Child Therapists in Stonecrest, GA
I am a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience. I am well versed in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have specialized training in Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Child Abuse or Neglect, and Spirituality. My communication style includes empathy and openness. I encourage excellent communication skills and will teach you to achieve them. With excellent communication comes outstanding achievements and empowerment towards your mental health.
I am a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience. I am well versed in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. I have specialized training in Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Child Abuse or Neglect, and Spirituality. My communication style includes empathy and openness. I encourage excellent communication skills and will teach you to achieve them. With excellent communication comes outstanding achievements and empowerment towards your mental health.
Davril Huggins-Looby
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Stonecrest, GA 30038 (Online Only)
Hello! I am an LPC in Georgia with experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked with children in juvenile justice, high schools, and children on the Autism Spectrum.
Hello! I am an LPC in Georgia with experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked with children in juvenile justice, high schools, and children on the Autism Spectrum.
Olivia Gordon-Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stonecrest, GA 30038 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with families, couples, young adults, and children as they battle the difficulties of life. I endeavor to provide every client with an inviting, supportive, and safe environment to explore the different issues and concerns that are a part of life. I look forward to assisting each client in their journey to personal growth and empowerment and moving towards a more balanced life. I am determined to provide a comfortable environment for each client as they take the difficult step to reach out for support in their desire to make positive life changes.
I enjoy working with families, couples, young adults, and children as they battle the difficulties of life. I endeavor to provide every client with an inviting, supportive, and safe environment to explore the different issues and concerns that are a part of life. I look forward to assisting each client in their journey to personal growth and empowerment and moving towards a more balanced life. I am determined to provide a comfortable environment for each client as they take the difficult step to reach out for support in their desire to make positive life changes.
Dr. Angelica Dempsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, BCC
Verified Verified
Stonecrest, GA 30038
You’re not sure why you feel this way, but you feel off. You’re viewed as successful, responsible, and driven, and even other’s can’t tell that you’re off. It’s frustrating and stressful because others view you as if you have it all together - but in reality, you feel sad.
You’re not sure why you feel this way, but you feel off. You’re viewed as successful, responsible, and driven, and even other’s can’t tell that you’re off. It’s frustrating and stressful because others view you as if you have it all together - but in reality, you feel sad.
Dr. Nikkiya Brooks - The Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
Verified Verified
Stonecrest, GA 30038
Your peace of mind is priority. Whether it's depression, low self-esteem, anxiety - whatever gets in the way of your peace, let me walk through it with you. You're not alone, & it is my desire to help you find the peace of mind we all need & deserve. I've spent many years learning about the evidence-based (scientific) approaches that lead to wellness. To be honest, I've spent many years practicing what I preach, & have learned to manage my own anxiety using a few of the techniques. I would be honored to learn about you & what you've survived. I would also be honored to give you the tools to rebuild your mental health.
Your peace of mind is priority. Whether it's depression, low self-esteem, anxiety - whatever gets in the way of your peace, let me walk through it with you. You're not alone, & it is my desire to help you find the peace of mind we all need & deserve. I've spent many years learning about the evidence-based (scientific) approaches that lead to wellness. To be honest, I've spent many years practicing what I preach, & have learned to manage my own anxiety using a few of the techniques. I would be honored to learn about you & what you've survived. I would also be honored to give you the tools to rebuild your mental health.
Acute Social Advancement
Licensed Professional Counselor, MAT, LPC
Verified Verified
Stonecrest, GA 30038
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Live Balanced Counseling Services LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, NCC, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30058
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Are your relationships not what you want them to be, filled with conflicts and you feel alone? Are you anxious, depressed, and feel that no one recognizes your potential or worth? You wake up every day and go about your routine, but you have lost your zest for life? Let me help you. You are in need of a therapist like me, who will first acknowledge the way you are feeling and not tell you "just get over it." I will empower you and give you the tools you need to get and feel connected again, to find joy and fulfillment in life, to "smell the roses again." COME SEE ME! I work with children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
Atlanta Counseling & Diagnostics Center (ACADC) provides comprehensive psychotherapy services for children and adults. We offer an array of innovative and dynamic counseling techniques that make every interaction thought-provoking, stimulating, interactive, and enjoyable. What separates ACADC from others is our ability to meet the client's needs and allow them to grow in a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere. We conduct Behavioral Health Assessments, Verified Diagnosis, and Risk Assessments. We provide Trauma Assessments for Foster Care clients too. We also offer teletherapy via the Zoom app. Call today! Tambien Hablamos Espanol.
The Potter's Touch Counseling, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30034
We are a part of the "Village" needed to raised emotionally healthy children as well as providing effective treatment strategies to help adults thrive in every context i.
Adult, child and adolescent specialist in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, poor emotional regulation, social skills and anger management training. Provide school support to increase school success. Co-parenting counseling and coordination with focus on the well-being of children. Additionally, for adults we utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), grief counseling and effective strategies toward the recovery of great emotional health.
We are a part of the "Village" needed to raised emotionally healthy children as well as providing effective treatment strategies to help adults thrive in every context i.
