Child Therapists in Atlanta, GA
I am passionate about supporting parents and caregivers in understanding their child’s needs and fostering a positive family dynamic.
I have 6 years experience working with children facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, grief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral difficulties, and adjustment issues. Through gentle guidance and evidence based interventions, I help children build resilience, enhance self compassion, and strengthen their relationships with others.
I am passionate about supporting parents and caregivers in understanding their child’s needs and fostering a positive family dynamic.
I have 6 years experience working with children facing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, grief, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral difficulties, and adjustment issues. Through gentle guidance and evidence based interventions, I help children build resilience, enhance self compassion, and strengthen their relationships with others.
I enjoy working with children and adolescents, aged 3- 17 years old as well as adults suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem concerns, and executive function difficulties.
I believe in creating a nurturing, trustworthy environment to enhance my ability to truly see and hear my clients. My goal is to provide a judgment-free and safe space for my clients to openly share their troubles while connecting on a deeper level to evoke positive change in their circumstances. My approach to therapy is strength-based and client-centered. I strive to meet my client’s where they are and help support them in their therapeutic journey.
I enjoy working with children and adolescents, aged 3- 17 years old as well as adults suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, relationship concerns, self-esteem concerns, and executive function difficulties.
I believe in creating a nurturing, trustworthy environment to enhance my ability to truly see and hear my clients. My goal is to provide a judgment-free and safe space for my clients to openly share their troubles while connecting on a deeper level to evoke positive change in their circumstances. My approach to therapy is strength-based and client-centered. I strive to meet my client’s where they are and help support them in their therapeutic journey.
Gwendolyn McDowell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30328
Is your child, preteen or teen experiencing personal, family or academic challenges? If so, give me a call. I am here for you. As a parent and education advocate, I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and can help your child identify more effective responses to stressors. I also enjoy working with adults who are experiencing life transitions (marriage, divorce, parenting, career, etc...) by integrating cognitive behavior and person centered approaches that fit each client's needs to achieve greater fulfillment in life.
Is your child, preteen or teen experiencing personal, family or academic challenges? If so, give me a call. I am here for you. As a parent and education advocate, I am passionate about working with children and adolescents and can help your child identify more effective responses to stressors. I also enjoy working with adults who are experiencing life transitions (marriage, divorce, parenting, career, etc...) by integrating cognitive behavior and person centered approaches that fit each client's needs to achieve greater fulfillment in life.
Rebecca Joy Ahmadi
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, RPT, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30306
My job is about hope. Many of my former clients tell me that they were surprised and relieved to feel so much better after therapy. They were unsure if they would ever find relief from the challenges they had. That is why I do what I do. It is a joy to share in that journey of healing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help my clients process and move forward from their traumatic experiences. I love using play and expressive arts to engage children and adolescents. I also have a special place in my heart for those who struggle with eating disorders and self harm.
My job is about hope. Many of my former clients tell me that they were surprised and relieved to feel so much better after therapy. They were unsure if they would ever find relief from the challenges they had. That is why I do what I do. It is a joy to share in that journey of healing. I specialize in anxiety, depression, and trauma. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help my clients process and move forward from their traumatic experiences. I love using play and expressive arts to engage children and adolescents. I also have a special place in my heart for those who struggle with eating disorders and self harm.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing, as a therapist for seven years with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in treatment for suicidal behavior/thoughts, anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, PTSD, behavioral issues, and interpersonal conflicts. I offer DBT treatment in both the individual setting, as well, as in the group setting (co-leading a DBT group). I am happy to work with clients who have had trouble resolving these issues for a period of time and are open to a DBT approach.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing, as a therapist for seven years with children, adolescents, and young adults. I specialize in treatment for suicidal behavior/thoughts, anxiety, depression, self harm behaviors, PTSD, behavioral issues, and interpersonal conflicts. I offer DBT treatment in both the individual setting, as well, as in the group setting (co-leading a DBT group). I am happy to work with clients who have had trouble resolving these issues for a period of time and are open to a DBT approach.
