WHO WE ARE
“We are breakthrough dealers, turning relationship barriers into powerful connection.”
“We are guardians of Black mental health, creating sacred spaces where our community can show up fully, without code-switching or over-explaining cultural nuances.”
“We are the bridge between struggle and healing, between pain and possibility.”
“Every couple who walks through our doors carries the potential for transformation.”
“We don’t just reflect what we hear, we provide real solutions that create real change in relationships.”
“We are faith-guided healers who believe that nothing is beyond improvement and no relationship is beyond repair.”
“We don’t simply treat symptoms; we rebuild foundations. We don’t just listen to stories; we help write new chapters.”
“We hold hope for our couples until they can hold it for themselves, walking hand- in-hand with them through each step of their journey back to love.”
OUR EXPERTISE
Counseling/Therapy
Our therapists at Atlanta Couple Therapy have expertise in couples, individual, group, multi-cultural and family counseling and therapy. We also specialized in assisting couples with increasing intimacy and rebuilding trust after infidelity. We help our clients build effective communication skills, so that both partners feel understood and validated. We’re also experienced in working with a range of clinical issues (schizophrenia, bi-polar, major depression, anxiety, career counseling, and healing from a break up, acculturation issues for immigrants).
Over the years, we have worked with adults, youth and children in multiple settings; including but not limited to: psychiatric hospital, domestic violence shelter, community agencies, court systems, elementary/middle schools and college counseling centers. We also have experience in working with couples and individuals on improving sleep and building stress management skills.
Assessments & Evaluations
We have conducted psycho-educational evaluations with the D.C. Superior Court System for youth facing criminal charges. Additionally, we have conducted neuro-psychological assessments within a college counseling center population. Working with adjudicated youth, we have developed programs to improve self-esteem, behavior functioning and college readiness.
Consulting & Training
We provide consultation and training to corporations, small businesses, organizations and agencies. We focus on the following:
- Improve employees’ productivity and efficiency
- Oversee mergers
- Counseling on personal issues, leadership, and management
- Needs assessment
- Career assessments such as Meyers Briggs Type Indicators Assessment (MBTI) and Strong Interest Inventory (SII)
- Training on diversity and effective Communication
I’m Dr. Laura Louis
Licensed Psychologist, Ph.D. & CEO of Atlanta Couple Therapy
I have over 10 years of experience in helping distant couples heal after infidelity by building trust, cultivating intimacy, and enhancing communication. My therapeutic approach has been influenced through worldwide training in Brazil, Mexico, London, and Haiti. I have conducted hundreds of seminars transforming relationships all over the world. My clients affectionately call me the Marriage Architect. My book, Marital Peace (Purchase here), is a valuable resource intended to support couples through the challenges of marriage. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Counseling, completed an American Psychology Association (APA) accredited internship at Florida International University in Miami Florida. I’ve earned my Ph.D. from Howard University’s APA accredited Counseling Psychology Program in Washington, D.C.
I’ve spent several years teaching at the college level. Also, I’ve taught the following college level courses: General Psychology, Family Counseling, and Multicultural Foundations in Teaching. In the position of Student Support Team Coordinator for Amos 1 Elementary School, I have developed interventions for children with special needs and behavioral concerns. Working as an elementary and middle school counselor in the D.C area, I have acquired skills in play therapy, family counseling and parental coaching. She also facilitated parenting classes that facilitated effective disciplinary practices and co-parenting skills for parents.
Our Team
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Masters Level Clinician and Relationship / Life Coach
Master’s Level Clinician
All of our therapists, psychologists, and mentors believe that everyone, rich or not so rich, deserves great relationship advice and services.