Child Therapists in Americus, GA
LifeWorks Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Americus, GA 31709
Laura Beth’s counseling style has evolved into a holistic approach (incorporating mind, body and spirit), since starting out almost 20 years ago working with children, adolescents and families. Laura Beth has a diverse background including teaching, social work and community mental health. She has spent the last 10 years as a clinical therapist. She enjoys incorporating art, mindfulness and child-centered techniques. She graduated from Auburn University with a major in psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She obtained her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University.
Laura Beth’s counseling style has evolved into a holistic approach (incorporating mind, body and spirit), since starting out almost 20 years ago working with children, adolescents and families. Laura Beth has a diverse background including teaching, social work and community mental health. She has spent the last 10 years as a clinical therapist. She enjoys incorporating art, mindfulness and child-centered techniques. She graduated from Auburn University with a major in psychology and a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. She obtained her Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health from Troy University.
I am Bridget Pollack-Naber and have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years. I provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old through adulthood. I specialize in Trauma, working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old though adulthood. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, building skills to help enhance life. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, and building skills to help enhance life.
I am Bridget Pollack-Naber and have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 14 years. I provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old through adulthood. I specialize in Trauma, working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I have provide therapy services for people as young as 5 years old though adulthood. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, building skills to help enhance life. I work with individuals, children and families to focus on building coping, honoring experiences, and building skills to help enhance life.
Kimberly Bishop
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Americus, GA 31709
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to meet life's challenges. How we reach out for resources during this time can facilitate hope and healing. You may have already reached out to a friend, family member, or pastor and find you are still stuck. The next step you take may be to meet with a professional counselor. As a professional counselor, I am passionate about working with people to find healing and understanding. I am also credentialed as a CPCS, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, providing supervision to train other therapists in the counseling profession.
My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you to meet life's challenges. How we reach out for resources during this time can facilitate hope and healing. You may have already reached out to a friend, family member, or pastor and find you are still stuck. The next step you take may be to meet with a professional counselor. As a professional counselor, I am passionate about working with people to find healing and understanding. I am also credentialed as a CPCS, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, providing supervision to train other therapists in the counseling profession.
Lifebulb Counseling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Americus, GA 31709 (Online Only)
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
Working with us you'll get results. Because we believe you're best served by a clinician who's passionate about not only their work, but who they work with as well. That's why we started Lifebulb - We're committed to building an organization that truly allows therapists to get back to enjoying their work, so you, our client, can receive the highest quality therapy services, whether in person at one of our locations or online through telehealth. We hire only highly trained and educated, licensed clinicians dedicated to the therapy process. We're confident we can help you achieve your therapy goals.
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Hello! I am Salita Wynn a licensed professional counselor. I focus on finding solutions to many problems we face in life. My focus ranges from anxiety, and depression, to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders. My therapeutic approach is the constructivist approach. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also use narrative, and solution-focused therapy, depending on what works best for my clients.
Hello! I am Salita Wynn a licensed professional counselor. I focus on finding solutions to many problems we face in life. My focus ranges from anxiety, and depression, to trauma and post-traumatic stress disorders. My therapeutic approach is the constructivist approach. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and I am trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also use narrative, and solution-focused therapy, depending on what works best for my clients.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of experience. I work with a wide array of clients; from survivors of trauma to those struggling with anxiety, coping skills, depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), stress, trauma and PTSD, adolescents/teens, dual diagnosis, life transitions, self-esteem, and self-harming. I utilize a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also offer parenting assistance to parents struggling with their children's behaviors. I believe the whole family benefits from progress in therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with eight years of experience. I work with a wide array of clients; from survivors of trauma to those struggling with anxiety, coping skills, depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), stress, trauma and PTSD, adolescents/teens, dual diagnosis, life transitions, self-esteem, and self-harming. I utilize a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). I also offer parenting assistance to parents struggling with their children's behaviors. I believe the whole family benefits from progress in therapy.
