Child Therapists in Marietta, GA

“Miss Renee” is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, and Certified Autism Specialist. Renee providing healing to children , teens, and families through the therapeutic power of play. Her post masters training includes: Child -centered Play Therapy, Child -Parent Relationship Therapy, AutPlay (Certified Provider), Sandplay, and Family Play Therapy. She serves as the Director for the Richmont Center for Play Therapy at Richmont Graduate University, an Association of Play Therapy Approved Center and is adjunct faculty.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide support to children and families with a variety of presenting concerns. I serve children ages 3-18 and young adults. I provide parent coaching as a Certified Positive Discipline Early Childhood Educator. When clients come to me, they are typically looking to help a child or themselves modify a behavior. I often educate clients that behavior is a form of communication. When we can learn what a maladaptive behavior is trying to communicate, we can work together to find a way to alter it.

I have always had a passion for helping others and that passion was realized through returning to school and receiving a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy from Mercer University School of Medicine. My journey to becoming a therapist has been one of excitement and fulfillment. I have a passion for working with children , I believe that helping children create new coping skills or overcome life transitions leads to a healthier happy adult.

Hello there. My name is Randa Adams and I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for fifteen years. When I began providing therapy, I worked with children and families who had been victims of sexual abuse, rape, and/or domestic violence. I then spent several years working exclusively with adults with schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorder. I have been a consultant for the United States Air Force working with the military community and their families and have collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) providing crisis counseling for people affected by natural disasters.

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 am passionate about working with children and teens (4+) as they navigate anxiety, depression, complex trauma, behavioral issues, ADHD, life transitions, and building healthy relationships. I also enjoy working alongside perinatal and postpartum women with concerns including anxiety and depression, grief/loss, parenting, and adjusting to motherhood. As a therapist, I am committed to making clients feel comfortable and respected in a warm, safe space throughout the therapeutic process.

Hello! My name is Chandra Blakely. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Psychology, specializing in Professional Counseling, and a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology. I have over 17 years of comprehensive experience providing Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered counseling across the lifespan, from ages 3-65+. My services have primarily been focused on providing individual, couples and family counseling.

I believe that every person big or small deserves to be met where they are. I seek to meet, support, and champion every client that I have the pleasure of meeting. To do this, I practice through a person-centered orientation. This means that I believe that each person is the expert on themselves, and it is my job to provide and supportive and non-judgmental environment for each client to move towards growth and self-actualization. I see clients of all ages including adolescents and adults. I also offer faith integrative Christian counseling upon client request only.

As a licensed professional counselor, my goal is to help individuals, couples, and families identify areas where change is needed to enhance growth, harmony, and balance in their lives. I take a holistic approach to therapy by incorporating a variety of therapeutic modalities into my practice including CBT, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Imago Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness Based Therapy (i.e., meditation, guided imagery, deep breathing), Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.

It is extremely overwhelming and discouraging as a foster and/or adoptee parents to feel lost and unable to help your child /teen, especially when you tried everything in your parenting tool box to help your child /teen to deal with big emotions, thoughts, life hardships. Caring after a minor that has experience family changes/disruption requires a lot of resources and ongoing support. I will provided you with all the resources I know to develop new skills that facilitate understanding, solutions and meaningful connections in your family.

I love my job as a therapist & working with my clients! You will find a great listener in me. I will help you, your children , & or teens (English or Spanish speaking) look for solutions, teach you skills & techniques using DBT, SFBT, & other therapies. With children &/or teens, I use toys and games if needed. If you are religious, we will integrate your beliefs into the sessions. In addition to working full-time at Bethany Christian Services, I see clients virtually or in person with Road to Recovery in East Marietta (770-437-0050) & in Decatur, off of Chamblee Tucker & 285 (770-220-2885)

Are you looking for counseling, psychotherapy? Are you or your child struggling with problems? Through individual and/or family counseling, you can develop ways to address problems. Psychological testing may be used to more deeply understand your challenges. Assisting you at the highest level, my knowledge and skills are kept current. I've been a licensed psychologist for over 28 years. I assist children and teenagers, adults, couples and families. Prior to private practice, I obtained extensive inpatient experience in a psychiatric prison, an inpatient adolescent facility and the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center .

It takes tremendous courage to acknowledge emotional and behavioral difficulties in yourself or a loved one. I provide a nurturing context that will help you to recognize strengths and resilience as well as obtain relief from your current stress, worries, past trauma, couples conflict, family-related issues or parenting problems. I am a seasoned clinician with experience working in community mental health, private practice, medical and educational settings. Your treatment will be tailored to your needs using my knowledge of effective treatment, cultural awareness and your preferences. Please call me to discuss how I may be helpful to you.

Life can be hard and we can all use extra support at times. My approach is tailored to each persons needs so that the counseling experience is individualized to best help. I treat a wide range of issues for children , teens girls, and adult women. Often these issues are related to anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, life adjustments, self esteem, as well as other needs also.

If you need to be heard and validated for your emotions and your dreams about life, I will listen and respond to you. I have provided pastoral care to troubled church members and to troubled youth in group homes and in jail cell blocks for more that ten years. I work with families and children who's lives revolve around the issues of one or more family members struggles with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I have provided group experiences for traumatized and delinquent youth. If I can help, I will help.

Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has more than two decades of experience as a School Counselor. Peggy enjoys working with pre-teens and teenagers, and she also works with adult individuals, couples, and families to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement towards life goals. Areas of special knowledge include treatment of anxiety, grief and loss issues, parenting issues, special needs children , career identity, and personality profiles. Peggy's passion has always been to help others. She believes that people are mind, body, and spirit, each aspect part of the larger whole.

Currently accepting new patients for the treatment of your child 's mental health needs and behavioral concerns. Early assessment, accurate diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric disorders in the youth may prevent certain behaviors in the classroom and home that will preserve the child 's sense of confidence, certainty, and Hope. I'm here to help your child reach their full potential. I am also fluent in Spanish.