Karen McCorkle, LCSW - Powers Ferry Psychological Associates, LLC

Treatment Philosophy

I enjoy the collaborative process of therapy. My clients frequently tell me that my presence has a calming effect on them. Building a safe, strong, nurturing relationship helps my clients candidly address the issues and concerns that brought them into therapy. Each individual’s objectives for treatment are based on their unique personality and situation.

Therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of what is happening in your life so you can make life-enhancing changes. Exploring significant life experiences can offer important insights into your current issues, however insight alone is not enough. Ultimately, the goal of therapy is to help you change the way you think, feel and act. Our work together will focus on interventions and strategies to relieve current problems and allow you to take affirmative steps to achieve more fulfillment in your life.

I am returning to this important work after taking time “off” to have and raise my children. While I was a full time mother, I kept abreast of changes and developments in psychotherapy, completed training at the Parenting with Love and Logic Institute in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and developed and taught parenting classes. I’ve also been involved in a number of volunteer projects in the community, church and at Pace Academy.

Specialty Areas

Eating Problems (anorexia, bulimia, compulsive eating, pre- and post-bariatric surgery therapy)
Anxiety
Depression
Parenting (certified in Parent Training)
Relationship and Family Issues

Services

Individual Therapy for adolescents and adults
Family Therapy and Parenting Consultation

Professional Organizations

National Association of Social Workers
Georgia Society for Clinical Social Work

Experience

1989-1990 University of Maryland Health Clinic Department of Social Service
1991-1192 Johns Hopkins Hospital
1992-1994 Mercy Medical Center, Center for Eating Disorders
1995-1997 Private Practice
2009-Present Parent Training

Education

Washington School of Psychiatry, Dynamics of Psychotherapy Certificate (1994)
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Master of Social Work (1990)
Davis & Elkins College, BA Psychology (1979)

Services Offered

Office Locations

Buckhead Office

2964 Peachtree Rd NW, Suite 324, Atlanta, Georgia - 30305
P:770-953-4744 ext. 49 | Directions
Marietta Office

1827 Powers Ferry Rd., Building 22, Atlanta, Georgia - 30339
P:770-953-4744 ext. 49 | Directions