Teen Group List to Keep

General Emotions – Johns Creek Group Therapy for Teens, ages 15 to 17 Trinity Psychological Services Every Monday 5 to 7 PM A safe place for female teens struggling with tough feelings and situations. Seek freedom from emotional pain, depression, stress, school problems, fights with parents or friends, anxiety, and anger 404.234.4165 or [email protected] for more information Trinity Psychological Services Bob Montes, PhD Emily Wesley, M.Ed., NCC 9635 Ventana Way, Suite 101 Johns Creek, GA 30022 www.drbobmontes.com

Gifted - Norcross SENG (Supporting Emotional Needs of Gifted) parent group Muriel Knope [email protected] or [email protected] SENG parent group co-facilitators:  Muriel Knope ([email protected])  Kathy Courchene, LPC ([email protected]) www.sengifted.org/ www.atlantabtc.com

Anorexia – Midtown Male and Female 11- 16 years old Skills and process group for girls and boys in recovery from anorexia ages 11 - 16 at my midtown office. Saturday mornings from 10 am - 11 am. If anyone is interested, they can contact Meg directly for information and an interview for the group On break with the next group Jan. 8, 2011 Meg McLeroy, LMFT 404-931-3687

Anxiety / Stress Management - Norcross Adolescent girls Hannah Rinehart, MA, LAPC Lighthouse Christian Counseling, Inc. The Day Building 4725 Peachtree Corners Circle Suite 185 Norcross, GA 30092 770.880.3617 (phone) 770.818.5707 (fax) [email protected] http://www.lighthousecounseling.vpweb.com/

Autism / Aspergers, High Functioning - Marietta Process group for teens Meets every other week Reinforce basic social skills (interrupting, perseverating, personal space, etc…) Processing what it’s like to be a teen on the Spectrum. New Spring Group Cost is $50 per session. There is no requirement to attend each session, just “more often than not” during a given semester. Free 45 minute assessment required to determine group fit. Meeting every other Tuesday from 7-8pm In Marietta

Jennifer Vann, LAMFT 770.971.9311 ext. 3 or 770-910-2753 Libby at: 678-941-9579

2440 Sandy Plains Rd. Marietta, 30066

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group – Atlanta/Emory 14-18 year old adolescents and their parents at Emory www.camp-emory.com Lorie A. Ritschel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Emory University School of Medicine Child and Adolescent Mood Program 1256 Briarcliff Road NE Suite 321E Atlanta, GA 30306 Phone: 404-712-8291 Fax: 404-727-3421 email: [email protected]

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group - Midtown Close to major interstates, making the commute easy. Individual and group DBT therapy services. 770-540-0610. Susanne Stribling, Psy.D.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group - Athens Beginning group in January 2011 but will consider adding additional groups if the need becomes apparent. 16 week group beginning January 12 Wednesdays, 5pm to 6:30 pm * Females 14-17 (Males will also be considered) *Screening intakes starting now *must be in individual counseling in addition to group For more information please contact: 888-307-2780 Tracey Wyatt, LPC ext 103 Leslie Schwartz, LPC ext 102

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group – Decatur pre-teens and teens Ellen Bern conducts DBT groups Sexton and Associates, L.L.C. 215 Church Street, Suite 109 Decatur, GA 30030 Narrative Psychotherapy and Consulting Services www.melissadsexton.com 678-640-2726

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Group – Dekalb Hosanna Therapeutic Support Services Beginning several DBT adolescent groups Email Dr. Reginald Wells, Ph.D., LPC at [email protected] or call at 770-265-7258

Developmental/Emotional/Behavioral Disorders – Powers Ferry Children and Adolescents Both group and individual sessions for children and adolescents with developmental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Also provides parent training and support for the families. Located at the Anxiety and Stress Management Institute Shally Vaid, MA, LAPC. Therapeutic Associates, LLC. 1640 Powers Ferry Road Building 9, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30067 678-209-1732 [email protected] www.vaidcounseling.com

Eating Issues - Atlanta Free "food issues" group on Sunday afternoons for emotional eaters- it is a tangent of a Celebrate Recovery meeting. Mandi Peek, M.S., L.P.C. 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd. Atanta, GA 30338 770-280-1224 ext 3090 w ww.mandipeeklpc.com

