Asres Getanek , LPC

Asres Getanek holds a master’s degree in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia - a credential for providing professional mental health counseling. With nearly 10 years of experience working across different settings and with diverse populations, she brings practical skills and cultural curiosity to her clinical work.

She has supported people managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship challenges, finding motivation and self-esteem, and adjusting to life changes. She also assists clients coping with grief and depression. Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Valuing a strengths-based perspective, she helps clients see new viewpoints that can reveal or strengthen abilities to live with greater fulfillment. She acknowledges that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms the decision to seek support as an important first step.

Approaches to Online Care and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore goals and values - it is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, adjustment, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it can be effective for stress, anxiety, and depression. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication and manage conflict, making it useful for relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose formats that fit their schedules and comfort levels. Working remotely with licensed professionals makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support without geographic constraints.