time zones. If you do choose to work with me, I will attempt to meet your needs as best as I can. At this point in time, I do not work in the evenings, but I do provide some opportunity on Saturdays. My appointment schedule is available for you to see so that you may make and informed decision as we go forward together. If you believe that I might be a good fit for you, please contact me. We will see how we can work together to help you meet your needs.

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NAMI Georgia offers programs to individuals dealing with mental health and addiction challenges. Resources here include support groups and educational classes tailored to foster recovery and resilience. LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner) communication process helps families and individuals recognize mental health conditions and seek treatment.
The organization offers a peer-led mental health and addiction program that provides a safe space for individuals seeking assistance. The Peer2Peer Warm Line offers 24-hour support from certified peer specialists and the organization conducts certified peer specialist training to equip individuals with lived experience to help others in their recovery journey.
The organization offers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse programs including non-intensive outpatient care and specialty services like medically monitored residential withdrawal management and crisis stabilization. Intensive residential treatment is available for adolescents aged 13 to 17 and they provide addiction prevention initiatives.
Fulton County's Department offers comprehensive mental health and addiction treatment services including individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention. These are available at multiple locations where walk-ins are welcomed. They provide in-person and telehealth options.
This organization provides comprehensive services across 10 Georgia counties that address substance use disorders and mental health. This includes adult community-based wrap around support and adult day programs that focus on life skills. The justice programs offer alternatives to incarceration and a medication assistance program helps clients access necessary prescriptions.
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This department provides mental health and substance use services through a network of community providers. Local offices and the Georgia crisis and access line can be contacted for assistance. They administer Medicaid-reimbursed behavioral health services for children and adults. Members should consult with their provider network for available services.
This Kennesaw State University program conducts multidisciplinary research to enhance the health and well-being of military personnel, emergency responders, and their families. Programs include developing evidence-based interventions and providing psychoeducational training and clinical behavioral health services tailored to your needs. They emphasize collaboration, service, and commitment.
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The Georgia Collaborative Administrative Services Organization provides a comprehensive suite of services to help individuals with complex needs including programs that evaluate for appropriate placement and provide training and education resources aimed at improving service delivery within the behavioral health and developmental disabilities network.
This free mental health clinic offers psychiatric evaluations and medication management for uninsured or underinsured adults. They treat all qualifying patients for mental health and psychiatric needs. They offer telehealth services on the final Tuesday of every month. They may have a wait list due to high demand.
The All-1-Family provides comprehensive services to the LGBTQ community including individual and family counseling, anger management, group therapy, and educational support such as ADHD and social skills training. Additionally, they provide transitional housing for youth experiencing homelessness, focusing on independent living skills, employment, and educational support.
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This Atlanta program offers comprehensive health services that include confidential HIV testing, STD treatment, and primary care. Addiction treatment programs and holistic behavioral health services are included with specialty services including clinical trials and a mobile unit to ensure accessible health care. They also provide safe and confidential assistance to support victims of domestic violence.
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The Emory veterans program provides comprehensive, no-cost treatment for veterans and service members who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder after 9/11, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and more. The program provides a two-week intensive outpatient program available in Atlanta or through telehealth throughout the state.
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This organization provides comprehensive mental health treatment programs including intensive outpatient programs and evening options tailored to meet your needs. They address various conditions with in person and virtual telemedicine services. They provide a holistic approach using evidence-based therapies with personalized plans that promote lasting recovery.
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