Adult, child and adolescent specialist in anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, poor emotional regulation, social skills and anger management training. Provide school support to increase school success. Co-parenting counseling and coordination with focus on the well-being of children. Additionally, for adults we utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), grief counseling and effective strategies toward the recovery of great emotional health.
Firefly Wellness Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
Our play therapist specializes in working with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children.
Do you feel stressed every time you walk through your front door and overwhelmed by family conflicts? Do you struggle with your child's behavior or worry about their progress with peers and at school? At Firefly Wellness Counseling, we offer therapeutic services for individuals ages three and up who are tired of struggling. Imgaine having the skills to communicate with your child in a way that reduces conflict, helps your child feel empowered, and helps them be the wonderful individual they are. Whether through play therapy, parent coaching, or individual counseling, we can help your family reach those goals.
Our play therapist specializes in working with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in children.
Do you feel stressed every time you walk through your front door and overwhelmed by family conflicts? Do you struggle with your child's behavior or worry about their progress with peers and at school? At Firefly Wellness Counseling, we offer therapeutic services for individuals ages three and up who are tired of struggling. Imgaine having the skills to communicate with your child in a way that reduces conflict, helps your child feel empowered, and helps them be the wonderful individual they are. Whether through play therapy, parent coaching, or individual counseling, we can help your family reach those goals.
Aprina Broadnax-McCutcheon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, L, C, S, W
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032 (Online Only)
LGBTQ+, Transgender Evaluations, Child and Adolescents, Parenting, Marital and Premarital, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bi-polar Disorder, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Self-Injurious Behaviors, Depression, Racial Trauma in the BIPOC community.
Each of us experience hard times and it's what you do with those experiences that defines who you really are. We all are destined for happiness and peace, but if you find it challenging obtaining and maintaining inner peace and stability. It maybe time to consider psychotherapy. With my over 25 year of clinical experience as a LCSW, I can help you develop the necessary tools and learn better ways of creating more homeostasis in your life without sacrificing you. By providing a safe, non-judgmental, clinical and respectful place for that healing can begin.
LGBTQ+, Transgender Evaluations, Child and Adolescents, Parenting, Marital and Premarital, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bi-polar Disorder, Family Conflict, Peer Relationships, Self-Injurious Behaviors, Depression, Racial Trauma in the BIPOC community.
Each of us experience hard times and it's what you do with those experiences that defines who you really are. We all are destined for happiness and peace, but if you find it challenging obtaining and maintaining inner peace and stability. It maybe time to consider psychotherapy. With my over 25 year of clinical experience as a LCSW, I can help you develop the necessary tools and learn better ways of creating more homeostasis in your life without sacrificing you. By providing a safe, non-judgmental, clinical and respectful place for that healing can begin.
Cherrell D Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Stone Mountain, GA 30087
With an array of individual, family, & group services to choose from, feel confident that you will be able to find the approach that fits you and your needs for adults, children, and families.
Therapy has a way of helping you grow from within. Therapist do not have the answers, just a way of helping you toward your own solutions. Sometimes just breathing can seem difficult & we begin to feel overwhelmed with daily life stressors. When we share these challenges, we open ourselves for change, growth, & hopefulness. Children in therapy can learn emotional awareness & coping to guide them to adulthood. Even if you have previous unfavorable experiences with therapy or you are apprehensive about the thought of entering therapy, I encourage you to contact us for more information on the benefits of therapeutic relationships.
With an array of individual, family, & group services to choose from, feel confident that you will be able to find the approach that fits you and your needs for adults, children, and families.
Therapy has a way of helping you grow from within. Therapist do not have the answers, just a way of helping you toward your own solutions. Sometimes just breathing can seem difficult & we begin to feel overwhelmed with daily life stressors. When we share these challenges, we open ourselves for change, growth, & hopefulness. Children in therapy can learn emotional awareness & coping to guide them to adulthood. Even if you have previous unfavorable experiences with therapy or you are apprehensive about the thought of entering therapy, I encourage you to contact us for more information on the benefits of therapeutic relationships.
Tonia D Morris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lithonia, GA 30038 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Tonia Morris and I am here to help you see things differently! I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, and adolescents on a variety of issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, and positive communication. I specialize in children and adolescents, and have been teaching for over 18 years reaching children of all grade Ievels. I address your challenges using individual, family, group therapy and play therapy. I am available for day and evening appointments. Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to serving you!
Hello, my name is Tonia Morris and I am here to help you see things differently! I enjoy working with individuals, families, children, and adolescents on a variety of issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety, trauma, and positive communication. I specialize in children and adolescents, and have been teaching for over 18 years reaching children of all grade Ievels. I address your challenges using individual, family, group therapy and play therapy. I am available for day and evening appointments. Thank you for reading my profile and I look forward to serving you!
Integrating Body, Mind, and Life, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Decatur, GA 30032
I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer from various disorders including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Anxiety, as well as individuals in need of life coaching. I also have several years experience working as a crisis counselor. In the recent years, my work has focused on military children and families dealing with various issues related to military life, deployment and reintegration.
