Child Therapists in Johns Creek, GA

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Jennifer J. Manly, LPC, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
I enjoy specializing in children and adolescents and find I am effective with understanding how and what they must manage growing up.
I work predominantly with adolescents and their families. I offer services in a non-judgmental environment. I work to build rapport to facilitate change in those I work with.
I enjoy specializing in children and adolescents and find I am effective with understanding how and what they must manage growing up.
I work predominantly with adolescents and their families. I offer services in a non-judgmental environment. I work to build rapport to facilitate change in those I work with.
(678) 329-9917 View (678) 329-9917
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Brianna Gaynor
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
I have a passion for working with children and teens of divorce, address issues of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, abuse, and with emotional distress in any areas of life.
I specialize in psychological evaluations to address mood/behavioral disorders, learning disabilties, ADHD, and parental issues. My focus in therapy is in helping the client develop a stronger sense of self-sufficiency and wholeness. It takes a lot of courage to come to therapy and be vulnerable, and I strive to honor this. Therapy works best when there is a strong therapeutic alliance and clear goals; therefore, these are the main focus of the initial therapy sessions. I have worked with a variety of clients from childhood to middle adulthood, and through relationship and consistency am able to help clients make valuable and lasting change.
I have a passion for working with children and teens of divorce, address issues of low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, abuse, and with emotional distress in any areas of life.
I specialize in psychological evaluations to address mood/behavioral disorders, learning disabilties, ADHD, and parental issues. My focus in therapy is in helping the client develop a stronger sense of self-sufficiency and wholeness. It takes a lot of courage to come to therapy and be vulnerable, and I strive to honor this. Therapy works best when there is a strong therapeutic alliance and clear goals; therefore, these are the main focus of the initial therapy sessions. I have worked with a variety of clients from childhood to middle adulthood, and through relationship and consistency am able to help clients make valuable and lasting change.
(678) 701-4019 View (678) 701-4019
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Saori Maruyama
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
I believe in collaborating with the people I serve and value the unique strengths they bring to their lives, as these strengths could be useful in dealing with challenges. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families on a wide range of issues, including adjustment difficulties due to change in life circumstances, anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, parenting, and school related difficulties. When evaluating difficulties and helping my client explore and find ways to improve the qualify of his/her life, I pay close attention to my client's history and family, social, and cultural influences.
I believe in collaborating with the people I serve and value the unique strengths they bring to their lives, as these strengths could be useful in dealing with challenges. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and families on a wide range of issues, including adjustment difficulties due to change in life circumstances, anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, parenting, and school related difficulties. When evaluating difficulties and helping my client explore and find ways to improve the qualify of his/her life, I pay close attention to my client's history and family, social, and cultural influences.
(678) 369-3837 x7 View (678) 369-3837 x7
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Brenda L Banks
MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
As a parent, I understand the uniqueness of each child and how children and adolescents develop at their own pace.
Children and adolescents today deal with a host of issues such as coping with stress and anxiety, navigating peer and family relationships, expressing feelings appropriately and managing developmental disorders. Understanding how to best express feelings and control behaviors can lead to improved relationships at school and home and increase self-esteem. I strive to help their children and teens make positive personal and social changes that will benefit them over the course of their lives.
As a parent, I understand the uniqueness of each child and how children and adolescents develop at their own pace.
Children and adolescents today deal with a host of issues such as coping with stress and anxiety, navigating peer and family relationships, expressing feelings appropriately and managing developmental disorders. Understanding how to best express feelings and control behaviors can lead to improved relationships at school and home and increase self-esteem. I strive to help their children and teens make positive personal and social changes that will benefit them over the course of their lives.
(770) 746-8865 View (770) 746-8865
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Theresa M Westfall
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
I am also trained in collaborative and proactive solutions which is a model used to work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress, peace, and fulfillment long after the counseling relationship has come to a close.
I am also trained in collaborative and proactive solutions which is a model used to work with children and adolescents experiencing behavioral challenges.
