Child Therapists in Atlanta, GA
Dianna Briggs Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
Michele Lynne Tamarkin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CEDS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30339
I am a solution-driven psychotherapist with a humanistic and experiential focus on emotional and physical well-being for children through young adults. I'm licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and an in-home Therapeutic Crisis Coach for families. I encourage choice and change toward wholeness.
I am a solution-driven psychotherapist with a humanistic and experiential focus on emotional and physical well-being for children through young adults. I'm licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and an in-home Therapeutic Crisis Coach for families. I encourage choice and change toward wholeness.
Candice F Norris-Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30345
I specialize in partnering special needs children and their families to resources as they navigate through the school system.
My goal is to provide clients with new insights to thought processes and behaviors along with new methods for handling every day difficulties that can be utilized right away. I provide my clients with a safe and inviting environment where they can learn more about the world around them and build on their strengths. It is important that we work together to formulate treatment goals, and use the counseling process to understand and improve social and emotional functioning.
I specialize in partnering special needs children and their families to resources as they navigate through the school system.
My goal is to provide clients with new insights to thought processes and behaviors along with new methods for handling every day difficulties that can be utilized right away. I provide my clients with a safe and inviting environment where they can learn more about the world around them and build on their strengths. It is important that we work together to formulate treatment goals, and use the counseling process to understand and improve social and emotional functioning.
Jasmine Fortner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30339
Here we celebrate authenticity, genuineness, and radical acceptance! I am passionate about honoring individuals as the experts of their own experiences. I have experience supporting a diverse population with varying mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, crisis management, ADHD, addiction, ODD, and more. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am deeply passionate about addressing childhood needs and have trained in Child Centered Play Therapy to work with children as young as 3 years old. Additionally, I work with people of all ages to address systemic and individual trauma.
Here we celebrate authenticity, genuineness, and radical acceptance! I am passionate about honoring individuals as the experts of their own experiences. I have experience supporting a diverse population with varying mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, crisis management, ADHD, addiction, ODD, and more. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am deeply passionate about addressing childhood needs and have trained in Child Centered Play Therapy to work with children as young as 3 years old. Additionally, I work with people of all ages to address systemic and individual trauma.
Kimberley Vrana
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30305
No one wants to live in a stressful, unhappy home. But this is the result when adults and children don't know how to communicate with each other in a safe, non-combative way.
Parents whose children have ADHD, ADD or suffer from anxiety, depression, attachment and separation issues, cutting or obsessive-compulsive disorders say the coping and change strategies they develop through my counseling sessions are enabling them to become, in one mom's words, "more normal" families.
No one wants to live in a stressful, unhappy home. But this is the result when adults and children don't know how to communicate with each other in a safe, non-combative way.
Parents whose children have ADHD, ADD or suffer from anxiety, depression, attachment and separation issues, cutting or obsessive-compulsive disorders say the coping and change strategies they develop through my counseling sessions are enabling them to become, in one mom's words, "more normal" families.
Atlanta Psychoeducational Consulting
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326
Welcome to Atlanta Psychoeducational Consulting, your trusted source for comprehensive psychological evaluation services for children and adults. We understand that accessibility and convenience are essential factors when seeking professional support, which is why we offer both in-person evaluations and virtual/remote evaluations to accommodate your needs. For in-person evaluations, we provide a warm and welcoming environment at our Atlanta-based office, where our team of experienced psychologists will conduct thorough assessments to gain insights into your cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Welcome to Atlanta Psychoeducational Consulting, your trusted source for comprehensive psychological evaluation services for children and adults. We understand that accessibility and convenience are essential factors when seeking professional support, which is why we offer both in-person evaluations and virtual/remote evaluations to accommodate your needs. For in-person evaluations, we provide a warm and welcoming environment at our Atlanta-based office, where our team of experienced psychologists will conduct thorough assessments to gain insights into your cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Kristin Ann Coggin
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30341
As a Registered Play Therapist, Kristin most frequently utilizes Child Centered Play Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work with children ages 3-12.
Kristin Coggin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She received her B.S degree in Psychology from Columbus State University and a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. Kristin has experience working with adults, adolescents and children in both individual and group settings. She also has experience in family counseling and crisis intervention. Her experiences include working with clients of all ages in areas including mood/anxiety disorders, anger management, relationship issues and ADHD. Kristin also utilizes Canine Assisted Therapy in her sessions with her Therapy Dog, Tripp.
As a Registered Play Therapist, Kristin most frequently utilizes Child Centered Play Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work with children ages 3-12.
Kristin Coggin is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. She received her B.S degree in Psychology from Columbus State University and a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from The University of Georgia. Kristin has experience working with adults, adolescents and children in both individual and group settings. She also has experience in family counseling and crisis intervention. Her experiences include working with clients of all ages in areas including mood/anxiety disorders, anger management, relationship issues and ADHD. Kristin also utilizes Canine Assisted Therapy in her sessions with her Therapy Dog, Tripp.
