Child Therapists in Alpharetta, GA
Kathleen W Shack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30005
com has information about my work as a Counselor, Mediator, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist.
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
com has information about my work as a Counselor, Mediator, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist.
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
Gracile Dawes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009
The stress that people face comes from all sides. Therapy is a road to healing and health when stress and anxiety become a burden. If you are a woman overwhelmed by the demands of life, and feeling like you are never enough for anyone, counseling will provide you with the necessary support to be more present and confident in your daily life. If you are are a teen feeling disconnected from your parents, your friends, and yourself, counseling will give you tools to understand yourself and connect with those most important to you. If your child has unique needs or challenging behaviors, parenting counseling will help.
The stress that people face comes from all sides. Therapy is a road to healing and health when stress and anxiety become a burden. If you are a woman overwhelmed by the demands of life, and feeling like you are never enough for anyone, counseling will provide you with the necessary support to be more present and confident in your daily life. If you are are a teen feeling disconnected from your parents, your friends, and yourself, counseling will give you tools to understand yourself and connect with those most important to you. If your child has unique needs or challenging behaviors, parenting counseling will help.
Crystal Favre
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Theresa M Westfall
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress and fulfillment long after our counseling relationship has come to a close.
I provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress and fulfillment long after our counseling relationship has come to a close.
Keren Drits
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Welcome! My practice is open during early EVENING hours to accommodate after school schedules. I have been fortunate to have 19 years of counseling experience in both the school setting and the private sector, working with children ranging in ages 5-18, adults, and with families. While working with children and adolescents, I believe that the family dynamic is an extremely important part of the therapeutic process, and will often involve parents and siblings in therapy when it is helpful. I also work with parents who need support with parenting help in many different scenarios (toddlers to teens).
Welcome! My practice is open during early EVENING hours to accommodate after school schedules. I have been fortunate to have 19 years of counseling experience in both the school setting and the private sector, working with children ranging in ages 5-18, adults, and with families. While working with children and adolescents, I believe that the family dynamic is an extremely important part of the therapeutic process, and will often involve parents and siblings in therapy when it is helpful. I also work with parents who need support with parenting help in many different scenarios (toddlers to teens).
Optimal Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
At Optimal Psychological we specialize in Psychological Evaluations and Trauma Assessments for infants, children and adults. We have convenient appointment times, fast turnaround time and a friendly atmosphere.
At Optimal Psychological we specialize in Psychological Evaluations and Trauma Assessments for infants, children and adults. We have convenient appointment times, fast turnaround time and a friendly atmosphere.
Leah Rydel
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and specialize in working with individuals throughout the entire lifespan. My modalities include CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Strength Based Counseling and Mindfulness Approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. I am passionate about connecting with clients on an emotional and empathic level to building strong, lasting relationships with them. I hold a Master’s of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from University of Georgia.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults.
I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and specialize in working with individuals throughout the entire lifespan. My modalities include CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Strength Based Counseling and Mindfulness Approach to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and trauma. I am passionate about connecting with clients on an emotional and empathic level to building strong, lasting relationships with them. I hold a Master’s of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology from University of Georgia.
Allan M Blum
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Therapy is a collaborative process. I feel so lucky to have spent most of my adult life helping people. I have been a Director of large hospitals & Pain Institutes, Chief Psychologist for a residential hospital, Laurel Heights, in Atlanta, GA. However, most rewarding to me is the privilege of working with individuals & couples in my private practice. Developing trust with each of my patients and witnessing the growth and progress they have accomplished is the greatest feeling. My experience includes working with children & adolescents, families, couples and adults.
Therapy is a collaborative process. I feel so lucky to have spent most of my adult life helping people. I have been a Director of large hospitals & Pain Institutes, Chief Psychologist for a residential hospital, Laurel Heights, in Atlanta, GA. However, most rewarding to me is the privilege of working with individuals & couples in my private practice. Developing trust with each of my patients and witnessing the growth and progress they have accomplished is the greatest feeling. My experience includes working with children & adolescents, families, couples and adults.
Sunshine Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Children, teens and families are our passion and describe our ideal clientele. Your parenting instincts tell you something has changed with your child. You wonder is it something with school, friends, or a stressor that you have no idea about. Perhaps, your family unit has gone through major change or loss. Your desire is to have your child be back to their best self. You've tried everything you can think of in your parenting arsenal; long talks, together time, consequences and for some reason the issue is still there. As parents we don't always have all the answers and it is ok to reach out for help!
Children, teens and families are our passion and describe our ideal clientele. Your parenting instincts tell you something has changed with your child. You wonder is it something with school, friends, or a stressor that you have no idea about. Perhaps, your family unit has gone through major change or loss. Your desire is to have your child be back to their best self. You've tried everything you can think of in your parenting arsenal; long talks, together time, consequences and for some reason the issue is still there. As parents we don't always have all the answers and it is ok to reach out for help!
Sara Gheesling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Throughout my career, I have dedicated my practice to serving adults, adolescents, and families who identify as queer and/or transgender/non-binary. In addition, I also provide play therapy services to children (5-10 years-old) and their families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral regulation concerns. It is my philosophy that we are never too young or too old to begin our journey through growth, healing, and self-discovery. Using therapeutic practices that are centered around mind-body connections and trauma informed care, I would love to be a part of you or your child's journey towards wellness.
Throughout my career, I have dedicated my practice to serving adults, adolescents, and families who identify as queer and/or transgender/non-binary. In addition, I also provide play therapy services to children (5-10 years-old) and their families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral regulation concerns. It is my philosophy that we are never too young or too old to begin our journey through growth, healing, and self-discovery. Using therapeutic practices that are centered around mind-body connections and trauma informed care, I would love to be a part of you or your child's journey towards wellness.