Support/Positive Peer/Bullying/Trauma – Marietta For Female Teens Support group in the new year for female teens who need assistance with positive peer relations especially regarding those teens who have had suffered trauma from bullying and need a safe social environment to begin confidence building in social relations. We will focus on identifying emotions, emotional regulation, discernment, self-esteem building, wellness, boundaries, positive expression of emotions for personal gain, and altruism. I will be utilizing art making/experientials and introducing visual journaling for success beyond the group. Cyndie Westrich, M.A., LPC, A.T.R.-BC The Easel Inc. Expressive Arts Studio for Empowerment in Living Art Therapy – Counseling – Art Classes – Art Workshops 3660 Canton Road Suite 200 Marietta, GA 30066 770-713-4794 770-516-5337 (fax) www.easel-arttherapy.com

Social Skills and Character Building Groups – Fayetteville, GA Elementary, Middle and High School groups INSIDEOUT DYNAMICS, INC. Dr. Linda Weigand and Associates 145A Governor’s Square Fayetteville at the border of Peachtree City, behind Ace Hardware 678-364-1300 Caralyn or Shaina at 678-364-1300

Support / Psychoeducational Group – Peachtree City Teen Girls Group 404-376-8764 Porscha Ober LPC Small psychoeducational group for teen girls. Each week we will be exploring a different topic, boundaries, self esteem, assertiveness, coping, mindfulness, personality styles etc. This is an experiential group and it is preferred that the client it currently in individual therapy. Group meets in Peachtree City (Fayette county)- meetings Fri 11-1- through summer. If there seems to be a demand I may continue into the school year. Please call for info

Individual and Family Therapy - Marietta Individual and family therapy for adolescents and adults. Accepts Megellan, Amerigroup and Aetna insurances just off of hwy 41, a min. from the Big Chicken. Celeste Reichard, LPC Counseling Services 1568 Cloverdale Drive, Marietta, GA 30067 www.centerforawarenessandevolvement.com Phone: 770-634-8443 Fax: 404-920-8141

Child, Adolescent Therapy and Parent Consultation - Marietta Melissa Zipfel Williams, MSW, LCSW Marietta Counseling for Children and Adults 2440 Sandy Plains Road Building 13, Suite 300 Marietta, GA 30062 Telephone: 770-971-9311 ext. 2 www.mariettacounseling.com

 Divorce Separation Adjustment  School Difficulty  Individual Therapy  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder  Grief/Loss  Anxiety  Anger  Social Skills Training  Sibling Rivalry  Play Therapy  For further information/referrals, please send an email to [email protected]

Individual Young girls and am in the Dunwoody area—focus on divers women’s issue but have much training in food issues/eating disorders as a focus. Mandi Peek, M.S., L.P.C. www.jordanstonescounselingcenter.com 770-280-1224 ext. 3090 1445 Mt. Vernon Rd. Atlanta, GA 30338

DBT – Individual - Midtown Close to major interstates, making the commute easy. Individual and group DBT therapy services. 770-540-0610. Susanne Stribling, Psy.D.

Positive Discipline Parenting Classes - fun, experiential, and it really works Winter 2011 770-645-8933 McConaghie Family Counseling – 5755 North Point Parkway, Suite 75, Alpharetta, 30022 Mondays, February 28, March 7 and March 14, 9:30 am – 11:30 am  Basics of kind and firm discipline  How to win cooperation and avoid power struggles  Effective solutions for bedtime hassles, chores, homework  How to increase the level of respect in your family www.mcconaghiefamilycounseling.com [email protected]

Support Group for parents of children and tweens with learning differences, PDD, sensory issues or ADHD The group will meet on Fridays between 5:30-7:00 Parents will learn best practices and techniques for helping themselves and their children with school situations, discipline matters and social issues. Participants will be able to discuss their concerns and get support and information in a warm, understanding environment.

Iréné E. Celcer MA, LCSW 2996 Grandview Avenue, Suite 207 Atlanta, GA 30305 ph: 404-869-8902 ext. 1 [email protected] www.icelcer.com

Heather Marrs, MA, LPC Centerpoint Counseling 317 Creekstone Ridge Woodstock, GA 30188 Phone: 678.773.8276 Fax: 770.516.3018

Experience in working with adults, adolescents, and children. Special training with adolescents who are struggling with emotional problems and may be acting out behaviorally. She has a sliding fee scale for those who may be in need of services but are without insurance or mental health coverage. Fees begin at $45 per session, and some evening hours available.