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Acea Starks, LPC, LCMHC
Georgia
Licensed counselor - mood and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT skills practice
- DBT and mindfulness
- Sexuality and kink aware
About Acea
Acea Starks is an LPC and LCMHC with 11 years of clinical experience, licensed in Georgia as well as other states. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.
She speaks plainly and uses practical strategies. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and building skills to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the approaches she uses alongside client-centered and mindfulness techniques.
Starks describes an eclectic style because no single method fits everyone. She helps people practice new ways of responding, uses accountability to track progress, and assigns exercises between sessions when useful. Expect direct conversation and concrete tools rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes a path into mental health that began later in life after studies in English and nursing, followed by psychology degrees and a master’s in mental health counseling. That variety shows up in a practical, down-to-earth style and an interest in communication, writing, and cultural topics.
She also names specific focus areas such as BDSM, kink and alternative sex culture, gender dysphoria, polyamory and multicultural concerns when relevant to a person’s goals. Starks emphasizes self-care and work-life balance and notes she is not online every day due to time spent outdoors and other commitments.
How CBT, DBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acea Starks commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT often involves short, focused exercises and homework to practice new skills between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills, useful for mood instability and relationship conflict. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, validation, and collaborative goal-setting so the person leads the pace and priorities of work.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Starks will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the person’s goals and situation. That choice can change over time as goals and needs evolve, and she combines techniques rather than sticking to a single method.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during lunch breaks or in quieter parts of the day. Phone or video sessions may be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when being on camera is not desired. Ask about session length, frequency, and the technical setup offered when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Vermont, South Dakota, Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship and intimacy issues among other concerns.
How does she use cognitive behavioral therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and practice alternative responses through structured exercises and homework.
What is her clinical background?
She has 11 years of experience and completed psychology degrees followed by a master’s degree in mental health counseling.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is based in Georgia.
In which language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats should I expect?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm available formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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