Therapists for Children in Atlanta, GA
I specialize in working with children and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In our first few sessions, you can expect me to ask many questions to get to know you—your past, present, and hopes for the future. My approach is warm, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices designed to meet you exactly where you are.
I specialize in working with children and adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In our first few sessions, you can expect me to ask many questions to get to know you—your past, present, and hopes for the future. My approach is warm, client-centered, and grounded in evidence-based practices designed to meet you exactly where you are.
I am a highly skilled and compassionate therapist known for delivering transformative results. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a personalized approach. I help clients break through barriers and achieve lasting change. Clients often describe sessions as both empowering and life-changing. If you're ready to feel truly heard and supported, you're in the best hands.
I am a highly skilled and compassionate therapist known for delivering transformative results. With a deep understanding of human behavior and a personalized approach. I help clients break through barriers and achieve lasting change. Clients often describe sessions as both empowering and life-changing. If you're ready to feel truly heard and supported, you're in the best hands.
We are suited and skilled in various areas of child and adolescent behavioral issues, mental health, family conflict, marriage issues, etc.
Your new journey starts at Watson Behavioral Health where you will get a combination of therapeutic interventions that are tactical and beneficial to many of life's stresses.
We are suited and skilled in various areas of child and adolescent behavioral issues, mental health, family conflict, marriage issues, etc.
Your new journey starts at Watson Behavioral Health where you will get a combination of therapeutic interventions that are tactical and beneficial to many of life's stresses.
Life gets messy. Really messy. And when it does, we need more than clichés and “just stay positive” advice. We need a space where we can be real. Therapy with me is a place where you can drop the mask, say the hard things out loud, and begin clearing the emotional clutter that keeps life feeling stuck. This is not cold, distant therapy.
Our work is relational, honest, and engaged. We laugh. We cry. We tell the truth about things that hurt. And we move forward with intention.
I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to walk beside you, challenge you when needed, and help build a life that actually feels like yours.
Life gets messy. Really messy. And when it does, we need more than clichés and “just stay positive” advice. We need a space where we can be real. Therapy with me is a place where you can drop the mask, say the hard things out loud, and begin clearing the emotional clutter that keeps life feeling stuck. This is not cold, distant therapy.
Our work is relational, honest, and engaged. We laugh. We cry. We tell the truth about things that hurt. And we move forward with intention.
I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to walk beside you, challenge you when needed, and help build a life that actually feels like yours.
Your, and/or your children's, well-being, personal growth, healing, and desired way of experiencing yourself and your life are my priority.
My work with my clients is collaborative and solution-focused, utilizing narrative therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While I have worked with clients age 5 to 95, I have a focus, and many years of experience, helping children and their parents learn to calm anxiety and big feelings, and decrease family conflict.
Your, and/or your children's, well-being, personal growth, healing, and desired way of experiencing yourself and your life are my priority.
My work with my clients is collaborative and solution-focused, utilizing narrative therapy and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). While I have worked with clients age 5 to 95, I have a focus, and many years of experience, helping children and their parents learn to calm anxiety and big feelings, and decrease family conflict.
I also offer family sessions for Child & Adolescent clients only (private pay only).
I'm a PhD and Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Georgia and Maryland. I have multiple years of clinical experience among various populations, backgrounds, and settings, primarily working with ages 6-25. I also currently hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Social Work.
I am someone with whom people generally feel at ease and comfortable, which is an important part of what makes therapy work. My initial goal within the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with just that: a positive, safe, and comfortable place, where you feel at ease to talk about things that matter to you.
I also offer family sessions for Child & Adolescent clients only (private pay only).
I'm a PhD and Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Georgia and Maryland. I have multiple years of clinical experience among various populations, backgrounds, and settings, primarily working with ages 6-25. I also currently hold an academic appointment as Assistant Professor of Social Work.
I am someone with whom people generally feel at ease and comfortable, which is an important part of what makes therapy work. My initial goal within the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with just that: a positive, safe, and comfortable place, where you feel at ease to talk about things that matter to you.
As a dedicated psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, I am here to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's challenges, build positive thought patterns, and unleash their full potential.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, and family conflict from a multicultural perspective. I incorporate a variety of activities during sessions, including role-play, art, and games to foster a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for working through conflict together.
