We had the good fortune of connecting with Kishla Preston and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kishla, how has your background shaped the person you are today?
Hello! My name is Kishla Preston and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. I have been practicing for the past 8 years and have loved every moment of it. I have had the heart to help others since the age of 10. So much so that, in high school, I ended up taking custody of the 2-month-old child of a family friend until he was age 2, while his mother gained stability. That being said, I have a special place in my heart for children, young adults and mothers. My personal goal for every client I meet is to make their lives a little bit better than it was before we found one another.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Prestige Therapeutic Counseling is a holistic private therapy practice decided to continuing to close the gap between young adults and a focus on mental well-being. On our journey, I will be there to empower you by providing you with the therapeutic tools needed to navigate through your life. I know it is imperative to build a solid, trusting relationship with your therapist; therefore, I will provide you the supportive environment needed to facilitate open discussion. Sessions are typically 12 weeks but will be individualized for your needs. My primary practice focus is Cognitive Behavior Therapy as I have strong belief that our thoughts heavily influence our behaviors. I have experience with several other modalities, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Solution Focus Therapy. My main strength is the development of a strong collaborative, therapeutic relationship. It is my belief that therapy is not a magical tool to “fix us” but one to push us past mental blocks and build structures to conquer those.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I am a huge foodie so my favorite spots are centered around good eats! Some of favorite restaurants include: South City Kitchen, Seasalt, Irie Mon Cafe and Stoney River Steakhouse. I also love visiting Ponce City Market for the city views on the rooftop and the beltline for a nice stroll. While I do not usually hang out “after dark”, I do love a good rooftop bar, such as Reverb by Hard Rock or St. Julep.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mother would receive my shoutout, HANDS DOWN! She has always been my biggest cheerleader and afforded me the freedom to always show up in this world as my full self. I was fortified at a young age and assured that my voice was just as important as others. Carlene Vivian Preston is the motivating force behind who I am today!

Website: prestigetherapeuticcounseling.com

Instagram: @therapeuticKish

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kishla-preston-lcsw-a8143749

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