Treatment Philosophy
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for adults and for children and their parents. My therapy style is interactive and engaging, but clients play a crucial role in their and/or their child’s treatment. Difficulties and concerns brought to treatment are addressed through a trusting collaborative relationship. Treatment can be on a short or long term basis depending on the client’s needs.
My approach is based on cognitive-behavioral theory (CBT). Essentially this means that people can gain insight into what brought them into therapy and make positive changes. The goal of therapy is to help clients identify, understand, challenge and change maladaptive and negative ways of thinking, feeling, acting and/or interacting with others; ultimately leading to increased functioning and a happier and healthier lifestyle. Some of the techniques used include, problem solving and coping skills training, social and communication skills training, self-esteem building, conflict resolution, parent support and education, stress management and relaxation skills, and play therapy.
Specialty Areas
- Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Separation and Attachment Issues, including divorce, foster care
- Behavioral Issues/Behavior Management
- Anger/stress Management
- Parent Child Conflict
- Parenting Issues
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Social Issues and Skills Training
- Life Transitions
- Physical and Sexual Abuse and Trauma
Education
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: Clinical Psychology, Psy.D. & MA
- Villanova University: MA
- The George Washington University: BA
Office Locations
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- Marietta Office
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1827 Powers Ferry Rd., Building 22, Atlanta, Georgia - 30339
P:770-953-4744 ext. 50 | Directions
Other Therapists
Geeta Aatre, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 60
Alexandra Sicre Alvarez, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow 770-953-4744 ext. 33
Susan Berel, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 40
Kylie Craine, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 15
Gerald S. Drose, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 12
Elaine Eassa, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 22
Martin Fleet, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 23
Kate Gelfand, LPC 770-953-4744 ext. 42
Gabriela Gonzalez, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 64
Amy Greenberg, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow 770-953-4744 ext. 63
Keith G. Helmken, MSW, LCSW 770-953-4744 ext. 28
Katherine Higgins, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 21
Bryana Gadis Jones, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow 770-953-4744 ext. 36
Katie Karell, LMSW 770-953-4744 ext. 32
Lindsay Kleiman, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 16
Sharon Price Lightstone, MS, LPC, LLC 770-953-4744 ext. 29
Karen McCorkle, LCSW 770-953-4744 ext. 49
Andrea Moody, LCSW 770-953-4744 ext. 55
Tamara Onley, MS, LAPC 770-953-4744 ext. 26
Vinitha Pastor, LPC 770-953-4744 ext. 27
Purvita A. Patel, Psy.D. 770-953-4744 ext. 54
Steven Perlow, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 14
Kirsten Railey, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 52
Rachel Scheinfield, Ph.D, NCSP 770-953-4744 ext. 20
Kimberly Smiley, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 25
Brian J. Smith, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 44
Jennifer Spring, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 11
Alan Stewart, Ph.D. CSAT 770-953-4744 ext. 35
Ericka Stricklin-Parker, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 17
Tamara D'Anjou Turner, Ph.D. 770-953-4744 ext. 62
Maurisa Brodsky Versel, LPC 770-953-4744 ext. 65
Jennifer Vincent, LAPC, NCC, CADC-T 770-953-4744 ext. 34
Dina Zeckhausen, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 13