
About
Truth, Love & Compassion
We believe therapy isn’t just about solving problems — it’s about coming home to yourself. We help individuals align with their deepest truths, reconnect with their bodies, and move from survival mode into sustainable self-mastery.
Rooted in ethical excellence, clinical compassion, and embodied truth-telling, SESTRETCH Counseling was created for those who are ready to stop negotiating with dysfunction — and start living in alignment.
We are a values-led behavioral health practice rooted in truth, love, and compassion—three anchors that shape every client interaction and clinical decision.
Here’s what we offer:
1. A Whole-Person, Truth-Centered Approach
Our people don’t just learn how to cope—they learn how to come home to themselves through identity exploration, emotional clarity, and honest self-inquiry.
2. Trauma-Responsive, Shame-Free Care
No judgment. No pathologizing. No “cookie-cutter” interventions.
Our people get a safe space to unpack trauma, patterns, and conditioning—without fear of being misunderstood or minimized.
3. Specialized Expertise in Co-Occurring Disorders
Where other practices struggle, SESTRETCH thrives.
You bring the complexity—anxiety, trauma, identity, substance use—and we bring a clinical blueprint that integrates all of it with precision.
4. Compassion Meets Accountability
This isn’t passive therapy.
Our people get support and strategy. Empathy and structure.
We hold space while pushing for sustainable, forward-moving change.
5. Cultural Intelligence + Lived Awareness
Anyone—especially Black professionals, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating identity-based stress—experience care that understands context, not just symptoms.
6. Integrated Mind–Body–Story Work
We blend modern psychology with grounding practices, narrative reframing, values-based living, and mindful somatic awareness—creating clarity, peace, and purpose-driven progress. We honor the wisdom of the body as part of the healing process. This isn’t just talk therapy — it’s a full-bodied return to presence, regulation, and instinctual trust.
We help people:
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Get out of problems and into solutions
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Reconnect with their bodies and instincts
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Set boundaries as an act of self-respect
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Tell the truth — even when it’s uncomfortable
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Develop habits that reinforce peace, not chaos
You’ll never be pathologized here. We understand the intersection of trauma, culture, identity, and healing — and we honor every part of your experience.
Our Commitment
We are committed to helping people:
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Feel seen — not just assessed
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Feel empowered — not just educated
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Feel safe — not just “treated”
Because healing doesn’t happen in performance. It happens in presence.
Let’s stretch beyond survival, into something sacred.


Services
You are at the center...

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING: your opportunity to sit with someone one-on-one and feel seen, feel heard, and work through barriers that you feel are blocking you from the contentment you desire.

COUPLE'S & FAMILY THERAPY: Whether you're newly dating, newly weds, or have been on a journey together for (many) years; this is a space created for you to explore the things that need to be worked on, the things that are good, and the things that make you great as partners. As your family grows, discover who you are in your new role as a partner, husband, wife, etc.

Rooted & Rising Method is a guided program designed to help you align your values, strengthen your self-discipline, and live in deeper integrity — with yourself and the world around you. Grounded in timeless ethical principles and modern wellness practices, this journey challenges you to not just learn about ethics, but to live them, daily.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur building a values-driven brand, a leader striving for sustainable integrity, or someone committed to meaningful personal growth, this program provides the structure, reflection, and tools to help you stretch beyond survival — into purpose.
Client Outcomes:
Participants report:
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Increased clarity in decision-making
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Stronger boundaries and emotional regulation
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A deeper sense of purpose and identity
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Embodied confidence in leadership and life
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Elevated self-care rooted in truth, not trends
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The ability to navigate conflict with compassion and courage
Why It Works:
Each week focuses on a specific ethical principle — from truthfulness to moderation — using reflective journaling, real-life application, and mindfulness tools. You won’t just change habits; you’ll shift your internal compass.
Ready to lead your life — and business — with integrity, clarity, and conviction?
The Rooted & Rising Method isn’t about perfection. It’s about alignment.
And you deserve to live in alignment.
OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES (BELOW):

We provide certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) evaluations in full compliance with DOT 49 CFR Part 40 for employees in safety-sensitive and federal positions.
We guide clients through every stage of the Return-to-Duty (RTD) process — including initial assessments, treatment or education recommendations, follow-up evaluations, and customized testing plans — serving all DOT agencies (FMCSA, FAA, FRA, FTA, PHMSA, USCG) as well as military and federal employment programs.
Our mission: to help individuals return to duty safely, responsibly, and in full regulatory compliance.

1. Mental Health Evaluations
Purpose: To assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral functioning in order to identify mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, or adjustment challenges.
2. Alcohol & Drug Evaluations (AOD/SUD Assessments)
Purpose: To evaluate patterns of substance use, the impact on functioning, and readiness for change. These assessments determine the appropriate level of care or intervention needed.
3. RTD/ DOT-SAP Evaluations (Substance Abuse Professional Evaluations)
Purpose: To assess Department of Transportation (DOT)-regulated employees who have violated drug and alcohol testing regulations and determine readiness to return to safety-sensitive duties. Used for: FMCSA, FAA, FRA, PHMSA, FTA, and USCG compliance, Entry into the Return-to-Duty Process, Mandatory recommendation of treatment or education, Follow-up testing plan formulation. SESTRETCH Counseling is fully qualified to conduct DOT/SAP evaluations per 49 CFR Part 40 regulations.

Whether through meditation, mindful movement, or breathwork, Guided Practice offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and realign. Each session is designed to ground the body, quiet the mind, and restore presence — helping you return to yourself with clarity and ease.
Experience the balance between awareness and action through intentional practice, one breath at a time.
What makes us different
Person-centered care
At SESTRETCH Counseling, we believe that every individual (or organization) holds the capacity for growth, healing, and change. Our person-centered approach ensures that care is tailored to your unique goals, values, and lived experiences — whether you’re navigating mental health challenges, substance use concerns, or pursuing personal/ professional development.
Here, therapy isn’t something done to you — it’s a partnership built with you. We listen deeply, respond compassionately, and empower you to move forward in truth, clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Holistic care
Personalized plans
Experienced staff
Advanced technology
Family support
Online appointments
Insurance
We accept insurance
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Carelon Behavioral Health (in Georgia)
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Quest Behavioral Health (in Georgia)
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Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (in Georgia)
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Anthem EAP (in Georgia)
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Cigna (in Georgia)*
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Aetna (in Georgia)*
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Velocity (in Georgia)
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ClaimDoc (in Georgia)
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CareSource (in Georgia)
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FAIROS/OccuNet (in Georgia)
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Unity (in Georgia)
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Alliance Coal Health Plan (in Georgia)
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Partners Direct (in Georgia)
MORE TO COME!!!
(If you book an appointment and your insurance isn't verified or eligible, call 202-240-7579 for assistance)
Our team
The faces behind our exceptional care
Here’s a brief, warm, and professional “Faces Behind the Team” statement for your website:
👥 The Faces Behind Our Team
At SESTRETCH Counseling, our team is made up of compassionate, skilled, and deeply committed clinicians and providers who bring both heart and expertise to every session. Each counselor and doctor is carefully selected for their dedication to ethical care, trauma-informed practice, and whole-person healing. Together, we hold space for transformation—grounded in truth, guided by integrity, and fueled by purpose.
We’re more than just a team. We’re a community of healers, advocates, and truth-tellers — walking alongside you every step of the way.

Solomon E. Stretch (Owner), LPC, NBCC, SAP, MAC, CAMS, ICAADC, ICAADC

Lacy Fields, LPC

Dr. Kimberly Works - PediatricWorks
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