Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Cherokee County, GA

Ben Neal, LPC leads Georgia Counseling Center, Inc. serving Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, Forsythe, Paulding, and surrounding Counties. GCC provides services to adults, adolescents, and children in the greater Atlanta Area. Call GCC today 678-231-2031. Specialties for GCC include: Adult issues such as addiction and anger management, Teen issues such as poor grades, low motivation, anxiety, oppositional behavior, illegal behavior, substance abuse, Sexual abuse, ODD, ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Depression, Bipolar, Inappropriate Sexual Behavior, assessment, and other issues. Other specialties include: Addiction, Parenting, Marital, Depression, Bipolar, Anger Management, Grief, Substance Abuse, Alcohol, and Drug Counseling, PTSD, and other issues.

Step into a world of compassion and boundless potential at With A Child's Heart, LLC. Our mission? To ignite the spark of hope and healing for children, teens, and families facing life's toughest challenges. We believe in breaking free from rigid thinking, exploring untapped possibilities to reveal the bigger picture. Imagine a therapy experience where we meet you with a heart as pure as a child's, embracing your uniqueness like a precious gift. Life's obstacles may have dimmed your brilliance, but we'll uncover the strengths and abilities within, guiding you towards the light of renewed hope.

Are you struggling with wounds from your past? Does life seem stressful, overwhelming or heavy? I am experienced in helping adults, teens, and families navigate a variety of concerns, including: trauma, depression, anxiety, as well as dysfunctional family patterns. I use a collaborative approach to empower my clients to identity unhelpful thought and behavior patterns contributing to your life's struggles.

Resiliency...this is the most powerful quality of the human spirit. I work with clients to help them realize and expand upon this quality. I have been in the mental health field since 1998. My career has given me the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, and adults in every imaginable setting (e.g., private practice, clinics, inpatient, outpatient, outdoor therapy, HIV/AIDS, incarceration, foster care, addiction). My education, clients, and experiences have given me a wealth of understanding that I am thankful to be able to bring into my private practice.

You are Welcome Here! Sign in and let’s talk – I’m here for you. It can be so hard to share the things that bother us the most, to talk through experiences that we’d rather not think about. It’s hard to believe talking and connecting can help us feel better, but I will partner with you to create change! Change can come from within and can be created with another, so let’s get started on your journey. We are going to find your strengths and apply them with practical steps and actions to make the positive changes you want to see.

*****Not Accepting New Clients | Self-Pay Only***** No matter what phase of parenting you are in, I can help prepare you for success on your parenting journey. I specialize in working with young children and new moms. If you are struggling with your young child’s behavior, with feeling connected with your child, or with the adjustment to motherhood, please reach out to me. Being a parent isn’t easy and is often isolating. COVID has made circumstances even harder for many families. It’s okay to ask for help!

Are you struggling with depression, hopelessness or sadness? Do you have days when your anxiety keeps you from participating in the activities that you love? Does your anger control you? Does trauma from your childhood or abuse affect relationships with your partner or children? Is your teen suffering and you don’t know how to help? Would you like to process and heal from struggles that you may have had no control over? Or do you have days that you feel you just can’t go on? I am here to walk alongside you during this time. It would be a privilege to support you and your family during this time in your life.

Immediate Openings in our 1-4 year old ABA Clinic program - please inquire. We're passionate about helping kids learn. We provide the highest quality ABA services to children diagnosed with Autism at our center in Woodstock. All our programs are supervised by doctoral-level Board Certified Behavior Analysts and run by staff who have college degrees or are Registered Behavior Technicians. We focus on teaching children new skills, opening their world to new experiences, and removing barriers to their participation in the broader world!

Like you, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Tawanda Scales has seen the demise of promising careers, businesses, families, and relationships due to basic “people problems”. From aspiring to be something greater to the joy of parenthood, how we relate to others and more importantly relate to ourselves proves to show a strong correlation to a life of success. With nearly two decades of social services, mental health counseling, and professional training experience centered around crisis and adjustment, her view of relationship success is revolutionary.

We provide client's diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder 1:1 ABA Therapy in North West Georgia.

I am dedicated to the process of transforming your challenging life issues into meaningful ways of living. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, alone, or dejected? My practice will provide you with a safe, respectful, and supportive environment. I will guide you in the process of identifying, evaluating, and challenging the feelings behind your repetitive patterns of behavior. Since my goal is a treatment that lasts, a major focus of my practice is to assist you in breaking the grip of helplessness and hopelessness. Through collaborative effort, we can work on developing new and more adaptive responses to the challenges in your life.

"My greatest reward as a therapist is helping my clients explore ways to make the changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I believe that we all need someone to talk with who will really listen and accept us as we are, without judgment. I provide my clients with that warm, nonjudgmental environment-a safe place to explore the issues that may be preventing you from living the life you want. I've been told by clients that I am "annoyingly optimistic" but that I also "tell it like it is." I expect you to be the "driver" of your therapy while I navigate and provide various paths for you.

Welcome! I'm thrilled you're considering taking this courageous step towards your well-being. Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and it is essential to find someone who is relatable and can support you during your journey. As a dedicated therapist, I offer you a supportive and empowering journey toward healing and growth. My approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and collaboration. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences freely.

The most important thing I offer each of my clients is HOPE. I believe change is constant and things can get better each day. I strive to teach my clients how to cope during stressful times and be more mindful of the positive things in their lives. I believe in a person's ability to change and can offer skills to help with this process. I have more than 10 years experience working with adults, teens, and families. I also offer group counseling for those who would benefit from meeting other people with similar struggles.

Counseling is a form of self-care. People go to therapy for various reasons: working out conflicts, improving relationships and behavior, healing from trauma, receiving treatment for mental health conditions, or just having a safe, neutral space to talk about life. You may be looking for support managing symptoms of a chronic mental health issue like anxiety or depression, or you may want a different perspective on a difficult relationship in your life. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, it is valid, and I am here to support and guide you.

Thank you for checking out my profile! I welcome any questions that you may have prior to scheduling. I'm accepting new patients and I have been in private practice for 24 years. I offer a direct and genuine approach in a supportive environment to help people identify their unhealthy patterns of behaviors that contribute to the difficulties in our lives. I believe in a person's ability to change. My goal is to provide the most effective therapeutic services in a safe, caring, and empathetic environment. I believe that while an understanding of the past is essential, positive change occurs in the present.

Hi there, I am so glad you found us at Canton Counseling! Taking action to find a therapist is such a significant first step. Counseling doesn’t have to feel intimidating. We all have an opportunity to improve our lives, adjust our perspective and be the best version of ourselves. If you or your child are struggling during difficult times, I can help. Anxiety, stress, depression, and anger are all reactions that can be challenging in our daily lives. I am here to help with that – by providing tangible action items to implement daily.

I provide comprehensive, psychological & educational testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I help families and individuals determine & understand their strengths and weaknesses, linking assessment results to appropriate, research-based interventions/recommendations; My goal is to help one maximize their potential. I have experience conducting psychological evaluations in private clinical settings, in addition to working as a school psychologist serving children, parents, and school staff. As such, I have a unique understanding of both clinical and educational environments. Areas of assessment include (but are not limited to): ADHD, Autism/Aspergers, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Cognitive Delays, Mood Disorders, & Learning Disabilities.

"Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do." - Bren'e Brown. We are the authors of our own life story and you have now started the next chapter in your story by reaching out for help. I focus my practice on providing a safe space for all clients to share their story as well as creating an environment that promotes collaboration and relationship building. I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families that present with a variety of needs such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, ADHD, grief, and anger management.