Child Therapists in Milton, GA
Early Connections Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Owner at Early Connections Child & Family Counseling.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and Owner at Early Connections Child & Family Counseling.
Sometimes we find ourselves in a challenging season. With changes at home, struggles at school, parenting pitfalls, or increased stress, we can feel uncertain and discouraged. For kids, this can look like increased anxiety, fears, depression, loneliness, and anger. And these BIG feelings can surface as BIG behaviors wreaking havoc at home. As a parent, you need support too - guidance on how to care for your family’s emotional well-being while juggling all, and I mean ALL, the things and taking care of yourself too.
Alison Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CDBT, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
My areas of expertise are working with families and children especially teen girls.
Are you worried that your teen daughter is stressed or depressed? Are you frustrated with the lack of communication or defiant behavior? Are you concerned about your teen's difficulties in regu? Modern teen-hood for girls is a very difficult time in life, one that needs a specific set of coping skills. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, and unhealthy social media messages are all likely contributors to a national increase in anxiety, depression and low self-worth in girls. Counseling can help teen girls to improve decision-making, managing stress, and learning coping strategies to better set them up for future success
My areas of expertise are working with families and children especially teen girls.
Are you worried that your teen daughter is stressed or depressed? Are you frustrated with the lack of communication or defiant behavior? Are you concerned about your teen's difficulties in regu? Modern teen-hood for girls is a very difficult time in life, one that needs a specific set of coping skills. The rise in peer pressure, competitive conflicts, and unhealthy social media messages are all likely contributors to a national increase in anxiety, depression and low self-worth in girls. Counseling can help teen girls to improve decision-making, managing stress, and learning coping strategies to better set them up for future success
Welcome! My practice is open during early EVENING hours to accommodate after school schedules. I have been fortunate to have 20 years of counseling experience in both the school setting and the private sector, working with children ranging in ages 4-21, adults, and with families. While working with children and adolescents, I believe that the family dynamic is an extremely important part of the therapeutic process, and will often involve parents and siblings in therapy when it is helpful. I also work with parents who need support with parenting help in many different scenarios (toddlers to teens).
Welcome! My practice is open during early EVENING hours to accommodate after school schedules. I have been fortunate to have 20 years of counseling experience in both the school setting and the private sector, working with children ranging in ages 4-21, adults, and with families. While working with children and adolescents, I believe that the family dynamic is an extremely important part of the therapeutic process, and will often involve parents and siblings in therapy when it is helpful. I also work with parents who need support with parenting help in many different scenarios (toddlers to teens).
It takes courage to seek help for yourself or your child.
Have you noticed that you have been feeling anxious, down, stressed, or stuck? Are you ready to improve how you feel and think? I can provide support with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, school, and many other issues. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoy helping clients with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation. My background has included pediatrics and adult counseling.
It takes courage to seek help for yourself or your child.
Have you noticed that you have been feeling anxious, down, stressed, or stuck? Are you ready to improve how you feel and think? I can provide support with issues related to depression, anxiety, relationships, school, and many other issues. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and enjoy helping clients with concerns related to gender identity and sexual orientation. My background has included pediatrics and adult counseling.
Together, we'll create a roadmap that supports your child's development and helps them navigate obstacles with confidence.
Watching your child struggle with emotions, behavior, or social interactions can be challenging. I specialize in working with children and teenagers to provide a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves, build resilience, and develop skills to manage life's challenges. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your child’s unique needs, focusing on fostering trust and open communication. My goal is to partner with you, as parents, to understand and support your child’s mental health journey.
Together, we'll create a roadmap that supports your child's development and helps them navigate obstacles with confidence.
Watching your child struggle with emotions, behavior, or social interactions can be challenging. I specialize in working with children and teenagers to provide a safe and supportive space where they can express themselves, build resilience, and develop skills to manage life's challenges. I use evidence-based approaches tailored to your child’s unique needs, focusing on fostering trust and open communication. My goal is to partner with you, as parents, to understand and support your child’s mental health journey.
