Adoption Therapists in Dunwoody, GA
Lea Noring
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Welcome! I work with individuals, families, and couples to help them find new ways to look at their lives and new ways to manage difficult emotions. For more than twenty years, I've been working with families and have worked as an individual ADHD coach and as a special education advocate. I have also been a program director overseeing eating disorder clinics with clients who had primary eating disorders as well as ADHD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment disorders, and borderline personality disorder, among others.
Welcome! I work with individuals, families, and couples to help them find new ways to look at their lives and new ways to manage difficult emotions. For more than twenty years, I've been working with families and have worked as an individual ADHD coach and as a special education advocate. I have also been a program director overseeing eating disorder clinics with clients who had primary eating disorders as well as ADHD, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment disorders, and borderline personality disorder, among others.
I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.
I am an experienced and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor an Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I also supervise and train other counselors who are working towards their licensure.
Marnie Ellis Fulton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP, MAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
I'm passionate about working collaboratively with all of my clients, especially: clients of all ages with autoimmune, other chronic or potential life-limiting illness; teens/college students and parents with concerns related to academic and/or behavioral issues and in strengthening relationships; clients with mood, anxiety and addiction issues; clients with grief and loss issues and clients contemplating separation and/or divorce. I can objectively mediate a separation or divorce to each parties satisfaction.
PLEASE NOTE: OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SESSIONS. Therapy is an investment of time, energy and money. When done well, the results can be life-changing. Having had decades of experience working with individuals and families in Atlanta, I'm in a unique position to help you discover and implement the solutions you need. Pulling from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I'm able to serve many different clients. I use creative methods to engage clients under 11. Combining experience and specialized training, I can help you work through personal issues and maintain more satisfying family and personal relationships.
PLEASE NOTE: OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE SESSIONS. Therapy is an investment of time, energy and money. When done well, the results can be life-changing. Having had decades of experience working with individuals and families in Atlanta, I'm in a unique position to help you discover and implement the solutions you need. Pulling from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, I'm able to serve many different clients. I use creative methods to engage clients under 11. Combining experience and specialized training, I can help you work through personal issues and maintain more satisfying family and personal relationships.
Michelle McEwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
I look forward to working alongside you on your personal goals whether it be coping better with anxiety or depression, setting better boundaries with your friends and family, or supporting along your grief journey. I have experience in several areas including: foster children, foster/adoptive parents, sexual assault survivors, medically fragile children and their caregivers, and individuals at end of life. I am newly offering groups at an affordable private pay rate (women's anxiety and aging wellness groups).
Do you feel overwhelmed by grief and loss, trauma, or challenging life transitions? I offer a balanced, holistic approach that considers your mind, body, and soul, allowing clients to be heard and move forward efficiently without judgment. My goal and passion are to help clients process their loss and thoughtfully reexamine their purpose and the urgency with which they live their lives. I enjoy working with adults and elders and helping them find peace on the other side.
Do you feel overwhelmed by grief and loss, trauma, or challenging life transitions? I offer a balanced, holistic approach that considers your mind, body, and soul, allowing clients to be heard and move forward efficiently without judgment. My goal and passion are to help clients process their loss and thoughtfully reexamine their purpose and the urgency with which they live their lives. I enjoy working with adults and elders and helping them find peace on the other side.
I have been providing psychotherapy to children, adults, families, and couples for over 20 years. I also have a specialty in psychological testing of all kinds (such as educational, neuropsychological, ADD/ADHD, and others). My greatest area of expertise is providing court related services, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court case.
I have been providing psychotherapy to children, adults, families, and couples for over 20 years. I also have a specialty in psychological testing of all kinds (such as educational, neuropsychological, ADD/ADHD, and others). My greatest area of expertise is providing court related services, such as custody evaluations, expert witness testimony, and anything having to do with your court case.
North Star of Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30346
Waitlist for new clients
From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times when we may need help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing goals, and becoming increasingly aware of reoccurring patterns that prevent growth. As awareness of one’s fears, perception, desires, and strengths increase, we are able to make successful life changes. Self-awareness by becoming more honest with ourselves can initiate the authenticity that often results in healing, transformation, and fuller life.
