A SAFE PLACE
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ABOUT US

 

Welcome,

My name is Extriara Gates, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 10 years of experience working with Black Women in community and clinical settings. I founded Lavender Grove to provide a safe space for Black Women from the holy to the hood to be heard and to heal. Lavender Groves mission is to ensure that Black women who are worried, overwhelmed, sad and ashamed can recieve the support they need to manage the debilitating effects life stressors that exaccerbate  mental illness.

 

 

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SERVICES

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Individual Therapy Adults

Individual Psychotherapy is designed to treat mental, emotional and behavioral health issues.

Here at Lavender Grove we aim to provide preventative care to Black Women experiencing trauma related anxiety and depression. Individual sessions are provided in office and via tele-therapy.

Please Note:  Individual Therapy sessions require a time commitment of no less than 50 minutes per session


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Women's Empowerment Groups

 The Ladies Room Therapeutic Group is designed to provide a safe space for Black Women to share experiences with peers struggling with similar issues.  The group is a great place for members to find accountability and support while working through life's challenges, groups include talk and yoga therapy.

Group therapy can be a great supplement to individual therapy and can lead to a remarkable reduction in feelings of distress, increased fulfillment in personal relationships, increased self-awareness and improved distress tolerance. 

 

Please Note: Groups require a time committment of 60 minutes or more and may include 10-15 participants.


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Family Therapy

The goal of family therapy is to improve the relationships and functioning of the members of a family unit. Common issues that family therapy addresses include establishing family rules, roles, and expectations; problems with communication; dealing with family trauma, grief, loss, and transition;  managing conflict and parenting issues. Family therapy is available to families of women currently recieving individual therapy.

Please Note: Family sessions typically require a time commitment of 60 minutes or more.


CONSULTATION

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Lavender Grove provides consulation services to individuals and organizations, looking to develop SEL based programs.    

Contact Us

If you have additional questions or would like schedule an appointment, please contact us at  404-490-0031 or via email at egates@lavendergrovepsychotherapy.com. Please allow 48 hours for a response.

All new clients are required to complete a 10 minute consultation , prior to scheduling.

 

The following insurance types are accepted:

Compsych EAP

Cigna

Health Advocate EAP

Lyra EAP

Carebridge EAP

United Healthcare

Optum

Aetna

 Blue Cross Blueshield

Private Pay Services are available for clients who are uninsured

 

 

 

 

Contact Information

404-490-0031

egates@lavendergrovepsychotherapy.com