Are you feeling disconnected from the people around you? Frustrated with problematic behaviors that you cannot seem to change? Tired of being paralyzed and held back by anxiety? Counseling can be an opportunity to enrich your life, gain deeper personal understanding, and make meaningful changes. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I can work with you to reach your goals in a way that empowers and instills hope. Together we can find the tools that work best for your life, so that you can continue to experience progress, peace, and fulfillment long after the counseling relationship has come to a close.
(770) 464-5662 View (770) 464-5662
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Erika LaCaruba
Counselor, MA, LAPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30005
Currently accepting new VIRTUAL clients! My therapeutic approach centers around providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported. As a therapist to children, I can help children build self esteem, increase their coping skills, decrease angry or anxious behaviors, and nurture their creativity. As a therapist to individuals, I can help clients decrease anxiety and depression symptoms, work through difficult periods in their lives, and cultivate hope for their future. As a therapist to families, I can help increase communication, repair relationships, and create a safe environment to heal together.
Currently accepting new VIRTUAL clients! My therapeutic approach centers around providing a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported. As a therapist to children, I can help children build self esteem, increase their coping skills, decrease angry or anxious behaviors, and nurture their creativity. As a therapist to individuals, I can help clients decrease anxiety and depression symptoms, work through difficult periods in their lives, and cultivate hope for their future. As a therapist to families, I can help increase communication, repair relationships, and create a safe environment to heal together.
(678) 903-1729 View (678) 903-1729
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Kim Valdes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30097
I offer play therapy, sand tray play, and expressive arts in a warm and peaceful environment for children.
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
I offer play therapy, sand tray play, and expressive arts in a warm and peaceful environment for children.
Is your child experiencing anxiety or depression? Are they having symptoms of worry and ruminating thoughts, irritable, sad, crying, heart racing, tight chest, fidgeting, challenges with friends, sweaty palms, low self-esteem, and having trouble falling asleep or not sleeping through the night? Do they have symptoms of Depression such as: behavioral problems, not eating, sadness, crying most days, isolation? Therapy can help! By providing a safe space, someone who truly listens, meeting them where they are, skills to identify feelings, growth mindset strategies to change thoughts, and mindfulness exercises.
(404) 975-1145 View (404) 975-1145
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Jennifer Wilmoth
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Jennifer lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and 2 children.
When life is stressful and relationships are difficult it is nice to have a welcoming place to move forward and find new ways to thrive in life. Jennifer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina and completed her Masters of Family Therapy degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Level 1 & 2, and PREPARE-Enrich to help couples & families have great relationships.
Jennifer lives in the Atlanta area with her husband and 2 children.
When life is stressful and relationships are difficult it is nice to have a welcoming place to move forward and find new ways to thrive in life. Jennifer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina and completed her Masters of Family Therapy degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Level 1 & 2, and PREPARE-Enrich to help couples & families have great relationships.
(770) 609-4595 View (770) 609-4595
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Mogens Jensen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30005  (Online Only)
A decision to begin therapy is a decision for learning and change. I believe learning and change take place in relationships that are forward looking, genuine, safe, and trusting. I am a licensed psychologist, and my specialty areas include providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorders, conduct disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. My specialty areas also include developmental, school, learning, and adjustment disorders.
A decision to begin therapy is a decision for learning and change. I believe learning and change take place in relationships that are forward looking, genuine, safe, and trusting. I am a licensed psychologist, and my specialty areas include providing therapy and counseling to children, adolescents and adults with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorders, conduct disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. My specialty areas also include developmental, school, learning, and adjustment disorders.
(678) 276-7038 View (678) 276-7038
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Sunshine Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30005
Sunshine Child and Family Counseling therapists have years of experience working with children, adolescents and families.
Children, teens and families are our passion and describe our ideal clientele. Your parenting instincts tell you something has changed with your child. You wonder is it something with school, friends, or a stressor that you have no idea about. Perhaps, your family unit has gone through major change or loss. Your desire is to have your child be back to their best self. You've tried everything you can think of in your parenting arsenal; long talks, together time, consequences and for some reason the issue is still there. As parents we don't always have all the answers and it is ok to reach out for help!
Sunshine Child and Family Counseling therapists have years of experience working with children, adolescents and families.
