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About Trillium Springs, LLC. We offer individual and group counseling in a variety of specialties as well as psychological, educational/achievement, and behavioral testing and evaluation through Trillium Springs Counseling. We also host day, weekend or weeklong retreats, some at our facility, Trillium Springs Retreat Center, in western North Carolina. For more information: Vilda S. Brannen, M.S., NCC, LPC, 404.310.6120 or vilda@trilliumsprings.com.

September 27, 2011. Overcoming Obstacles of Daily Living with Bipolar Group Forming.

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 12-week support group is forming designed to help individuals develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder. More...

September 15, 2011. Open Support Group for Bipolar Disorder Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new open support group is forming for men and women ages 25+ who are looking for a safe environment to gain support, resources, and a place to process the challenges of Bipolar Disorder. More...

September 15, 2011. Coping with Infertility Support Group Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new support group is forming for those coping with infertility. The group offers men and women a place where they can discuss their concerns related to medical and emotional experiences. More...

August 8, 2011. Coping with loss: Grieving a loved one Learning and Support Group Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new six-week group learning and support is forming based on discussion of readings from the book A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser. A Grace Disguised plumbs the depths of our sorrows, whether due to illness, divorce, or the loss of someone we love. The circumstances are not important; what we do with those circumstances is.  More...

July 15, 2022. Overcoming Obstacles of Daily Living with Bipolar Group for Women Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 12-week support group is forming designed to help women develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder. More...

July 15, 2022. Overcoming Obstacles of Daily Living with Bipolar Group for Men Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 12-week support group is forming designed to help men develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder. More...

May 1, 2011. Hailey Joins Trillium Springs Counseling

Hope Hailey, M.A., has joined the therapeutic team at Trillium Springs Counseling. "Hope's experience working with adolescents struggling with issues of drug abuse, bipolar disorder, psychosis, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation will be of significant benefit to our clients," said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC..  Hope will be teaching Dialectical Behavior Therapy where patients learn emotion regulation and mindfulness to help them transition to every day life with healthy coping skills. Her other specialties will be counseling individuals, families, and couples struggling with issues surrounding financial and marital stress, anxiety, isolation, depression, sexual abuse, and parenting. More...

May 1, 2011. Gillette Joins Trillium Springs Counseling

Robert Gillette, M.A., has joined the therapeutic team at Trillium Springs Counseling. "Robert brings experience working with men, women and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues, or just feeling stuck in life circumstances, and we are delighted to welcome him to our practice," said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Robert will also be working with men who struggle with mid-life re-alignment, sexual additions and career development. Robert received an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Richmont Graduate University and a B.A. in marketing from the University of West Florida. More...

April 15, 2011. Open Support Group for Men and Women to Process Bipolar Disorder Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announced that a new 12-week open support group is forming for men and women ages 25+ who are looking for a safe environment to gain support, resources, and a place to process the challenges of Bipolar Disorder. More...

March 1, 2011. Single...and Fully Whole Process Group for Women being Formed

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 10-week open DBT-inspired single women’s process group is being formed for women who seek support, insight, and accountability for their lives from a spiritual perspective. The objective of the group is to empower the single woman with valuable coping mechanisms and a support system for dealing with life’s emotional challenges. More...

January 24, 2011. Overcoming Obstacles of Daily Living with Bipolar Group for Women Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 12-week support group is forming designed to help women develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder.

October 19, 2010. Bipolar Disorder: An Educational Seminar for Families

Trillium Springs Counseling announces a one-day seminar on Nov. 13, 2010 for family members living with a loved one’s Bipolar Disorder. The purpose of the seminar is to help family members understand the symptoms and treatment of Bipolar Disorder, and to help families better support themselves and their loved ones.

October 15, 2010. Surviving the Holidays and Infertility: A one-day workshop

Trillium Springs Counseling announces that a one-day workshop will be held Nov. 11, 2010, to help attendees gain skills to navigate the stress of the holidays and foster support from others experiencing infertility. More...

October 1, 2010. Robinson Joins Trillium Springs Counseling

Jacqueline Robinson, M.A.M.F.T. has joined the therapeutic team at Trillium Springs Counseling. “We are pleased that our clients will have the benefit of Jacqueline's extensive work with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and severe mental illness,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Jacqueline graduated from Spelman College and received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. More...

September 15, 2010. Lyle Joins Trillium Springs Counseling

“We are pleased to announce that Brittney Lyle has joined our therapeutic team as a therapist. Brittney's experience dealing with issues including  infidelity, sex and drug addiction, mother-daughter conflict, parenting concerns, newlywed / marital counseling, attachment issues, and family-of-origin issues will be of significant benefit to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Brittney  graduated Oakwood University and received her M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Richmont Graduate University. More...

August 2, 2010. Grief and Loss Support Group for Adults Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling announces that a new support group for adults experiencing grief and loss is forming. The 8-week session begins Aug. 17 and will meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. More...

July 1, 2010. Process Group Forming for Families of Those Addicted to Drugs

Trillium Springs Counseling is happy to announce that a new process group is forming to help families who love someone addicted to drugs understand addiction and the importance of self-care.

June 21, 2010. Free Seminar: Overcoming the Obstacles of a Loved One's Bipolar Disorder

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce a free seminar offering information for family members living with a loved one’s bipolar disorder. The purpose of the seminar is to help family members better cope with their loved one’s illness. More...

