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Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, struggling with self-esteem, navigating parenting challenges, coping with life transitions, or seeking support for your child, you deserve a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.

✔ Life Transitions

✔ Grief & Loss

✔ Coping Skills

✔ Parent Support

Areas of Speciality

✔ Anxiety & Stress Management

✔Emotional Regulation

✔ Self-Esteem & Confidence

✔ Behavioral Concerns

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Healing begins with connection. Our goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling that empowers you to overcome challenges, discover your strengths, and move confidently toward the life you envision.

‍Support.Strength.Empowerment

Clients are welcomed into a compassionate, judgement-free space where healing, growth, and confidence are encouraged. Service is designed to support women, children, adolescents and families as they build emotional wellness and create meaningful change.

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Telehealth Appointments

Convenient online virtual counseling is available throughout Georgia, making support easier to access from the comfort of your home.

Therapy Made Convenient

Life can be busy, but getting the support you deserve shouldn't be difficult. GEMS StrongHER & Youth Counseling offers secure virtual counseling throughout Georgia, giving you the flexibility to attend sessions from the comfort of your home or another private location.

Our services

  • Women Counseling

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  • Youth Counseling

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  • Parent Support

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  • Family Counseling

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Shamaya Eppinger, LPC

As both a Licensed Professional Counselor and School Counselor, I am passionate about helping children, women, and families navigate life's challenges with confidence and resilience

My mission is simple:

Guiding & Empowering Minds to Success

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