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Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS

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Psychotherapist, Marriage and Relationship Expert R.G.S And Associates Counseling Services
Available in December
Specialties: Marriage and Couples Counseling, Grief and Loss, Intimacy and Sexual Dysfunction, Anxiety, Trauma,

Introduction

Ratima is a sought-after therapist, marriage and relationship expert, and speaker with 20 years of experience. She specializes in complex marriage and intimacy issues, multicultural and ethnic issues, and Black women's health. Ratima has trained Fortune 500 companies in corporate wellness, and top military officials have recognized her work as a Military and Family Life Counselor (MFLC), where she and establlshed and opened embedded counseling centers at military installations both in the US and Europe. Since opening her practice in 2006, Ratima has aimed to reduce mental health disparities in Black and Brown communities by providing high-quality care and exceptional customer service.. For over 17 years, she has offered effective, culturally relevant individual and couples therapy, building a successful practice through consistent client referrals. Ratima combines her clinical training with her intuitive gift, by sowing positive seeds and believing each client can experience transformational healing and growth. She has been regularly featured as mental health expert on the David Banner podcast and continues to advocates black mental health. From California, Ratima has been married for 25 years. She and her husband have a teenage son and a Goldendoodle

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American, Biracial/Multiracial

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • In-person appointments
  • Accepts online payments

Licenses

  • LPC #004516 (GA) We've used a trusted third-party service to verify this practitioner's license.
  • CPCS ##1260 (GA)
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Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Groups

Communities

  • Professionals and Executives
  • Multicultural/ Bi-racial, Caribbean, Latino, African, Af Am
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Islam
  • Interfaith
  • African Spirituality

Payment options

Pay with insurance

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Pay out-of-pocket

  • Martial & Couples $175 - $285
  • Individuals $150 - $185

Locations

Roswell Office Ratima Guest-Smith LPC
555 Colonial Park Dr Ste 100
Roswell, GA 30075-8665
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TELEHEALTH / VIDEO OFFICE ONLY

Frequently asked questions

Is Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website.
Does Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS offer telehealth appointments? Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS does not offer telehealth appointments at this time.
What areas does Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS specialize in? Ratima Guest-Smith, LPC, NCC CPCS specializes in the following areas: Aging, Anxiety, Cultural Adjustment, LGBTQIA+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Racial Identity, Stress, Trauma, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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