I have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer from various disorders including Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression and Anxiety, as well as individuals in need of life coaching. I also have several years experience working as a crisis counselor. In the recent years, my work has focused on military children and families dealing with various issues related to military life, deployment and reintegration.
Moon Counseling and Consulting Service, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, EdD
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30058
I am knowledgeable at creating or finding activities, or interventions that are successful for children 9-15 years old.
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
I am knowledgeable at creating or finding activities, or interventions that are successful for children 9-15 years old.
I am a School Counselor and have experience as a Community Counselor as well. My responsibility as a mental health practitioner is to support mental health and guide clients to a better out look on life and a positive view about who they are and the importance of their life in this world. I especially gear my focus to children in middle school, adolescents, but also offer support to adults who are in crisis as well. My experience working with families, who are in crisis, have had successful resolves. Creating family plans, and mediating between family members to find a resolve is my strength.
We have several wonderful therapists on our team who specialize in supporting children and adolescents with neurodivergence, including ADHD and ASD, as well as those who are exploring their sexual and/or gender identities.
Our team of therapists is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families thrive. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, school and social anxiety, and behavioral challenges, but play therapy and other expressive therapeutic modalities can help them to express their needs in healthier ways. At Gaia Counseling, we have seen first hand how giving children and teens a safe space to process their inner emotional world, while keeping parents involved every step of the way, can not only transform their way of communicating but can also help families come together in ways that promote growth and healing.
We have several wonderful therapists on our team who specialize in supporting children and adolescents with neurodivergence, including ADHD and ASD, as well as those who are exploring their sexual and/or gender identities.
Our team of therapists is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families thrive. Many children struggle with emotional regulation, school and social anxiety, and behavioral challenges, but play therapy and other expressive therapeutic modalities can help them to express their needs in healthier ways. At Gaia Counseling, we have seen first hand how giving children and teens a safe space to process their inner emotional world, while keeping parents involved every step of the way, can not only transform their way of communicating but can also help families come together in ways that promote growth and healing.
Carolyn Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lithonia, GA 30038 (Online Only)
I am trained in working with children and families, counseling abusers, anger management, and behavioral problems, and have over 20 years of social work practice experience.
Life present many challenges and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the tough times. For some, it’s family, or relationships, work, school, and life transitions. I can help you through those transitions. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and Alabama and have a master’s in counseling and Social Work from Jackson State University.
I am trained in working with children and families, counseling abusers, anger management, and behavioral problems, and have over 20 years of social work practice experience.
Life present many challenges and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the tough times. For some, it’s family, or relationships, work, school, and life transitions. I can help you through those transitions. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Georgia and Alabama and have a master’s in counseling and Social Work from Jackson State University.
Miranda Barzey
Counselor, LAPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Decatur, GA 30032
Waitlist for new clients
For children I offer child centered play therapy alongside regular parent consults where I teach skills to help support kids' growth outside the playroom.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
For children I offer child centered play therapy alongside regular parent consults where I teach skills to help support kids' growth outside the playroom.
I specialize in child centered play therapy with young children ages 2-7 and person centered counseling for adults 20-40. I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, gender and sexual identity exploration, suicide, coping with oppression, and adjusting to life changes. My door is wide open to anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent folks, and polyamorous individuals/families, or anyone looking to do the brave work of understanding themselves more deeply.
Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
Peggy Hurst is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 20 years of experience as a School Counselor and several years in private practice. She enjoys working with teenagers as well as adult individuals and couples to improve self-growth, relationships, and positive movement toward life goals. Areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, parenting issues, special needs children, and career identity. Peggy holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Richmont Graduate University.
We have been providing outpatient mental health and chemical dependency services for children, adolescents, veterans, adults and families So, when those you know or love need help, or you are personally in need of help to make your life more successful, trust one of our qualified mental health and addiction professionals to help.
Rev. Dr. Desmond Maul is the CEO of Family360, Inc., and Hosanna Ministries, Inc., Outpatient Mental Health Counseling Center in Rockdale County, Georgia. Dr. Maul is a retired Philadelphia Police Officer and former Pennsylvania State Certified Instructor of Police at the Philadelphia Police Academy. During his tenure with the City of Philadelphia Police Department, he maintained positions as a Therapist, Stress Management Trainer, and Critical Incident and Crisis Responder. Today, Dr. Maul is an ordained Minister, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Maul is licensed and ordained with the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana
We have been providing outpatient mental health and chemical dependency services for children, adolescents, veterans, adults and families So, when those you know or love need help, or you are personally in need of help to make your life more successful, trust one of our qualified mental health and addiction professionals to help.
Rev. Dr. Desmond Maul is the CEO of Family360, Inc., and Hosanna Ministries, Inc., Outpatient Mental Health Counseling Center in Rockdale County, Georgia. Dr. Maul is a retired Philadelphia Police Officer and former Pennsylvania State Certified Instructor of Police at the Philadelphia Police Academy. During his tenure with the City of Philadelphia Police Department, he maintained positions as a Therapist, Stress Management Trainer, and Critical Incident and Crisis Responder. Today, Dr. Maul is an ordained Minister, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Maul is licensed and ordained with the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Stonecrest, 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 Stonecrest 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 Stonecrest 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.