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Meet Nellisha

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Nellisha Ayeni
Experience

Nell enjoys reading, traveling and time with family and friends. Nell resides in the Atlanta-metropolitan area with her husband and college sweetheart of over 20 years. They share two amazing sons and prioritize their faith in every aspect of life. 

  • Currently in licensing process under supervision with a seasoned clinician 

  • Graduate of Antioch University- Keene NH

  • Earner her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Training in Gottman Method, CBT, DBT, and REBT

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With a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges, Nell integrates a person-centered approach to therapy. She specializes in working with couples facing communication struggles, conflict, and past trauma, helping them rebuild trust and connection.

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Nell’s expertise includes specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Trauma-Informed care. Additionally, her training in the Gottman Method equips her with research-based techniques to strengthen relationships and foster emotional resilience. By blending evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each client’s unique experiences, Nell provides personalized, effective support that leads to lasting change.

Ideals

Alignment and trust within the therapeutic relationship is the most critical factors for client success and this evidence-based framework guides Nell's work. Maverick Marriage Therapy is an inclusive environment for people of all beliefs and backgrounds. All are welcome in her practice. Her values are non-denominational Christian based, while her over-arching goals are to be supportive and responsive to the specific needs and experiences of each of her clients. 

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Nell practices counseling from a faith based and biblical approach to the degree that each client determines. Meaning, we support our clients to choose the level at which their sessions include spiritual matters for their own personal growth and faith views without imposing our own specific spiritual views. We offer Christian counseling for couples, families, and individuals through the utilization of a biblical approach to interpreting, understanding, and addressing challenges that life brings. Our mission in the Christian counseling approach, should a client choose, is to be loving, compassionate, and honest, like Christ, while also supporting clients’ relationship with God. We believe in the research and wisdom psychological and social studies have to offer while also measuring it all against the wisdom within scripture. 

Faith-Based Values

Faith Based Values

Nell enjoys reading, traveling and time with family and friends. Nell resides in the Atlanta-metropolitan area  with her husband and college sweetheart of over 20 years. They share two amazing sons and prioritize their faith in every aspect of life. 

Personal

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