Dr. Greta Willoughby, LPC

Dr. Greta Willoughby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 25 years of clinical experience helping adults navigate major life challenges. She draws on a long career supporting people dealing with stress, anxiety, PTSD, relationship struggles, low motivation, and self-esteem concerns, as well as those facing life transitions such as aging, caregiving, and illness. Her professional and personal experience with medical limitations and caregiving informs a compassionate, pragmatic approach to counseling that addresses both emotional and practical concerns.

Dr. Willoughby works with adults across the lifespan and emphasizes the client as the primary author of their own story, highlighting strengths that can be mobilized to meet challenges. She encourages taking the first step toward greater fulfillment and well-being, and offers steady guidance and support throughout the therapeutic process. Her practice focuses on building coping skills, improving relationships, and helping clients find meaning and resilience during difficult seasons of life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support

Dr. Greta Willoughby uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client's needs. She offers skills-focused approaches that teach practical tools for managing stress, anxiety, and day-to-day coping - these strategies help people reduce overwhelm and regain a sense of control. She also uses strengths-based work that helps clients identify personal resources and build self-esteem while navigating life transitions and relationship concerns. Additionally, she provides targeted support for those coping with illness, caregiving responsibilities, and changing physical limitations, focusing on problem solving and realistic adaptation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Willoughby partners with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the challenges they face, and together they decide which techniques fit best. This collaborative stance helps tailor therapy to what will be most useful and sustainable for each person.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - expand access to therapy by offering flexible scheduling and multiple ways to connect. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care during busy routines, caregiving demands, or periods of limited mobility, while still working with licensed professionals to address emotional and practical concerns.