Child Therapists in Roswell, GA
Lauren Buice
Licensed Professional Counselor, APC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
Some presenting issues that Lauren has worked with are emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, strained parent- child relationships, social skills, ADHD, Autism Level 1, self-harm, stress, and trauma.
Lauren works with elementary, middle, and high school kids and their families. She takes pride in being flexible and creative with her approach to meet the needs of various ages and personalities, and incorporates everything from expressive arts, to video games, to mindfulness scripts. For teen and adult clients she strives to help individuals identify the unhelpful beliefs they hold about themselves and learn to love themselves through self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and experiencing empathy in her office. Lauren loves working with clients and parents to help them navigate their lives with calm and confidence.
Some presenting issues that Lauren has worked with are emotional dysregulation, anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger management, strained parent- child relationships, social skills, ADHD, Autism Level 1, self-harm, stress, and trauma.
Lauren works with elementary, middle, and high school kids and their families. She takes pride in being flexible and creative with her approach to meet the needs of various ages and personalities, and incorporates everything from expressive arts, to video games, to mindfulness scripts. For teen and adult clients she strives to help individuals identify the unhelpful beliefs they hold about themselves and learn to love themselves through self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and experiencing empathy in her office. Lauren loves working with clients and parents to help them navigate their lives with calm and confidence.
I am also fully trained in general psychology for children and families as well.
I specialize in supporting children and families using a strength-based approach. I believe in neurodiversity and that there is not a "one size fits all" intervention. I work with children, adolescents, young adults ,and late diagnosed adults who have been diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, ADHD and/or Anxiety. I help families to see their child's potential and advocate for education services.
I am also fully trained in general psychology for children and families as well.
I specialize in supporting children and families using a strength-based approach. I believe in neurodiversity and that there is not a "one size fits all" intervention. I work with children, adolescents, young adults ,and late diagnosed adults who have been diagnosed with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, ADHD and/or Anxiety. I help families to see their child's potential and advocate for education services.
Brandi Smallwood
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ASDCS
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
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.
Connecting with others and with yourself can feel muddy and anxiety provoking, especially in childhood, navigating teenage years, and into young adulthood. My experiences working in schools, agencies, and private practice spaces allows me to have a multi-faceted approach to truly cater therapy to your child/teen's circumstance. I use a trauma-informed, interpersonal approach so that clients can feel safe to show up exactly how they are, without any fear of judgement. As therapy is a group effort, I use expressive techniques such as art and play based therapy in order to make processing tough emotions easier!
Connecting with others and with yourself can feel muddy and anxiety provoking, especially in childhood, navigating teenage years, and into young adulthood. My experiences working in schools, agencies, and private practice spaces allows me to have a multi-faceted approach to truly cater therapy to your child/teen's circumstance. I use a trauma-informed, interpersonal approach so that clients can feel safe to show up exactly how they are, without any fear of judgement. As therapy is a group effort, I use expressive techniques such as art and play based therapy in order to make processing tough emotions easier!
I work with many common and uncommon issues... testing and treating adults. children and teens with approaches that are specially tailored for them. I've spent years assessing and treating ADHD, depression, anxiety and other problems and have a deep understanding of a variety of approaches to treat them, including medication, nutritional/herbal, and neurofeedback. I help children, teens and adults get through depression, anxiety, relationship and school/work problems, and to move from getting out of a problem to enhancing and finding meaning and engagement in life. Your life should, ultimately, be the antidepressant!
I work with many common and uncommon issues... testing and treating adults. children and teens with approaches that are specially tailored for them. I've spent years assessing and treating ADHD, depression, anxiety and other problems and have a deep understanding of a variety of approaches to treat them, including medication, nutritional/herbal, and neurofeedback. I help children, teens and adults get through depression, anxiety, relationship and school/work problems, and to move from getting out of a problem to enhancing and finding meaning and engagement in life. Your life should, ultimately, be the antidepressant!
I have specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, which allows me to connect with clients as young as three in a way that is both fun and effective.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
I have specialized training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, which allows me to connect with clients as young as three in a way that is both fun and effective.
