Today we’d like to introduce you to Corey Marshall.
Hi Corey, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story is a long one. To be honest, I didn’t go into college with the idea to become a Psychotherapist. I originally just wanted to make money and felt that business/finance route was my best way to make that happen. It wasn’t until the end of my sophomore year that I realized that path wasn’t for me. After leaving school, I chose to join the U.S. Navy to help me along the path of self-discovery. I’ll always attribute much of my current focus and discipline to my time as a sailor. However, It wasn’t until I had a fateful conversation with my now-mother-in-law that I chose to start my journey towards helping others better their mental health, strengthen their relationships, and grow into their true selves. Looking back over how I came to do what I love, I give ample thanks to God, my fantastic wife, the amazing professors at Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, my mentors in the Navy, and everyone else who has supported me; I’m not here without them.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
Let’s just say I took “the scenic route” to where I am today. I’ve always been someone who needed to forge his own way to learn the necessary lessons for my own growth. For that reason, I didn’t finish school on the same timeline as many of my peers. After leaving school, I worked various jobs, mainly because I had to pay my own way through a significant portion of college if I wanted to graduate. While doing so kept money in my pocket, it further delayed my growth by helping me avoid pursuing my purpose. Joining the Navy was one of the best decisions I ever made, but much of the experience pushed me to my limits in various different ways; I had to learn how to take control of my own life while also learning to work within a system that valued the team over the individual. Graduate school was especially tough with needing to work to take care of a family, complete internship requirements, and produce exceptional coursework while being a young married person and helping raise a toddler. I’ve even had my own bouts with anxiety and depression that threatened the likelihood of me even continuing on with life, let alone finishing school. Achieving in spite of those speed-bumps was difficult, but I value the experiences that have shaped who I am today.
As you know, we’re big fans of Talk It Out Counseling Services. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Talk It Out is a private therapy practice located in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Alex Kohl, PhD, LPC, CPCS, is the owner and clinical director leading a strong and dedicated team of clinicians with their own unique perspectives, specialties, and approaches. My aim is to help those struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders/disordered eating, and addiction (substance and sexual). I also treat those working their way through relationship issues, marital challenges, and family conflicts. I especially take pride in helping those navigate their racial and ethnic identity. Whether you’re an individual, couple, or family, I’m here to support and empower you to reach your therapeutic goals. In addition, our team at Talk It Out delivers care with both expertise and empathy to help tackle any and all challenges you may be experiencing.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Curiosity – I’ve always been someone who enjoyed problem-solving. To be best able to do so, I feel it’s necessary to know as much of the relevant information as possible. As a result, I took more classes in college than I needed to be better prepared to help and understand others. I feel doing the necessary research is important if you’re hoping to speak on a subject. I also feel that curiosity makes it easier for me take the time necessary to listen to clients in a way that helps me provide quality therapy.
Contact Info:
- Email: corey.marshall@talkitoutga.com
- Website: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/corey-a-marshall-atlanta-ga/807549
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Image Credits
Armani H Marie – AHM Photography Russell Brown – Russell Brown Photography
