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)
Office Locations
- Buckhead Office
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2964 Peachtree Rd NW, Suite 324, Atlanta, Georgia - 30305
P:770-953-4744 ext. 49 | Directions
- Marietta Office
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1827 Powers Ferry Rd., Building 22, Atlanta, Georgia - 30339
P:770-953-4744 ext. 49 | Directions
Other Therapists
Susan Berel, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 40
Willa Boston, 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
Kelly Harvey, LPC, LMT, LCMHC 770-953-4744 ext. 52
Keith G. Helmken, MSW, LCSW 770-953-4744 ext. 28
Jeffrey L. Helms, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 48
Katherine Higgins, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 21
Lindsay Kleiman, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 16
Sandra Marilyn Miller, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 42
Purvita A. Patel, Psy.D. 770-953-4744 ext. 54
Steven Perlow, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 14
Michael Pitts, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 61
Brita Reed, PsyD, MD, MTS 770-953-4744 ext. 55
Carla Santiago-Barbosa, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 27
Rachel Scheinfield, Ph.D, NCSP 770-953-4744 ext. 20
Jennifer Scholz Smith, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 29
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
Connie Stapleton, PhD 770-953-4744 ext.
Ericka Stricklin-Parker, PsyD 770-953-4744 ext. 17
Tamara D'Anjou Turner, Ph.D. 770-953-4744 ext. 62
Shondra Wilbanks, LPC- NCC 770-953-4744 ext. 24
Dina Zeckhausen, PhD 770-953-4744 ext. 13
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