Welcome to the practice website of Norlydia F. McBee, Ph.D., a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Carrollton, Georgia (in the West Georgia area of Metro Atlanta), who is experienced in counseling and evaluating adults, late adolescents, and couples for a range of emotional and life problems. 

In addition to providing therapy for individuals and couples, Dr. McBee offers intellectual and psycho-diagnostic testing and assessment for a variety of needs, such as determining the probability of academic success or evaluating the extent and nature of an individual's disability. In addition, Dr. McBee provides life coaching and consultation services to businesses, attorneys, and other professionals.

Please take time to explore this site to learn more about the practice; the services offered; and information on depression, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties.

Because every person is unique, it is important that a psychologist understand each individual’s particular situation and assist that individual in finding a solution unique to the issues that particular individual is facing.  For that reason, psychotherapy (what many refer to as therapy or counseling) takes many different of forms depending upon your particular needs.

In some cases, psychotherapy is aimed at helping individuals gain new perspectives, new skills, and a greater understanding of themselves and their world. For others, it involves assisting individuals to explore their choices and move towards their goals.

Psychotherapy might also involve increasing communication skills, learning to resolve conflict, learning relaxation skills, or moving past the obstacle of fear so you can live a fuller life. It may also mean receiving support and help with direction when facing life’s obstacles and transitions.

Dr. McBee has a warm, witty interactive style and is committed to providing a caring, nonjudgmental environment. Raised in a small town, she is sensitive to privacy needs. Her main office is located in the Carrollton historic district and a short drive from Villa Rica, Douglasville, Bremen, Newnan, and other West Georgia and East Alabama locations.

People seek the assistance of a mental health professional for a variety of reasons, among them:

Dr. McBee offers a number of psychological services to assist individuals in addressing the issues of concern to them, including:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Based Psychotherapy (Therapy)

• Couple's Counseling for Marital and Relationship Issues

• Psychological  and Intelligence Testing and Assessment

• Relaxation Training and Pain Management

• Supportive Therapy for Life's Difficult Points

• Life Coaching for Reaching Goals and Assisting Career Advancement

Click Here for a list of major insurance companies under which Dr. McBee is a participating provider.

If you're confused about the difference in the terms psychotherapy, therapy, and counseling, as well as the titles psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, and counselor, click here.