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Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Atlanta
Atlanta Vinings Counseling Service has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health support since 2017. Our practice specializes in addressing emotional trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges through evidence-based therapeutic interventions. With over 25 years of experience in both school and clinical settings, we offer tailored counseling for children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Our approach integrates positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems strategies to foster resilience and well-being.We hold specialized certifications in trauma-focused therapy and gifted child counseling, serving clients through both in-person and telehealth platforms. Our founder, Dr. Andrea Francis, brings dual expertise as a licensed professional counselor and certified school counselor, ensuring a holistic understanding of client needs across different environments.
Services
Child Counseling
Family Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Couples Counseling
School Support
Parenting Guidance
Spiritual Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined counseling experience in school and clinical settings.
- Our dual expertise bridges therapeutic interventions with educational support strategies.
- We utilize evidence-based modalities including trauma-focused CBT and EFT (Tapping).
- Certified specialists in working with gifted children and intergenerational trauma.
- Our founder holds advanced degrees from Columbia University and Walden University.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- International Positive Psychology Association
- Licensed Professional Counselor (GA #LPC007826)
- Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (GA #772)
Services
Child Counseling
Specialized counseling for children facing anxiety, behavioral issues, and academic challenges. Our evidence-based approach addresses bullying, trauma, and gifted child needs through play therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques. With 25+ years of school counseling experience, we partner with parents to develop coping strategies and improve classroom performance while fostering emotional resilience in young clients.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive family systems therapy addressing intergenerational trauma and relationship dynamics. Using genograms and narrative therapy, we help families navigate separation, grief, and communication challenges. Our approach integrates spiritual perspectives and positive psychology to strengthen family bonds and resolve conflicts through structured therapeutic interventions.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma treatment including EFT (Tapping) and trauma-focused CBT. We address PTSD, abandonment issues, and post-traumatic slave syndrome through evidence-based protocols. Our clinicians are trained in intergenerational trauma patterns and psychological first aid, providing both individual and group therapy sessions to process traumatic experiences and build emotional resilience.
Anxiety Management
Targeted interventions for anxiety disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques. We help clients develop coping strategies for panic attacks, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety through structured therapy sessions. Our approach combines relaxation training with cognitive restructuring to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Couples Counseling
Relationship counseling for couples and pre-marital preparation. Our therapists use emotionally focused therapy to improve communication and resolve conflicts. We address attachment issues, infidelity recovery, and intimacy challenges through structured sessions that build relationship resilience and strengthen emotional connections between partners.
People
Andrea Francis
Counseling Psychologist
Dr. Andrea Francis is a licensed professional counselor with 25+ years of experience in school and clinical settings. She holds doctorate from Walden University and specializes in trauma recovery, gifted child counseling, and family systems therapy. Her book 'Abandoned' addresses parental desertion impacts.
Questions
What counseling services are available for children?
We offer specialized child counseling for anxiety, behavioral issues, and academic challenges. Our therapists use play therapy and evidence-based techniques to help children develop coping skills and improve social-emotional functioning.
Do you treat trauma and PTSD?
Yes, we specialize in trauma recovery using EFT (Tapping), trauma-focused CBT, and intergenerational trauma protocols. Our clinicians help clients process traumatic experiences and build emotional resilience through structured therapy sessions.
What makes your family therapy approach unique?
Our family systems approach combines genograms, narrative therapy, and spiritual perspectives to address intergenerational patterns. We focus on improving communication and resolving conflicts through structured interventions that strengthen family relationships.
Do you work with gifted children and their families?
Yes, we provide specialized counseling for gifted children facing academic pressure, social challenges, and emotional needs. Our certified therapists help families develop strategies to support gifted children's unique developmental requirements.
What credentials do your counselors hold?
Our lead counselor holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (GA #LPC007826), and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (GA #772) with specialized training in trauma and gifted child counseling.
