Child Therapists in Marietta, GA
Chandra J Blakely
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
My particular passion is working with children and adolescents whose behavioral challenges are exacerbated by a history of physical and/ or sexual abuse.
Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focused on providing individual, couples and family counseling.
My particular passion is working with children and adolescents whose behavioral challenges are exacerbated by a history of physical and/ or sexual abuse.
Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focused on providing individual, couples and family counseling.
Niki Gori
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Do you find that your child has low self-esteem or problems in school? Do you ever feel confused or frustrated when dealing with your children's behaviors? As a therapist who works with children, I work with personal strengths and tailor each session to their specific needs. I enjoy working with the family to create a fluid and open communication with each other. I believe each person and family is unique unto themselves and can create change and positively grow as a unit.
Do you find that your child has low self-esteem or problems in school? Do you ever feel confused or frustrated when dealing with your children's behaviors? As a therapist who works with children, I work with personal strengths and tailor each session to their specific needs. I enjoy working with the family to create a fluid and open communication with each other. I believe each person and family is unique unto themselves and can create change and positively grow as a unit.
Ariela Lack
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
As a therapist specializing in both young children and young adult women, I recognize the unique challenges each group faces. For children aged 7 to 11, struggles with self-esteem, sadness, friendships, and school can be overwhelming. They may retreat inward when distressed, making it hard for parents to connect. Moreover, the burden of worrying excessively about others’ opinions can drown out their voices. Parents, while supportive, often find themselves unsure of how best to help. In my practice, I specialize in Play Therapy and Child-Centered approaches, offering a safe environment for children to explore their emotions.
As a therapist specializing in both young children and young adult women, I recognize the unique challenges each group faces. For children aged 7 to 11, struggles with self-esteem, sadness, friendships, and school can be overwhelming. They may retreat inward when distressed, making it hard for parents to connect. Moreover, the burden of worrying excessively about others’ opinions can drown out their voices. Parents, while supportive, often find themselves unsure of how best to help. In my practice, I specialize in Play Therapy and Child-Centered approaches, offering a safe environment for children to explore their emotions.
Mary Frances Pierce
Counselor, MS, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30062
I strongly believe in highlighting the inherent resilience found in every individual, guiding clients to understand that anxiety does not define their identity. My specialization lies in supporting individuals who struggle to articulate their thoughts and overcome self-doubt, recognizing that unaddressed emotional pain and anxiety can manifest in various ways. Whether you're a child or an adult, I'm here to support you on this journey of growth and healing.
I strongly believe in highlighting the inherent resilience found in every individual, guiding clients to understand that anxiety does not define their identity. My specialization lies in supporting individuals who struggle to articulate their thoughts and overcome self-doubt, recognizing that unaddressed emotional pain and anxiety can manifest in various ways. Whether you're a child or an adult, I'm here to support you on this journey of growth and healing.
Shemika S. Hubbard - Attento Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, EdD, NCC, LAPC, PSC, CAC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30067
Children and Families have been my passion for the duration of my professional career. Specializing in services to Pre-Kindergarten to college seniors, I utilize a strength-based supportive counseling approach to overcome challenges within and outside the family system. As a passionate and impactful School Counselor, I help students and their families navigate their complex worlds to live a knowledge-rich, healthy, happy life. As a mental health professional, I understand the unique nature of individual school culture that supports and sometimes challenges children. I provide non-school-based supportive counseling services.
Children and Families have been my passion for the duration of my professional career. Specializing in services to Pre-Kindergarten to college seniors, I utilize a strength-based supportive counseling approach to overcome challenges within and outside the family system. As a passionate and impactful School Counselor, I help students and their families navigate their complex worlds to live a knowledge-rich, healthy, happy life. As a mental health professional, I understand the unique nature of individual school culture that supports and sometimes challenges children. I provide non-school-based supportive counseling services.
Mandy Goodwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RCYT
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30068
A child brings many relationships into the play room-caregivers, teachers, mentors, etc.
Play Therapist Accepting Saturday Clients - Kids have incredible internal resources for healing and resiliency, but sometimes, those resources are blocked. Through play and creative expression, I partner with kids to affirm and connect with themselves. My approach is compassionate. Some require many sessions, and other require a more longterm relationship - I'm here to meet your child wherever they are.
A child brings many relationships into the play room-caregivers, teachers, mentors, etc.
Play Therapist Accepting Saturday Clients - Kids have incredible internal resources for healing and resiliency, but sometimes, those resources are blocked. Through play and creative expression, I partner with kids to affirm and connect with themselves. My approach is compassionate. Some require many sessions, and other require a more longterm relationship - I'm here to meet your child wherever they are.
