About Jim Ciraky, PhD

I am a specialist helping anxious individuals with strategies to increase personal and professional satisfaction.

I help couples identify and resolve or manage marital disagreements and teach strategies to promote more satisfying connections with spouses.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, finding it hard to achieve the personal and professional satisfaction you desire? Do relationship conflicts leave you frustrated and longing for deeper connections? If you've tried to make changes on your own and hit a wall of tension, I can help you with effective strategies.

I seek to empower individuals and couples to navigate challenges, uncover hidden patterns, and gain control over their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My goal is to help you rediscover enthusiasm for your life and relationships.

Drawing on years of experience and the latest research in brain science, you possess an incredible capacity for positive change. We now understand that you can literally rewire your brain for more productive thinking and healthier behaviors. If you're ready to put in the work, you might be amazed at the strengths you already possess – strengths you can leverage from your professional life into your personal growth and relationships. Our collaborative approach aims for quicker, more impactful progress than you might have previously experienced.

I specialize in collaborating with many different individuals who are committed to making changes in their lives. I provide practical tools and methods designed to help you reach your full potential, often with lasting results that reduce the need for ongoing counseling. We'll work together to prioritize tasks, boost productivity, and mend fractured relationships, all while respecting your valuable time and resources. My focus is on helping you become more organized and purposeful, leading to greater success in all your endeavors.

As a lifelong learner, I continuously integrate the latest research and strategies in psychology to enhance personal development and relationships. I find immense satisfaction in witnessing my clients' progress and celebrating their breakthroughs as they identify and overcome obstacles.

True contentment is within reach for everyone. If you're ready to explore what's holding you back and discover your best path forward, I invite you to connect.

Ready to take the next step? Call me at 404-293-5654 or email me at JimCiraky@AdventHelp.com. I offer both in-person sessions at several locations across Greater Metro Atlanta and convenient virtual appointments via phone or video.

I'm so glad you visited with me here and look forward to collaborating with you. On behalf of Advent Counseling, welcome!

Founder & Therapist

Throughout my adult life I have had a passion for helping people toward a greater sense of well-being and to learn how to be transformed by the renewing of the mind. When human beings experience severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. My desire is to bring healing to people who are going through difficult times. I help individuals and couples rediscover a healthier view of themselves and strengthen their relationships.

I know that no single approach is the right one for every individual, so I have experience in a range of modalities including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and relational therapies. Additionally, there are so many counselors out there and it is overwhelming, even paralyzing, to find the right one. So, I am providing enough information here so you can make an informed decision on working with me.

Hi, I’m Jim, and there are a few things that I have seen materialize over my years as a counselor/coach:

Being more satisfied and content is achievable at most any age and phase of life.
You may have already waited a long time, so why wait any longer?
I will provide you with some proven tools to change your thinking and behaviors.
If you do not act now, more years may disappear without a single beneficial change in your life.

When I began in counseling, I regularly looked for better techniques and strategies to assist people in moving beyond a trapped mindset and soon began obtaining referrals from pastors, school administrators, teachers, business owners, community leaders, and others who began entrusting me to help them, their families, friends, and associates. In the beginning, all these referrals were accomplished without marketing campaigns or interactive websites. Recently, however, I have been receiving multiple requests for ways to reach more people, which now involves participation with effective modern strategies to connect me with people nationally and internationally. I also keep up on the latest research by instructing university counseling students and have supervised many counselors from schools, clinics, and churches.

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Education

Jim Ciraky earned the following degrees:

PhD. in Organizational Psychology from Northcentral University
Master of Arts in Counseling from Regent University
Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from The University of Valley Forge.

Jim Ciraky has the following credentials:

- Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia, USA
- Nationally Board Certified in Professional Counseling

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Experience

With over two decades of dedicated experience, our practice is committed to empowering individuals, families, and organizations to thrive. Founded in the greater Metro Atlanta area, our journey began with a strong foundation in hospital-based care, where we specialized in supporting adolescents and their families through various roles including Patient Care Coordinator, Program Therapist, and Partial Hospital Director.

Since establishing our private practice, we've expanded our reach with multiple convenient locations. Beyond individual and family counseling, we are enthusiastic about sharing insights and practical strategies through engaging conferences and workshops. Our expertise spans a wide range of topics crucial for well-being and growth, including navigating depression and anxiety, fostering healthy relationships, effective parenting, mastering conflict resolution, and providing essential personal and business development insights for many different careers, especially health practitioners.

