Symphony Haynes- Adams

Practical, listening-led counseling for life and relationships

LPC Georgia

Experience: 21 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Symphony

Symphony Haynes- Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 21 years of experience. She guides people through stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, addiction concerns, and career or parenting questions.

Background and approach

Her manner is warm and interactive, and she emphasizes listening first to understand what each person needs. She uses a mix of practical methods in sessions.

That can mean teaching skills from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thinking patterns. It can also mean drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and accept difficult emotions.

Symphony also uses client-centered approaches that focus on the person’s experience and what feels most useful to them. For relationship work she incorporates ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and reduce conflict.

She adapts techniques to match what a person brings to the room. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.

People can expect actionable tools, short homework when helpful, and room to tell their story. Symphony aims to help clients build clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.

She offers services in English and is able to work with international clients. Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Gottman-informed techniques aim to improve how people talk and connect. In online sessions these ideas are used to teach communication patterns, manage conflict, and practice new interaction skills during conversations. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify values and take concrete steps in life despite hard feelings by using acceptance and behavioral changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest which methods to emphasize. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps you make progress and feel more in control of daily challenges.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people meet. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat and text messaging let clients send quick updates, ask brief questions, or stay connected between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit around work, family, and travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, parenting and career concerns, and related issues like body image, communication problems, and caregiver stress.

What is the therapist's style in sessions?

Her style is warm and interactive with a strong emphasis on listening. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps you can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 21 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and location information are available?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Georgia.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people who live in other countries.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Addictions LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Women's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

21+ years

Licensed in

Georgia

Languages

English