Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Marietta, GA

My approach is to provide holistic care that focuses on three components of good health—the mind, body, and spirit. Instead of simply tolerating, slowing the progression of, or treating the symptoms of an illness, the purpose of therapy is to promote healing by treating the root causes. Through education, skills, connection, and lifestyle changes, I believe people can reclaim their health and regain control over their own wellbeing, and my goal is for you to leave therapy feeling self-empowered and resilient.

I work collaboratively with clients, finding the next best step for them to take to handle challenges and roadblocks in life. I get great satisfaction watching my clients improve their life through short or long-term therapy. I help children and adolescents reach their academic/social potential with the parents' support. I advocate for students with navigation of EiP’s/504’s and RTI. Other areas of expertise include grief/loss, stress, anxiety, self-esteem and relationship issues for children, teens and adults. I teach social skills to those dealing with Asperger's Syndrome and work with youth at risk for sexual exploitation.

Our specialties include serving children, adolescents, young adults and adults who struggle socially and emotionally. We conduct an initial meeting where personal goals are discussed and create a treatment plan. This plan may include a social skills/process oriented group, role play gaming group and/or individual therapy, or family therapy. Our goal is to assist individuals to become aware of their role in social situations, gain awareness of their emotions and to discover ways to cope and communicate with others.

Now accepting new clients for assessment. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in evaluation of Autism, ADHD, and Learning Disabilities psychological testing for children and adults. My goal is to gain a thorough understanding of strengths and challenges, in order to provide diagnostic clarity as well as appropriate recommendations so that you can reach your full potential. I see the assessment process as therapeutic in nature. As such, I strive to develop strong relationships with individuals, and families so that together, we can advocate for you or your child's learning and social-emotional needs.

I believe in the power of stories to inspire and to promote growth and healing. I embrace a wellness model employing the DIR Floortime framework using play (following a person's lead and need) and semi-structured cooperative and collaborative games, to give people the opportunity to see themselves as not just the authors, but the heroes of their own stories, shifting the focus from pathology to potential.

We are a Pediatric Practice that provides diagnostic psychological evaluations and Clinic-based ABA. I have 30+ years of experience with toddlers to geriatrics. I completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychology, am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral, and licensed clinical psychologist. I have served on the Board of the Assoc. for Science in Autism Treatment and on the APA Task Force on Empirically Validated Treatments. I have published on a variety of topics and have taught at Argosy, Auburn, and Georgia State Universities. I have conducted IEE evaluations for 40+ school districts and families.

Hello! I received my Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Regis University with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008. I have experience in cultural stress, women's issues, marital/pre-marital, life transitions, and anxiety. My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Narrative, Dialectical (DBT), and Family Systems therapies. I am passionate about increasing the accessibility of mental health services in marginalized communities and providing culturally competent mental health care.

At The OCD & Anxiety Center, we are experienced in working with people of all ages whose anxiety has taken over their lives. Many of our patients have been to several treatment providers but have not achieved the desired results; some believe that their anxiety is "the worst case that anyone has seen" and are afraid that they cannot be helped; some are experiencing anxiety-related problems for the first time in their lives. Regardless of your experience, our passionate and skilled team of therapists are excited to provide you with the help that you need and deserve in order to gain mastery over your OCD, anxiety, phobias, and trauma

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with twenty-four years of private practice experience. I bring my clinical and personal experience into the counseling process to strengthen, encourage, and challenge each individual to be their very best no matter what the circumstances in life may be. Five years ago, a major medical emergency left me paralyzed and close to death. I survived and learned to live my life to the fullest, albeit from a wheelchair. That experience and doing life from a wheelchair gives me a unique perspective in helping others cope with trauma and loss.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families dealing with parenting difficulties, transitions, grief, social skills, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, low self-esteem, anger management, ADHD, developmental and learning disorders, and other behavioral issues. I also have experience facilitating social skills groups for ages 3 through 12. Before becoming a counselor, I worked as a special education teacher for five years and have experience supporting parents and clients through the process of receiving special education services in a public-school setting.

I love to work with a client who is ready and willing to identify their True Self: To pursue a life worth living. If you have come to a place in your life when the pain of same is worse than the pain of change, it's time to start your journey.

I believe it is imperative that as counselors we work diligently to help clients identify, accept, and work through their limiting ideas. I believe that my personal work and advanced education combine to create a down-to-earth and genuine, love-based approach that my clients benefit from. I am confident that my clients will be clearly and concretely shown that they can change their thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I believe I have developed a quality product, and I look forward to assisting my clients to be their actualizing selves.

NOW OFFERING AND ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR KETAMINE-ASSISTED THERAPY SERVICES. KETAMINE INTENSIVE TRAINED--TRAUMA-FOCUSED INTERVENTION SUPPORT. Therapy/Counseling is the first step towards changing your life for the better. With over 10 years experience, I am trained to work with individuals, couples and families to promote optimum mental and emotional health. If you struggle managing your emotions, making healthy decisions, maintaining healthy relationships and yearn to live a more productive life I can provide the support necessary to begin nurturing yourself though your journey of self discovery.

I do not believe in the statement "my past does not define me." It absolutely does! Everything you have experienced, both good and bad, is the reason why you are who you are today. Every single choice you make is made through the lenses of your life experiences. We run from labels that have been forced on us and grasp for ones that make us feel more... What would happen if you embraced your true self, who you really are inside and out, the good and the bad. Then sorted out your past to the best of its ability and took it from there day by day in the present for your future? I would be honored to walk this journey with you!

It takes bravery and courage to reach out for help. As your counselor, I am here to help and to provide you with tools and skills to create measurable change in your life. I view the therapeutic process as a joint effort and it is my belief that every client deserves to feel supported on their journey. In the therapeutic space, you will be able to gain self-compassion, self-acceptance, and self-understanding. Together, we will seek to move past the challenges that hold you back and set goals for the future that will allow you to pursue a fulfilled life.

I enjoy working with various individuals of all ages, but specialize as a child and adolescent therapist. I operate through a child-centered/person-centered approach through the healing power of play (child-centered play therapy), expressive arts, and social skills groups. My ideal client would be those kids who are not afraid to express their needs and wants while still growing and healing. The client that can come in sad and upset, but leave feeling happy and vice versa. These children include ones that have social skills problems, stress, anxiety, those on the spectrum or struggling with ADHD.