Children, teens and families are our passion and describe our ideal clientele. Your parenting instincts tell you something has changed with your child. You wonder is it something with school, friends, or a stressor that you have no idea about. Perhaps, your family unit has gone through major change or loss. Your desire is to have your child be back to their best self. You've tried everything you can think of in your parenting arsenal; long talks, together time, consequences and for some reason the issue is still there. As parents we don't always have all the answers and it is ok to reach out for help!
(678) 929-5335 View (678) 929-5335
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Kathleen W Shack
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30005
com has information about my work as a Counselor, Mediator, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist.
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
com has information about my work as a Counselor, Mediator, Divorce Coach and Child Specialist.
I specialize in counseling with couples and families through their life journey. Whether you are a new couple looking for tools to build a solid foundation or a couple in crisis looking for a life raft, I am here for you. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. There are many stages a family goes through in their journey from being a pre-marital couple through retirement and beyond. I am equipped to guide you through these transitions. If your family is transitioning through divorce or are a newly blended family, I help all family members heal while finding balance and harmony within the new family structure.
(678) 667-8605 View (678) 667-8605
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Jennifer E Masters
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30022
My training and experience includes helping children and adults with anxiety, depression, boundary dilemmas, life transitions, parenting stress, spiritual struggles and relational difficulties.
Have you been thinking about seeing a counselor? Are you having difficulty sleeping or concentrating due to worries and concerns? Would you like a professional to help you reach your goals? From children suffering with anxiety and depression to adults facing difficult relationships or circumstances, it is normal to need support. Having a trained professional to skillfully come alongside you can help you achieve better functioning in life and help you reach your goals. I work with children, adults, and couples to provide the support that can help you discover better mental health.
My training and experience includes helping children and adults with anxiety, depression, boundary dilemmas, life transitions, parenting stress, spiritual struggles and relational difficulties.
Have you been thinking about seeing a counselor? Are you having difficulty sleeping or concentrating due to worries and concerns? Would you like a professional to help you reach your goals? From children suffering with anxiety and depression to adults facing difficult relationships or circumstances, it is normal to need support. Having a trained professional to skillfully come alongside you can help you achieve better functioning in life and help you reach your goals. I work with children, adults, and couples to provide the support that can help you discover better mental health.
(470) 202-3539 View (470) 202-3539
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Melanie Elizabeth Kissell
Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
At McConaghie Counseling, we are dedicated to helping children and families heal from a range of life experiences, in therapeutically sensitive ways that are tailored to specifically fit each unique client and their individual circumstances.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
At McConaghie Counseling, we are dedicated to helping children and families heal from a range of life experiences, in therapeutically sensitive ways that are tailored to specifically fit each unique client and their individual circumstances.
"Love and Trust, in the space between what's said and what's heard in our life, can make all the difference in the world." Fred Rogers. Sometimes life presents us with challenges, adjustments, and opportunities for growth, all we need is someone to hear what we are saying in a new way. I am here to help you navigate these moments, in the way you desire. Together we will work to ensure that you are truly listened to, in a way that elicits effective change, growth, and healing.
(706) 609-3342 View (706) 609-3342
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In Jung Hwang
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Play Therapy for children 3-12 years old.
Have you been worried about your child, but you feel something is different and you cannot pinpoint what it is? Children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. Dr. Garry Landreth, a prominent expert in field of Play Therapy, stated “toys are children’s words and play is their language.” This form of therapy offers an avenue to connect with a child’s inner world. It works to unlock an understanding of how and why they are operating.
Play Therapy for children 3-12 years old.
Have you been worried about your child, but you feel something is different and you cannot pinpoint what it is? Children may not always have the words to express what is going on in their world. Dr. Garry Landreth, a prominent expert in field of Play Therapy, stated “toys are children’s words and play is their language.” This form of therapy offers an avenue to connect with a child’s inner world. It works to unlock an understanding of how and why they are operating.
(404) 586-4066 View (404) 586-4066
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Kaylee Finlay
Counselor, MS, NCC, APC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30022
If you or your child need a comfortable and uplifting space to tend to yourself, I would love to connect with you as you start on your healing journey.