We also offer specialized consulting services, providing vital support to businesses, churches, educational institutions, and community groups. Our consulting focuses on:

Building Enduring Relationships: Strategies for fostering long-term, meaningful connections.
Enhancing Communication: Facilitating practical approaches to improve understanding and expression.
Effective Conflict Management: Teaching the latest, most impactful strategies for resolving disputes.
Critical Incident Response: Guiding organizations through disruptive event management with expertise and sensitivity.

Our commitment to growth and learning extends globally. We've had the privilege of sharing our knowledge internationally, from teaching capitalistic business principles to entrepreneurs in Ukraine to learning about and supporting vital work with trafficked girls in Romania.

From our humble beginnings in a borrowed church office, we've grown to establish multiple professional locations, and in 2018, launched an international online coaching program. This global reach has allowed us to connect with and support individuals from diverse backgrounds across Denmark, the UK, India, China, Thailand, Canada, Romania, Iceland, Australia, and beyond. We are inspired by the ever-evolving opportunities to help people worldwide achieve their full potential.

Our current areas of specialization are centered on:

Resolving Deep-Seated Conflicts: Guiding clients through complex challenges to find lasting solutions.
Fostering Self-Sustaining Connections: Empowering individuals to build and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Advanced Anxiety Resolution Techniques: Providing cutting-edge training and support for overcoming anxiety.

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Personal

I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. My wife is my closest friend and we have been married many years and have two grown sons. My family and friends know me as a musician, gardener, and landscape designer, who enjoys all things outdoors. I have lifelong practical experience with marriage and child-rearing, which occurred throughout life experiences, not just from books and formal education. My life has been a tremendous learning tool, the lessons of which I apply in my counsel with others. This practical living, combined with my education and clinical experience enables me to be authentic in my work with others.

I look forward to working with you soon.

Jim

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Jim is very helpful and supportive.

Written by J.I. after counseling with Jim for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Dr. Ciraky has proven to be an excellent sounding board and has provided tools to work through my relationship issues. He has been insightful and given me things to think about to direct me in my decision-making process. I would highly recommend him.

Written by C.O. after counseling with Jim for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem

Dr. Ciraky has been a God send. He has been working with me for the last 7 months and has been everything I could have asked for!!! I’ve had a wonderful experience and suggested this company to many friends!

Written by L.I. after counseling with Jim for 6 months

Thank you for your help! May God continue blessing others thru your service.

Written by M.A. after counseling with Jim for 5 months

Dr Ciraky impressed me with his expertise. He listens well, analyzes your situation with you and is able to give advice and guidance. Dr Ciraky also provides different type of supporting exercises that can help in between sessions and that always are perfectly adjusted to your situation.

Written by C.L. after counseling with Jim for 2 weeks

I am finding Jim to be extremely responsive and alert to my needs. It is quite refreshing to have his support and I look forward to an ongoing therapeutic relationship.

Written by M.E. after counseling with Jim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career difficulties, and coaching

I am new to this counseling service but so far, I am impressed with the communication process and the advice I have received.

Written by S.H. after counseling with Jim for 2 weeks

I have been dealing with some issues for quite a long time, but always found it too difficult to talk about them. Jim has been very patient, understanding and encouraging and he has done an amazing job in making me feel comfortable opening up about my issues and feelings throughout our sessions. He has been a great support in helping me understand how my feelings arise and how to get to the root of them in order to start the healing process. We addressed quite a wide range of issues and I started to create my own healthy coping strategies that would improve my way of dealing with difficulties that came up/might come up at some point in life. I am in a much better place now than when I started counseling – I owe Jim a lot and I definitely recommend working with him!

Written by S.O. after counseling with Jim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem

Talked to me via video call. A lot of what he said made sense to me and when he prayed with me it also helped me to feel that someone else actually cared and he had a good way of summarizing issues and letting me see that I actually had some major things going on in my life.

Written by H.E. after counseling with Jim for 2 weeks

I owe Jim a lot and I definitely recommend working with him!

– SO.

This has been my trampoline for my better living.

– A.D.

Dr. Ciraky has been a big help to me in navigating the challenges that I have been facing this last year. He is very professional and supportive and offers practical tools to assist in dealing with obstacles as they present themselves. He is definitely an essential member of my support team.