June 15, 2010. Overcoming Obstacles of Daily Living with Bipolar Group for Women Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce that a new 12-week support group is forming designed to help women develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder.

June 1, 2010. Trillium Springs Counselor Expands into New Location

Trillium Springs Counseling Center has expanded into larger space within their existing office building at Governor’s Ridge on Powers Ferry Road in Atlanta. “We have been fortunate to have a number of talented professional counselors join our Center over the past several months. The new, expanded space is designed to give our clients and therapists an environment conducive to a positive counseling experience,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. More...

May 15, 2010. Speer Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

“We are happy to announce that Vicky Speer has joined our therapeutic team as a counselor. Vicky’s specialty helping individuals and couples cope with the physical and emotional strain of family planning issues such as infertility and adoption will be of significant benefit to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Vicky, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor, received her Master of Arts degree from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.  Vicky also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Georgia State University. More...

May 15, 2010. Russell Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

“We are delighted that Barbara Russell has joined our therapeutic team as a counselor. Barbara’s broad experience prior to pursuing her counseling career and subsequent work with both counseling center clients and in-patient clients will be of significant benefit to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Barbara received a MA in Counseling from Richmont Graduate University (formerly PSI)  and a BA and BS from Florida State University in Anthropology and English.  She is currently pursuing her license as an Associate Professional Counselor.  More...

Mar. 1, 2010. Drake Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

“We are happy to announce that Philip Y. Drake, M.S., M.A., has joined our therapeutic team with a focus on marriage counseling and sex therapy,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Phil received his Master’s degree in Professional Counseling with emphases on both Sex Therapy and Spirituality from Richmont Graduate University (formerly PSI).  He also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology.  More...

Mar. 1, 2010. Gruber Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

“We are delighted that Robyn S. Gruber, M.A., LPC  has joined our therapeutic team. Her experience treating trauma will be of significant importance to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Robyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in resolving trauma of all types. Whether the wound is from childhood, a current or previous relationship or any type of life-altering loss, Robyn is skilled at helping adults heal from the wounds they have experienced so that they no longer experience the ongoing effects of those wound in their daily lives. More...

Jan. 18, 2010. Process Group for Teen Girls Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announced that a new group is forming designed exclusively for teenage girls. Under Pressure: A Process Group for Teen Girls will be a group where girls can not only share, relate and encourage each other, but also learn coping skills and tools for navigating the stressful times. We will also explore deeper issues of personal worth and identity.

Jan. 15, 2010. Free Counseling Announced Through Haitian Counseling Outreach Project

Trillium Springs Counseling is pleased to announce the establishment of the Haitian Community Outreach Project. The project has been created to offer free counseling to Haitian community families who have family members or friends they have either lost or are unable to reach in Haiti. “We understand the trauma and stresses related to these most trying times for family members located here and unable to travel to Haiti to find their family members or friends. We felt we could share our experience in counseling individuals and leading groups with the Haitian Community here in the metro-Atlanta area. We hope that offering our services without charge will remove that barrier to those in need of counseling. We are also willing to speak to church or community groups,” said Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC, founder and director of Trillium Springs Counseling. More...

Jan. 13, 2010. Bipolar Disorder and Effect on Marriage Interview

A new educational interview discussing the effect a bipolar diagnosis has on a marriage is now available. The interview gives listeners basic information about bipolar disorder and hope about outcomes with a comprehensive treatment plan. The interview can be assessed free on the Web at:  http://trilliumsprings.com/DivorceResourceJan13.2010.mp3

Jan. 7, 2010. Women's Bipolar Support Group Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling announces a new group is forming for men having a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Overcoming the Obstacles of Daily Living is a 12-week support group designed to help men develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder.

Jan. 4, 2010. Men's Bipolar Support Group Forming

Trillium Springs Counseling announces a new group is forming for men having a bipolar disorder diagnosis. Overcoming the Obstacles of Daily Living is a 12-week support group designed to help men develop and refine the tools necessary to live with bipolar disorder.

Oct. 1, 2009. Wright Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

Pamela Wright, PhD, has become associated with Trillium Springs Counseling. "Dr. Wright's many years of experience as a counselor and with psychological and educational testing will be of significant benefit to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Wright is a licensed psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and children.  More...

Sept. 15, 2009. Fortenberry Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

Julie Fortenberry, M.A., has joined the therapeutic team. “Julie's recent masters level training and intern experiences with one of Atlanta’s respected graduate school’s counseling center and with another respected outpatient and residential treatment center will be of significant benefit to our clients,” said Trillium Springs Counseling founder and director Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Fortenberry received her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an emphasis on Sex Therapy from Richmont Graduate University (formerly PSI).  She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in psychology. More...

July 10, 2008. Carter Joins Trillium Springs Counseling Center

Chip Carter, N.A., LPC, has joined Trillium Springs Counseling Center. “I have known Chip Carter for many years and we are delighted to have him join us at Trillium Springs Counseling Center,” said center founder and director, Vilda S. Brannen, M.A., NCC, LPC. Carter is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia.  He received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Western Kentucky University and spent 7+ years in the marketing and advertising world.  Tired of the long hours and corporate stress, Carter pursued education and training in Christian counseling and graduated from Richmont Graduate University (then known as the Psychological Studies Institute) in May, 2004 with a Masters in Professional Counseling with a specialization in Spiritual Direction.  More...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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