Therapists for Teens in Carroll County, GA
Stephanie Cole
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Villa Rica, GA 30180
She began in Polk County as the child and adolescent therapist/supervisor.
Stephanie Cole, obtained her Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Stephanie knew at the age of 15 that she would study psychology and her ultimate goal was to build a safe and healthy place for individuals, to not only understand their mental illness, but learn how to cope with those various illnesses. Moving back to Dallas, Georgia, Stephanie planted her roots and began to expand on her life long dream. She received her Master's degree in counseling psychology from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She is licensed by the State of Georgia as a licensed professional counselor.
She began in Polk County as the child and adolescent therapist/supervisor.
Stephanie Cole, obtained her Bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University. Stephanie knew at the age of 15 that she would study psychology and her ultimate goal was to build a safe and healthy place for individuals, to not only understand their mental illness, but learn how to cope with those various illnesses. Moving back to Dallas, Georgia, Stephanie planted her roots and began to expand on her life long dream. She received her Master's degree in counseling psychology from The Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She is licensed by the State of Georgia as a licensed professional counselor.
Heather Lynn Hawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CSC, LPC
Verified Verified
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Most of my child and teen clients look forward to therapy.
I can help by tapping into your child's or teen's strengths and assist in building a big coping and confidence skill base. You will start to see a good improvement with the main issues of counseling. I will work hard to build a safe space for your child or teen to explore emotions and change thought and action patterns through play, art, and pet therapy.
Most of my child and teen clients look forward to therapy.
I can help by tapping into your child's or teen's strengths and assist in building a big coping and confidence skill base. You will start to see a good improvement with the main issues of counseling. I will work hard to build a safe space for your child or teen to explore emotions and change thought and action patterns through play, art, and pet therapy.
Hayley Kast
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Carrollton, GA 30116
Waitlist for new clients
Maybe you are here for yourself or maybe for your teen.
There is hope. You or your teen can learn to express yourselves in positive ways, make good decisions, and be the happy and healthy. I use a client-centered and cognitive behavioral approach to tackle those tough issues you are dealing with.
Maybe you are here for yourself or maybe for your teen.
There is hope. You or your teen can learn to express yourselves in positive ways, make good decisions, and be the happy and healthy. I use a client-centered and cognitive behavioral approach to tackle those tough issues you are dealing with.
If you feel you are ready for change or there is needed change for your child, teen or other family member, please reach out.
My name is John and I use a short-term, neuro-informed, person-centered, non-judgmental approach to mental health counseling. I hold to the belief that you are the expert on you, you are unique, not broken, and that you have it within yourself to achieve growth, balance, and inner peace. I offer a place where your concerns are respectfully and empathetically listened to with "unconditional positive regard". My goal is only that you leave resilient, more aware, and grow into the person you desire to become with a newfound ability to cope with life's stressors and process trauma of the past from a holistic perspective.
If you feel you are ready for change or there is needed change for your child, teen or other family member, please reach out.
My name is John and I use a short-term, neuro-informed, person-centered, non-judgmental approach to mental health counseling. I hold to the belief that you are the expert on you, you are unique, not broken, and that you have it within yourself to achieve growth, balance, and inner peace. I offer a place where your concerns are respectfully and empathetically listened to with "unconditional positive regard". My goal is only that you leave resilient, more aware, and grow into the person you desire to become with a newfound ability to cope with life's stressors and process trauma of the past from a holistic perspective.
I am an adult and adolescent therapist.
The ideal client is one who is willing to commit to this journey of whole health and healing by doing the work needed. As your therapist, I am willing and committed to guiding you along this journey and to work as hard for you as you are willing to work for yourself.
I am an adult and adolescent therapist.
The ideal client is one who is willing to commit to this journey of whole health and healing by doing the work needed. As your therapist, I am willing and committed to guiding you along this journey and to work as hard for you as you are willing to work for yourself.
Your teen may be struggling with disordered eating, making decisions, and their social network.
We understand that child/ adolescent who is highly sensitive and empathic. We understand the challenges of parenting Atypical and Neurotypical adolescents who are faced with the multiple transitions of today.
Your teen may be struggling with disordered eating, making decisions, and their social network.
We understand that child/ adolescent who is highly sensitive and empathic. We understand the challenges of parenting Atypical and Neurotypical adolescents who are faced with the multiple transitions of today.
Rising Hope Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CATP
Verified Verified
Carrollton, GA 30117
I am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP).
I have served within various community settings including schools, hospitals, and outpatient centers. People of all ages are amazing...they can work through their hurts on a conscious AND subconscious level, through connection and evidenced-based approaches. Using creative, connecting interventions, we work together to heal your hurts.
I am a Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP).
I have served within various community settings including schools, hospitals, and outpatient centers. People of all ages are amazing...they can work through their hurts on a conscious AND subconscious level, through connection and evidenced-based approaches. Using creative, connecting interventions, we work together to heal your hurts.
