Our Team

Welcome to our website here at East Counseling and Psychotherapy. My Name is Naser Kargar Eds, LPC, CPCS. I am the lead therapist, owner and supervisor at east Counseling and psychotherapy. I started East Counseling with the passion of serving others and helping our citizens and our community. I always, had great interest for assisting others and giving back. Later in life when I became a therapist, I had this dream that one day establish a clinic that can serve children, teens, and adults. Here I am 13 years later and accomplished my dream. It was not an easy task and I have to go through a lot of ups and downs to get here but it is rewarding to see that we are able to accomplish something meaningful in our community which is city of Buford and nearby cities. Before establishing East Counseling, I used to work as a therapist in a psychiatric hospital in south Atlanta-Anchor Hospital for 5 years after graduation from Georgia State University. At the same time, held a community therapist position in city of Alpharetta and provided counseling services to clients at their home settings. After collecting some experiences in the field in 2013, I decided to establish East Counseling to peruse my dream of owning a business and managing and controlling all the aspects of counseling business. My therapy approach working with adults is Gestalt therapy in which I focus on here and now and helping my clients gain awareness and live here and now. Majority of cases that I encounter in adult population are anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, stress, and self-esteem concerns. My style of therapy is very active and at the moment. I am not laid back in my sessions and at times pick on my clients intentionally in the aim of shaking and waking them up to be present with me in the session. At times, I might be a little hard headed and firm depending on issues that the client that I am sitting with is presenting. So, in a nut shell my approach at times, could look like experiential. I see many clients with past trauma experiences and help them to gain mastery of their life and manage their life more effectively. One of my specialties which I received training is play therapy which is the best therapy modality for working with children. We have a play room where I meet my young clients for play therapy. Another area of my interest in therapy is group therapy. 5 years ago, I became a supervisor and now I have a new interest. I like helping freshly graduated clinician and supervise their work and give them feedbacks. Lastly, we accept several insurances and we can send claims on your behalf.

N.K

As an empathetic and dedicated counselor, I provide effective and evidence-based treatment for individuals, couples, and families seeking healing and personal growth. I am deeply passionate about fostering a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment that promotes recovery and empowerment for children, adolescents, adults, and LGBTQ+ individuals. My goal is to help you explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills and cultivate resilience. My interests are anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, behavioral issues, psychosis and substance abuse. My experience includes providing individual, group, and family counseling in hospital, residential, intensive outpatient, and outpatient treatment settings. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various modalities including Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, motivational interviewing, and play therapy for children. I believe in a person-centered approach, meaning that I tailor my methods to each client’s unique needs, experiences, and cultural expectations. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Monmouth University and my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University. I am currently pursuing my LAPC license, and I am under the supervision of Naser Kargar, EdS, LPC. I am accepting new clients. Choosing a therapist is the first step towards building a healthier and more authentic life that is aligned with your values and aspirations. I am proud of you for being here and I would be honored to support you on your journey. Together, we can work towards navigating challenges, fostering self-awareness, and lasting transformation.

Hello. My name is Saralan. I have been working at East Counseling and Psychotherapy since June 2022, and I am under the supervision of Naser Kargar EdS, LPC. I am certified as a LAPC in the state of Georgia, and I am currently working towards my LPC licensure. I received my Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree at Georgia Southern University. My Master’s degree is in Counselor Education with my specialty being Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I really enjoy working with different populations and topics. I believe each person is unique and brings different things into the session. Due to this, I am eclectic in my approach to therapy. I believe each person needs something different from me to grow as a person and work through their trauma and their life challenges. With children and teens, I really enjoy utilizing aspects of art and play therapy to help and encourage them. I also enjoy working with adults and helping them to navigate their life options and making better decisions and understand themselves better.