From childhood through late adulthood, there are certain times when we may need help addressing problems and issues that cause us emotional distress or make us feel overwhelmed. Together we work towards growth by identifying the issues involved, establishing goals, and becoming increasingly aware of reoccurring patterns that prevent growth. As awareness of one’s fears, perception, desires, and strengths increase, we are able to make successful life changes. Self-awareness by becoming more honest with ourselves can initiate the authenticity that often results in healing, transformation, and fuller life.
Perimeter Therapy Associates, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also offer personal finance coaching.
Perimeter Therapy Associates provides psychological services for children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, and families experiencing life transitions, relationship difficulties, depression, post partum depression, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns and other mental health issues. Our approach to therapy is tailored to the unique needs of each client, facilitating positive change in a warm and caring environment. We assist clients in making fundamental changes in the way they think and act thereby improving their ability to solve problems, cope and communicate effectively. We also offer personal finance coaching.
For over 36 years I have supported self-discovery by offering a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which to explore. By finding alternate ways to handle situations, my clients develop healthy, nurturing relationships that lead to fulfilling and expressed lives. An eclectic approach helps the client choose their own path to healing.
For over 36 years I have supported self-discovery by offering a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which to explore. By finding alternate ways to handle situations, my clients develop healthy, nurturing relationships that lead to fulfilling and expressed lives. An eclectic approach helps the client choose their own path to healing.
Karen Whitehead
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, CCH
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Does your world feel upside down and overwhelming? Are you tired of people saying this is your "new normal?" What's taken over? Cancer, parenting, chronic illness, taking care of aging parents, becoming an empty nester? During the day you're distracted and irritable, and you can't remember the last time you slept soundly through the night. The anxiety and worry about what could happen is too loud only drowned out by regret. You spend your days caring for everyone but yourself and wondering what's next for you. Is there anything? Is there more? You stay small and silent, hiding your true feelings to protect those you love.
Does your world feel upside down and overwhelming? Are you tired of people saying this is your "new normal?" What's taken over? Cancer, parenting, chronic illness, taking care of aging parents, becoming an empty nester? During the day you're distracted and irritable, and you can't remember the last time you slept soundly through the night. The anxiety and worry about what could happen is too loud only drowned out by regret. You spend your days caring for everyone but yourself and wondering what's next for you. Is there anything? Is there more? You stay small and silent, hiding your true feelings to protect those you love.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Counseling Services of Atlanta offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy. We offer therapy and counseling services for both adults and children of all ages including video sessions. We now have 4 male therapists and 20 female therapists! We can treat a wide variety of mental health concerns and sessions are available by phone if needed. We are centrally located to provide services for Marietta, East Cobb, West Cobb, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Powder Springs, Austell, Mableton, Dallas, Douglasville, Hiram, Acworth, Atlanta, Peachtree Corners, Lawrenceville, Alpharetta, Roswell, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Duluth, and Tucker areas.
Mind and Motion Developmental Centers
Psychologist, PhD, MS, QEEG-D, BCN
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Dr. Cantor obtained his Masters and Doctorates in Psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook with special interests in Developmental Neuropsychology. He is trained in Clinical Psychopharmacology and holds Diplomates from the American Board of Forensic Examiners, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy, and Fellow Status of the Academy of Learning and Developmental Disorders, and the American Board of Psychological Specialties - Neuropsychology, and the National Acadenmy of Neuropsychology. He is a specialist with Developmental Disorder such as ADHD and Autism, Neurotrauma, Biological factors underlying Depression, and Forensics.
Dr. Cantor obtained his Masters and Doctorates in Psychology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook with special interests in Developmental Neuropsychology. He is trained in Clinical Psychopharmacology and holds Diplomates from the American Board of Forensic Examiners, International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling, and Psychotherapy, and Fellow Status of the Academy of Learning and Developmental Disorders, and the American Board of Psychological Specialties - Neuropsychology, and the National Acadenmy of Neuropsychology. He is a specialist with Developmental Disorder such as ADHD and Autism, Neurotrauma, Biological factors underlying Depression, and Forensics.
Stephanie Looper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30338 (Online Only)
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
Stephanie sees clients and families of all ages for a collaborative and holistic therapeutic experience. She practices from a person-centered approach with an emphasis on artistic expression and the therapeutic relationship.
