Description
We have been helping individuals and families like yours for almost 20 years. We help rebuild and reunify families by teaching coping skills and better communication skills to children ages 3-18, adults, and families.
We help children, adolescents, and adults learn how to understand, control, and share their emotions appropriately, as well as make better choices. We can assist parents in developing strategies to help your child manage emotions, improve behavior at home and school, and help families get along better.
We are eclectic in our approach, using Play Therapy and Talk Therapy. We use play therapy with children and adolescents who have a hard time appropriately expressing themselves and talking to people about what is troubling them.
ABOUT OUR THERAPISTS:
Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C
Owner/Director
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), and have a Perinatal Mental Health-Certification (PMH-C) in the states of Georgia, New Jersey, and Florida.
I provide talk and play therapy in office and through video in Georgia, and through video only in New Jersey and Florida. I am a child, adolescent, and family therapist, who helps rebuild and reunify individuals and families, by using talk and play therapy, to children ages 3-18, adults, and families. I specialize in child, adolescent, and family therapy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in women, race, ethnicity, and cultural identity issues/trauma, adjustment, depression, stress, anger management, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting, and children and adolescents with behavioral challenges. I provide clients with a safe, comfortable, and non-judgmental environment, to openly talk about their thoughts and feelings. I take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client’s work life, family traditions, cultural, and spiritual beliefs. I provide support for developing a new way of seeing and moving through life.
Angela Johnson, LMSW, LSW, CATP
Therapist
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and am licensed in four states, Georgia, Indiana, New Jersey, and Florida.
I carry a Dual Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Wesleyan University and Social Work from University of Indianapolis. I host Certifications in Child & Adolescent Trauma, Clinical Anxiety Treatment and as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider.
I host seven years of experience across a variety of treatment settings including; private practice, community-based, inpatient/outpatient mental health facilities as well as supervised visitation experience. I serve children, adolescents, adults, families, couples, and groups in the following areas (Not limited to): Teen Issues, Peer Pressure, Self Esteem/Image Issues, Parent/Child or Partner Relational Problems, Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Behavior, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Conduct and Oppositional Defiant Disorders, Behavioral and Discipline Challenges, Children with Special Needs, Emotional Abuse, Trauma, and Anger Stress Management.
My approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and provision of continued evaluation to maintain healthy therapeutic alliance. I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Person Centered, Reality Therapy, Motivation Interviewing, and Crisis Intervention. I utilize a customized method of treatment for each individual. I prescribe to a strength-based approach. My theory is with the combination of hope, a strong will to change and the tools to do so, people can learn to overcome obstacles and barriers. When irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes are challenged, healthy change will follow.
Angela only provides telehealth services and is under the supervision of Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C.
McKenzie Hobbs, LPC
Therapist
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the states of Georgia (License # LPC012228) and Florida License # TPMC2289).
I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The Ohio State University and my Master of Science in General Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I am originally from Columbus, Ohio and spent 10 years working for Franklin County Children Services as a Caseworker and Sexual Abuse Investigator. I moved to Georgia in 2009 and worked as a Paraprofessional and Supervised Therapist, while working towards my Master’s Degree and to become licensed. During my time as a Paraprofessional and Supervised Therapist, I worked with teens and adults struggling with substance abuse, relapse prevention, and behavior issues. I have also been dedicated to helping families in crisis, as well as children and adolescents struggling with severe trauma, ADHD, behavior challenges, self-esteem, bullying, identity, depression, anxiety, family conflict, abuse, and abandonment.
I am extremely dedicated to my clients and I have an optimistic approach towards a successful outcome. I understand that therapy can be difficult and respect my clients for trusting me. Since one size does not fit all, I utilize a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectic Behavior therapeutic techniques, play-based therapy, mindfulness, stress reduction, and relaxation. We will work together to determine what works best for each individual.
Brynn Crawford, LMSW
Therapist
I am a Licensed Master Level Social Worker in the state of Georgia (MSW011838).
I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services with a concentration in addiction counseling from the University of Phoenix and my Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University School of Social Work.
I believe in providing an environment for my clients that fosters safety and growth. My experience in mental health over the last 12 years includes working in residential, inpatient, and outpatient environments. Through my experience, I am positive therapy chose me. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, ages 13 years old and up.
I provide therapy to individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, stressors related to work and/or school, and assist clients in identifying triggers and developing coping skills. I enjoy working from a person-centered approach, utilizing motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. In addition to individual therapy, I have previously provided group therapy, parenting psychoeducation classes and worked with youth through DFCS.
My goal as your therapist is to guide and teach. I believe clients are the experts in their own lives and sometimes people just need a little support navigating through the hurdles of life.
Brynn is under the supervision of Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C.
Genelle Black, MA
Therapist
I am a Pre-licensed Counselor in the state of Georgia.
I have 14 years of experience in the field, as well as an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a Forensic concentration from Argosy University, San Francisco Bay Area and B.A.s in Vocal Music Performance and Psychology from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA.
My years of experience include providing individual, family, and small group therapy in addition to teaching psychoeducational classes, parenting sessions and anti-bullying workshops. I have experience in the juvenile justice, school, community and clinic settings. In addition to my clinical work, I have worked as a social services case manager for child protective services. I am a NAMI-trained Crisis Intervention Team - Youth (CIT-Y) instructor and an adjunct faculty member at Tarzana Treatment Centers College.
I’m an eclectic therapist who utilizes play, narrative and art therapy techniques to help kids and adolescents process feelings, learn new skills and reach their potential. I’m trained in TF-CBT, grief and motivational interviewing. I am client-centered and I take time to build a good therapeutic relationship.
I am a mom and a bunny grandma. I like to read and sew in my spare time.
Genelle is under the supervision of Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C.
Raven Thornton, MS
Therapist
I am a Masters Level Counselor in the state of Georgia.
I gained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Radford University and my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Georgia State University.
My top priority is providing clients with a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space. I specialize in play therapy and working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation, grief, parental divorce, trauma, school-related issues, social skills, coping skills, and multicultural concerns.
I have experience working in the school system with children ages 3-18, adults, families, and groups. Multicultural counseling is my passion and I strive to create a culturally sensitive environment for all clients. I also believe in a collaborative approach with clients to establish trust and rapport in our therapeutic alliance. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Art Therapy.
I am extremely active with social justice issues in my community and see myself as an advocate for all humans including my clients. In my spare time, I love to visit history museums, study astronomy, and conduct any activity that involves self-care. I’m looking forward to meeting you and am excited to bring healing to you and your family.
Raven is under the supervision of Kadesha Adelakun, LCSW, RPT-S, PMH-C.