Madrigo Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30303 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Madrigo Davis. I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. I love to inspire, motivate, and challenge you to become your best self. I have 20 years of experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges and mental health diagnoses. I specialize in helping clients with ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem due to life stressors and challenging transitions. I provide a caring and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Madrigo Davis. I am a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina and Georgia. I love to inspire, motivate, and challenge you to become your best self. I have 20 years of experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges and mental health diagnoses. I specialize in helping clients with ADHD, depression, trauma, anxiety, and low self-esteem due to life stressors and challenging transitions. I provide a caring and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, develop coping strategies, and work toward your personal goals.
Lisa Miller Zawko
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
Lisa is an Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Board Certified Counselor who has more than ten years of experience specializing in working with children, teens, and families in private, public, and charter schools in metro Atlanta. She encompasses a unique perspective stemming from her years as a teacher, school counselor, and school-based therapist providing a proactive approach to wellness. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Mississippi, Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education from Reinhardt University, and Master of Science in School Counseling from Mercer University.
I am a therapist who integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and systems theories into my clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and college students. Because I greatly value interdisciplinary work, I strive for successful collaboration with social workers, physicians, and educators in the provision of holistic behavioral healthcare for my clients. With a deep appreciation for the family system I partner with the important people in a child's life who often influence and affect their behavior through modeling and other relational processes. By providing concrete parenting strategies that increase self-efficacy, I aim to reduce disruptive behaviors & improve parent-child relationships.
I am a therapist who integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and systems theories into my clinical treatment of children, adolescents, and college students. Because I greatly value interdisciplinary work, I strive for successful collaboration with social workers, physicians, and educators in the provision of holistic behavioral healthcare for my clients. With a deep appreciation for the family system I partner with the important people in a child's life who often influence and affect their behavior through modeling and other relational processes. By providing concrete parenting strategies that increase self-efficacy, I aim to reduce disruptive behaviors & improve parent-child relationships.
Beth-Marie Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I'm here to help you and your child with the enormous task of learning to navigate All The Feelings.
"My child doesn't know how to regulate their emotions." I hear this a lot. And it's true. No one is born knowing how to regulate their emotions, and most of us who are adults now were never actually taught, we just did our best to figure it out, and now we're trying to pass on the skill to small, emotionally volatile people with half-baked nervous systems. Yeah. If it feels hard, it's because it IS. And if you have a child with some extra emotional sensitivity or sensory processing differences or neurodivergence or a trauma history or big life changes, it's even harder. And now YOUR nervous system is frayed.
I'm here to help you and your child with the enormous task of learning to navigate All The Feelings.
"My child doesn't know how to regulate their emotions." I hear this a lot. And it's true. No one is born knowing how to regulate their emotions, and most of us who are adults now were never actually taught, we just did our best to figure it out, and now we're trying to pass on the skill to small, emotionally volatile people with half-baked nervous systems. Yeah. If it feels hard, it's because it IS. And if you have a child with some extra emotional sensitivity or sensory processing differences or neurodivergence or a trauma history or big life changes, it's even harder. And now YOUR nervous system is frayed.
Alexandra Denault
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30328
I work primarily with children and adolescents.
Counseling provides people with an ability to increase their insight and perspective about themselves. It enables them with appropriate skills to navigate the world around them while caring for themselves. It allows people to learn how to regulate and express their thoughts and feelings in healthy ways. Once someone has the opportunity to process their experiences, they develop the self-efficacy needed to change unhealthy patterns.
I work primarily with children and adolescents.
Counseling provides people with an ability to increase their insight and perspective about themselves. It enables them with appropriate skills to navigate the world around them while caring for themselves. It allows people to learn how to regulate and express their thoughts and feelings in healthy ways. Once someone has the opportunity to process their experiences, they develop the self-efficacy needed to change unhealthy patterns.