As a dedicated psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, I am here to help children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's challenges, build positive thought patterns, and unleash their full potential.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, social difficulties, and family conflict from a multicultural perspective. I incorporate a variety of activities during sessions, including role-play, art, and games to foster a safe, inclusive, and fun environment for working through conflict together.
I work with individuals of all ages- children, teens, and adults- as well as families.
Feeling stressed? Stuck? Fragmented? Muted? Disconnected? Are you so overwhelmed and exhausted that you simply don't know what to do next? I use a holistic, experiential, and collaborative approach to help you reconnect to your authentic self, take ownership of your life, and build healthier connections with yourself and others. We'll focus on the "here and now," integrating your mind, body, and spirit into a unified whole. Together, we honor every aspect of your life—including your unique neurobiology, identities, cultural values, and spiritual beliefs.
I work with individuals of all ages- children, teens, and adults- as well as families.
Feeling stressed? Stuck? Fragmented? Muted? Disconnected? Are you so overwhelmed and exhausted that you simply don't know what to do next? I use a holistic, experiential, and collaborative approach to help you reconnect to your authentic self, take ownership of your life, and build healthier connections with yourself and others. We'll focus on the "here and now," integrating your mind, body, and spirit into a unified whole. Together, we honor every aspect of your life—including your unique neurobiology, identities, cultural values, and spiritual beliefs.
I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.
I specialize in diagnosis/treatment of learning disorders, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders. I enjoy assessments where I help solve how to best assist students who are struggling academically. Therapeutically, I provide scientifically supported therapy techniques designed to meet each client and family's specialized needs.
I received my PhD at the University of Georgia, and completed a two-year fellowship in psychology at the Yale Child Study Center.
I specialize in diagnosis/treatment of learning disorders, dyslexia, autism, ADHD, depression and anxiety disorders. I enjoy assessments where I help solve how to best assist students who are struggling academically. Therapeutically, I provide scientifically supported therapy techniques designed to meet each client and family's specialized needs.
I specialize in psychological assessment across the lifespan, from school-aged children to adults seeking to better understand themselves.
I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore the ways identity, culture, and lived experience shape their functioning. I believe that this work is inherently multicultural and that meaningful change begins when we honor this.
I specialize in psychological assessment across the lifespan, from school-aged children to adults seeking to better understand themselves.
I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore the ways identity, culture, and lived experience shape their functioning. I believe that this work is inherently multicultural and that meaningful change begins when we honor this.
I work with individuals, children, teens, and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on honoring the whole person. I support clients in embracing their strengths, understanding their challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and emotional well-being. My practice offers a calm, supportive space where individuals, children, and families can explore their experiences with clarity and care.
I work with individuals, children, teens, and families navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on honoring the whole person. I support clients in embracing their strengths, understanding their challenges, and moving toward meaningful growth and emotional well-being. My practice offers a calm, supportive space where individuals, children, and families can explore their experiences with clarity and care.
Emily Ferrara - Anxiety and OCD Specialist
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
I help individuals, children, and parents identify anxiety patterns, challenge intrusive thoughts, and develop effective coping strategies.
Stop mental loops and regain control. At Simplify Life Counseling, our team specializes in helping girls and women break free from OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. Whether you're a professional or a mom, we help you quiet the noise using ERP and CBT.
As Director, I match you with a specialist for SAME-WEEK availability in Atlanta or via Telehealth. We offer expert care for scrupulosity and faith-integrated therapy. You don't need more willpower; you need tools that work. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation today.
I help individuals, children, and parents identify anxiety patterns, challenge intrusive thoughts, and develop effective coping strategies.
Stop mental loops and regain control. At Simplify Life Counseling, our team specializes in helping girls and women break free from OCD, anxiety, and perfectionism. Whether you're a professional or a mom, we help you quiet the noise using ERP and CBT.
As Director, I match you with a specialist for SAME-WEEK availability in Atlanta or via Telehealth. We offer expert care for scrupulosity and faith-integrated therapy. You don't need more willpower; you need tools that work. Contact us for a free 15-minute consultation today.
You have always been the dependable one, the person others turn to. You do everything right and keep it all together, yet inside you may feel drained, restless, or unsure what you really want next. You want relief from the pressure, more balance in your days, and permission to stop carrying so much alone.
