| Office: |
Debra McElhaney, M.Ed., Psychotherapy & Consultation
2801 Buford Highway
Suite 190
Atlanta, GA 30329
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| Phone: |
(404) 847-0906
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| E-mail: |
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| Web Site: |
www.atlantamarriageandrelationshiptherapy.com
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| Profession: |
Marriage and Family Therapist
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| Services: |
Psychotherapy/Counseling
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| Practice Description: |
I believe that caring for yourself and your relationships is the most important task you will ever have. Paying attention to and nurturing your emotional well being is equally as important as caring for your physical health. It seems that so many individuals, couples, and families find themselves struggling with the excessive demands of life in the 21st century. Depression, anxiety, illnesses and addictions are becoming more common in our society. As a result, conflicts and difficulty in communicating with those closest to us can often lead to feelings of isolation and despair.
I believe that with guidance and caring, all individuals are capable of learning new ways to relate so that they enhance their communication skills and develop tools to navigate their relationships in a healthy, productive way. Working with individuals and couples to make healthy life decisions and heal emotionally is the benchmark of good therapy.
Please visit my website @ www.atlantamarriageandrelationshiptherapy.com to learn more about me and my services, including my extensive work as an Imago Relationship Therapist, therapist to the Developmental Disabilities Community and their families, and Seminar and Workshop Presentations.
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Practice Specialties or Interests:
(Strengths are
in bold text) |
Relationship Issues
Marital Therapy
Developmental Disabilities
Anxiety Disorders/Phobias
Co-dependency
Depression
Divorce/Dissolution
Grief/Loss
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Personal Growth
Physical Disabilities
Spirituality
Stress Management
Women's Issues
Communication Skills
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| Age Specialties: |
Adolescents
Adults
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| Session Formats: |
Individual
Couples
Family
Group
Seminar, Workshop
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| Treatment Approaches: |
Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral
Developmental
Integrative
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Psychoeducational
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Imago Relationship Therapy
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| Additional Demographic Expertise: |
People with Disabilities
Women/Feminist
Most religious groups, Many cultural groups
Parents/Couples with special needs children
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| Education: |
M.Ed., Auburn University, 1973
B.S., Auburn University, 1972
Post Graduate Studies
Georgia State University, 1982
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| License #: |
MFT000494 |
| Licensed In: |
Georgia |
| Additional Licenses/ Certifications: |
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, Advanced Clinician |
| Professional Affiliations: |
 | American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Clinical Member | | Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (GAMFT), Clinical Member | | Imago Relationships International, Clinical Member | | Georgia and Regional Imago Therapists of the Southeast (GRITS), Clinical Member | | FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress), Board of Advisors | | Georgia Microboards Association, President, Board of Directors |
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| Fee Schedule: |
$160. per hourly session |
| Insurance and Billing Instructions: |
Clients pay individually and receive a billing statement with information which may be used to file their own insurance if they desire. Most insurance companies do reimburse, depending on the policy. |
| Office Hours: |
Weekdays by appointment |
| Driving Directions: |
Convenient to I-85, GA. 400, Buckhead, Brookhaven, North Druid Hills, Emory and Atlanta
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