Taya Larenkova Sanders
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Are you a parent/caregiver whose CHILD is struggling with impulse control, excessive worries, anxiety, or depression? Do you/your child need help with stress or anger management, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, social skills or learning difficulties, grief or trauma, divorce or family conflict? Are you feeling discouraged and frustrated that many methods of dealing with your problems haven't helped? Your knowledge of your family and my clinical expertise is what you need for a change. I can help you resolve your problems, improve your communication, your ability to understand your child/partner, and enjoy your relationships more.
Are you a parent/caregiver whose CHILD is struggling with impulse control, excessive worries, anxiety, or depression? Do you/your child need help with stress or anger management, aggressive or withdrawn behavior, social skills or learning difficulties, grief or trauma, divorce or family conflict? Are you feeling discouraged and frustrated that many methods of dealing with your problems haven't helped? Your knowledge of your family and my clinical expertise is what you need for a change. I can help you resolve your problems, improve your communication, your ability to understand your child/partner, and enjoy your relationships more.
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Here we celebrate authenticity, genuineness, and radical acceptance! I am passionate about honoring individuals as the experts of their own experiences. I have experience supporting a diverse population with varying mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, crisis management, ADHD, addiction, ODD, and more. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am deeply passionate about addressing childhood needs and have trained in Child Centered Play Therapy to work with children as young as 3 years old. Additionally, I work with people of all ages to address systemic and individual trauma.
Here we celebrate authenticity, genuineness, and radical acceptance! I am passionate about honoring individuals as the experts of their own experiences. I have experience supporting a diverse population with varying mental health needs including: anxiety, depression, crisis management, ADHD, addiction, ODD, and more. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and their families. I am deeply passionate about addressing childhood needs and have trained in Child Centered Play Therapy to work with children as young as 3 years old. Additionally, I work with people of all ages to address systemic and individual trauma.
Tristan Ford-Hutchinson
Art Therapist, MPS, LPC, ATR-BC, CCLS, LCAT
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30342
It can be really difficult to be a young person with anxiety, it can be even more difficult watching your own child or loved one struggle.
Children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety and difficult life transitions know that it can feel overwhelming, stressful and may feel worried that no one will understand how they feel. This may affect friendships, relationships with family members, school and work experiences, and many other areas of life. Therapy can help decrease anxiety and worries by teaching new coping skills to better manage anxiety and stress. This can lead to feeling a greater sense of self control, happiness and well being.
It can be really difficult to be a young person with anxiety, it can be even more difficult watching your own child or loved one struggle.
Children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety and difficult life transitions know that it can feel overwhelming, stressful and may feel worried that no one will understand how they feel. This may affect friendships, relationships with family members, school and work experiences, and many other areas of life. Therapy can help decrease anxiety and worries by teaching new coping skills to better manage anxiety and stress. This can lead to feeling a greater sense of self control, happiness and well being.
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
Hello and welcome! I provide a creative and exploratory environment for children, preteens, teens, and their families to navigate through the anxiety and struggles of life's challenges. With a foundation in expressive therapy and play therapy, based on client presentation and needs, I integrate both directive and non-directive play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, and mind/body connection. I find that therapy is not a one size fits all experience and I strive to engage clients in creatively finding what will support them within the therapeutic experience.
Caylin Broome
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP, CGP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30324
Not accepting new clients
Are you or your child struggling with grief or trauma? Maybe someone you love has died, and the grief is more intense than anything you’ve felt before. Perhaps you've received a life-changing medical diagnosis, or your spouse has asked for a divorce, and you're filled with anxiety over where to go from here. You feel overwhelmed by emotions and uncertainty as you try your best to keep up with everyday life. You’ve gotten good at putting on a brave face, but it’s starting to feel exhausting.
