Stuart Pearson
Introduction
I begin taking clients in person on May 1, 2026 but I will gladly consult and schedule you before then. Please don't hesitate to contact me. I became a therapist because I believe the examined life is worth living — and because I've seen what happens when people don't have access to good support. I spent nearly a decade in the Army — four years on active duty, including a deployment to Afghanistan (OEF 10), and another five in the Georgia National Guard. That experience shaped how I think about resilience, about the cost of carrying things alone, and about what it means to ask for help. It also gave me a deep respect for the people who serve in uniform and in emergency services, and a commitment to making quality mental health care accessible to them. After leaving the military, I pursued my MA in Psychology and built a clinical career spanning inpatient assessment, supervised outpatient practice, and most recently as an addiction counselor within Emory Healthcare's intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. I am in private practice to do the work I find most meaningful: individual therapy, couples work, substance use counseling, and focused support for veterans and first responders.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts insurance
Licenses
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LPC #011136 (GA)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
Communities
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Military/Veterans
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Recovery
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Faiths
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Multi-Faith
Pay with insurance
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Aetna
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Cigna
Pay out-of-pocket
Locations
Professional Information
Education
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Master's Degree, Psychology - University of West Georgia
Certifications
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Couples
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Addiction/Substance Abuse
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Trauma
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Motivational Interviewing
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DBT
Professional Affiliations
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Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia
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