His postgraduate work includes supporting clinical operations within a child and adolescent partial hospitalization program at Willowbrooke of Tanner Healthcare System, outpatient services for The Center for Behavioral at Tanner, and a mental health provider
Joseph B Adams Jr is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping others realize their strengths while overcoming adversity. He serves a multicultural population who struggle to navigate the challenges associated with trauma and decreased ability to maintain healthy relationships. Joseph considered the counseling profession while serving as a law enforcement officer. This experience reminded him of his own challenging and dysfunctional upbring in Washington,
His postgraduate work includes supporting clinical operations within a child and adolescent partial hospitalization program at Willowbrooke of Tanner Healthcare System, outpatient services for The Center for Behavioral at Tanner, and a mental health provider
Joseph B Adams Jr is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor committed to helping others realize their strengths while overcoming adversity. He serves a multicultural population who struggle to navigate the challenges associated with trauma and decreased ability to maintain healthy relationships. Joseph considered the counseling profession while serving as a law enforcement officer. This experience reminded him of his own challenging and dysfunctional upbring in Washington,
April D Reese
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, BC-THP, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have extensive experience providing adolescent individual and family counseling.
Are you looking for a safe, non-threatening environment to help you take firm control of your time, life and overwhelming events? These events evoke a complexity of stressors and anxieties that one can overcome with counseling. I can assist you with gaining new insight and healthy coping skills to manage a plethora of feelings, emotions and thoughts. My counseling style is genuine practical and "down to earth". My empathic stance focuses on the client's individual needs and strengths.
I have extensive experience providing adolescent individual and family counseling.
Are you looking for a safe, non-threatening environment to help you take firm control of your time, life and overwhelming events? These events evoke a complexity of stressors and anxieties that one can overcome with counseling. I can assist you with gaining new insight and healthy coping skills to manage a plethora of feelings, emotions and thoughts. My counseling style is genuine practical and "down to earth". My empathic stance focuses on the client's individual needs and strengths.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. You may start noticing you're have a hard time focusing or falling asleep, or that you're feeling more anxious or depressed than usual. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences. I help my clients, including adolescents and adults, find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships to know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.
When individuals experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. You may start noticing you're have a hard time focusing or falling asleep, or that you're feeling more anxious or depressed than usual. My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful experiences. I help my clients, including adolescents and adults, find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships to know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe.
Jamie Gaddy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPDPE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Villa Rica, GA 30180
Carl Jung once said, "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your own heart." Giving yourself the gift of therapy is allowing yourself the opportunity to look deeply into your own heart. I believe we all have the ability to access our innate clarity and wisdom, and it is a unique honor to accompany you in the process. Having a background in mindfulness meditation and integrative health, I offer a holistic approach to mental wellness. I approach this work with curiosity and compassion, aiming to help you cultivate greater insight and self-healing.
Carl Jung once said, "Your vision will become clear only when you look into your own heart." Giving yourself the gift of therapy is allowing yourself the opportunity to look deeply into your own heart. I believe we all have the ability to access our innate clarity and wisdom, and it is a unique honor to accompany you in the process. Having a background in mindfulness meditation and integrative health, I offer a holistic approach to mental wellness. I approach this work with curiosity and compassion, aiming to help you cultivate greater insight and self-healing.
Meet Our Teen Therapists
Hi Im Christina, I truly believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment and growth of the client. As a mother of three and a lover of nature, i get that life is not always what we want or expect it to be, there are times when one's path is unclear and finding one's way becomes quite difficult. If you keep on doing what you've always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten. If you are not living your best life it is time to make a commitment to yourself and dedicate the time and energy to increase the quality of your life.
Hi Im Christina, I truly believe in building a trusting relationship that leads to the empowerment and growth of the client. As a mother of three and a lover of nature, i get that life is not always what we want or expect it to be, there are times when one's path is unclear and finding one's way becomes quite difficult. If you keep on doing what you've always done, you will keep on getting what you have always gotten. If you are not living your best life it is time to make a commitment to yourself and dedicate the time and energy to increase the quality of your life.
Are you looking for a guide to help you through the challenges of life? Are you looking for tools designed especially for you to help bring a sense of peace? Do you desire better relationships? Do you need someone to help hold a safe space for you as you face specific challenges in your life? Are you desiring a deeper sense of Purpose for your life. Do you have a lingering sense that there is so much more to life, but you don't know where to turn? For 30+ years I have been drawing from many types of psychology as well as body and spirit centered practices, and bring effective tools for healing.
Are you looking for a guide to help you through the challenges of life? Are you looking for tools designed especially for you to help bring a sense of peace? Do you desire better relationships? Do you need someone to help hold a safe space for you as you face specific challenges in your life? Are you desiring a deeper sense of Purpose for your life. Do you have a lingering sense that there is so much more to life, but you don't know where to turn? For 30+ years I have been drawing from many types of psychology as well as body and spirit centered practices, and bring effective tools for healing.
I see you. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your heart feels like it is beating out of your chest. You feel alone. You put everyone else first and wonder when it will be your turn. You don’t even feel like the person in the mirror, so how can you hope to find acceptance from anyone else? Is your main concern your body size or shape? Your sexuality? The role others expect of you? You are overwhelmed by feelings you don’t even understand. You wonder if you will be stuck like this forever.
