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Dr. Fulani Doughty, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Practical, client-focused counseling for addiction and life stressors

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Dr. Fulani Doughty

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLPC
  • License listedLPC, Georgia (no. LPC005251)
  • NPI number1497913073
  • Experience17 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting issues, Depression
  • Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Client-centered care
  • Addictions focus
  • Goal oriented

About Fulani

Dr. Fulani Doughty is an LPC who focuses on practical, down-to-earth counseling. He uses a client-centered approach to help people living with anxiety, stress, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. Sessions aim to create a clear plan and steady progress, with straightforward conversation about next steps.

He brings 17 years of experience in behavioral health to his work. That background includes clinical mental health, rehabilitation counseling, and public education roles such as middle school counseling. His experience shapes how he talks with people about parenting, addiction, grief, and career strain.

In sessions he blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That means listening first, then helping clients spot unhelpful thinking and try small, doable changes. Mindfulness and existential ideas are also available when people want to explore meaning and everyday coping skills.

Dr. Doughty helps clients tackle practical problems like sleeping, anger, and communication issues. He also addresses complex concerns such as co-morbidity, attachment issues, and substance use. Conversations often include goal-setting, skill practice, and reviewing what worked between meetings.

He is based in Georgia and works in English. People who choose to start complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The service uses a cancellable subscription model for sessions.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy starts by listening to what matters most to the client and building sessions around their goals. This approach helps when someone wants empathetic support and a plan shaped by their priorities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches people to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical behavioral experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep trouble, and addiction-related habits.

Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s own reasons for change and helps resolve mixed feelings. It can be useful for substance use and any situation where ambivalence slows progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep work consistent with everyday life while focusing on clear goals and practical steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Doughty help with?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are client-centered and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to set goals and try practical changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience in behavioral health, including clinical mental health, rehabilitation counseling, and roles in public education.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

He is listed as an LPC and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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