Letrice Deloach
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30349 (Online Only)
I have experience with children and adults in individual, family and group settings.
Do you struggle with Balancing your work, personal and interpersonal? Are you searching for a more Balance you? I believe in obtaining and maintaining a healthy Balance between your mind, body, and spirit yields a truly fulfilled life. You are who you are? My goal is to assist my clients in learning how to be your "unapologetic self" while finding "Balance"! My approach is based on developing an authentic relationship built on self -acceptance, self -awareness, discovery, empowerment and bringing light to situations that may appear dark. I work as a collaborative with clients being the expert of their experiences.
I have experience with children and adults in individual, family and group settings.
Do you struggle with Balancing your work, personal and interpersonal? Are you searching for a more Balance you? I believe in obtaining and maintaining a healthy Balance between your mind, body, and spirit yields a truly fulfilled life. You are who you are? My goal is to assist my clients in learning how to be your "unapologetic self" while finding "Balance"! My approach is based on developing an authentic relationship built on self -acceptance, self -awareness, discovery, empowerment and bringing light to situations that may appear dark. I work as a collaborative with clients being the expert of their experiences.
Padmini Mangray
Counselor, LAPC, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
I provide support and healing to adults, children, adolescents, and their families seeking to work through their trauma(s) and life transitions. My focus is to create an environment where you feel safe, validated, and supported in order to enable you to create the life that you are yearning for. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach skills which will reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms to enhance your quality of life.
I provide support and healing to adults, children, adolescents, and their families seeking to work through their trauma(s) and life transitions. My focus is to create an environment where you feel safe, validated, and supported in order to enable you to create the life that you are yearning for. I use cognitive behavioral therapy to teach skills which will reduce stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms to enhance your quality of life.
Brooke Felt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Brooke Felt and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Georgia who provides therapy services to children, teens and adults. Through my own lived experiences and passion for understanding people, I have learned the value of empathy and acceptance in the healing process. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic and relational, creating a space that fosters hope, acceptance and positive change. Life is so often filled with challenges, hurt and judgment and it is my hope to offer a safe, healing space where you feel free to navigate tough feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Brooke Felt and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Georgia who provides therapy services to children, teens and adults. Through my own lived experiences and passion for understanding people, I have learned the value of empathy and acceptance in the healing process. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic and relational, creating a space that fosters hope, acceptance and positive change. Life is so often filled with challenges, hurt and judgment and it is my hope to offer a safe, healing space where you feel free to navigate tough feelings, thoughts and emotions.
In Jung Hwang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
Have you been worried about your child, but you feel something is different and you cannot pinpoint what it is? Children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. Dr. Garry Landreth, a prominent expert in field of Play Therapy, stated “toys are children’s words and play is their language.” This form of therapy offers an avenue to connect with a child’s inner world. It works to unlock an understanding of how and why they are operating.
Have you been worried about your child, but you feel something is different and you cannot pinpoint what it is? Children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. Dr. Garry Landreth, a prominent expert in field of Play Therapy, stated “toys are children’s words and play is their language.” This form of therapy offers an avenue to connect with a child’s inner world. It works to unlock an understanding of how and why they are operating.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309
Whether you are seeking out support for yourself or your child, I am happy to provide a complimentary phone consultation to ensure that we are a good fit for working together.
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.
Whether you are seeking out support for yourself or your child, I am happy to provide a complimentary phone consultation to ensure that we are a good fit for working together.
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.
Taya Larenkova Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Are you a parent/caregiver whose CHILD is struggling with impulse control, excessive worries, anxiety, or depression? Do you/your child need help with stress or anger management, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, social skills or learning difficulties, grief or trauma, divorce or family conflict? Are you feeling discouraged and frustrated that many methods of dealing with your problems haven't helped? Your knowledge of your family and my clinical expertise is what you need for a change. I can help you resolve your problems, improve your communication, your ability to understand your child/partner, and enjoy your relationships more.
Are you a parent/caregiver whose CHILD is struggling with impulse control, excessive worries, anxiety, or depression? Do you/your child need help with stress or anger management, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, social skills or learning difficulties, grief or trauma, divorce or family conflict? Are you feeling discouraged and frustrated that many methods of dealing with your problems haven't helped? Your knowledge of your family and my clinical expertise is what you need for a change. I can help you resolve your problems, improve your communication, your ability to understand your child/partner, and enjoy your relationships more.
Rebecca Joy Ahmadi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
My job is about hope. Many of my former clients tell me that they were surprised and relieved to feel so much better after therapy. They were unsure if they would ever find relief from the challenges they had. That is why I do what I do. It is a joy to share in that journey of healing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help my clients process and move forward from their traumatic experiences. I love using play and expressive arts to engage children and adolescents. I also have a special place in my heart for those who struggle with eating disorders and self harm.
My job is about hope. Many of my former clients tell me that they were surprised and relieved to feel so much better after therapy. They were unsure if they would ever find relief from the challenges they had. That is why I do what I do. It is a joy to share in that journey of healing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help my clients process and move forward from their traumatic experiences. I love using play and expressive arts to engage children and adolescents. I also have a special place in my heart for those who struggle with eating disorders and self harm.