Melanie Elizabeth Kissell
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
As a relationship-oriented therapist with training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, I work with infants, children, adolescents, families, & adults.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
As a relationship-oriented therapist with training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, & Child-Parent Psychotherapy, I work with infants, children, adolescents, families, & adults.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30004
At Eternal Strength Therapeutic Youth Center, we have one core purpose and mission, to tune each youth (10-25 yrs old) that enters our facility into a beacon of light and positive growth. Our vision and goal is to allow sacred space for youth and young adults to tune into their true potential and to begin to recognize their strength and beauty. "IMAGINE A PLACE ONLY YOUR SOUL CAN VISION THE HEART OF A CHILD WHO LOOKS, SEES AND LISTENS SHE PAINTS A PICTURE USING EVERY COLOR AND WHAT SHE SEES, SHE SEES IS LIKE NO OTHER ONE WORD, A VOICE UNHEARD YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD WITH EVERYTHING I KNOW YOU'RE MADE OF” P.O.D
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Suzanne Bartholomew Mahaney
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, attention issues, anger management or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? You are about to take that important and scary first step in reaching out for help, and I would be honored to guide you on this journey.
Is your child struggling with behavior problems, depression, anxiety, attention issues, anger management or just plain getting along with others? Are you feeling like your parenting is no longer working? You are about to take that important and scary first step in reaching out for help, and I would be honored to guide you on this journey.
Luciana Sacramento Aguiar
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, CRC, NCC
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a multilingual Mental Health Counselor who works with English, Portuguese, and Spanish populations. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health concerns impacted by disabilities and chronic health conditions. My mission is to support my clients and their families to improve their quality of life by practicing an integrative approach and viewing individuals from a holistic perspective.
I'm a multilingual Mental Health Counselor who works with English, Portuguese, and Spanish populations. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and National Certified Counselor, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health concerns impacted by disabilities and chronic health conditions. My mission is to support my clients and their families to improve their quality of life by practicing an integrative approach and viewing individuals from a holistic perspective.
Tara Schoeller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30009 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children/ teens/ adults struggling with problems that interfere with social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. I believe in a collaborative, down to earth, child-centered and child-friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate and strengths perspective approach when working with children and families in need. My focus will be on building a strong and trusting relationship where your child and family can share openly and work towards healing. I believe in not only addressing problems in goal oriented ways, but also to build on your child's and your family strengths in meeting your therapy goals.
I specialize in working with children/ teens/ adults struggling with problems that interfere with social, emotional, behavioral and academic functioning. I believe in a collaborative, down to earth, child-centered and child-friendly, non-judgmental, compassionate and strengths perspective approach when working with children and families in need. My focus will be on building a strong and trusting relationship where your child and family can share openly and work towards healing. I believe in not only addressing problems in goal oriented ways, but also to build on your child's and your family strengths in meeting your therapy goals.
McConaghie Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Andrew and Tracy have been married since 1988 and have two young adult children.
Life can be difficult; we can help.
Our practice is different. We focus on helping people use their own strengths to find real solutions to problems. You can expect acceptance and caring at McConaghie Counseling, but we go beyond that to provide the expertise and guidance you need to make your life and relationships better.
Andrew and Tracy have been married since 1988 and have two young adult children.
Life can be difficult; we can help.
Our practice is different. We focus on helping people use their own strengths to find real solutions to problems. You can expect acceptance and caring at McConaghie Counseling, but we go beyond that to provide the expertise and guidance you need to make your life and relationships better.
Crystal Favre
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Crystal Favre, LPC has helped hundreds of children, adolescents, adults and families recover, grow and take control of their lives. Sometimes all people need is the first step of recovering and finding balance. Others have goals they're struggling to reach because of obstacles in their way. In each case, Crystal takes a compassionate, patient approach to help each individual/family work out the steps they need to progress toward their goals regardless of the situation.
Erika LaCaruba
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Currently accepting new VIRTUAL clients! My therapeutic approach centers around providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported. As a therapist to children, I can help children build self esteem, increase their coping skills, decrease angry or anxious behaviors, and nurture their creativity. As a therapist to individuals, I can help clients decrease anxiety and depression symptoms, work through difficult periods in their lives, and cultivate hope for their future. As a therapist to families, I can help increase communication, repair relationships, and create a safe environment to heal together.
Currently accepting new VIRTUAL clients! My therapeutic approach centers around providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported. As a therapist to children, I can help children build self esteem, increase their coping skills, decrease angry or anxious behaviors, and nurture their creativity. As a therapist to individuals, I can help clients decrease anxiety and depression symptoms, work through difficult periods in their lives, and cultivate hope for their future. As a therapist to families, I can help increase communication, repair relationships, and create a safe environment to heal together.
Kim Valdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I offer play therapy, sand tray play, and expressive arts in a warm and peaceful environment for children.
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
I offer play therapy, sand tray play, and expressive arts in a warm and peaceful environment for children.
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
Dr. Emily N Bailey
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Alpharetta, GA 30022
I provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, OCD-related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, perfectionism, and parenting stress. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome their anxiety through helping people approach (rather than avoid) their fears. I strive to help my patients develop coping skills that will help them live a more meaningful and value-based life.
I provide individualized, evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults with OCD, OCD-related disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, perfectionism, and parenting stress. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome their anxiety through helping people approach (rather than avoid) their fears. I strive to help my patients develop coping skills that will help them live a more meaningful and value-based life.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Alpharetta, GA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Alpharetta build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Alpharetta build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.