Therapists in Georgia

I am bilingual in Spanish and can help the Latin community in many different capacities. I lived in the Dominican Republic as a teenager so I am very well culturally versed. Previously, I worked as a school-based therapist and have experience treating ADHD, oppositional defiance, autism and emotional distress in adolescents and teens. I also have experience working with DFCS and providing court testimony for families. I also have experience providing counseling for children, teens, & adults struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, suicide ideations, PTSD and relationship issues.

I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.

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.

Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, and family therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Vinings, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.

Adolescence and young adulthood brings unique challenges and excitement that often requires extra support from sources outside of friends and family. Navigating changes and life transitions can feel overwhelming, anxiety producing, and generally stressful. Finding the right therapist is one of the most important factors in your success towards feeling better. I work with children, teens, young adults, and highly sensitive individuals seeking support with anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, managing boundaries, and executive functioning.

Are you a parent, adult, or teen who has faced anxiety, panic, depression, mood swings, obsessions, attention problems, or impulsivity? You or your loved one may have had urges to harm themselves or had difficulty making or keeping healthy relationships. I help clients live a Life they experience as Worth Living, learning coping skills to deal with life’s stressors and solve problems one moment at a time. Find peace of mind and live your best life!

It has been my privilege to help people of all ages and backgrounds live their preferred story - to feel, think, and experience life the way they want. You’ve already started seeking it out. I truly believe it is the well part of someone that seeks and shows up to therapy, that knows and wants something better. Whether you are a young person, a parent, or simply a fellow human being, you can grow, learn, change & heal. It is all possible. And I see therapy not just as a way to decrease what you aren’t wanting but also a chance to increase what you’d like to experience in yourself, your life, & your family.

I specialize in assisting neurodivergent youths and adults as they navigate their unique experiences and learn to integrate into society. While I work with children, I believe in the power of working specifically with parents as individuals as they work on the many layers of their identity and their own unique challenges that often go overlooked. Those grappling with self-judgement and doubt, people pleasing tendencies, emotional regulation challenges, and interpersonal difficulties often find a safe space. I extend a warm welcome to them while equipping them with techniques and coping skills to promote self-efficacy and confidence.

Brittany Carter, MSW, LCSW is the owner and primary therapist of Rising Hope Therapy LLC. I specialize in behavior issues and trauma. I work with adults, children, and families. I am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP). Engaging through an empathic and fun approach, individuals work through their struggles...leading to more fulfilling lives and improved relationships! Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), expressive therapies (art, drama, music, etc), and CBT are my most heavily used forms of treatment.

Accepting new clients... It is a sign of strength and courage to ask for support. Life is full of unpredictable twists and turns and having some encouragement along the way can be very helpful. I enjoy working with all ages, cultures and those experiencing a wide range of challenges. My specialties are in working with children and adults who are or may think they are on the autism spectrum. I also specialize in working with couples and families and am a facilitator of premarital and marital assessments through www.prepare-enrich.com.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. I also work with adults. While post-graduate training, and teaching, have increased my skills, what makes me a good therapist are the beliefs I hold dear. I believe in people and their ability to heal and thrive. I believe that the connection I have with my clients not only allows them to open up to me, but others as well. Most importantly, I believe that working with others is a tremendous responsibility and a sacred trust. It is an honor I never take lightly.

Hi, I’m Shatevia. I believe that learning to love and honor yourself is a worthy goal. I help my clients learn tools that allow them to have inner peace, joy, and a sense of purpose. I help adults and teenagers better manage their focus, anxiety, depression, and fitting in at work or school. I support clients with the following: Depression (lack of motivation), anxiety, ADD/ ADHD (focus, attention to detail, and poor communication), adjusting to transitions, becoming more of yourself, managing culture issues, anger issues, and childhood trauma. Regulating your emotions (like anger explosions) may also be a challenge.

I believe in a trusting therapeutic relationship to create change. Then we design, create and assemble a toolbox filled with interests, experiences, successes, skills, and reminders to handle the unexpected and difficult parts of life. Since working with children, adolescents, adults, parents and families for over 20 years, my specialties focus on social skills development, interpersonal relationships, verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as understanding and identifying client strengths, beliefs, and passions so that they may gain a toolbox that works for them.

I am an outgoing, energetic, self-motivated, skilled therapist with a passion for working with children, families&adults.Being a psychotherapist has been a passion for since I was school age.I’ve seen children&adults struggle with self- harm, depression, anxiety, school difficulty&what seems like defiance.The children carry the symptoms of the dysfunction&try to manage it the best way they.I believe that if it is possible to resolve any difficulties within a child, individual or family that is where the work should begin.By beginning with a member of the family the family unit can grow&heal together. M-Th 9-2:30, F 9-6

During the last 45 plus years, I have provided experiential psychotherapy to children, teens, and adults in individual, couple, family, and group settings. I have given over 800 lectures on the subjects of divorce, parenting, transgender, family play therapy, supervision, learning disabilities, grief, ADHD, play therapy, adolescence, etc. I am a registered play therapist, certified in EMDR, and provide supervision and consultation to other psychotherapists.

Change can be difficult, but with professional support and guidance you can gain powerful tools to assist in working through and overcoming many challenges in your life. As a LCSW, I am here to help you cultivate those tools and develop a real, workable plan for improving the quality of your life. As an animal assisted therapist, my dog Riley (a Maltipoo) and I work together to create a comforting and warm environment. I draw on techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution focused therapy to work with my clients on reaching their goals in order to heal and grow.

Life brings many issues that we often want help working through. Therapy is a great way to untangle these life events. I offer a warm, safe environment where we address sensitive topics at a pace comfortable for you. In session, we will work collaboratively and creatively to address patterns and issues that you want to change or leave behind. I recognize seeking help for ourselves or our families can be a challenging task. With support and guidance, we can find environments and techniques to help you be safe sharing your thoughts, feelings, and concerns.

Looking for support in life? Someone who takes your identity and culture into consideration to provide culturally competent care? I am dedicated to providing support to you in navigating the challenges in life. I love working with adolescents, teenagers, young adults, and their families to support communication, self-esteem, and life transitions. I am experienced in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, college support, life transitions, "adulting," forming healthy relationships/boundary setting, autism, and bullying. I am familiar with working in family counseling supporting and aligning each individual.

Sarah believes that each client is the author of his or her own life experiences, and has the capability of maneuvering and pushing forward through circumstances in life. She recognizes it can be difficult and scary learning and implementing the tools needed to accomplish fears and worries. "It's like exercising a new muscle. It may hurt and get sore by working-out, but the muscle grows stronger the more effort you put into working on it." She has extensively researched the concept of empathy to help clients work through their trauma to develop secure attachment styles as well as understanding perspectives and co-dependency actions.