Written by L.I. after counseling with Jim for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

Dr Ciraky has been very helpful in helping me work through a whole range of scenarios I was struggling with. He helps coach you through better ways ahead and helps you to take control of making the necessary changes. He also gives you tips and tools to assist you. He is thoughtful and also the christian aspect added in makes it even more helpful and upbuilding. I’ve had lots of change and stress and illness and the support has helped me massively to keep pressing on as much as possible. Thank you Dr Ciraky

Written by H.E. after counseling with Jim for 1 year

I appreciate Jim so much, he is understanding of what I have to say and actually communicates about the situations I have been facing. I would highly recommend his services.

Written by R.O. after counseling with Jim for 1 year and 4 months

Dr Ciraky is patient and straight forward. I like his honesty. I also like how he tries to help me connect the dots in my situation so that I’ll be able to find my own exit strategy and the road to healing and wholeness. Instead of telling me what to do, he just leads, guides, encourages, while letting me find my own way. I appreciate that.

Written by D.A. after counseling with Jim for 1 month

For the past 9 months I have felt that I received full understanding and support in all the worries that I brought up for discussion. This has been my trampoline for my better living.

Written by A.D. after counseling with Jim for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Dr. Ciraky helped me see that my “depression” was really just intense grief, and he’s given me the tools I needed to walk out of it one-step-at-a-time. He has helped me track my progress and see that I am getting better, and for the first time in a very long time I truly have hope. I’m living instead of just existing. Amazing that just a few little things he pointed out to me and asked me to do have made such an enormous difference. I no longer feel stuck in my pain. I’d recommend him to my closest family and friends.

Written by C.A. after counseling with Jim for 2 months

I no longer feel stuck in my pain. I’d recommend him to my closest family and friends.

– C.A.

It is clear that God has directed and is directing the counseling that is occurring between Dr Ciraky and myself. We begin with prayer and end in prayer. The insight gained has been very comforting. The Holy Spirit is at work and I am grateful for the clarity of thought during a very confusing time in my life.

Written by C.H. after counseling with Jim for 3 weeks on issues concerning Christian Marriage relationship.

It is clear that God has directed and is directing the counseling that is occurring between Dr Ciraky and myself.

– C.H.

Jim Ciraky is a perfect match for me.

– O.L.

Dr. Ciraky was helpful to me.

– J.U.

Jim Ciraky is a perfect match for me. It’s an art to ask the right questions at the right time and he has it down to a tee. I’ve experienced him as very understanding and affirming and I’d book him again without a doubt!

Written by O.L. after counseling with Jim for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem.

Dr. Ciraky was helpful to me. He especially helped me understand some of my faulty thinking which cleared the path and eased my mind. He focused on my goals during our time and encouraged me to think through additional goals.

Written by J.U. after counseling with Jim for 1 week on issues concerning negative thinking.

Dr. Ciraky had been a great support for me. He listens to me and is understanding and helpful. We have just started our journey, but I have confidence that he will help me work though my issues and feel better about myself and my life.

Written by K.A. after counseling with Jim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I had a very insightful and calming first meeting with Jim. This is definitely something valuable and positive that I want to invest more in. Gave me enough good energy for the whole week to carry with me. It is definitely what I needed and the type of conversation that has an impact on me. Reach out with confidence to Jim.

Written by A.D. after counseling with Jim for 4 days on issues concerning self-esteem.

Dr. Ciraky had been a great support for me.

– K.A.

Thanks, Dr Ciraky, for your support. Reach out with confidence to Jim.

– A.D.

I appreciate Jim so much, he is understanding of what I have to say and actually communicates about the situations I have been facing. I would highly recommend his services.

Anonymous

Dr. Ciraky is patient and straight forward. I like his honesty. I also like how he tries to help me connect the dots in my situation so that I’ll be able to find my own exit strategy and the road to healing and wholeness. Instead of telling me what to do, he just leads, guides, encourages, while letting me find my own way. I appreciate that.

Anonymous

Jim is very helpful and supportive.

Anonymous

Very helpful – Dr. Ciraky lets you let out what is inside and asks questions to prompt sharing things which are more difficult to share. He offers Christian advice where needed and on many occasions has given me a lightbulb moment where I just realize why I’m feeling the way I do, and helps me work through things with his godly support and guidance – I really appreciate all the help he has given me to date.

Anonymous