Therapy for Individuals and Couples in Alpharetta, GA
A warm supportive space for therapy – helping individuals and couples heal, grow, and connect
Dorit Atar, MS, LMFT
Hello, I’m Dorit, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life’s most challenging moments with greater understanding, compassion, and confidence. I have a deep love and passion for my work, and always in awe by the strength of the human spirit. Thank you for trusting me to walk along with you as you begin your journey of growth.
I earned my Master’s degree from California State University Northridge and completed advanced training in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Alfred Adler Graduate School in Minnesota earning a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches including: Adlerian Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), The Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Discernment Counseling
I believe that every person already possesses inner strengths and wisdom — sometimes they simply need to feel heard and be provided with support and guidance to reconnect with them. You are not broken, and therapy is not about fixing you; it’s about helping you understand yourself more deeply and creating meaningful, lasting change.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each client’s unique experiences, personality, and goals. My goal is simple: to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you move toward a more fulfilling life.
“Words that describe Dorit are: warm, compassionate, caring, accepting, nonjudgmental, supportive, nurturing. I could go on. I have been in therapy off and on for over forty years. I have never had a more therapeutic relationship with a therapist. I have made great progress while working with Dorit because of Dorit’s personality and skill. She is gentle but can challenge at the right time. She knows when to speak and when to listen. Her environment is so safe and loving. She is a blessing.” L.G
“Dorit helped my 23 year old daughter and I create new boundaries for a healthy parent-adult child relationship. She was able to ask the right questions and gently call each of us out on doing the wrong things while reinforcing and praising the right things. All along she was pro-relationship and taught us to fight as a team for each other instead of against each other. She is a great listener, compassionate and is not afraid to speak up when necessary. She is also very in tune to body language and helped us understand each other in many new ways. I believe her sessions will benefit our relationship for many years to come. Thank you , Dorit!.” J.G.
“Dorit is amazing. My son (18yo) has been seeing her for the last couple of years and she has made such a difference in his life. He has severe anxiety and depression to the point we had to take him out of regular High School. Dorit has helped him learn the coping tools he needs to be able to function and grow in his daily life. She know just what he needs and is not shy about calling him out when he needs it, encouraging him, giving him support and compassion when he is feeling like he will shatter, and helping him through the anxiety of learning how to do “Adulting”. Recently I gave him the name and number of a new doctor and told him to call them and set an appointment that works on his schedule. She helped him make the call and get through the anxiety of the questions and steps needed to get set up with a new doctor. Her support reminds him he can do the big and little things in life for himself just fine. I am so thankful to have Dorit as part of the village that loves and supports my son on his way to becoming a self aware and self confident man.” B.C
Empowering Your Journey to Mental Health
Explore our comprehensive counseling services, committed to professional care and your personal growth. Sessions are offered at the comfort of our office in Alpharetta, or virtually by video or phone wherever you are.
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy provides a space to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and experiences; and to develop healthier ways of coping and relating to yourself and others.
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I work with clients experiencing:
- Anxiety & stress
- Depression
- Life transitions
- Trauma and abuse recovery
- Relationship difficulties
- Narcissistic relationship dynamics
- Self-esteem challenges
Together we will:
- Identify challenges and underlying patterns
- Build emotional awareness
- Develop practical coping tools
- Strengthen self-confidence and boundaries
- Create meaningful personal change
Couples Therapy
Relationships can reach a point where communication breaks down, conflict feels constant, or emotional connection fades. Couples therapy helps partners move out of painful cycles and toward understanding, repair, and reconnection.
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In our work together, you will learn to:
- Communicate more effectively
- Understand underlying emotional needs
- Repair trust after hurt or betrayal
- Reduce recurring conflict
- Strengthen emotional connection
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and The Gottman Method — research-based approaches shown to improve relationship satisfaction and stability.
Sessions typically include:
Ongoing collaborative couples sessions
Joint intake session
Individual meetings with each partner
Discernment Counseling
When one partner is unsure about staying in the relationship and the other wants to work on it, traditional couples therapy may not feel right.
Discernment Counseling helps couples gain clarity about the future of their relationship. The goal is not to solve all problems immediately — but to help you decide thoughtfully between:
- Rebuilding the relationship
- Moving toward separation
- Taking time to decide
This structured process provides understanding, respect, and clarity during an emotionally difficult time.
Accepted Insurances: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthCare, Optum, Curative
Self pay rate: $180