Online Therapists
Michelle Alden Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CAMS, II
Verified Verified
Valdosta, GA 31605
I am a fully licensed, bilingual clinician working with a diverse population. Since 2010, I have worked with Adolescents and Children as well as with families, and groups. The populations were diverse anywhere from depression, multiple personalities, trauma victims, alcohol abuse, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, anxiety, anger management, self-mutilators, bipolar, bullying victims, OCD, conduct/Oppositional, some eating disorders, grief self-esteem to name a few.
I am a fully licensed, bilingual clinician working with a diverse population. Since 2010, I have worked with Adolescents and Children as well as with families, and groups. The populations were diverse anywhere from depression, multiple personalities, trauma victims, alcohol abuse, physical/emotional and sexual abuse, anxiety, anger management, self-mutilators, bipolar, bullying victims, OCD, conduct/Oppositional, some eating disorders, grief self-esteem to name a few.
I strive to provide an open, supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which my clients feel comfortable expressing, talking, growing and making changes to their daily lives. I assist my clients in obtaining a greater understanding of their feelings, behaviors and thoughts to a fulfilling life. My clients are usually experiencing life changes such as everyday stressors, depression, anxiety, deaths, life transitions, marriage, divorce, parent/ child relationships. I work with my clients to identify their strengths, areas of changes and growth and assist their journey to a fulfilling life. .
I strive to provide an open, supportive and nonjudgmental environment in which my clients feel comfortable expressing, talking, growing and making changes to their daily lives. I assist my clients in obtaining a greater understanding of their feelings, behaviors and thoughts to a fulfilling life. My clients are usually experiencing life changes such as everyday stressors, depression, anxiety, deaths, life transitions, marriage, divorce, parent/ child relationships. I work with my clients to identify their strengths, areas of changes and growth and assist their journey to a fulfilling life. .
Darlington Ocansey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
McDonough, GA 30252
Your physical health includes consuming a healthy diet, exercising, and visiting the doctor for an annual exam. How often do you stop and think about taking care of your mental health? According to statistics, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health disorder. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, families, groups, children, and couples.
Your physical health includes consuming a healthy diet, exercising, and visiting the doctor for an annual exam. How often do you stop and think about taking care of your mental health? According to statistics, 1 in 4 people suffer from a mental health disorder. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience providing counseling to individuals, families, groups, children, and couples.
Children, adolescents and adults often encounter emotional and behavioral obstacles in life.
Dr. Shirly Barthelemy, clinical director of Carpe Diem Behavioral Health, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavior Analysis. She has over 12 years of experience providing individual therapy, psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, group therapy, parent coaching and family support. Her areas of expertise are neuropsychological testing (i.e., Stroke, TBI, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities, personality disorders, neurological disorders, comorbid disorders, applied and clinical behavior Analysis (ABA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Children, adolescents and adults often encounter emotional and behavioral obstacles in life.
Dr. Shirly Barthelemy, clinical director of Carpe Diem Behavioral Health, is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and Behavior Analysis. She has over 12 years of experience providing individual therapy, psychological assessments, cognitive rehabilitation, group therapy, parent coaching and family support. Her areas of expertise are neuropsychological testing (i.e., Stroke, TBI, learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities, personality disorders, neurological disorders, comorbid disorders, applied and clinical behavior Analysis (ABA), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
My name is Sharon Gilmore and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been married for 23 years and we have a blended family - my son, his daughter, and our son. Those three are all grown up and two of them have blessed us with grand children. I have been in the field of social work for 21 years. This is a challenging career but I can honestly say it is the calling on my life that keeps me loving it as much as I did in that first year. I have worked in child protective services,
My name is Sharon Gilmore and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been married for 23 years and we have a blended family - my son, his daughter, and our son. Those three are all grown up and two of them have blessed us with grand children. I have been in the field of social work for 21 years. This is a challenging career but I can honestly say it is the calling on my life that keeps me loving it as much as I did in that first year. I have worked in child protective services,
Patricia Moody Jefferson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, GA 30215 (Online Only)
Hello! In my practice, I provide counseling services for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I also possess extensive experience counseling male and female Veterans. I am a State of Maryland Board certified LCSW-C. I have 26 years of practice experience. I treat a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, marriage/relational problems, topics specific to men and women, financial matters, and the everyday challenges of daily life. The therapeutic relationship is central to healing and treatment outcomes. I offer a safe, caring, and collaborative environment.
