Dr. Doris Atanmo-Strempek , LPC

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Practical, story-focused therapy for life changes

Details

Name	Dr. Doris Atanmo-Strempek
Credentials	LPC
Based in	Georgia
Licensed in	Georgia
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	12

About Doris

Dr. Doris Atanmo-Strempek greets people with a calm, direct style. She focuses on practical steps that help people manage trauma, relationship strains, parenting stress, and major life transitions.

Her approach aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful for everyday life. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep the work grounded in each person's goals.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her toolkit for addressing distressing thoughts and building new coping habits. Dr. Atanmo-Strempek holds a Doctorate and a master's degree from the University of Akron.

She has worked in counseling and clinical research for more than a decade and has experience teaching graduate students who are entering the counseling field. She brings that classroom and research background into sessions in a practical way. Her style is warm and focused on the person's inner strengths.

She helps people uncover resources they already have and practice small, effective changes. Sessions often include clear, step-by-step ideas to try between meetings so progress can be tracked. She practices with a focus on trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, abandonment, family concerns, parenting, and coping with life changes.

Sessions are offered in English and are available to international clients as well. The goal is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes among the things Doris works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Doris among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Doris among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Doris among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Doris among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Doris directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Doris directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Practical Therapies Work Online

Dr. Atanmo-Strempek uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful stories about themselves. That approach looks at moments and themes in a person's life and opens space to try new meanings and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the pace set by the person seeking help, focusing on listening, reflection, and building on strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools to notice difficult thoughts and test new ways of responding. These methods help with trauma, relationship stress, parenting struggles, and coping with change.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and needs. Sessions may shift over time as progress and priorities change, and the plan is adjusted together rather than imposed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep working toward steady, practical change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns can be brought to sessions?

Dr. Atanmo-Strempek works with people facing trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, family stress, abandonment, and major life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Therapy blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused strategies to offer both story-based reframing and practical skill building.

What is the clinician's background and experience?

She has 12 years of professional experience, engages in clinical research, and teaches graduate students preparing for careers in counseling.

Which credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices from Georgia.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for meeting online?

People can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and convenience.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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