You have always been the dependable one, the person others turn to. You do everything right and keep it all together, yet inside you may feel drained, restless, or unsure what you really want next. You want relief from the pressure, more balance in your days, and permission to stop carrying so much alone.
A warm welcome to you for exploring the path to sound mind, body and spirit. I support clients seeking healing in the realms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity development, transforming negative beliefs, and low self-esteem. Clients of all identities and worldviews are welcomed in my office. I use experiential and creative approaches based on my belief that each client requires a engaging, bespoke experience for their unique array of life experiences. Those who value open-mindedness, instinctual empathy, and a zest for learning in their counselor will find me to be a good fit. I'm honored to help you lead an intentional life!
A warm welcome to you for exploring the path to sound mind, body and spirit. I support clients seeking healing in the realms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity development, transforming negative beliefs, and low self-esteem. Clients of all identities and worldviews are welcomed in my office. I use experiential and creative approaches based on my belief that each client requires a engaging, bespoke experience for their unique array of life experiences. Those who value open-mindedness, instinctual empathy, and a zest for learning in their counselor will find me to be a good fit. I'm honored to help you lead an intentional life!
Life has many challenges that it throws at us. We believe that no one should have to go through it alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, struggling with mental health challenges, or looking to grow on a personal level, we are here to help.
Hope and Restoration Counseling is a team of passionate, dedicated therapists committed to creating a safe, supportive space where healing can begin. Founded by two married therapists, our mission is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s challenges and become the best versions of themselves.
Life has many challenges that it throws at us. We believe that no one should have to go through it alone. Whether you're dealing with trauma, struggling with mental health challenges, or looking to grow on a personal level, we are here to help.
Hope and Restoration Counseling is a team of passionate, dedicated therapists committed to creating a safe, supportive space where healing can begin. Founded by two married therapists, our mission is to help individuals, couples, and families overcome life’s challenges and become the best versions of themselves.
Rachel Naomi Remen said, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are." My goal is to create a space that empowers you to explore and understand the patterns, expectations, and beliefs that may be holding you back. Together, we can examine the depths of your experiences, uncovering resilience you may not have realized you possess. Through empathetic listening, supportive guidance, and tailored, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I will aid you in your journey to healing.
Rachel Naomi Remen said, "Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn't you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are." My goal is to create a space that empowers you to explore and understand the patterns, expectations, and beliefs that may be holding you back. Together, we can examine the depths of your experiences, uncovering resilience you may not have realized you possess. Through empathetic listening, supportive guidance, and tailored, evidence-based therapeutic approaches, I will aid you in your journey to healing.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, loneliness, and self-esteem. I work with people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, and join them on their journey to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of being and relating to themselves and others.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, neurodivergence, relationships, loneliness, and self-esteem. I work with people who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or uncertain about how to move forward, and join them on their journey to better understand themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop healthier ways of being and relating to themselves and others.
My favorite part about counseling is letting people know they are NOT crazy! Many feel like they are the only ones struggling and it is not true. I want to help you understand what is happening and let you know that you don't have to be a victim of your feelings.
My favorite part about counseling is letting people know they are NOT crazy! Many feel like they are the only ones struggling and it is not true. I want to help you understand what is happening and let you know that you don't have to be a victim of your feelings.
I work with clients experiencing grief, depression, mood challenges, stress, or relationship difficulties appreciative of a collaborative, reflective, and solution-focused process. They are stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure yet motivated toward change.
My role is to help clients organize thoughts, emotions, actions, gain clarity, and insight.
I work with clients experiencing grief, depression, mood challenges, stress, or relationship difficulties appreciative of a collaborative, reflective, and solution-focused process. They are stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure yet motivated toward change.
My role is to help clients organize thoughts, emotions, actions, gain clarity, and insight.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, guiding them through challenges like PTSD, C-PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and emotional regulation difficulties.
As an empathetic and attuned psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate space for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and somatic parts work to support my clients in healing from past wounds and building resilience.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, guiding them through challenges like PTSD, C-PTSD, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and emotional regulation difficulties.
As an empathetic and attuned psychotherapist, I offer a compassionate space for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. With a deep understanding of the mind-body connection, I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and somatic parts work to support my clients in healing from past wounds and building resilience.
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