Katie Reed Yeilding
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MEd
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
Waitlist for new clients
Seeking support for you or your child can be uncomfortable.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide support to children and families with a variety of presenting concerns. I serve children ages 3-18 and young adults. I provide parent coaching as a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator. When clients come to me, they are typically looking to help a child or themselves modify a behavior. I often educate clients that behavior is a form of communication. When we can learn what a maladaptive behavior is trying to communicate, we can work together to find a way to alter it.
Seeking support for you or your child can be uncomfortable.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide support to children and families with a variety of presenting concerns. I serve children ages 3-18 and young adults. I provide parent coaching as a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator. When clients come to me, they are typically looking to help a child or themselves modify a behavior. I often educate clients that behavior is a form of communication. When we can learn what a maladaptive behavior is trying to communicate, we can work together to find a way to alter it.
Angela Saravia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30068
It is extremely overwhelming and discouraging as a foster and/or adoptee parents to feel lost and unable to help your child/teen, especially when you tried everything in your parenting tool box to help your child/teen to deal with big emotions, thoughts, life hardships. Caring after a minor that has experience family changes/disruption requires a lot of resources and ongoing support. I will provided you with all the resources I know to develop new skills that facilitate understanding, solutions and meaningful connections in your family.
It is extremely overwhelming and discouraging as a foster and/or adoptee parents to feel lost and unable to help your child/teen, especially when you tried everything in your parenting tool box to help your child/teen to deal with big emotions, thoughts, life hardships. Caring after a minor that has experience family changes/disruption requires a lot of resources and ongoing support. I will provided you with all the resources I know to develop new skills that facilitate understanding, solutions and meaningful connections in your family.
Hayley Barden
Counselor, LAPC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
It is my privilege to work alongside and partner with parents in caring for their children, assisting in building the child parent relationship, and helping support each child I am lucky to meet.
It takes courage to reach out for help. I believe every person big or small deserves to be supported and championed as they continue to grow. Often, parents feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
It is my privilege to work alongside and partner with parents in caring for their children, assisting in building the child parent relationship, and helping support each child I am lucky to meet.
It takes courage to reach out for help. I believe every person big or small deserves to be supported and championed as they continue to grow. Often, parents feel overwhelmed in knowing how to best provide support for those they love most: their children. Children are innately different from adults as they develop into their true selves. It is my honor to partner with parents to bridge this gap and provide space for their child to be supported, heard, and grow in confidence. I see clients of all ages including children, adolescents, parents, and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.
Elaine A Thomas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
Anxiety conditions I work with include: separation anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, post-traumatic stress disorder, child traumatic grief, distress following single incident traumas such as car accidents and natural disasters, child physical abuse and child sexual abuse.
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
Anxiety conditions I work with include: separation anxiety, OCD, selective mutism, post-traumatic stress disorder, child traumatic grief, distress following single incident traumas such as car accidents and natural disasters, child physical abuse and child sexual abuse.
It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.
United Metro Boys Academy LLC
Counselor, MDiv, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
We have the capacity to work with different institutions to develop in house counseling programs for children, adolescents and adults.
We are Believers Of Sincere Standards United Inc., and United Metro Boys Academy LLC. We are a network of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, school administrators, community advocates, churches, volunteers and help agencies that have a passion for providing Strength and Faith-Based Solutions by being "A Bridge for Life's Journey". It is our mission to assist men and boys to thrive by rebuilding their familial, vocational, spiritual and communal relationships. Kings Create Kings
We have the capacity to work with different institutions to develop in house counseling programs for children, adolescents and adults.
We are Believers Of Sincere Standards United Inc., and United Metro Boys Academy LLC. We are a network of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, school administrators, community advocates, churches, volunteers and help agencies that have a passion for providing Strength and Faith-Based Solutions by being "A Bridge for Life's Journey". It is our mission to assist men and boys to thrive by rebuilding their familial, vocational, spiritual and communal relationships. Kings Create Kings
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30060
I enjoy working with children as young as 3 years old, adolescents, and adults.
As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.
I enjoy working with children as young as 3 years old, adolescents, and adults.
As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.
Richard E. Shook
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30060
Are you looking for counseling, psychotherapy? Are you or your child struggling with problems? Through individual and/or family counseling, you can develop ways to address problems. Psychological testing may be used to more deeply understand your challenges. Assisting you at the highest level, my knowledge and skills are kept current. I've been a licensed psychologist for over 28 years. I assist children and teenagers, adults, couples and families. Prior to private practice, I obtained extensive inpatient experience in a psychiatric prison, an inpatient adolescent facility and the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center .
Are you looking for counseling, psychotherapy? Are you or your child struggling with problems? Through individual and/or family counseling, you can develop ways to address problems. Psychological testing may be used to more deeply understand your challenges. Assisting you at the highest level, my knowledge and skills are kept current. I've been a licensed psychologist for over 28 years. I assist children and teenagers, adults, couples and families. Prior to private practice, I obtained extensive inpatient experience in a psychiatric prison, an inpatient adolescent facility and the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center .