Brandi Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
I enjoy helping children, teens, and adults face their current challenges and find a path to wellness that allows them to flourish. I have experience working with a variety of clients of all ages. Areas of focus often include anxiety/stress, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems at home or school, social skills, life changes/transitions, toxic job recovery, OCD, compulsive thoughts, ASD, and more. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe to examine what is not working for them and find new habits.
I enjoy helping children, teens, and adults face their current challenges and find a path to wellness that allows them to flourish. I have experience working with a variety of clients of all ages. Areas of focus often include anxiety/stress, ADHD, depression, self-esteem, behavioral problems at home or school, social skills, life changes/transitions, toxic job recovery, OCD, compulsive thoughts, ASD, and more. I strive to create a nonjudgmental space where all that enter my door feel heard, empowered and safe to examine what is not working for them and find new habits.
These experiences have deepened her understanding of the unique challenges faced by parents and children, making her an invaluable resource for those struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues.
Katherine Perry, LCSW is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping teenagers and adults (ages 15-40) navigate the complexities of mental health. Katherine has experience working with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, parenting, and anger management. She specializes in maternal mental health, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and pregnancy & infant loss, and NICU/complex medical conditions. She enjoys helping others rediscover their identities and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.
These experiences have deepened her understanding of the unique challenges faced by parents and children, making her an invaluable resource for those struggling with a wide variety of mental health issues.
Katherine Perry, LCSW is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to helping teenagers and adults (ages 15-40) navigate the complexities of mental health. Katherine has experience working with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship issues, parenting, and anger management. She specializes in maternal mental health, including postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and pregnancy & infant loss, and NICU/complex medical conditions. She enjoys helping others rediscover their identities and lead fulfilling, meaningful lives.
PCIT is also effective for young children who have experienced trauma, have anxiety or experienced separation from their caregivers.
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
PCIT is also effective for young children who have experienced trauma, have anxiety or experienced separation from their caregivers.
My passion is for helping children and their parents thrive through Parent- Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT. As a specialist in this evidenced-based approach, I understand the unique challenges parents face when they have a child with disruptive, aggressive, overactive, or destructive behaviors. I understand the anxiety a parent experiences when they don't know if their child can participate in school, summer camps, and religious activities. I understand the frustration and overwhelming feelings parents experience when they have tried many ways to manage their children's behaviors.
Helping your child develop the necessary skills to regain control over their academics and life is what I do.
As a parent, there's nothing worse than watching your child struggle. Standing by and watching their grades fall and their anxiety rise is excruciating, but nothing you've tried is making the situation better. Your child doesn't seem to know what's due or when, they are unorganized, have no plan for studying, lack effective study habits and skills, and have trouble disengaging from their phones. Communication is breaking down between you and your child and they seem unmotivated and apathetic toward school. You may also be questioning if your child is just being a typical moody teenager or if it's more serious. Are they depressed?
Helping your child develop the necessary skills to regain control over their academics and life is what I do.
As a parent, there's nothing worse than watching your child struggle. Standing by and watching their grades fall and their anxiety rise is excruciating, but nothing you've tried is making the situation better. Your child doesn't seem to know what's due or when, they are unorganized, have no plan for studying, lack effective study habits and skills, and have trouble disengaging from their phones. Communication is breaking down between you and your child and they seem unmotivated and apathetic toward school. You may also be questioning if your child is just being a typical moody teenager or if it's more serious. Are they depressed?
I appreciate the opportunity to work with you, your child and your family.
With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with you, your child and your family.
With 23 years experience working with children and families, previously as a school counselor, I now work as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a busy private practice in downtown Alpharetta. My therapeutic philosophy is based on the belief that a counselor's role is to empower clients with the tools to unlock their fullest potential. I love working with clients of all ages as they strive to overcome their challenges with insight, growth and solutions.
I have enjoyed working with a broad range of clients in my years as a therapist - from providing intensive individual counseling to clients with trauma, mental illness, and addiction issues to supporting children in Grades K-8 with their day to day struggles and concerns as the School Counselor.