Hello! In my practice, I provide counseling services for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. I also possess extensive experience counseling male and female Veterans. I am a State of Maryland Board certified LCSW-C. I have 26 years of practice experience. I treat a broad range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, marriage/relational problems, topics specific to men and women, financial matters, and the everyday challenges of daily life. The therapeutic relationship is central to healing and treatment outcomes. I offer a safe, caring, and collaborative environment.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in both Michigan and Georgia currently offering Telehealth services. I began clinical work in Georgia with children and families in January of 2012, and continued community and school-based practice after moving to Michigan in July of 2013. I then transitioned to working in a medical center with clients of all ages in 2015 when I became a behavioral health consultant as part of an integrated care model. I have most recently been building an online counseling practice while completing a doctorate program.
I am a clinical social worker licensed in both Michigan and Georgia currently offering Telehealth services. I began clinical work in Georgia with children and families in January of 2012, and continued community and school-based practice after moving to Michigan in July of 2013. I then transitioned to working in a medical center with clients of all ages in 2015 when I became a behavioral health consultant as part of an integrated care model. I have most recently been building an online counseling practice while completing a doctorate program.
For children ages 4 to 9, I use Play Therapy.
I enjoy working collaberatively with clients. I like to start with determining my client's goal(s) and defining a plan to get them to their goal. I like for treatment to create lasting positive effects quickly. I love to see clients feel better and live more satisfying lives. I work with children, adults, and families. I work with trauma, grief, family dynamics, relationship issues, and much more. I use a variety of modalities to suit each client's specifics needs. My underlying philosophy is to look for the root of the issue and work toward total healing. I work from the perspective of a Christian worldview. Everyone is welcome.
For children ages 4 to 9, I use Play Therapy.
I enjoy working collaberatively with clients. I like to start with determining my client's goal(s) and defining a plan to get them to their goal. I like for treatment to create lasting positive effects quickly. I love to see clients feel better and live more satisfying lives. I work with children, adults, and families. I work with trauma, grief, family dynamics, relationship issues, and much more. I use a variety of modalities to suit each client's specifics needs. My underlying philosophy is to look for the root of the issue and work toward total healing. I work from the perspective of a Christian worldview. Everyone is welcome.
Our practice specializes in teaching emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills to children ages 2-17.
We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who are passionate about supporting children's behavioral needs and strengthening their family unit. We utilize the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis to increase desired behavior and decrease behaviors interfering with a child's quality of life. Our mission is to provide ethical and neurodiversity affirming care to the children we serve. We strive to preserve the unique strengths and qualities of each child while also providing them with the tools they need for success. We specialize in working with children who have Autism, ADHD, OCD, ODD.
Our practice specializes in teaching emotional regulation, executive functioning, and social skills to children ages 2-17.
We are a team of Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians who are passionate about supporting children's behavioral needs and strengthening their family unit. We utilize the principals of Applied Behavior Analysis to increase desired behavior and decrease behaviors interfering with a child's quality of life. Our mission is to provide ethical and neurodiversity affirming care to the children we serve. We strive to preserve the unique strengths and qualities of each child while also providing them with the tools they need for success. We specialize in working with children who have Autism, ADHD, OCD, ODD.
Family Tree Counseling & Training Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, NCC, CAMS II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milledgeville, GA 31061
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing the following: •Individual Counseling •Family Counseling •Group Counseling •Pre-marital Counseling •Crisis Management/Assessments (1013 &2013) •Couple Counseling •Anger Management- Individual &Group Counseling (Voluntary or Mandated) •Parenting Counseling •Consulting .
My name is Tamiko Horne-Williams I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and Prepare-Enrich Certified. I have 5 years of experience as a crisis counselor and 17 plus years of experience working in the mental health field in various entities. Helping others live life to their full potential is my passion and my calling in life. I enjoy being a voice for those trying to find theirs or simply need someone to understand them.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing the following: •Individual Counseling •Family Counseling •Group Counseling •Pre-marital Counseling •Crisis Management/Assessments (1013 &2013) •Couple Counseling •Anger Management- Individual &Group Counseling (Voluntary or Mandated) •Parenting Counseling •Consulting .
