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I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.

Welcome! I work with individuals, families, and couples to help them find new ways to look at their lives and new ways to manage difficult emotions. For more than twenty years, I've been working with children, adults, and families and have worked as an ADHD coach and as a special education advocate. I have also been a program director overseeing eating disorder clinics with clients who had primary eating disorders as well as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment disorders, and borderline personality disorder, among others.

I am a licensed psychologist with 10 years of experience in evaluating children, adolescents and adults related to a number of concerns including ADHD, adult ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, nonverbal learning disorders, psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, college entrance and accommodations, and academic testing. I also have extensive experience working with children in schools and a broad base of knowledge of special education procedures and other school-based intervention services. I conduct psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their families to help strengthen the family connection, reduce conflict at home/school, and enhance effective communication and problem-solving.

I have been providing psychotherapy to children, adults, families, and couples for over 20 years. I also have a specialty in psychological testing of all kinds (such as educational, neuropsychological, ADD/ADHD, and others). My greatest area of expertise is providing court related services, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court case.

Counseling is a healthy commitment and shows bravery. It is crucial to find the right fit for yourself, one who can best relate to your issues. Working for Peachford, Ridgeview, and Emory Hospitals, has allowed me to focus on trauma, persons on the spectrum, persistent anxiety, ADHD, grief, and resistent depression. My goal is to serve as an advocate for those desiring healing, proper medical care and learning to use their voice. Specializing in teens, college students, and adults who suffer from intrusive thoughts, self-harming behaviors, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, divorce, parental alienation, and narcissist abuse.

Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also provide supervision for LAPC's working toward LPC licensure.

Overwhelmed? Stressed out? Stuck? I am available and am honored to explore what is and isn't working for you in your life. I collaborate with you to support, challenge and encourage your efforts to change and/or discover more about yourself, your partner and your relationships. I strive to provide a reassuring and calm space for you to heal if needed as well as co-create opportunities to grow and recover. I am a flexible and attentive therapist dedicated to providing quality care.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive experience in conducting psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults. My evaluations utilize a variety of assessment methods chosen to address the individual's particular needs. I have worked in independent practice in the Atlanta area since 2010 evaluating individuals presenting with a wide range of diagnostic concerns, including: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Mood/Anxiety Disorders, Learning Disorders, Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities, executive dysfunction, and other behavioral problems. My psychological evaluations assist individuals and their families in gaining a thorough understanding of his/her unique abilities and areas of strength and weakness.

I thoroughly enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. As a licensed psychologist having worked at different settings and with different age groups, I appreciate the nuance that each person brings to the therapy room. I work collaboratively with clients to figure out the solutions that will best meet each individual’s specific needs. For some, that can mean implementing certain strategies and solutions, while others might require a closer look at one’s identity and close relationships to determine a good path forward. I do my best to ensure that you feel valued, understood, and respected.

*Intensively Trained DBT Therapist* Deciding to begin therapy can be an anxiety provoking decision. That is why I provide an ease about coming to therapy and attempt to make my clients feel comfortable beginning this process. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults helping them get through difficult transitions in their lives. I do a lot of work challenging people to explore their aggression, self-harming behaviors, drugs and alcohol use, suicidal ideations, depression and anxiety. I also enjoy working with adults dealing with life transitions and helping them improve their moods and perspectives on life.

Welcome to my psychology today page. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, stuck or struggling? I would like the opportunity to help you or your child. My therapeutic approach incorporates humanistic and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I utilizes a combination of cognitive, mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques to assist my clients in identifying how thoughts, feelings, and beliefs influence their behaviors in a non-judgmental, empathetic and open approach. *Please note that all clients under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.*

Slogging through the challenges of a chronic illness? Frustrated that your colleagues or friends seem to "have it all together" and you're just hanging in there? Or, maybe you've recently discovered that you or your child is neurodiverse.

As a child and adolescent therapist, I acknowledge the joys and the challenges we as parents often experience. By working with children and their parents as a family system, there is an increase in the overall efficacy of treatment. Often, many of our struggles as a family stem from our ability to fully understand each others' experiences and view points. Learning to communicate more effectively, regulate emotions, and be more mindful in our every day lives can drastically improve our personal and familial experiences.

Pathways is a premier provider of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and consultation services to individuals with autism and related disorders throughout the state of Georgia. We work with individuals ranging in age from birth to adult in home, school, and community settings. Services are provided by our highly trained staff of BCBA, BCaBA,RBT, and behavior therapists. We accept all major insurances. Our goal is to get you on the right path to taking steps to a brighter future!

Dr. Cantor obtained his Masters and Doctorates in Psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook with special interests in Developmental Neuropsychology. He is trained in Clinical Psychopharmacology and holds Diplomates from the American Board of Forensic Examiners, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy, and Fellow Status of the Academy of Learning and Developmental Disorders, and the American Board of Psychological Specialties - Neuropsychology, and the National Acadenmy of Neuropsychology. He is a specialist with Developmental Disorder such as ADHD and Autism, Neurotrauma, Biological factors underlying Depression, and Forensics.

As a neuropsychologist, I aim to incorporate total wellness. I encourage my clients to utilizing psychotherapy while simultaneously working on improving nutrition and exercise. My focus is on providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan based on your goals. I incorporate a variety of treatment modalities including psychodynamic or cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, and mindfulness meditation.

Struggling with a sense of meaningfulness? Does anxiety, depression, or a past or current life circumstance complicate things? I would be honored to support you in your trying time. I will approach treatment alongside you and draw from various Cognitive Behavior (CBT, DBT, ACT), Strengths-Based, Exposure, and Intersectional Feminism orientations. I will support you as you work to adjust positively to your life challenges through learning and applying effective changes, coping skills, and mindfulness. I feel empowering individuality and embracing radical acceptance is key to you traveling a path you find most meaningful and worthy.