Treatment Philosophy
Many of us will experience difficult times, troubling thoughts or painful emotions at some point in our lives. I believe therapy should be a nurturing and supportive place to talk about and explore thoughts, feelings, and concerns. If you need help and guidance getting through a tough time in your life, I can provide a place to address your problems and feelings in a safe environment. We’ll also explore healthy ways to manage difficult emotions so you can lead a happier, more productive life.
I also help families who are struggling with a trauma or parent/ child separation (physical and/or emotional) in order to improve their connection with one another. My mission is to help families identify underlying issues that can fuel negative behaviors, while building life-long relationship skills such as open communication and conflict resolution
I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings including private practice, residential treatment facilities for kids and teens, community mental health centers, and adult psychiatric and forensic inpatient hospitals. Some of my specializations include trauma related disorders, anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and working with children in the foster care system
Specialty Areas
- Abuse and Trauma
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and Stress
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Attachment Difficulties
- Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Behavior Management / Behavior Problems
- Child Parent Psychotherapy / The Zero to Three Program
- Depression
- Parenting Issues
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-esteem
- Social Skills and Social Difficulties
Services
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Experience
- Post-doctoral Fellowship: West Georgia Psychological Services (Private Practice)
- Pre-doctoral Internship: North West Georgia Regional Hospital Consortium
- Northwest GA Regional Hospital (Juvenile and Adult Forensic)
- Lookout Mountain Community Service Board
- Murphy Harpst (Residential Treatment Facility for Youth)
I Work With
- Children ages 0-3yrs and their parents
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
Professional Affiliation
- Georgia Psychological Association
Education
- Georgia School of Professional Psychology / Argosy University (Atlanta, GA): Clinical Psychology, PsyD & MA.
- Georgia State University: Psychology, 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. 16 | Directions
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Alexandra Sicre Alvarez, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow 770-953-4744 ext. 33
Samantha McMurray Chartash PMHNP-BC 770-953-4744 ext. 64
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
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
Kate Hoover, MA, LPC 770-953-4744 ext. 37
Bryana Gadis Jones, PsyD, Post-Doctoral Fellow 770-953-4744 ext. 36
Katie Karell, LMSW 770-953-4744 ext. 32
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
Steven Perlow, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 14
Kirsten Railey, Ph.D, NCSP 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
Ellen Spandorfer, Psy.D 770-953-4744 ext. 50
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, LPC, NCC 770-953-4744 ext. 34
Dina Zeckhausen, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 13