As a licensed professional counselor I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where my clients can explore and overcome their challenges. My practice is grounded in a deep respect for each person’s unique journey, with a focus on working with neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, suicidal, and self harming clients. I find working with 'tough cookies'—clients who meet life's challenges with a strong and determined spirit—especially rewarding. Whether my client is a kiddo with big feelings and behavioral issues or a young adult struggling to find a reason to keep going, I am happy to join with them as they work towards recovery.
I work from a play-based, attachment focused and holistic therapeutic lens to help you and your child acquire effective tools and reach goals to live a connected life.
Are you navigating bigger meltdowns more often than not? Are you, as a parent, struggling with navigating how to connect with your teen? Are you feeling frustrated with understanding your neurodiverse child? I understand how these tricky feelings can feel monumental in the moment and can overshadow so much. Parenting does not come with a guidebook. I will provide you, your family and your child a safe and non judgemental space to explore effective solutions and find healing through these challenging seasons of life. In change, there is space for growth.
I work from a play-based, attachment focused and holistic therapeutic lens to help you and your child acquire effective tools and reach goals to live a connected life.
Are you navigating bigger meltdowns more often than not? Are you, as a parent, struggling with navigating how to connect with your teen? Are you feeling frustrated with understanding your neurodiverse child? I understand how these tricky feelings can feel monumental in the moment and can overshadow so much. Parenting does not come with a guidebook. I will provide you, your family and your child a safe and non judgemental space to explore effective solutions and find healing through these challenging seasons of life. In change, there is space for growth.
Stephanie Gillenwater
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
I work with children starting at age 5, teens, and adults.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
I work with children starting at age 5, teens, and adults.
I began my career in mental health at a psychiatric hospital, where I gained extensive experience working with a diverse array of diagnoses, such as Major Depression Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. In my role, I focus on helping individuals manage and reduce their symptoms, while also equipping them with effective coping strategies. I am dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards emotional stability and personal growth. My ultimate goal is to empower people to build a life that is not only manageable but also deeply fulfilling and worth living.
I have always enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families.
I am a psychotherapist ( social worker) with 46 years of clinical experience. I've had the privilege of working with clients in varying stages of life, from early childhood to late adulthood.My many years of training, in different treatment modalities, has led me to develop a very eclectic treatment orientation. Therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual client.....everyone is unique .
I have always enjoyed working with children, adolescents and their families.
I am a psychotherapist ( social worker) with 46 years of clinical experience. I've had the privilege of working with clients in varying stages of life, from early childhood to late adulthood.My many years of training, in different treatment modalities, has led me to develop a very eclectic treatment orientation. Therapy is tailored to the needs of each individual client.....everyone is unique .
Early Connections Child & Family Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT-S
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Roswell, GA 30075
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.
Dr. Mary Huffstead
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CPCS, RPT
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and certified professional counselor supervisor. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and play therapy with children. My clinical expertise includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, academic issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, biracial identity development concerns, and interracial relationships concerns.
I am a licensed professional counselor, registered play therapist, and certified professional counselor supervisor. I have 10 years of experience providing individual therapy, family therapy, couples therapy, and play therapy with children. My clinical expertise includes working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, academic issues, relationship difficulties, family conflict, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse or neglect, biracial identity development concerns, and interracial relationships concerns.
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Children and adolescents will find that I delight in their individuality and will work toward solutions and growth in a fun and engaging way.
Arbor Cove Therapy, LLC, exists to provide a safe space for individuals to resolve challenges and experience healing and growth. My work focuses on children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. I also have a special love for working with adoptive families and the unique needs that the child and parents face. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, AD/HD, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and parenting challenges.
Children and adolescents will find that I delight in their individuality and will work toward solutions and growth in a fun and engaging way.
Arbor Cove Therapy, LLC, exists to provide a safe space for individuals to resolve challenges and experience healing and growth. My work focuses on children and adolescents who struggle with emotional and behavioral issues. I also have a special love for working with adoptive families and the unique needs that the child and parents face. I have experience with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, AD/HD, behavior disorders, mood disorders, and parenting challenges.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for children of color, adults wanting nourishing relationships, and folks in nonprofit/activist work.
When life gets overwhelming, do you have a community who really gets you? Do you have a crew you can rely on for care, or are you left on your own in ways you don’t like? Have you been thinking lately — I can’t do all this on my own? You aren’t supposed to. We are born to rely on people we trust, people we can be vulnerable with.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for children of color, adults wanting nourishing relationships, and folks in nonprofit/activist work.