My name is Tamiko Horne-Williams I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Anger Management Specialist, and Prepare-Enrich Certified. I have 5 years of experience as a crisis counselor and 17 plus years of experience working in the mental health field in various entities. Helping others live life to their full potential is my passion and my calling in life. I enjoy being a voice for those trying to find theirs or simply need someone to understand them.
Diane Brandon is a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker (LMSW) also holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her training also consists of being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life challenges, including anxiety, depression and trauma. Diane also specializes in neurodivergent individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Diane Brandon is a Licensed Master’s level Social Worker (LMSW) also holds certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Her training also consists of being trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She provides mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults who are navigating life challenges, including anxiety, depression and trauma. Diane also specializes in neurodivergent individuals and families living with Autism Spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Life has a way of throwing curve balls and having a judgement free zone can help in navigating in a healthy manner. My goal is to support my clients in finding healthy ways in managing daily stressors, healthy from trauma, and living their life to the fullest. My career in the helping field began in 2007 after obtaining my bachelor’s in social work working with families, children and developmentally delayed population in the community. I utilize Cognitive behavior therapy/ behavior modification alongside a therapist as well on an IFI (Intensive Family Intervention) team.
Life has a way of throwing curve balls and having a judgement free zone can help in navigating in a healthy manner. My goal is to support my clients in finding healthy ways in managing daily stressors, healthy from trauma, and living their life to the fullest. My career in the helping field began in 2007 after obtaining my bachelor’s in social work working with families, children and developmentally delayed population in the community. I utilize Cognitive behavior therapy/ behavior modification alongside a therapist as well on an IFI (Intensive Family Intervention) team.
Brenda S King
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, BCPC, CAMS, EAS
Verified Verified
McDonough, GA 30253
I work with individuals, couples, children, youth & adolescents, and families.
I believe that being a good therapist requires more than just being a good listener. Trust, respect, and honesty are essential to the therapeutic relationship. My treatment approach is focusing on solutions and empowering you to recognize your power to choose. Treatment includes Anger Management, Mood Disorders,Couples Counseling, Abuse & Truama issues, ADD/ADHD, Parent- Child issue, and Substance Abuse counseling.
I work with individuals, couples, children, youth & adolescents, and families.
I believe that being a good therapist requires more than just being a good listener. Trust, respect, and honesty are essential to the therapeutic relationship. My treatment approach is focusing on solutions and empowering you to recognize your power to choose. Treatment includes Anger Management, Mood Disorders,Couples Counseling, Abuse & Truama issues, ADD/ADHD, Parent- Child issue, and Substance Abuse counseling.
While children have been the majority of my training, I also enjoy working with teens and adolescents often using more age appropriate interventions and strategies.
Does your child have difficulty managing those ‘big feelings’? Do you notice changes in their mood or behaviors? Sometimes it’s hard for children to put their thoughts and emotions into words which often leads to confusion, frustration, fear, or anxiety for caregivers. It’s even harder for children and teens to understand it themselves! I love to imagine kids like smaller humans- they experience the same feelings of sadness, anger, grief, anxiety, fear, and happiness that we as adults do! Children, adolescents, and teens deserve support and guidance too.
While children have been the majority of my training, I also enjoy working with teens and adolescents often using more age appropriate interventions and strategies.
Does your child have difficulty managing those ‘big feelings’? Do you notice changes in their mood or behaviors? Sometimes it’s hard for children to put their thoughts and emotions into words which often leads to confusion, frustration, fear, or anxiety for caregivers. It’s even harder for children and teens to understand it themselves! I love to imagine kids like smaller humans- they experience the same feelings of sadness, anger, grief, anxiety, fear, and happiness that we as adults do! Children, adolescents, and teens deserve support and guidance too.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Americus, GA provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Americus build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Americus build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.