Elia Lintz
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30312
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
Amanda Kriegel
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30341
I specialize in supporting children and families using a strength-based approach. I believe in neurodiversity and that there is not a "one size fits all" intervention. I work with children, adolescents, young adults ,and late diagnosed adults who have been diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, ADHD and/or Anxiety. I help families to see their child's potential and advocate for education services.
I specialize in supporting children and families using a strength-based approach. I believe in neurodiversity and that there is not a "one size fits all" intervention. I work with children, adolescents, young adults ,and late diagnosed adults who have been diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, ADHD and/or Anxiety. I help families to see their child's potential and advocate for education services.
Rajeive Manradgh
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing, as a therapist for five years with children and adolescents. I specialize in treatment for suicidal behavior/thoughts, anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, PTSD, behavioral issues, and interpersonal conflicts. I offer DBT treatment in both the individual setting, as well, as in the group setting (co-leading a DBT group). I am happy to work with clients who have had trouble resolving these issues for a period of time and are open to a DBT approach.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing, as a therapist for five years with children and adolescents. I specialize in treatment for suicidal behavior/thoughts, anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, PTSD, behavioral issues, and interpersonal conflicts. I offer DBT treatment in both the individual setting, as well, as in the group setting (co-leading a DBT group). I am happy to work with clients who have had trouble resolving these issues for a period of time and are open to a DBT approach.
Alexis Beckford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
My niche is child, teen and young adult therapy and I specialize in depression/mood disorders, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, attachment issues, suicidal ideation, and family conflict.
Are you a young adult having a difficult time navigating life's obstacles and feel like an emotional hostage to any trauma or stressors experienced in your early life? Are you the parent of a child or teen struggling with mental health or behavioral challenges? Life is too short to allow emotional distress, trauma, negative relationships, or mental health and behavioral challenges to shackle you. Imagine a life where you or your child are actively healing from emotional pain, and have successfully found meaning and purpose in your school/work, relationships, and other life areas. This life IS possible.
My niche is child, teen and young adult therapy and I specialize in depression/mood disorders, anxiety, self-harm, trauma, attachment issues, suicidal ideation, and family conflict.
Are you a young adult having a difficult time navigating life's obstacles and feel like an emotional hostage to any trauma or stressors experienced in your early life? Are you the parent of a child or teen struggling with mental health or behavioral challenges? Life is too short to allow emotional distress, trauma, negative relationships, or mental health and behavioral challenges to shackle you. Imagine a life where you or your child are actively healing from emotional pain, and have successfully found meaning and purpose in your school/work, relationships, and other life areas. This life IS possible.
Kerri Golding Oransky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30312
Are Sunday evenings a struggle because your child dreads going to school on Monday? Are you concerned about how your child is adjusting to a separation or loss? Is your child hard on themselves? Are you plagued with self-doubt yourseld? I can help. I specialize with ADHD, anxiety, self esteem,and infertility. I've been told that I'm warm, easy to talk to and "real". Still, I'm not afraid to call out my clients if I notice that they are engaging in unhealthy behaviors (in a gentle way of course). My clients tell me they appreciate this about me, as they don't just want someone who simply listens and nods.
Are Sunday evenings a struggle because your child dreads going to school on Monday? Are you concerned about how your child is adjusting to a separation or loss? Is your child hard on themselves? Are you plagued with self-doubt yourseld? I can help. I specialize with ADHD, anxiety, self esteem,and infertility. I've been told that I'm warm, easy to talk to and "real". Still, I'm not afraid to call out my clients if I notice that they are engaging in unhealthy behaviors (in a gentle way of course). My clients tell me they appreciate this about me, as they don't just want someone who simply listens and nods.
Beth-Marie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I'm here to help you and your child on the big, windy journey of learning to navigate All The Feelings.
"My child doesn't know how to regulate their emotions." I hear this a lot. And it's true. No one is born knowing how to regulate their emotions, and most of us who are adults now were never actually taught, we just did our best to figure it out, and now we're trying to pass on the skill to small, emotionally volatile people with half-baked nervous systems. Yeah. If it feels hard, it's because it IS. And if you have a child with some extra emotional sensitivity or sensory processing differences or neurodivergence or a trauma history or big life changes, it's even harder. And now YOUR nervous system is frayed.
I'm here to help you and your child on the big, windy journey of learning to navigate All The Feelings.
"My child doesn't know how to regulate their emotions." I hear this a lot. And it's true. No one is born knowing how to regulate their emotions, and most of us who are adults now were never actually taught, we just did our best to figure it out, and now we're trying to pass on the skill to small, emotionally volatile people with half-baked nervous systems. Yeah. If it feels hard, it's because it IS. And if you have a child with some extra emotional sensitivity or sensory processing differences or neurodivergence or a trauma history or big life changes, it's even harder. And now YOUR nervous system is frayed.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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.