Parenting Therapists in Marietta, GA

Do you struggle with negative thoughts, poor self-esteem, imposter syndrome, or find it difficult to make decisions? Is it hard for you to establish healthy boundaries that allow your needs to be prioritized? Are you searching for balance and inner peace, and want to learn how to have compassion and empathy for yourself? Oftentimes, these problems contribute to feelings of anxiousness, depression, irritability, stress, frustration, and being overwhelmed. Time for relief! For parents who have a child exhibiting concerning behaviors and are feeling hopeless and/or powerless regarding your parenting choices, I want to partner with you!

Family life in this day and age is challenging. As a former K-12 teacher, mother, wife, friend, and one of six daughters with a few years under my belt, I believe that I can help. Whether establishing appropriate disciplinary strategies, navigating co- parenting or blended family issues, my teaching background and focused studies during graduate school have prepared me to prayerfully walk with parents. It is also my passion to help couples discover their strengths and relationship vulnerabilities as they learn to communicate about "all the things." Building a God-honoring marriage is the first step in creating a godly family home.

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've always had a passion for assisting individuals in need. If you are dealing with the challenges of life it would be a privilege to help you get through the obstacles we are sometimes dealing with. You may have feelings of depression, parenting issues or simply trying to get yourself back on track. It is my hope that I can accompany you as you step out on faith and allow me to join you as you begin your path to health and wellness. As your therapist, we will work together in achieving whatever positive goals that you may have in mind.

“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.

Hello! Are you looking to take some concrete steps to improve your mental health? Then, I would love to work with you! I specialize in anxiety and depression, stress management, parenting , grief and loss, relationship issues, and life transitions including aging and seniors. Finding new ways to tackle life challenges is hard, but it's worth it, and I'm here to help make it easier. I would be honored to journey with you toward a greater sense of emotional, mental, and relational wholeness.

You’re ready to feel more confident. You’re ready to figure out how to get your needs met. Most of all, you’re ready to find joy again! Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's demands, your job, or your family? You may be wondering who are you in this mix. Maybe you're a parent looking for some support. Or in a relationship that hit some rough patches. Or you're you! Looking to find relief. Are there breakdowns in communication or are you feeling unsure how to navigate what life has thrown at you? You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. But one thing is for sure: you’re ready for some relief.

Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent , you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.

When you reach a point in your life where you feel stuck, when you are dissatisfied with how your life or your relationships are going, when you know that you want things to change and be better but you don't know how to change, when you feel hopeless to solve your own problems, this is the time to look for a counselor to walk beside you, to offer you hope, to offer you new solutions and new ways of looking at and addressing old problems. I welcome the opportunity to be that counselor and address your individual concerns.

Arbor Cove Therapy, LLC, exists to provide a safe space for individuals to resolve challenges and experience healing and growth. My work focuses on children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. I also have a special love for working with adoptive families and the unique needs that the child and parents face. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, AD/HD, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and parenting challenges.

I specialize in working with teens age 12+, their families, and young adults who are experiencing problems related to depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship issues, parenting , behavior management at school or home, and life transitions. The people who make the most progress are the people who put in the most work and are ready to make changes.

Parenting can be hard, especially with busy and stressful schedules. Are you overwhelmed as a parent and need help understanding how to best communicate and connect with your child? Is your young child struggling with challenges and you are unsure how to help? Finding a therapist who meets you where you are and makes your family's overall well-being the primary focus is key. I would love to help you with any issues that life brings by co-creating a supportive, caring therapeutic alliance to support your healing and growth.

Teenage years are stressful on the teen and the family. Is your teen having a hard time making healthy choices? Are they angry for no apparent reason? Is your teen a bully or are they being bullied?

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 know that coming to counseling can be a difficult decision but I also believe that it takes more courage to face one's problems than to avoid them. I have a practical, down-to-earth approach - seeking to identify, address, and resolve areas of conflict and obstacles in your life. I am there to support you through the process of self-discovery - creating a safe place to find your strength, your voice and to discover what is true for you.

I provide therapy to adults, adolescents, and children. I offer a supportive environment aimed at helping my clients gain knowledge about themselves and strengthen their coping skills to deal with their difficulties. My goal is to promote self-growth, well-being, and the ability to develop healthier relationships. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing upon diverse treatment methods, adjusting the therapy to clients' needs. My areas of interest include Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Substance Abuse, Anger Management, Parenting , Relational Problems, and Ethnical/Cultural Diversity Issues. I perform Substance Abuse and Anger Management Evaluations.

My counseling style can be described as warm, empathetic, and accepting. Perhaps you come to therapy with a specific concern and goal in mind or maybe you are seeking counseling due to a general feeling of being stuck and unsatisfied. Whatever issue prompts you to seek help, therapy can provide an intentional place to pause, process emotions, and find clarity about what you need. I have a special passion for working with adults experiencing stress and anxiety and those prone to perfectionism and people-pleasing. Often in my work with clients, we explore the need to honor one's sense of self and establish healthy boundaries.