Renee M Holdo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPC, RPT, CAS
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
Renee’s clinical experience includes work with victims, families, and survivors of Child Sexual Abuse at the Children’s Center for Hope and Healing, Resident Play Therapist at Richmont Trauma Center, creating the centers play therapy program, and private practice as a Play Therapist at Perspectives Psychological.
“Miss Renee” is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Autism Specialist. Renee providing healing to children, teens, and families through the therapeutic power of play. Her post masters training includes: Child-centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, AutPlay (Certified Provider), Sandplay, and Family Play Therapy. She serves as the Director for the Richmont Center for Play Therapy at Richmont Graduate University, an Association of Play Therapy Approved Center and is adjunct faculty.
Renee’s clinical experience includes work with victims, families, and survivors of Child Sexual Abuse at the Children’s Center for Hope and Healing, Resident Play Therapist at Richmont Trauma Center, creating the centers play therapy program, and private practice as a Play Therapist at Perspectives Psychological.
“Miss Renee” is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Autism Specialist. Renee providing healing to children, teens, and families through the therapeutic power of play. Her post masters training includes: Child-centered Play Therapy, Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, AutPlay (Certified Provider), Sandplay, and Family Play Therapy. She serves as the Director for the Richmont Center for Play Therapy at Richmont Graduate University, an Association of Play Therapy Approved Center and is adjunct faculty.
Ally Yankauskas Swecker
Counselor, LPC, MEd
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062
I primarily work with preteens and teens struggling with depression and anxiety. Often times, I have seen these presenting issues emerge due to conflicts in identity, within relationships, and even thinking about the future. I also see kids struggling with trauma as well, ranging in varying degrees of traumatic events the child has endured. While many of my kids that I have worked with come from different backgrounds, many strive for the same type of goals: Purpose & meaning, self-awareness, and happiness.
I primarily work with preteens and teens struggling with depression and anxiety. Often times, I have seen these presenting issues emerge due to conflicts in identity, within relationships, and even thinking about the future. I also see kids struggling with trauma as well, ranging in varying degrees of traumatic events the child has endured. While many of my kids that I have worked with come from different backgrounds, many strive for the same type of goals: Purpose & meaning, self-awareness, and happiness.
Counseling Services of Atlanta
Licensed Professional Counselor, MDiv, MS, LPC, BCBA
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.
If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.
Elizabeth Snelgrove Arauz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30064
I work with children to adults struggling with a range of mental health diagnoses, including, depression (with or without suicidal ideation), anxiety, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, neurological disorders, gender dysphoria, etc. Together, with your commitment to treatment and a solid therapeutic relationship, we can identify your goals and utilize your personal strengths to build a realistic treatment plan to reach your goals and be your best self.
I work with children to adults struggling with a range of mental health diagnoses, including, depression (with or without suicidal ideation), anxiety, ADHD, Bi-Polar Disorder, neurological disorders, gender dysphoria, etc. Together, with your commitment to treatment and a solid therapeutic relationship, we can identify your goals and utilize your personal strengths to build a realistic treatment plan to reach your goals and be your best self.
Terris Hagan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marietta, GA 30067
I join children, teens, and their parents seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, and self-esteem. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. With children ages 3-12, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
I join children, teens, and their parents seeking support related to anxiety, past trauma, emotion regulation, social skills, and self-esteem. My passion is working with kiddos who have big hearts + big feelings. With children ages 3-12, I utilize the therapeutic power of play and creative arts to nurture and enhance wellness. Through developmentally appropriate medium, clients are able to naturally explore, learn, and grow. Parents/caregivers are viewed as an integral part of the therapeutic process and I value openness from those on the "support team."
Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, Inc.
LPC, NCC, MAC
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30064
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Do you wake up every morning hoping this will be a better day but are not sure anything will be different? Tired of feeling sad, stressed, anxious, or angry? Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center is a community of licensed therapists who work with clients from birth through senior years, applying traditional psychotherapy, experiential psychotherapies (such as art and play therapy), and body psychotherapy to help each man, woman, and child live their happiest and most fulfilling lives and have meaningful, loving relationships. Your success is our goal!
Christie Wakefield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marietta, GA 30062 (Online Only)
I have experience working with couples, families, individuals and children, including LGBT couples, families and children.
I have always had a passion for helping others and that passion was realized through returning to school and receiving a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine. My journey to becoming a therapist has been one of excitement and fulfillment. I have a passion for working with children, I believe that helping children create new coping skills or overcome life transitions leads to a healthier happy adult.
I have experience working with couples, families, individuals and children, including LGBT couples, families and children.
I have always had a passion for helping others and that passion was realized through returning to school and receiving a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine. My journey to becoming a therapist has been one of excitement and fulfillment. I have a passion for working with children, I believe that helping children create new coping skills or overcome life transitions leads to a healthier happy adult.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Marietta, 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 Marietta 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 Marietta 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.