I’m Dr. Marika Long, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapist (C-DBT), Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CCTHP) and Advanced Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Professional (EMDRPT-II). I hold a Ph.D. in Counseling and Psychological Studies with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis Counseling. My work is rooted in helping individuals heal from trauma, manage life’s transitions, and cultivate resilience and peace.

For more than a decade, I’ve provided counseling across diverse settings—from schools and psychiatric hospitals to private practice. Today, I serve as the Clinical Director as well as a Psychotherapist with Rapha Counseling Group, where I offer both in-person and virtual sessions for clients in Georgia, as well as telehealth-only services for clients in Florida and South Carolina.

My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and solution-focused therapy, always grounded in empathy, collaboration, and cultural competence.

In addition to clinical practice, I am an adjunct professor in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Regent University.

Whether in therapy or academia, my goal remains the same—to create a space where people feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow. I believe that healing is a process of rediscovery—of one’s strength, voice, and capacity for hope.

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3