Molly Schwartz, MA
ADULT & COUPLES PSYCHOTHERAPISTEMAIL: MOLLY@HEALATL.COM
PHONE: 833-HEAL-ATL EXT. 15
Molly is an adult and couples psychotherapist who approaches therapy with authenticity, curiosity, excitement and empathy. She believes that therapy works best when you feel understood and safe, not under a microscope or rushed. As a feminist-informed therapist, she believes in empowering her clients to build a more attuned sense of self and self-compassion.
Molly uses an integrative approach, incorporating feminist theory, parts work, relational-cultural theory, and attachment theory in her work with clients. She helps individuals who are seeking support in all interpersonal relationships, whether romantic, family-oriented, or professional. Molly has a background in working alongside LGBTQIA populations, polyamorous/non-monogamous folks, and those involved in kink/BDSM. She welcomes clients of all racial, spiritual, ethnic, religious, multicultural or intersecting identities. Molly specializes in working with individuals navigating individuals working through their relationship with sexuality, whether in any form of partnership or single, as well as couples who may be struggling with sexual connection. She works with individuals and couples exploring intimate issues, and aims to make the therapeutic space one that feels comfortable and authentic to discuss taboo topics. Molly also specializes in body image concerns, disordered eating, complex trauma, anxiety, burnout, relational concerns, and is especially passionate about supporting clients in identity exploration. She encourages clients to show up authentically in therapy as themselves and to work alongside them as they create and live the life that feels aligned with their values, working through any external expectations or fears. Genuine connection, mutual respect and an egalitarian approach are important for Molly in her work with all clients, especially when working through sensitive issues and experiences. While holding space for difficult experiences and feelings, Molly brings an empathetic energy and believes in bringing a sense of humor and genuineness to therapy that helps clients feel safe, seen and heard. Molly’s clinical training focused on working with clients through an intersectional lens, something that shaped her passion for feminist therapy, where oppression, power and privilege are all named in the therapy room. Molly recognizes the privileges she holds as a white, cisgender, middle-class woman, in working with all clients. She acknowledges cultural differences in therapy, and makes space for each client’s experience with any form of intersecting identities. Molly is well aware of the impacts of patriarchy, white supremacy, heteronormativity, cisnormativity, colonialism, and fatphobia on our mental health, and aims to integrate a decolonized lens into all work she does. She brings anti-racist, anti-oppressive and restorative justice approaches to her work and is willing to be called in by clients for any missteps that may happen. The therapeutic relationship is a space where she encourages clients to model their ideal relationships and communication, even when it may feel uncomfortable.
There’s no pressure to be perfect or “fix” yourself in this therapy room, and Molly will encourage exploration of what living imperfectly may feel like. Life can feel exhausting, and Molly is here to make space for that. She aims to help all clients to find a greater sense of authenticity, community and joy in their lives, and that can start by acknowledging a starting point of discomfort and exhaustion. Prior to entering the counseling space, Molly worked in public health and health education with college students and vulnerable populations, something that ignite a passion of empathy within her. She returned to her hometown of Atlanta to pursue counseling after 10 years. Outside of therapy, Molly is usually listening to Noah Kahan while crafting (ask her about her current knitting project or what she’s bedazzling at the moment), or sketching her next tattoo. She recharges by spending time with her community, usually over delicious food with lengthy conversation and game nights. As someone who has lived experience with chronic illness and burnout, Molly prioritizes rest, community and creativity, and aims to model that healing is an ongoing journey for all of us. Molly works under the clinical direction of Dr. Shayda Nematollahi, LPC, and clinical supervision of Brittany Hewitt, LPC, CPCS, ACS and Dr. Amber Norman, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Areas of Expertise:
Women's IssuesCollege & Young Adult IssuesGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationBDSM/Kink-AffirmingPolyamory & Alternative Relationship Structures
LGBTQIA+ AffirmingBurnoutBody Image & Disordered EatingChronic Illness / Chronic PainCreating and Maintaining Healthy BoundariesComplex, Childhood Trauma (C-PTSD) and Generational Trauma
Identity Exploration & Development
Self-Esteem and Perfectionism
Sexual Trauma
Family Conflict
Relationship Patterns and Attachment Styles
Molly Offers:
Individual therapy for adults 18+Couples TherapyGroup TherapyVirtual and In-Person SessionsPresentations & Corporate Wellness FacilitatorPronouns:
She/Her/HersLANGUAGES:
EnglishMaster of Arts | Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | Agnes Scott College | Decatur, GAMaster of Arts | Masters in Psychology in Education/Clinical Psychology with Concentrations in Forensic Psychology and Sexuality, Women and Gender Studies | Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY Bachelor of Arts | Major In Psychology | Barnard College, Columbia University | New York, NY Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate in Sexuality, Women and Gender Studies | Teachers College, Columbia University | New York, NY Graduate Certificate | Graduate Certificate in Human Sexuality Studies | University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam, NLEducation
Associate Professional Counselor | Georgia Secretary of State | Applied
Certificate from Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - LivingWorksLicenseS & Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCGA)American Counseling Association (ACA)Society for Sexual, Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities (ACA Division) International Association for Resilience and Trauma Counseling (ACA Division) Counselors for Social Justice (ACA Division) Association for Creativity in Counseling (ACA Division) Association of Counseling Sexology and Sexual Wellness (ACA Division)Memberships