Marietta Counseling Center

 Parenting to Create Respectful Relationships This 6-week parenting course is designed for families with children up to the age of 12. Based on the book,  Positive Discipline  by Jane Nelson, EdD, it allows parents and caregivers to go through the process of re-evaluating how you view your child's misbehavior and your role as parents. What Does this Course Teach? Positive Discipline: Is  kind  and  firm  at the same time. (Respectful and encouraging) Helps children feel a sense of  belonging  and  significance . (Connection) Is  effective  long-term. (Punishment works short term, but has negative long-term results.) Teaches valuable social and life skills for  good character . (Respect, concern for others, problem solving, accountability, contribution, cooperation) Invites children to discover how  capable  they are and to use their personal power in  constructive  ways. Why Join a Par...

 What is Neurofeedback Therapy? Do you ever feel stuck repeating the same patterns of behavior, even though you want to change? Do you wish you could make yourself feel better or think more clearly but the harder you try, the more stuck you feel? Do you know you're smart but somehow your performance doesn't show it? Then you may be a good candidate for neurofeedback! Neurofeedback, sometimes called EEG biofeedback , is an easy and noninvasive way to train your brain to work as it should. It has been used for over 60 years to treat disorders like ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries. REQUEST APPOINTMENT Neurofeedback Can Help With Anxiety Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the US affecting more than 40 million people. Neurofeedback is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. ADHD Neurofeedback helps with concentration, focus, memorization and many other aspects of brain functioning such as regulating the level of an...

Couples Counseling  Often couples or families come into counseling because things are just not working in the relationship. Sometimes, especially in a family, one person is identified as "the problem" when the underlying issue may be the way you are relating to each other. During counseling sessions , we will explore what is happening in the relationship and determine what is working and what isn't. Working as a team, we can gain insight into your problems and develop clear, workable solutions to them.   When working with a family or a couple, we view the relationship as the client and focus work to improving the dynamics between you and your loved ones. We generally begin our work by learning how to better communicate with and understand each other. By creating an environment where you can be heard and accepted and learn to hear and accept others, an atmosphere of trust is established, where you are more comfortable to share who you are with your loved ones. Please Note:...

Individual Counseling   If you are ready to tackle your problems with addiction, depression, anger, or anxiety, or if you need help understanding how to choose how to handle a personal for family crisis, individual counseling may be the perfect opportunity to make long-lasting, effective changes to improve your life. During  counseling sessions , we can look at what is going on and uncover the source or sources of your trouble. We evaluate at what is working for you and what isn't. Working as a team, we gain insight into the core of your problems, root them out, and develop clear, workable solutions. Our primary job as your counselor is to be a guide and to provide you a safe place where you can do your work. We may shine lights into dark corners and suggest paths you could follow, but it is your journey and we will only go where you are ready and willing to go.