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Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
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Sidney Marie Joines

Counselor, MA, LPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Buford, GA 30518
Waitlist for new clients
Let's Connect (470) 380-7818
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Hi! My name is Sidney, and I am an Expressive Arts Therapist. My passion is working creatively with children and adults to cope with life’s changes and build fundamental skills. I specialize in neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I received BAs in Theatre and Psychology from Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA and my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, MA. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families and almost 7 years of experience utilizing expressive arts therapy.
My primary modalities include art of all kinds, sandtray work, play therapy techniques, mindfulness, somatic awareness, Collaborative Problem-Solving, and more. In my free time, I enjoy quality time with friends, musical theatre, tabletop RPG, playing with my dogs and cat, making art, and getting fresh air outside (when it's not too cold).
I want you to know that you matter and I wish you warmth and wellness on your mental health journey. If you feel like I may be a good fit, please reach out to me. You're not alone.
Call or Sidney Marie Joines now for a free 15 minute consultation - (470) 380-7818

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Buford, GA 30518

(470) 380-7818

Headway's Georgia Address

Atlanta, GA 30308

My website
I offer in-person sessions with art, sand, and play therapy supplies, and telehealth sessions as well!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Autism 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (470) 380-7818
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Buford, GA 30518

(470) 380-7818

Headway's Georgia Address

Atlanta, GA 30308

My website
I offer in-person sessions with art, sand, and play therapy supplies, and telehealth sessions as well!
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Autism 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plan
  • Anthem
  • Anthem EAP
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I accept most major insurance providers and offer income-based sliding scale fees to ensure services are affordable.
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 380-7818
"
I accept most major insurance providers and offer income-based sliding scale fees to ensure services are affordable.
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 380-7818

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / LPC016143 Sidney Marie Joines
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 5 years
  • Attended Lesley University, MA in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy
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Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (470) 380-7818
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (470) 380-7818

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (470) 380-7818
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Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (470) 380-7818

4 Endorsements

Amber Way
Amber Way
CounselorMAAPCNCC
Sidney meets her clients where they are, and offers a kind and non-judgmental space for therapeutic work. She excels in utilizing expressive arts as an avenue for growth, change, and insight building. Clients are drawn to Sidney's sweet nature and humor.
Rachel Bevels
Rachel Bevels
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCNCC
Sidney has a contagious passion and enthusiasm for art and healing. She creates a safe space for all through her openness and curiosity. I have observed first-hand that she is well trained in play therapy and the expressive arts modalities.
Gracyn Jennings
Gracyn Jennings
Licensed Professional CounselorMEdLPC
If you're looking for a counselor who is passionate about meeting you where you are at and will always advocate for you, Sidney is your counselor! She is creative and always bringing in new interventions to help her clients address their concerns.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Music Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Expressive arts therapy is my primary modality, but this includes metaphor, storytelling, narrative work, and more. You don't have to be an artist! I take a nontraditional approach to counseling; it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you? Come as you are, you are valued, you are enough.
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 380-7818
"
Expressive arts therapy is my primary modality, but this includes metaphor, storytelling, narrative work, and more. You don't have to be an artist! I take a nontraditional approach to counseling; it's not what's wrong with you, it's what happened to you? Come as you are, you are valued, you are enough.
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (470) 380-7818

Location

Primary Location

Buford, GA 30518

(470) 380-7818

Additional Location

Headway's Georgia Address

Atlanta, GA 30308

(470) 380-7818
"
I offer in-person sessions with art, sand, and play therapy supplies, and telehealth sessions as well!
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 380-7818
"
I offer in-person sessions with art, sand, and play therapy supplies, and telehealth sessions as well!
Photo of Sidney Marie Joines, Counselor, MA, LPC
Sidney Marie Joines
Counselor, MA, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (470) 380-7818