Innovative Lifestyle Network
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Dunwoody, GA 30346 (Online Only)
Life can be extremely overwhelming and stressful at times and there will be tough situations where support will be needed. We have a team of therapists who specialize in helping individuals cope with the real stressors of balancing work, relationships, family demands and personal life. We understand how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to conquer all of life's challenges to finding your purpose and fulfillment. With a team of therapists having five or more years of transforming lives, we provide successful and effective counseling, coaching, and educational workshops for all individuals.
Life can be extremely overwhelming and stressful at times and there will be tough situations where support will be needed. We have a team of therapists who specialize in helping individuals cope with the real stressors of balancing work, relationships, family demands and personal life. We understand how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to conquer all of life's challenges to finding your purpose and fulfillment. With a team of therapists having five or more years of transforming lives, we provide successful and effective counseling, coaching, and educational workshops for all individuals.
I thoroughly enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. As a licensed psychologist having worked at different settings and with different age groups, I appreciate the nuance that each person brings to the therapy room. I work collaboratively with clients to figure out the solutions that will best meet each individual’s specific needs. For some, that can mean implementing certain strategies and solutions, while others might require a closer look at one’s identity and close relationships to determine a good path forward. I do my best to ensure that you feel valued, understood, and respected.
I thoroughly enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. As a licensed psychologist having worked at different settings and with different age groups, I appreciate the nuance that each person brings to the therapy room. I work collaboratively with clients to figure out the solutions that will best meet each individual’s specific needs. For some, that can mean implementing certain strategies and solutions, while others might require a closer look at one’s identity and close relationships to determine a good path forward. I do my best to ensure that you feel valued, understood, and respected.
I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach that is interested in uncovering root causes of problems whether they be inter or intrapersonal. Additionally, if desired, I can also work from a Christian perspective. My focus areas are Depression and Anxiety with additional focuses on grief and addiction.
I work primarily from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approach that is interested in uncovering root causes of problems whether they be inter or intrapersonal. Additionally, if desired, I can also work from a Christian perspective. My focus areas are Depression and Anxiety with additional focuses on grief and addiction.
Would you like to feel better about yourself, deal with life differently & have more satisfying relationships, yet sense something keeps getting in your way? Overwhelming, traumatic, painful or emotionally uncomfortable life experiences can turn into roadblocks and obviously, we can't change what happened in the past. The good news is we CAN change what we tell ourselves about it as well as our relationship with it. We can remove those roadblocks, look within & around us with a more helpful perspective & open a pathway forward.
Would you like to feel better about yourself, deal with life differently & have more satisfying relationships, yet sense something keeps getting in your way? Overwhelming, traumatic, painful or emotionally uncomfortable life experiences can turn into roadblocks and obviously, we can't change what happened in the past. The good news is we CAN change what we tell ourselves about it as well as our relationship with it. We can remove those roadblocks, look within & around us with a more helpful perspective & open a pathway forward.
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
Finding the right person to meet your needs can be challenging and I hope you will find the answers to your questions here or by contacting me. Do not hesitate to call me so we can discuss your unique situation. I appreciate you taking the time to learn about my psychology practice and my background. I do psychotherapy with children, adolescents, couples, families, and individual adults who have difficulties in dealing with emotions, behavior, and/or relationships.
Evening appointments, weekends, video, and in-person sessions available. Together we will foster self-reflection that enables you to break free from destructive patterns and create real change in your life. This transformation is not just surface-level; it's a fundamental shift that empowers you to make healthier choices, build fulfilling relationships, and embark on a path towards a more authentic and meaningful existence. I can help you better understand yourself. The constant fear and frustration can become moments of meaningful connection and healing. That stuck feeling can give way to renewed hope and growth.
Evening appointments, weekends, video, and in-person sessions available. Together we will foster self-reflection that enables you to break free from destructive patterns and create real change in your life. This transformation is not just surface-level; it's a fundamental shift that empowers you to make healthier choices, build fulfilling relationships, and embark on a path towards a more authentic and meaningful existence. I can help you better understand yourself. The constant fear and frustration can become moments of meaningful connection and healing. That stuck feeling can give way to renewed hope and growth.
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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.
When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.
Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.
What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.