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8 Highly Recommended Atlanta Teen Therapists
Being a teen today isn’t easy. Between academic stress, social pressure, family expectations, and constant changes, it’s no wonder many teens feel overwhelmed or anxious. Teen counseling offers a supportive space to work through challenges, manage emotions, and build confidence—so teens and their families can feel more connected and at ease. Contact us today to get matched with one of our Atlanta therapists.
Meet our Atlanta teen counselors
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Lauren Jarrell
Lauren helps teens work through anxiety, depression, and trauma while figuring out who they are and where they fit. She's especially skilled at supporting adolescents struggling with suicidal thoughts, self-injury, family conflict, and social challenges.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
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Clientele: Adolescents (11 and up) and young adults
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA)
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Brenley Wiley
Brenley works with teens dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, friendship struggles, and boundary issues. She helps adolescents understand their emotions, develop practical coping tools, and feel more confident navigating school and social situations.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Perinatal Mental Health Certified
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Clientele: Kids & teens (8 and up), young adults, couples
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA, SC, and FL)
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Sam Merrill
Sam helps teens process trauma, work through grief and loss, and navigate relationships. She's skilled at helping adolescents who feel stuck or overwhelmed find their way back to feeling more like themselves.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Licensed Associate Professional Counselor
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Clientele: Adolescents (11 and up), adults, couples
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes
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Fern Lima
Fern specializes in helping teens through grief and loss, anxiety, and the stress of major life changes like parents divorcing or transitioning to high school. She creates a relaxed space where teens can be themselves while learning to manage tough emotions.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Master Level Social Worker
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Clientele: Adolescents and young adults (ages 8-30)
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA)
Amanda Peters
Amanda helps teens who feel caught between two worlds—whether that's navigating multicultural identity, struggling with anxiety and depression, or working through trauma. She's especially passionate about supporting Third Culture Kids and teens going through major life transitions.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Master Level Clinician
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Clientele: Adolescents (11 and up), college students, young adults
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA)
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Angie Hartley
Angie supports teens struggling with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, and relationship issues. She's great at helping adolescents learn to regulate their emotions, communicate more effectively, and feel more grounded in their daily lives.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Associate Professional Counselor
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Clientele: Adolescents (11 and up), adults, couples, families
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA)
McCayla Berry
McCayla specializes in helping teens struggling with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and low self-esteem using creative approaches. She's great at helping adolescents who feel overwhelmed by their emotions learn to regulate, reconnect with themselves, and heal from difficult experiences.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor
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Clientele: Children, teens, and young adults
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA & TX)
Leila DiGregorio
Leila uses her background in gymnastics coaching and teaching to naturally build trust with teens and meet them where they are. Her solution-focused, narrative approach empowers young people to navigate perfectionism, academic pressure, and life transitions while building resilience and confidence on their own terms.
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Offers teen counseling ✓
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Credentials: Master's Level Counseling Intern
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Clientele: Children, teens, and young adults
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Location: Decatur, GA 30030
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Virtual therapy?: Yes (GA)
"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is show up.”
-Brené Brown
What to expect from the therapy process
We offer a safe and understanding environment where your teen can process their experiences and gain support for what feels hard.
We work with adolescents in planning ways to manage difficulties so that they can get back to enjoying life and relationships so that they can get back to enjoying life and relationships!
Please reach out today if your teen is needing support; we will be happy to connect you with one of our therapists!
A Note about Confidentiality:
As a parent, it makes sense that you want to support your teen in their counseling journey. We are so glad you are helping them in taking the step to speak with a counselor.
It feels important for us to create a welcoming and trusted space where the teen can process freely, without the fear of consequences. In hopes to respect their privacy, we keep a rule to not disclose the details of what’s shared in session. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, and we will be quick to communicate if we find there is any risk of safety, for themselves or others.
Common reasons why teens seek therapy
There are a number of reasons why a teenager would come to counseling. Some of the most common reasons are:
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Relationship issues
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Anxiety and worry
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Depressed mood
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Low motivation
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Curiosity about gender and sexuality
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Low self-confidence
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Family relationship concerns
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Divorce support
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Upcoming transitions (high school to college)
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Disordered eating or eating disorders
How teen therapy can help
Developing emotional regulation and coping skills
Therapy can help teens learn practical tools to identify, understand, and manage their emotions in healthier ways. Through approaches like CBT and DBT, they’ll gain skills for navigating anxiety, anger, sadness, and stress—tools they'll carry with them long after therapy ends.
Improving communication and relationships
Counseling can help teens find words for what they're feeling and develop stronger communication skills with family, friends, and peers. They’ll learn to set boundaries, express needs, navigate conflict, and build more authentic connections with the people who matter most to them.
Processing difficult experiences and trauma
When teens have experienced loss, family disruption, bullying, or other challenging events, therapy provides a safe space to process those experiences. Using trauma-informed approaches like EMDR and attachment-based therapy, teens can work through pain and start healing.
Building confidence and self-understanding
The teen years are full of questions about identity, purpose, and belonging. Therapy offers a judgment-free space to explore who they are, what they value, and where they're headed—helping teens develop genuine confidence and a stronger sense of self.