When life gets overwhelming, do you have a community who really gets you? Do you have a crew you can rely on for care, or are you left on your own in ways you don’t like? Have you been thinking lately — I can’t do all this on my own? You aren’t supposed to. We are born to rely on people we trust, people we can be vulnerable with.
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!
I work to promote and support happiness, growth, positive change, and healing with children, individuals and families.
I am dedicated to providing ethical, effective and caring professional psychology services.
After gathering thorough background information on each client, I help the client to develop an individual treatment plan specifically designed to meet their needs and goals. Through the course of therapy, self-understanding develops, leading to increased opportunities for meaningful interpersonal relationships and self-love. In turn, this positive growth allows for healthier life choices.
I work to promote and support happiness, growth, positive change, and healing with children, individuals and families.
I am dedicated to providing ethical, effective and caring professional psychology services.
After gathering thorough background information on each client, I help the client to develop an individual treatment plan specifically designed to meet their needs and goals. Through the course of therapy, self-understanding develops, leading to increased opportunities for meaningful interpersonal relationships and self-love. In turn, this positive growth allows for healthier life choices.
Stephanie Lemmey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30075 (Online Only)
I have a special interest in helping children manage food allergies, as well as giving support and resources to families regarding health care plans, 504 plans and IEP’s.
Hello! I am Stephanie Lemmey of Early Connections Child & Family Therapy. I specialize in treating and connecting with children, adolescents and their families. I work cooperatively with parents to set and manage attainable goals for their children. I am passionate about helping young clients reach their full potential and my goal is to empower children to make healthy choices for themselves. I enjoy giving my clients a toolbox of coping skills to use everyday!
I have a special interest in helping children manage food allergies, as well as giving support and resources to families regarding health care plans, 504 plans and IEP’s.
Hello! I am Stephanie Lemmey of Early Connections Child & Family Therapy. I specialize in treating and connecting with children, adolescents and their families. I work cooperatively with parents to set and manage attainable goals for their children. I am passionate about helping young clients reach their full potential and my goal is to empower children to make healthy choices for themselves. I enjoy giving my clients a toolbox of coping skills to use everyday!
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with children and young adults who experienced traumatic events or suffer from anxiety.
Everyone people express their feelings in a plethora of different ways. Counseling is great to help kids better organize their thoughts and feelings in a productive way for the child and family. My experience includes years of service with a highly recognized infant mental health psychiatric clinic as well as counseling children and families with reunification, stabilization, and adoption.
I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with children and young adults who experienced traumatic events or suffer from anxiety.
Everyone people express their feelings in a plethora of different ways. Counseling is great to help kids better organize their thoughts and feelings in a productive way for the child and family. My experience includes years of service with a highly recognized infant mental health psychiatric clinic as well as counseling children and families with reunification, stabilization, and adoption.
Alison Kelly
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, CDBT, NCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Roswell, GA 30076
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
Kerley has spent over 25+ years assessing and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
Roswell Counseling for Children and Adults started out as a solo private practice by Dr. D. Craig Kerley, PsyD, in 2003. For more information, visit our website at www.roswelltherapy.com.
Kerley has spent over 25+ years assessing and providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
Roswell Counseling for Children and Adults started out as a solo private practice by Dr. D. Craig Kerley, PsyD, in 2003. For more information, visit our website at www.roswelltherapy.com.
From Inner Family Systems (IFS) to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Child-Centered Play.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate difficult emotions from a personal and parenting perspective. That's why I enjoy working closely with families to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy emotional development in children. Kids can have really BIG feelings, and sometimes it takes big collaboration to help them and you figure it out. Additionally, as someone that has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, I have enjoyed helping people of ALL ages navigate and develop the tools and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
From Inner Family Systems (IFS) to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and Child-Centered Play.
I know firsthand how challenging it can be to navigate difficult emotions from a personal and parenting perspective. That's why I enjoy working closely with families to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors and promoting healthy emotional development in children. Kids can have really BIG feelings, and sometimes it takes big collaboration to help them and you figure it out. Additionally, as someone that has had a lifelong battle with anxiety, I have enjoyed helping people of ALL ages navigate and develop the tools and strategies you need to manage your symptoms and live a more fulfilling life.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Roswell, 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 Roswell 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 Roswell 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.