I see you. You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your heart feels like it is beating out of your chest. You feel alone. You put everyone else first and wonder when it will be your turn. You don’t even feel like the person in the mirror, so how can you hope to find acceptance from anyone else? Is your main concern your body size or shape? Your sexuality? The role others expect of you? You are overwhelmed by feelings you don’t even understand. You wonder if you will be stuck like this forever.
Jennifer Grizzard
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Villa Rica, GA 30180
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with people of all ages. I love working with children with almost any issue that may affect them such as behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, aspergers, school performance, divorce reaction, self-esteem, anxiety and depression to name a few. I also enjoy working with adults, families, and couples who struggle with communication issues, relationship stresses, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, feelings of helplessness, overwhelming worry, financial strain, and many other issues. In therapy, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to tailor treatment for each individual.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with people of all ages. I love working with children with almost any issue that may affect them such as behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, aspergers, school performance, divorce reaction, self-esteem, anxiety and depression to name a few. I also enjoy working with adults, families, and couples who struggle with communication issues, relationship stresses, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, feelings of helplessness, overwhelming worry, financial strain, and many other issues. In therapy, I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to tailor treatment for each individual.
Nicole R. Dodson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
Carrollton, GA 30117
I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, anger management issues, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, and substance abuse issues. I also work with people who have suffered trauma and experience symptoms of PTSD and ADHD. I have also found that a strong mind/body connection can be especially helpful for clients who have trouble with focus and concentration. Teaching clients to connect and trust in their own inner wisdom (sometimes called our "gut instinct") can help them have more confidence in their own abilities and the choices they make.
I have worked extensively with adolescents and adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, anger management issues, self-esteem issues, behavioral issues, and substance abuse issues. I also work with people who have suffered trauma and experience symptoms of PTSD and ADHD. I have also found that a strong mind/body connection can be especially helpful for clients who have trouble with focus and concentration. Teaching clients to connect and trust in their own inner wisdom (sometimes called our "gut instinct") can help them have more confidence in their own abilities and the choices they make.
My ideal client is someone navigating a challenging chapter of their life—a major life transition, trauma, anxiety, or relationship. They might feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of next steps. Their goal is to build resilience, heal from past wounds, and discover tools to manage life’s transitions with confidence and strength, and most importantly self worth!
I am open to seeing clients of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. I work weekly with moms navigating postpartum. Through my professional experience with foster care, the juvenile court system, and local schools, I enjoy connecting with and supporting children and teens.
My ideal client is someone navigating a challenging chapter of their life—a major life transition, trauma, anxiety, or relationship. They might feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of next steps. Their goal is to build resilience, heal from past wounds, and discover tools to manage life’s transitions with confidence and strength, and most importantly self worth!
I am open to seeing clients of all ages, backgrounds, and needs. I work weekly with moms navigating postpartum. Through my professional experience with foster care, the juvenile court system, and local schools, I enjoy connecting with and supporting children and teens.
My name is Essence, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, Borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, relationship problems. Struggling with feeling inadequate and not good enough? Are you someone that struggles with enmeshment, boundaries, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and trauma? Our personal struggles can impact our relationships with others. I work with individuals and partners who live with Depression, relationship grief, clinical anxiety, unhealthy enmeshment, perfectionism and relationships.
My name is Essence, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, Borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, relationship problems. Struggling with feeling inadequate and not good enough? Are you someone that struggles with enmeshment, boundaries, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and trauma? Our personal struggles can impact our relationships with others. I work with individuals and partners who live with Depression, relationship grief, clinical anxiety, unhealthy enmeshment, perfectionism and relationships.
In our sessions we will explore the shadow self, fears, shame and guilt, how to be more genuinely yourself and to have a safe space to share your voice to help you be seen. I use recreational art in counseling to help us see things with a new perspective or work out emotions in a different way through colors, images, writing and storytelling. Everyone has their own unique experiences which I intend to use to empower the client as well as being an ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. I’m also here to support you through religious trauma and embracing your individual thoughts on spirituality or none at all!
In our sessions we will explore the shadow self, fears, shame and guilt, how to be more genuinely yourself and to have a safe space to share your voice to help you be seen. I use recreational art in counseling to help us see things with a new perspective or work out emotions in a different way through colors, images, writing and storytelling. Everyone has their own unique experiences which I intend to use to empower the client as well as being an ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. I’m also here to support you through religious trauma and embracing your individual thoughts on spirituality or none at all!
Lisa King Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, CPCS, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrollton, GA 30117
Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA. I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
Viktor Frankl said "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." I find building healthy client/therapist relationships very satisfying. I enjoy working with clients who are open to growth. I am the mother of 3 young adult daughters. I am active in my profession by having served on the Board of Directors as President in 2018-19 as well as 3 prior terms as Western District Chair, for The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of GA. I am Certified as a Clinical Supervisor by LPCA-GA, a Clinical Trauma Professional & as a Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider.
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Teen Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.