Therapists in 29601

I work with individuals, couples/co-parents, and families. I see children in play therapy from three years old and up as well as adolescents. I work with many families going through the difficult family transition of separation/divorce/remarriage/grief. I enjoy working with couples and utilizing the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to remind couples to acknowledge, appreciate and respect their differences. I found the MBTI to be especially beneficial to couples considering marriage or long-term commitments.

I aim to make the counseling experience comfortable, safe, and supportive, while also pushing clients to set and achieve goals they may never have thought were possible. Specialization includes the treatment of anxiety and related challenges in children, adolescents and adults. Services are focused on awakening inner potential, strengthening relationships and organizing the world in ways that help clients overcome challenges and meet their own individual life goals.

Do you need help navigating a particularly tough time in life? I believe that therapy can provide a space for individuals to safely and openly explore problems of any kind. My goal is to collaboratively work to create a comfortable and supportive atmosphere in which we can gain a better understanding of your problems, which can often lead to new insights about how to approach it. Finding the right therapist is often a frustrating process that takes some trial and error. But when we're able to find the right fit, it can make a difference. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have to see if we would be a good fit for one another.

Life on the autism spectrum, or living with ADHD, epilepsy, or learning differences can bring all kinds of unknowns. The future can feel scary and lonely, and there’s a lot to figure out. You‘ve got ways to cope, but you want to thrive. On your terms, and in your own way. If someone you love is navigating young adult or adult life on the neurodivergent spectrum, you have questions and uncertainties, too, and support isn’t easy to find. Imagine having someone to talk to who understands the stress and weight of the challenges you face. Imagine having a safe, open, and supportive environment to be yourself and explore a hopeful future.

Our mission as a practice is to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment that values the client/therapist relationship. We acknowledge that counseling can be intimidating and challenging. Our commitment to our clients is to provide a co-created space that is safe, empathetic, and encouraging that invites sharing, processing, and healing. We love what we do at PCA and are passionate about providing quality care.

Audrey uses a strengths-based, client-centered approach and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients and families to achieve their desired goals.

Child and Adolescent psychologist. Ph.D. in Child/School Psychology from an APA-accredited program at McGill University, Montreal, Canada in 2005. I specialize in neuropsychological, psychological, developmental, and psycho-educational testing. Testing is performed for the purposes of diagnosis & treatment planning. I give "understandable" reports with comprehensive treatment plans, referrals to health professions (S&L, OT, PT, & psychiatrists), home-based & school-based recommendations. I equip parents to engage their children in interventions at home, empowering parents to take charge of their children's challenges. I also provide brief screening and treatment recommendations as an alternative to comprehensive testing.

Dr. Lockard was awarded her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She completed her internship at the Kentucky Department of Corrections where she focused on the treatment of male and female sex offender treatment. Her experience includes years of forensic and clinical treatment and evaluation in out-patient, in-patient, and correctional settings. Such experiences include: Community Mental Health Clinics, Autism Clinics, County and Psychiatric Hospitals, and state behavioral and social services agencies. Her areas of expertise (all bilingual) include: clinical, criminal forensic, psychosexual, and neuropsychological assessment and treatment.

I help clients with a variety of issues such as: overwhelming emotional experiences (anxiety, depression, anger, shame, etc.), traumatic pasts, confusion or aimlessness in life, compulsive behaviors, and other difficulties that somehow limit them from most fully living the lives they prefer. I am a trained mindfulness coach, and I utilize meditation training as a central part of my therapeutic process. I also maintain a person-centered attitude toward all clients, and I aim to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with clients.

There are many challenges or stages in life that can cause us to feel out of control and uncertain. Having a safe person to help us along the way can make all the difference. Sometimes we just need a safe person to understand our feelings and thoughts. Other times we may need guidance with finding the best tools that allow us to overcome a challenging time. I believe that therapy works best when it is a collaborative effort between therapist and client. My goal is to get to know you and help you find what works best for your life.

I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining a thorough history of life experiences from childhood to the present. I am always amazed how my words stick with people for years and years and I believe that a journey of discovery takes many paths and has many time frames.

There is a thread that runs through all the painful experiences we have as humans. Whether its depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, an existential crisis, or the myriad of other issues we face, these experiences of suffering all generate the same feeling of aloneness. These stark moments of aloneness are at the heart of our sorrow, and I have spent my life learning how to connect to people having these experiences so that they feel less alone. I feel really passionate about working with couples and groups as well as individuals.

Parenting neurodivergent children is an adventure full of trials and triumphs. After your child receives a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), or another neurodivergence, you may find yourself swimming in conflicting information and guidance. You find yourself searching through the internet to figure out what services your child needs and how to best support them. If only you had a guide who can help you understand and meet the unique needs of your child.

I earned my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from NYU in 1989, and have worked through the lifespan with clients in a variety of settings. I have been committed to helping people from all walks of life to find the courage to transform their lives. Whether you are experiencing distress related to your past or present, I utilize creative, non-stressful methods to support you in identifying and being able to use your strengths. The goal being able to enhance your self awareness towards healing so that you can lead the life you want.