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FD Portrait of Dr. Fulani Doughty

Dr. Fulani Doughty

Thoughtful CBT-informed counseling for life transitions

LPC Georgia

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Fulani

Dr. Fulani Doughty draws on a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy foundation while integrating client-centered and existential ideas to help people navigate stress, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He brings 17 years of clinical experience in mental health and rehabilitation counseling, pairing practical skills with reflective discussion to address issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, and anger. Dr.

Doughty also focuses on career-related stress, parenting questions, and complex mood concerns including bipolar disorder. His work reflects broad training and a variety of interests in education and organizational development, which inform a collaborative approach to problem solving and life transitions.

Dr. Doughty practices as an LPC in Georgia and offers therapy that blends goal-focused techniques with exploration of meaning and values.

He adapts methods to individual needs, drawing on mindfulness and motivational interviewing when helpful, and addresses additional areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment and blended family challenges, caregiver stress, substance use concerns, and communication or commitment issues.

Clients can expect a professional, approachable clinician who uses structured strategies alongside empathic listening to create practical steps forward and support healing across many life domains.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Dr. Doughty uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, sleep problems, and anger. Client-centered therapy is also part of his approach, emphasizing empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore values and make choices that align with their goals. These approaches often work well together, allowing for both structured skill-building and deeper personal exploration.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist partners with each person to clarify needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors techniques accordingly. That collaborative process can include trying different methods and adjusting the plan as progress is made, with an emphasis on practical steps the client can use between sessions.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access care from across Georgia. These options create flexibility for scheduling, allow for shorter check-ins or longer sessions as needed, and let clients use the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Doughty commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues.
What therapeutic style does he use in sessions?
Dr. Doughty combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and existential approaches, often incorporating mindfulness and motivational interviewing to suit a client's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience in behavioral health and rehabilitation counseling, with additional background in education and organizational development.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He holds the LPC credential with licence number GA LPC LPC005251 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats can people meet with him online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English