Kaylee enjoys working with children and teens as they navigate identity exploration, emotional maturity, and the many challenges of growing up. She provides a safe and warm environment for children to be themselves through incorporating play, art, and a variety of engaging activities to make therapy not just a safe space, but also fun!
If you or your child need a comfortable and uplifting space to tend to yourself, I would love to connect with you as you start on your healing journey.
Kaylee enjoys working with children and teens as they navigate identity exploration, emotional maturity, and the many challenges of growing up. She provides a safe and warm environment for children to be themselves through incorporating play, art, and a variety of engaging activities to make therapy not just a safe space, but also fun!
(770) 525-8735 View (770) 525-8735
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Lacadia Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30022
I specialize in supporting children, teens, adults and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions.
Embarking on a journey toward healing is a courageous step and I'm here to walk alongside you. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for growth toward the preferred version of yourself or your family. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to facilitate self-discovery, foster resilience, and promote lasting change. Together, we will collaboratively explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, working towards empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
I specialize in supporting children, teens, adults and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, family issues, and life transitions.
Embarking on a journey toward healing is a courageous step and I'm here to walk alongside you. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for growth toward the preferred version of yourself or your family. I believe in the transformative power of therapy to facilitate self-discovery, foster resilience, and promote lasting change. Together, we will collaboratively explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, working towards empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.
(470) 236-4210 View (470) 236-4210
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Brent Sweitzer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30005
I offer a free initial phone consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you or your child.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you find yourself having the same fights and conflicts with your partner? Or are you a parent that's worried about your child's behavior and coping with school or friendships? If so, I can help.
I offer a free initial phone consultation to see if I'm the right fit for you or your child.
Are you struggling in your relationship? Do you find yourself having the same fights and conflicts with your partner? Or are you a parent that's worried about your child's behavior and coping with school or friendships? If so, I can help.
(770) 615-7974 View (770) 615-7974
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Lighthouse Clinical Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, RPT, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30024
Are you, your child, or young adult hurting or struggling? My desire is to come alongside as you or your loved one strive to heal, grow, and develop into who you are meant to be.
Whether your child is 2 years of age or you are looking for a therapist for yourself, I am able to assist you. Each client will be provided with a personalized, professional, and caring approach to help you or your loved one in learning how to navigate through the waters of life. Play, expressive arts, and traditional talk therapy is provided in a safe and caring environment. Both Christian and secular counseling are available
Are you, your child, or young adult hurting or struggling? My desire is to come alongside as you or your loved one strive to heal, grow, and develop into who you are meant to be.
Whether your child is 2 years of age or you are looking for a therapist for yourself, I am able to assist you. Each client will be provided with a personalized, professional, and caring approach to help you or your loved one in learning how to navigate through the waters of life. Play, expressive arts, and traditional talk therapy is provided in a safe and caring environment. Both Christian and secular counseling are available
(678) 853-7423 View (678) 853-7423
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Robin Easterling
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Johns Creek, GA 30022
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I have experience working in community mental health settings, schools, and healthcare organizations. I have experience working with a variety of clinical challenges including PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and sleep issues, parenting and family therapy, mood and personality disorders, as well as impulse control and anger management.
I am passionate about working with children, teens, and adults to live a more satisfying and meaningful life. I have experience working in community mental health settings, schools, and healthcare organizations. I have experience working with a variety of clinical challenges including PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and sleep issues, parenting and family therapy, mood and personality disorders, as well as impulse control and anger management.
(770) 874-0375 View (770) 874-0375
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Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, RPT-S, CFMHE
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Johns Creek, GA 30005
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
We are trained in various models of treatment such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Couples Counseling and Expressive Arts.
At Bright Path Counseling we have a focus on strengthening families from the child parent relationship, parenting, marital issues. We have a variety of counselors with specialties in areas such as play therapy, couples counseling, or individual or family trauma. We work with both children and their families as well as adults who have experienced the life changing events or who just want to to change the path their life has taken. We have counselors who are able to help clients move through the most difficult times in their lives. We help them to move towards healing in a safe and trusting relationship.
(678) 506-2480 View (678) 506-2480
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Johns Creek, 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 Johns Creek 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.