Teen Therapists in Morningside, Atlanta, GA

I became a therapist because I believe everyone is struggling with something, and no one deserves to struggle alone. I provide skills-based therapy to give adults and adolescents tools you can use to create a life more aligned with how you wish to live. If you feel like you wear your emotions on your sleeve, have been told you are impulsive, or struggle to keep relationships, the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) I offer may be helpful for you. If you feel you have to hide your emotions, struggle with perfectionism and loneliness, or often feel like you are wearing a mask, then you may find Radically Open DBT to be helpful.

I speak teen. I want my clients to go from a place of surviving to thriving. I’m here to help them uncover how to find joy + perseverance in life by connecting deeper with themselves and others through the use of therapeutic strategies + interventions that they can carry with them forever. I have my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialty in adolescent development. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy) modalities to provide an individualized approach to therapy. Below age 10 I offer parenting sessions.

I work well with the client who genuinely wants to seek out counseling in order to find answers, solutions, or different perspectives to their struggles. Client success comes from being vulnerable, admitting and recognizing flaws, a desire to improve and become better, and an openness to being challenged. People come to counseling for a myriad or reasons including grief, unhappiness with life circumstances, feeling lost, lack of motivation, lack of purpose, and any other major life event causing turmoil. Through a trusted and trained adult in the therapeutic journey, clients will discover the neglected areas of their lives.

We all face challenges, and at times need additional care to grow and thrive. For over 10 years, I have worked with individuals, families, and those in relationships to address conflict, improve communication, and navigate changing behaviors. I have specialty training in trauma-informed care, co-occurring diagnoses, and exploring attachment dynamics & patterns in relationships. I specialize in affirming and caring for the LGBTQIA+ community and transgender / gender expansive youth and adults, and their families. I engage from a strengths-based, feminist, anti-racist, intersectional lens, while empowering folks to make life changes.

Working with a psychologist should be a positive and beneficial experience. Not only do I believe in supporting my clients through successes and challenges, I love my work and am very dedicated to those I work with. In my practice, I specialize in providing comprehensive psychological assessments and therapy with children, adolescents, and young adults. Currently, I have a private practice in Atlanta; I am an attending psychologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; and I perform neuropsychological/ psychoeducational evaluations at Georgia State University.

I work with adolescents and adults surrounding difficulties with anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, parenting, and managing the stresses of college or work or striving to find your own work-life balance. I will work together with you, both as a guide and as your team member, to help you set goals and work to meet those personal goals. I will help you to not only alleviate your symptoms as quickly as possible, but will help you to understand the causes of your difficulties sufficiently so that you will less likely experience a re-emergence of symptoms as soon as therapy ends.

It can be overwhelming to search for a psychologist, especially when you are already in distress. A comfortable fit between you and your therapist is by far the most essential ingredient in your healing process. I encourage people to be very thoughtful about selecting someone to work with, and to speak with several people if it doesn't feel right from the beginning. I welcome the opportunity to talk with potential clients about their needs, and view our initial conversation as an important first step toward healing.

I have a passion in helping people to thrive and build lives worth living. As a mental health therapist, my practice is concentrated on children and adolescents, and emerging adults, though I also enjoy working with individuals and families of all ages. I currently offer support to those who experience difficult life transitions, anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, mood dysregulation, and interpersonal conflict.

My style is collaborative. The relationship between the client and therapist guides the work we will do together. By using a non-judgmental attitude and creating a safe place for you to feel heard, growth and insight can take place. Many times we find ourselves caught in patterns that no longer serve our well-being; sometimes it takes someone outside our lives to help us see how to change these patterns. Often rooted in the story of our past, these patterns keep us stuck in outdated ways of thinking. Therapy can be the process of liberation from these stuck patterns, but it does take a willingness to be uncomfortable.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist whose goal is to collaborate with you and your family to improve your loved one's mental health. I provide therapy to children, adolescents, and young adults. I also offer family therapy regarding child-related issues. My approach to therapy uses a combination of cognitive-behavior therapy, interpersonal and attachment strategies. I strive to provide a safe and supportive environment to my patients so that a strong therapeutic relationship is developed which is essential for a positive outcome.

We are Georgia's largest Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) practice with twelve Intensively Trained clinicians. Peachtree DBT provides individual and group DBT skills as well as other therapy, counseling and support services. We offer skills classes for all populations including middle school, high school, adult, and families. We address various needs including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, impulsivity, stress management and borderline personality behavior.

My experience includes working with individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of difficulties, in both individual and group sessions, in school, church, community and private practice settings. I understand how challenging it is to seek help and the courage it takes to change. We carry with us the unconscious lessons and ways of being that we learned in our earliest relationships. By uncovering these ineffective life strategies and learning new ways of relating, I am committed to helping you develop the tools you need to achieve lasting transformation in your life.

I enjoy working with many types of people and the challenges they are having. The areas of grief and trauma, including the secondary effects, such as anxiety, depression, anger, relationship/trust issues,self-medicating and stagnation are my specialties. I use an eclectic approach to working with my clients, meaning that I like to employ many different styles of counseling into sessions. I approach issues honestly, openly and directly. I have been described as warm, genuine, easy to talk to and dedicated. I view every client in a holistic way. Rather than asking "what's wrong with you?" I ask "what have you been through?"

As a Psychotherapist I understand that human pain, suffering and changes in development can be difficult to navigate alone. Our social system can lack the reinforcement we need to successfully navigate life. It is my belief that therapy can assist with helping to navigate, regroup, and regain our happiness - which is different for each person. I also understand how therapy with the right person can make a major difference in regrouping and regaining happiness. We all deserve happiness and our happiness starts and ends with us. Take the first step toward regaining your happiness - Open Up to the possibilities.

My goal as a counselor is to help all my clients live their best life by helping them increase self-awareness, foster resilience, identify their personal strengths, and move forward with confidence and hope. Everyone goes through times when life feels overwhelming or discouraging or out of control. Having someone to help you through those times can make a big difference; that is who I strive to be for my clients.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological assessments to address possible learning disorders, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, processing deficits, and emotional/behavioral issues. Additionally, I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, behavioral issues, OCD/panic, and marriage/family issues. I see clients across the lifespan, and provide individual, couples and family therapy. I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with more than 20 years experience specializing in eating disorders and accompanying issues. My approach is authentic, direct, and kind. I believe in getting to know the person who is the patient and focusing on strengths and wellness to shift maladaptive patterns of behavior and relating.

It is not easy to grow through times of difficulty, but it is possible. I look forward to working with you on your goals!

Are life stressors causing a strain? Ever feel like you just can’t get it right no matter how hard you try, or feel like you’re falling into a comparison trap? Everyone has periods when they may benefit from professional support. Please consider allowing us to help you move from pain to peace. Key Counseling Group is a private practice specializing in stepfamily, stepparent, and career coaching as well as psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, grief, relationship stressors, parenting support, trauma, eating disorders, and more. We work with couples, individuals, children, teens, and families.