Steven Perlow, PhD - Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, LLC

770-953-4744 ext. 14
, Licensed Psychologist
Marietta

Treatment Philosophy

I’m a solution oriented therapist and I believe strongly in people’s ability to change. I ascribe to a Cognitive Behavioral approach, recognizing the power of our thoughts to influence our emotions and actions, both positively and negatively. I help my clients explore, understand and challenge beliefs which may be contributing to their problems.

Having worked with children, teens, adults, couples and families for over 35 years, I recognize that problems are often the result of an interaction of several variables; inherent genetic predispositions, personality style and family relationships. When possible and appropriate, I invite family members into the therapeutic session as powerful change often happens within these relationships.

Specialty Areas

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children, teens and adults
Couples with communication difficulties
Parenting of children with behavioral challenges
Oppositional children and teens
LGBTQ teen and adult issues
Socialization problems in children, teens and adults

Services

Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Parenting Education
Group Therapy

Professional & Community Involvement

President of the Georgia Psychological Association 2012-2013
Vice-President of the Georgia Psychological Association, 2009-2011
Chair of the Continuing Education Committee of the Georgia Psychological Association 2008-
Chair of Ethics Committee of the Georgia Psychological Association, 2006-2008
Chair of the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Psychological Association, 1997
Chair of the Division of Child, Family and School Psychology of the Georgia Psychological Association 1995-1996
Chair of Board of Education, Congregation Etz Chaim, Marietta, GA 1999-2002
Member of Values Committee, Congregation Etz Chaim, Marietta, GA 2002-2005
Chair of Inclusion Committee, Congregation Etz Chaim, Marietta, GA 2017-Present

Awards

Fellow of Georgia Psychological Association

Experience

1992-Present Partner at Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, Marietta, GA 1987-1992 Staff Psychologist, North Shore Consultation Center, Northbrook, IL 1986-1987 Staff Psychologist, Associates in Adolescent Psychiatry, Skokie, IL