Are you or your child struggling with grief or trauma? Maybe someone you love has died, and the grief is more intense than anything you’ve felt before. Perhaps you've received a life-changing medical diagnosis, or your spouse has asked for a divorce, and you're filled with anxiety over where to go from here. You feel overwhelmed by emotions and uncertainty as you try your best to keep up with everyday life. You’ve gotten good at putting on a brave face, but it’s starting to feel exhausting.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Brooke Felt and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Georgia who provides therapy services to children, teens and adults. Through my own lived experiences and passion for understanding people, I have learned the value of empathy and acceptance in the healing process. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic and relational, creating a space that fosters hope, acceptance and positive change. Life is so often filled with challenges, hurt and judgment and it is my hope to offer a safe, healing space where you feel free to navigate tough feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. My name is Brooke Felt and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Georgia who provides therapy services to children, teens and adults. Through my own lived experiences and passion for understanding people, I have learned the value of empathy and acceptance in the healing process. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic and relational, creating a space that fosters hope, acceptance and positive change. Life is so often filled with challenges, hurt and judgment and it is my hope to offer a safe, healing space where you feel free to navigate tough feelings, thoughts and emotions.
Hello! My name is Manoshi and I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I hold a degree from Boston University School of Social Work with a focus on Behavioral Medicine from BU school of Medicine. I have over 15 plus years of experience working with kids and adults in clinics, hospitals, schools and communities. I specialize in working children, teens and adults suffering from depression, anxiety and a variety of mood disorders. I also specialize in supporting kids and teens with issues such as bullying, school related stressors, life transitions, high conflict divorce, grief and loss.
Hello! My name is Manoshi and I am Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I hold a degree from Boston University School of Social Work with a focus on Behavioral Medicine from BU school of Medicine. I have over 15 plus years of experience working with kids and adults in clinics, hospitals, schools and communities. I specialize in working children, teens and adults suffering from depression, anxiety and a variety of mood disorders. I also specialize in supporting kids and teens with issues such as bullying, school related stressors, life transitions, high conflict divorce, grief and loss.
I hold a masters degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. I work with children, teens and adults. Although I have a particular affinity for connecting with adolescents in a genuine, authentic way to help them work through family, peer, and academic issues, I am also passionate about helping adults. My other areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance use, and women's issues.
I hold a masters degree in Counseling from Georgia State University, and am licensed as a professional counselor in the state of Georgia. In addition, I am a nationally certified rehabilitation counselor. I work with children, teens and adults. Although I have a particular affinity for connecting with adolescents in a genuine, authentic way to help them work through family, peer, and academic issues, I am also passionate about helping adults. My other areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance use, and women's issues.
Dianna Briggs Morse
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
"Enter into children's play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.
I work primarily with children, teens, and young adults experiencing stress and anxiety, executive functioning deficits, identity confusion, mood disorders, grief and loss, and life adjustment challenges (i.e. separation/divorce). By providing a safe, non-judgmental environment, clients can effectively express, explore, and process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I believe every client is equipped with a unique set of strengths and skills that can help them overcome adversity. By helping clients rework negative perceptions of events in their lives or of themselves, clients can move to a more regulated state.
Tinai James
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30326 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. James and I am a licensed psychologist working with kids, adults, and families in therapy. If your child or teen struggles with managing big and difficult feelings, low self-esteem, relationship or school issues, or if you are someone who worries about everything, put others before yourself, or thinks you are not good enough or can't do anything right, then you are in the right place! Many people enter my office wanting to live their best lives but not knowing where or how to start. I am here to help guide you or your child on that journey.
Hello and welcome. My name is Dr. James and I am a licensed psychologist working with kids, adults, and families in therapy. If your child or teen struggles with managing big and difficult feelings, low self-esteem, relationship or school issues, or if you are someone who worries about everything, put others before yourself, or thinks you are not good enough or can't do anything right, then you are in the right place! Many people enter my office wanting to live their best lives but not knowing where or how to start. I am here to help guide you or your child on that journey.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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.