My main focus is to help clients identify and build on their personal strengths so they can overcome the obstacles preventing them from realizing their full potential. My first priority when I meet with a client is to collaboratively establish therapy goals and determine what they would like to attain from the counseling process. Based on this information I personalize each session to help my clients achieve their goals. With every interaction, my goal is always the same: that you leave my office feeling that you were heard and validated.
I have enjoyed working with a broad range of clients in my years as a therapist - from providing intensive individual counseling to clients with trauma, mental illness, and addiction issues to supporting children in Grades K-8 with their day to day struggles and concerns as the School Counselor.
My main focus is to help clients identify and build on their personal strengths so they can overcome the obstacles preventing them from realizing their full potential. My first priority when I meet with a client is to collaboratively establish therapy goals and determine what they would like to attain from the counseling process. Based on this information I personalize each session to help my clients achieve their goals. With every interaction, my goal is always the same: that you leave my office feeling that you were heard and validated.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30004
I also work with Dads of young children.
Often I work with college students or adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, transition, or grief. My clients are often isolated and lacking strong social connections, either by choice or because they feel rejected. I try to center my work around logic, common sense and a supportive, trusting relationship. I am here to be a supportive encourager, an advocator and a helper with kindness and respect.
I also work with Dads of young children.
Often I work with college students or adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, transition, or grief. My clients are often isolated and lacking strong social connections, either by choice or because they feel rejected. I try to center my work around logic, common sense and a supportive, trusting relationship. I am here to be a supportive encourager, an advocator and a helper with kindness and respect.
Michelle L Martin
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MSW, EdS
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30009 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience working with children and adults.
We all face challenges in this wonderful thing we call life. It is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling when such challenges arise. 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 and excitement. I believe that we all need someone to talk to who will really listen to us without judgement in a warm, safe environment. Counseling Approaches: CBT; Solution-Focused Therapy; Gottman Method Couples Therapy
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years experience working with children and adults.
We all face challenges in this wonderful thing we call life. It is not uncommon to feel as if our lives are unraveling when such challenges arise. 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 and excitement. I believe that we all need someone to talk to who will really listen to us without judgement in a warm, safe environment. Counseling Approaches: CBT; Solution-Focused Therapy; Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed and full of self-doubt? Disconnected from the people around you? Life is full of challenges. We can help. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, or other stressors, there is hope. We can help you build a life worth living. Wellview Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, parenting, life transitions, peri and postpartum depression and anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to restore wellbeing to you and your family.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and full of self-doubt? Disconnected from the people around you? Life is full of challenges. We can help. Whether you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, depression, or other stressors, there is hope. We can help you build a life worth living. Wellview Counseling provides therapeutic counseling services to children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief and loss, parenting, life transitions, peri and postpartum depression and anxiety, and other mental health concerns. Our goal is to restore wellbeing to you and your family.
Moeller and Associates, Inc.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
Play Therapy offers young children a therapeutic experience through the use of toys and artistic expression.
Moeller and Associates was founded in 1995. All clinicians have a Masters Degree or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling along with designated State Licensure and/or Certifications. This team offers expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders substance abuse, relationship/marital issues, grief counseling, and workplace issues. Populations served are for children, adolescents, and adults of various multi-national backgrounds. All clinicians within the team participate in ongoing education and training allowing them cutting edge knowledge of behavioral healthcare and interventions to improve one's mental health. We welcome the opportunity to serve our community.
Play Therapy offers young children a therapeutic experience through the use of toys and artistic expression.
Moeller and Associates was founded in 1995. All clinicians have a Masters Degree or PhD in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling along with designated State Licensure and/or Certifications. This team offers expertise in mood disorders, anxiety disorders substance abuse, relationship/marital issues, grief counseling, and workplace issues. Populations served are for children, adolescents, and adults of various multi-national backgrounds. All clinicians within the team participate in ongoing education and training allowing them cutting edge knowledge of behavioral healthcare and interventions to improve one's mental health. We welcome the opportunity to serve our community.
I also provide individual therapy and psychoeducational skills groups for children and adolescents.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental challenges in children and adolescents. My goal is to help parents understand why their child is struggling and to develop a treatment plan and educational strategies that nurture strengths, compensate for weaknesses, and support identified areas of need. Let me help you to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses in order to make practical and meaningful recommendations to address the presenting problem, to better educate your child's school about his or her unique needs, and to identify appropriate resources and services in the community.
I also provide individual therapy and psychoeducational skills groups for children and adolescents.
I specialize in the assessment and treatment of learning, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental challenges in children and adolescents. My goal is to help parents understand why their child is struggling and to develop a treatment plan and educational strategies that nurture strengths, compensate for weaknesses, and support identified areas of need. Let me help you to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses in order to make practical and meaningful recommendations to address the presenting problem, to better educate your child's school about his or her unique needs, and to identify appropriate resources and services in the community.
Joanna Goulding Kester
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CBTS
Verified Verified
Milton, GA 30004
As a Nationally Certified Counselor, I rely on evidence-based practices like Brainspotting and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), to help children, adults, and families heal from the past, find stability in the present and hope for the future. My training and experience includes working with the effects of trauma (PTSD) and stressful experiences (e.g. emotional and sexual abuse, affairs, divorce, family conflict, grief, work stress, medical etc). I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender and sexuality, OCD, Maternal Mental Health, self-harm, behavior disorders and Insomnia.
As a Nationally Certified Counselor, I rely on evidence-based practices like Brainspotting and Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (M-CBT), to help children, adults, and families heal from the past, find stability in the present and hope for the future. My training and experience includes working with the effects of trauma (PTSD) and stressful experiences (e.g. emotional and sexual abuse, affairs, divorce, family conflict, grief, work stress, medical etc). I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, gender and sexuality, OCD, Maternal Mental Health, self-harm, behavior disorders and Insomnia.
Susan P Richardson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Milton, GA 30009
Working with adoptive families and all those within the adoption constellation has given me in-depth understanding and empathy around the unique challenges and stressors parents and children face.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
Working with adoptive families and all those within the adoption constellation has given me in-depth understanding and empathy around the unique challenges and stressors parents and children face.
I have a deep passion for the healing, resilience, and growth of children and families. My clients are parents and families who may feel that they are at the end of their rope with their children and struggling to find ways to help them heal, connect, and grow. It is an honor to join clients and be a part of helping to build greater resiliency, peace of mind and relationship satisfaction. While adoption is one of my core specialties, the issues of connection, attachment, emotional regulation, and relational healing are common to everyone, and pervasive in our mood and anxiety levels. I welcome all wanting to improve relationships.
I am Amanda Prior a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have experience working with at risk youth, children, adults, families, and couples. My experience has been working in a residential setting as well as private practice. I have completed my education and continue training to work on a professional level to help you. In addition, I too have had my own challenges and life experiences so I know how difficult working on ourselves can be. I have a deep appreciation for the courage that it takes to seek help and to start therapy. Talking about our feelings, experiences and thoughts can be extremely hard.
I am Amanda Prior a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia. I have experience working with at risk youth, children, adults, families, and couples. My experience has been working in a residential setting as well as private practice. I have completed my education and continue training to work on a professional level to help you. In addition, I too have had my own challenges and life experiences so I know how difficult working on ourselves can be. I have a deep appreciation for the courage that it takes to seek help and to start therapy. Talking about our feelings, experiences and thoughts can be extremely hard.
About Me: My interests include working with children, adolescents, & adults who have endured traumatic experiences (specifically sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
About Me: My interests include working with children, adolescents, & adults who have endured traumatic experiences (specifically sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect.
Our Practice: We’ve been hearing for years from clients about how their previous therapist was a good listener, but they didn’t feel like they made much progress. While active listening is an important skill for a therapist, listening can only go so far. We believe what sets us apart from many other therapists is the fact we actually help you help yourself make the necessary changes in your life by giving you techniques, tools, skills, and guidance to achieve your goals. Additionally, we provide psychological evaluations for children and adults looking for diagnostic clarity to guide treatment recommendations.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Milton, 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 Milton 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 Milton 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.